Analysis

Bad Blood

Bastille · Bastille - All This Bad Blood

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Verdict
Safe

Mild alcohol mention, themes of friendship and resentment

Detailed Analysis

These lyrics from 'Bad Blood' by Bastille deal with themes of friendship, conflict, resentment, and reconciliation. The song reflects on a deteriorating friendship and the lingering bitterness that comes with it. There is one minor reference to drinking ('drinking in the park'), which is casual and not glorified. There is no profanity, sexual content, violence, or disturbing imagery. The emotional themes of falling out with a friend and dealing with long-held grudges are relatable and age-appropriate for most audiences, including younger listeners. The overall message encourages letting go of resentment, which is a positive and constructive value.

Themes

friendship

resentment

reconciliation

nostalgia

conflict

alcohol reference

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Lyrics

(I don't wanna talk about it) (I don't wanna talk about it) (I don't wanna talk about it) (I don't wanna talk about it) We were young and drinking in the park There was nowhere else to go And you said you always had my back Oh, but how were we to know? That these are the days that bind you Together, forever And these little things define you Forever, forever All this bad blood here Won't you let it dry? It's been cold for years Won't you let it lie? If we're only ever looking back We will drive ourselves insane As the friendship goes, resentment grows We will walk our different ways But those are the days that bind us Together, forever And those little things define us Forever, forever All this bad blood here Won't you let it dry? It's been cold for years Won't you let it lie? I don't want to hear about the bad blood anymore I don't wanna hear you talk about it anymore I don't want to hear about the bad blood anymore I don't wanna hear you talk about it anymore All this bad blood here Won't you let it dry? It's been cold for years Won't you let it lie?

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Analysis performed on September 29, 2026