The Bad Guy
The Bad Guy

Meghan Patrick - The Bad Guy Lyrics

In this emotionally resonant ballad, Meghan Patrick delves into the complexities of a break-up where she takes responsibility for ending the relationship, despite feelings of love. The lyrics explore themes of regret, loneliness, and the duality of fault. She… Read more

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The Bad Guy Lyrics

Last night I was on the selfish side of lonely when I called you
I was weak, I knew damn well that you'd pick up
When I told you that I missed you, I meant it
But we both know why we ended
There was nothing left to say
So I guess I'll take the blame

Go ahead and hate me if you want to
Tell everybody that I did you wrong
That my blindsided slamming door came out of the blue
And it was easy for me to just move on
When the truth is that I loved you but you waited too long to fight
Yours ain't the only heart that broke that night
But since I'm the one who said goodbye
You can be the good man who was only trying to love me
And I will be the bad guy

Could've stayed, yeah
When you said that you'd do better
And don't think I don't wonder
When I'm lyin' here wide awake
If I quit too soon, but baby
Yeah, deep down, I knew the only way was out

So go ahead and hate me if you want to
Tell everybody that I did you wrong
That my blindsided slamming door came out of the blue
And it was easy for me to just move on
When the truth is that I loved you but you waited too long to fight
Yours ain't the only heart that broke that night
But since I'm the one who said goodbye
You can be the good man who was only trying to love me
And I will be the bad guy

Go ahead and hate me if you want to
Tell everybody that I did you wrong
That my blindsided slamming door came out of the blue
And it was easy for me to just move on
When the truth is that I loved you but you waited too long to fight
Yours ain't the only heart that broke that night
But since I'm the one who said goodbye
You can be the good man who was only trying to love me
And I will be the bad guy

Writer(s): Kelly Archer, Meghan Patrick, Nathan Spicer
Copyright(s): Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Anthem Entertainment
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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What is the Meaning of The Bad Guy?

In this emotionally resonant ballad, Meghan Patrick delves into the complexities of a break-up where she takes responsibility for ending the relationship, despite feelings of love. The lyrics explore themes of regret, loneliness, and the duality of fault. She acknowledges calling her ex while feeling "selfish" and "lonely," and admits that her love was real even though she initiated the split. The lines reveal an internal conflict, wondering if leaving was premature while recognizing that it felt necessary. By accepting the role of the "bad guy," she allows her ex to be seen as the innocent party. Ultimately, the song speaks to the nuanced and often painful choices involved in ending relationships, and the social narratives assigned to the ones who walk away.

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