Bad Things

Machine Gun Kelly, Camila Cabello

About Bad Things

"Bad Things" is a song by American rapper Machine Gun Kelly and Cuban-American singer Camila Cabello. The song was released on October 14, 2016 and was produced by The Futuristics. Its music video was directed by Hannah Lux Davis and premiered on December 1, 2016. The song features an interpolation of Fastball's 1999 single "Out of My Head". The single peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100. The song was nominated for Top Rap Collaboration Rap at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards, and won Best Collaboration at the 2017 Radio Disney Music Awards.  


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2017
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Am I out of my head?
Am I out of my mind?
If you only knew the bad things I like
Don't think that I can explain it
What can I say, it's complicated
Don't matter what you say
Don't matter what you do
I only wanna do bad things to you
So good, that you can't explain it
What can I say, it's complicated

Nothing's that bad
If it feels good
So you come back
Like I knew you would
And we're both wild
And the night's young
And you're my drug
Breathe you in 'til my face numb
Drop it down to that bass drum
I got what you dream 'bout
Nails scratchin' my back tatt
Eyes closed while you scream out
And you keep me in with those hips
While my teeth sink in those lips
While your body's giving me life
And you suffocate in my kiss
Then you said

I want you forever
Even when we're not together
Scars on my body so I can take you wherever like
I want you forever
Even when we're not together
Scars on my body I can look at you whenever

Am I out of my head?
Am I out of my mind?
If you only knew the bad things I like
Don't think that I can explain it
What can I say, it's complicated
Don't matter what you say
Don't matter what you do
I only wanna do bad things to you
So good, that you can't explain it
What can I say, it's complicated

I can't explain it
I love the pain
And I love the way your breath
Numbs me of novacaine
And we are
Always high
Keep it strange
Okay, yeah, I'm insane
But you the same
Let me paint the picture
Couch by the kitchen
Nothin' but your heels on
Losin' our religion
You're my pretty little vixen
And I'm the voice inside your head
That keeps telling you to listen to all the bad things I say
And you said

I want you forever
Even when we're not together
Scars on my body so I can take you wherever like
I want you forever
Even when we're not together
Scars on my body I can look at you whenever

Am I out of my head?
Am I out of my mind?
If you only knew the bad things I like
Don't think that I can explain it
What can I say, it's complicated
Don't matter what you say
Don't matter what you do
I only wanna do bad things to you
So good, that you can't explain it
What can I say, it's complicated

The way we love, is so unique
And when we touch, I'm shivering
And no one has to get it
Just you and me
'Cause we're just living
Between the sheets

I want you forever
Even when we're not together
Scars on my body so I can take you wherever like
I want you forever
Even when we're not together
Scars on my body I can look at you whenever

Am I out of my head?
Am I out of my mind?
If you only knew the bad things I like
Don't think that I can explain it
What can I say, it's complicated
Don't matter what you say
Don't matter what you do
I only wanna do bad things to you
So good, that you can't explain it
What can I say, it's complicated

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Machine Gun Kelly

George Kelly Barnes (July 18, 1895 – July 18, 1954) better known as "Machine Gun Kelly", was an American gangster from Memphis, Tennessee, during the prohibition era. He attended Central High School in Memphis. His nickname came from his favorite weapon, a Thompson submachine gun. His most infamous crime was the kidnapping of oil tycoon and businessman Charles F. Urschel in July 1933 for which he, and his gang, collected a $200,000 ransom. Urschel had collected and left considerable evidence that assisted the subsequent FBI investigation which eventually led to Kelly's arrest in Memphis, Tennessee, on September 26, 1933. His crimes also included bootlegging and armed robbery. more »

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Written by: Alex Schwartz, Joe Khajadourian, Madison Emiko Love, Camila Cabello, Anthony M Scalzo, Colson Baker, Stephen Basil

Lyrics © THE ADMINISTRATION MP INC, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, O/B/O CAPASSO, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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15 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Bad Things" is primarily identified as Pop-rap, combining elements of pop music melodies with the word-play and rhythm of rap.
Chart Performance
"Bad Things" attained significant commercial success by reaching number 4 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Collaboration
The song is a collaboration between American rapper Machine Gun Kelly and Cuban-American singer Camila Cabello. This is her first single outside of her work with the girl group Fifth Harmony.
Release Information
"Bad Things" was released on October 14, 2016, as the lead single from Machine Gun Kelly's third studio album "Bloom".
Awards
"Bad Things" earned Machine Gun Kelly and Camila Cabello the Radio Disney Music Award for Best Collaboration in 2017.
Inspiration
The song samples "Out of My Head" by Fastball, a rock band from the late 90s.
Sales
"Bad Things" was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America, signifying it has sold more than 1 million units.
Popularity on Streaming Platforms
The official music video has amassed over 300 million views on YouTube.
Song Duration
"Bad Things" runs approximately four minutes and two seconds long.
Artistic Growth
Machine Gun Kelly noted that the success of "Bad Things" opened up a lot of doors for his music career, simultaneously highlighting his growth as a musician.
Personal Connection
Although neither artist has confirmed this directly, fans speculate that some of the song's emotional lyrics might be inspired by their personal lives.
Performance
Machine Gun Kelly and Camila Cabello performed "Bad Things" on various platforms including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and at the 2017 Kids' Choice Awards.
Songwriters
Along with Machine Gun Kelly, various songwriters including The Futuristics, Camila Cabello and Madison Love contributed to the composition of "Bad Things".
Studio
The song was recorded at Westlake Recording Studios, a professional studio in Los Angeles, California.
Producer
"Bad Things" was produced by The Futuristics, a two-person production team, who have worked with artists like G-Eazy and Halsey in the past.

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