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Bad at Love Lyrics
by Halsey
Lyricist: Halsey
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Bad at Love Lyrics
Got a boy back home in Michigan
And it tastes like Jack when I'm kissing him
So I told him that I never really liked his friends
Now he's gone and he's calling me a bitch again
It's a guy that lives in a garden state
And he told me we don't make it 'til we graduate
So I told him the music would be worth the wait
But he wants me in the kitchen with a dinner plate
I believe, I believe, I believe, I believe
That we're meant to be
But jealousy, jealousy, jealousy, jealousy
Get the best of me
Look, I don't mean to frustrate, but I
Always make the same mistakes, yeah I
Always make the same mistakes 'cause
I'm bad at love (ooh-ooh)
But you can't blame me for tryin'
You know I'd be lyin' sayin'
You were the one (ooh-ooh)
That could finally fix me
Lookin' at my history
I'm bad at love
Got a girl with California eyes
And I thought that she could really be the one this time
But I never got the chance to make her mine
Because she fell in love with little thin white lines
London girl with an attitude
We never told no one but we look so cute
Both got way better things to do
But I always think about it when I'm riding through
I believe, I believe, I believe, I believe
That I'm in too deep
And jealousy, jealousy, jealousy, jealousy
Get the best in me
Look, I don't mean to frustrate, but I
Always make the same mistakes, yeah I
Always make the same mistakes 'cause
I'm bad at love (ooh-ooh)
But you can't blame me for tryin'
You know I'd be lyin' sayin'
You were the one (ooh-ooh)
That could finally fix me
Lookin' at my history
I'm bad at love (ooh-ooh)
Oh, you know, you know, you know
I'm bad at love (ooh-ooh)
I'm bad at love (yeah)
I know that you're afraid
I'm gonna walk away
Each time the feeling fades
Each time the feeling fades
I know that you're afraid
I'm gonna walk away
Each time the feeling fades
You know I'm bad at love (ooh-ooh)
But you can't blame me for tryin'
You know I'd be lyin' sayin'
You were the one (ooh-ooh)
That could finally fix me
Lookin' at my history
I'm bad at love (ooh-ooh)
Oh, you know, you know, you know
I'm bad at love (ooh-ooh)
Oh, oh
Meaning of Bad at Love
“Bad at Love” is a brutally honest and self-deprecating exploration of Halsey’s recurring pattern of attracting emotionally volatile relationships, driven by an almost desperate need for connection and a profound inability to consistently navigate healthy intimacy. The song paints a fragmented portrait of failed romances – from a Michigan boy obsessed with Jack Daniel's to fleeting connections with women across the country, each marked by a frustrating cycle of idealized hope quickly followed by disillusionment and self-sabotage. Halsey’s lyrical strategy isn’t about blaming external forces; instead, she meticulously details her own flaws: “I always make the same mistakes,” acknowledging a deep-seated vulnerability that leads her to repeatedly seek out partners who ultimately exacerbate her insecurities. The repeated refrain of "I'm bad at love" isn’t a statement of defeat, but rather an admission of this painful truth, coupled with a poignant plea for understanding – “You can’t blame me for tryin’.”
The song’s evocative imagery—Michigan, garden states, California eyes, London girls—suggests a restless search for something definitive, yet Halsey consistently finds herself trapped in temporary fixes and fueled by jealousy, a destructive force she recognizes as the primary obstacle. The lines about “little thin white lines” hint at a possible struggle with substance use or emotional dependence, further complicating her attempts to break free from this cycle. Ultimately, “Bad at Love” is a raw portrayal of self-awareness and vulnerability; Halsey doesn't shy away from admitting her flaws, presenting a compelling portrait of someone grappling with an inherent difficulty in sustaining genuine love while simultaneously yearning for it with fierce intensity.
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