I know we set rules
But what can I do?
I think of your body when I’m back in my room
Maybe I’m confused
You’re giving me clues
Alone with my thoughts and now they’re all about you
Don’t go thinking like that
Don’t go thinking like that
Don’t go thinking like that
You know I want you so bad
Don’t go thinking like that
Don’t go thinking like that
My bad
I didn’t mean to fall in love like that
And you don’t even have to say it back
I didn’t mean to fall in love like that
My bad
Don’t go thinking like that
Don’t go thinking like that
Don’t go thinking like that
You know I want you so bad
Don’t go thinking like that
My bad
Don’t go thinking like that
I know what we said
Sometimes I forget
When I’m around you, you just have that effect on me
It’s hard to be friends only
I just want your hands on me
Tired of talking, want your lips on my neck
Don’t go thinking like that
Don’t go thinking like that
Don’t go thinking like that
You know I want you so bad
Don’t go thinking like that
Don’t go thinking like that
My bad
I didn’t mean to fall in love like that
And you don’t even have to say it back
I didn’t mean to fall in love like that
My bad
My bad
I didn’t mean to fall in love like that
And you don’t even have to say it back
I didn’t mean to fall in love like that
My bad
Don’t go thinking like that
I didn’t mean to fall in love
Don’t go thinking like that
You know I want you so bad
Don’t go thinking like that
I didn’t mean to fall in love
Like that
My bad
Unraveling the Emotional Tension of “My Bad”
“My Bad” by The Chainsmokers delves into the complexities of unspoken feelings and the temptation to cross boundaries in a close relationship. The lyrics capture a relatable internal struggle: the narrator is pulled between respecting set rules and surrendering to the magnetic chemistry with someone they can’t stop thinking about. Lines like “I know we set rules, but what can I do?” and “You know I want you so bad” echo the push and pull of desire versus self-restraint, while the repeated phrase “My bad” admits vulnerability and a lack of control over falling in love. The song’s confessional tone and catchy chorus make it both emotionally honest and irresistibly replayable.
Song Credits
- Artist: The Chainsmokers
- Release Year: 2024