Bad Idea

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About Bad Idea

"Bad Idea" is a song performed by the American recording artist Ariana Grande, from her fifth studio album Thank U, Next, released in 2019. The track was written by Grande, Peter Svensson, Savan Kotecha and its producers Max Martin and Ilya Salmanzadeh. It is an EDM and trap song that talks about using someone to recover from a previous relationship. Some critics praised the track's composition, while others found it similar to Gotye and Kimbra's "Somebody That I Used to Know". Following the release of Thank U, Next, "Bad Idea" reached the top ten in Greece, Hungary, Lithuania and Slovakia. It peaked inside the top 40 in Australia, Canada, Denmark, Ireland, Portugal, Singapore and the United States. The track was included on the set list of Grande's Sweetener World Tour, which started on March 18, 2019. That year she performed it at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and Lollapalooza. 


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1997
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It was a bad idea
But I had to follow through,
She had no idea what I wanted to do
It was a bad idea
But I had to hit it anyway

Candy caught my eye when she walked by lookin' like a freak
I leaned over kissed her on the cheek.
I was being careful not to move too fast,
But she smiled when I gave her a backstage pass.
A real star fucker, she put me to the test,
Then I noticed Doug Ray tattooed on her breast.
I thought I was blessed to meet this treat
Candy had a place right down the street.
It didn't take long to achieve my goal
And I lost control of mind, body, and soul.

It was a bad idea
But I had to follow through,
She had no idea what I wanted to do
It was a bad idea
But I had to hit it anyway

Let me tell you how I got my pumas stolen.
It was a summer day and the sky was golden.
I was having a slice down on University
And in comes a cutie, about 5 foot 3
Caught her checkin' me out so I flashed a smile.
Introduced myself 'cause that's my style.
She said, "Yeah I know you, I love your CD.
I know all your rhymes, you're my favorite MC."
Quick to the point no time at all
Snuck on in to her residence hall.
In ten minutes flat we were both butt naked.
She was screaming and yelling yo I just couldn't take it.
Her roomate got pissed while we fucked in her bed,
Bitch stole my pumas while I was getting head.

I can't believe I'm never gonna see you again,
You were more than a lover, you were also a friend.
The things I learned, in just one night,
When I say goodbye, it'll be alright, alright, alright!
Now people let me tell you 'bout this girl Suzanne,
Met her at the bar and I was like god damn!
She didn't have a man, no drink in her hand,
Bought her a shot and took her back to the van.
She was tall, slim, and tan. A White Owl fan,
Asked if I would take part in some perverted plan?
She dropped her skirt, she had another head.
I lost my pride in that groupie's bed

It was a bad idea
But I had to follow through,
She had no idea what I wanted to do
It was a bad idea
But I had to hit it anyway

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Written by: AARON M. HANDELMAN, CHRISTOPHER C. SOBIECH, DAVE SCHOEMMER, DEVON S. CALLAHAN, DOUG RAY, SAMUEL HOLLANDER

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12 facts about this song

Collaboration
Artist Information- "Bad Idea" is a collaborative song by American singer and songwriter Ariana Grande and production duo Social House, also known as "A".
Album Inclusion
The song is included in Grande's fifth studio album, "thank u, next," which was released on 8th February 2019.
Producers
The song was produced by Peter Lee Johnson and Max Martin, Swedish record producer and songwriter.
Song Length
"Bad Idea" runs for approximately three minutes and twenty-seven seconds (3:27).
Genre
The song belongs to the Pop genre with the blend of EDM and trap beats.
Influences
The song's sound influences reportedly draw from the RnB, pop, and trap genres.
Songwriting
Grande co-wrote "Bad Idea" with Savan Kotecha, Peter Svensson, and its producers, Max Martin and Ilya Salmanzadeh.
Billboard Ranking
Upon release, "Bad Idea" debuted at number 27 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Song's Theme
The song deals with the theme of using a love interest as a distraction from personal struggles.
Recognition
While "Bad Idea" did not win any awards individually, the album "thank u, next" received many accolades and widespread acclaim.
Live Performances
Grande has performed "Bad Idea" during her "Sweetener World Tour" in 2019.
Commercial Success
Despite not being released as a single, "Bad Idea" was certified Gold by the RIAA in 2019 signifying over 500,000 units sold in the U.S alone.

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