Bad At Love – English Lyrics

• By: Halsey

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the raw honesty of Halsey's "Bad at Love," a pop and R&B ballad that openly explores the complexities of failed relationships. This song offers a unique opportunity to learn modern English expressions related to love, heartache, and self-reflection, all while appreciating Halsey's distinctive storytelling and vocal style. Its relatable lyrics about navigating romantic missteps make it a compelling and accessible track for language learners.

[English]

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♪ GOT A BOY BACK HOME IN MICHIGAN ♪

♪ AND HE TASTES LIKE JACK WHEN I'M KISSIN' HIM. ♪

♪ SO I TOLD HIM THAT I NEVER REALLY LIKED HIS FRIENDS ♪

♪ NOW HE'S GONE AND HE'S CALLING ME A BITCH AGAIN. ♪

♪ THERE'S A GUY THAT LIVES IN THE GARDEN STATE ♪

♪ AND HE TOLD ME THAT WE'D MAKE IT 'TIL WE GRADUATE. ♪

♪ SO I TOLD HIM THAT 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, 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'RE 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 SHE COULD REALLY BE THE ONE THIS TIME. ♪

♪ BUT I COULD 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 LOOKED SO CUTE. ♪

♪ BOTH GOT WAY BETTER THINGS TO DO, ♪

♪ BUT I ALWAYS THINK ABOUT HER 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, ALWAYS MAKE THE SAME MISTAKES ♪

♪ 'CAUSE ♪

♪ I'M BAD AT LOVE (OOH, OOH) ♪

♪ BUT YOU CAN'T BLAME ME FOR TRYIN'. ♪

♪ YOU KNOW I BE LYIN' SAYIN' ♪

♪ YOU'RE 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, YOU KNOW. ♪

♪ I'M BAD AT LOVE (OOH, OOH) ♪

♪ I'M BAD AT LOVE (YEAH) (OOH, OOH) ♪

♪ 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 BE LYIN' SAYIN' ♪

♪ YOU'RE 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, YOU KNOW. ♪

♪ I'M BAD AT LOVE (OOH, OOH) ♪

♪ (OHH, OHH) ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - an intense feeling of deep affection verb - to feel deep affection for someone
jealousy /ˈdʒɛləsi/ B2	noun - the state of being envious of someone else's achievements or advantages
mistake /mɪˈsteɪk/ B1	noun - an action or judgment that is misguided or wrong
history /ˈhɪstəri/ B1	noun - the study of past events, particularly in human affairs
kitchen /ˈkɪtʃɪn/ A2	noun - a room or area where food is prepared and cooked
chance /tʃæns/ B1	noun - a possibility of something happening
boy /bɔɪ/ A1	noun - a male child or young man
girl /ɡɜːrl/ A1	noun - a female child or young woman
state /steɪt/ B1	noun - a nation or territory considered as an organized political community
graduate /ˈɡrædʒueɪt/ B2	verb - to successfully complete a course of study
fix /fɪks/ B1	verb - to repair or mend something
call /kɔːl/ A2	verb - to shout out or speak to someone
ride /raɪd/ A2	verb - to sit on and control the movement of a vehicle or animal

Key Grammar Structures

• I believe I believe I believe I believe that we're meant to be

  ➔ Use of 'we're meant to be' (present continuous passive) to express destiny or future inevitability.

  ➔ The phrase '**we're meant to be**' indicates destiny or an inevitable outcome planned by fate.

• But I always make the same mistakes

  ➔ Use of 'make mistakes' in simple present tense to describe habitual actions.

  ➔ The phrase '**make mistakes**' illustrates habitual errors or repeated actions.

• I'm bad at love

  ➔ Use of 'am + adjective' to express personal attribute or characteristic.

  ➔ The phrase '**I'm bad at love**' uses the verb 'am' with the adjective 'bad' to describe personal difficulty or lack of skill.

• Each time the feeling fades

  ➔ Use of 'the feeling fades' to describe a recurring or ongoing process in present simple tense.

  ➔ The phrase '**the feeling fades**' indicates that emotions or sensations decrease or disappear over time.