Bad at Goodbyes
Dance-Pop Female Artist
Description
A vibrant dance-pop anthem that delves into the addictive push-and-pull of a love-hate relationship. 'Bad at Goodbyes' captures the intoxicating conflict between craving independence and being irresistibly drawn back to a magnetic connection. The song underscores the frustrating cycle of knowing a relationship is unsustainable but being unable to sever the ties, driven by a blend of desire and habit. Shimmering synths, a pulsating beat, and a touch of melancholy create a bittersweet and danceable experience, perfect for a night out or a reflective moment on the dance floor. Think Robyn meets Dua Lipa with a dash of early 2000s Eurodance.
Lyrics
[Intro — airy synth pad, filtered beat building] [Verse 1] Met you in the doorway, neon on your skin Said we’d keep it casual, but I kept falling in Every little look you gave pulled me out my mind Tried to play it cool but I was running out of time [Pre-Chorus] You say you want space, but you’re holding my hand You say you’re not sure, but you don't wanna end And I know I should leave, I know I should resist But your gravity's pulling me into the mist [Chorus] (Explosive beat drops) ’Cause I’m bad at goodbyes, bad at letting you go Keep telling my heart something we both know We burn through the night like a city on fire I’m bad at goodbyes, guess I’m bad with desire Bad at goodbyes… bad at goodbyes [Verse 2] Dancing in the half-light, bodies close again Said this was the last time — then we crossed the line again Your shadow on my shoulders, felt like déjà vu Every time we walk away, we come back into the blue [Pre-Chorus] You say you want space, but you’re holding my hand You say you’re not sure, but you don't wanna end And I know I should leave, I know I should resist But your gravity's pulling me into the mist [Chorus] ’Cause I’m bad at goodbyes, bad at letting you go Keep telling my heart something we both know We burn through the night like a city on fire I’m bad at goodbyes, guess I’m bad with desire Bad at goodbyes… bad at goodbyes [Bridge] (Beat thins out, reverb-washed vocal) Maybe it’s the rhythm pulling us back in Maybe it’s the memory of your lips on my skin Every time we end it, I rewind the night I don’t wanna lose you — even when it’s right Lost in the moment, caught in the game Knowing that nothing will ever be the same [Final Chorus] (Full beat returns, stacked harmonies) I’m bad at goodbyes, bad at letting you go Keep telling my heart something we both know We burn through the night like a city on fire I’m bad at goodbyes, guess I’m bad with desire Bad at goodbyes… bad at goodbyes [Outro — vocal chops repeating “goodbyes”] (fades out)