Taylor Swift feat. Kendrick Lamar – “Bad Blood”
In 2015, Taylor Swift released the hit single “Bad Blood” featuring rapper Kendrick Lamar. The collaboration marked a departure from Swift's typical pop sound and showcased her willingness to experiment with different genres and artists.
The song's lyrics tell a story of betrayal and revenge, with Swift singing about a former friend who has wronged her. Kendrick Lamar's verse adds a new layer to the song, with his powerful rap delivery and commentary on the nature of fame and competition.
The music video for “Bad Blood” is equally impressive, featuring a star-studded cast of celebrities as Swift's “squad” of female warriors. The video is filled with high-octane action sequences and impressive special effects, making it a visual spectacle that perfectly complements the song's powerful energy.
One of the most notable aspects of “Bad Blood” is the contrast between Swift's sweet vocals and Lamar's gritty rap verses. This unlikely pairing created a unique sound that resonated with audiences and helped propel the song to the top of the charts.
The collaboration between Swift and Lamar also marked a shift in the music industry towards more genre-bending and collaborative projects. It showed that artists can push beyond their usual boundaries and create something truly special when they work together.
“Bad Blood” featuring Kendrick Lamar is a standout track in Taylor Swift's discography and a testament to the power of collaboration and experimentation in music. It remains a beloved and influential song to this day, and its impact on the industry is still being felt.
Taylor Swift Bad Blood Lyrics
You know it used to be mad love
So take a look at what you've done
‘Cause baby now we got bad blood (hey!)
And I don't think we can solve them
You made a really deep cut
And baby now we got bad blood (hey!)
I was thinking that you could be trusted
Did you have to ruin what was shining now it's all rusted
Did you have to hit me where
I'm weak, baby, I couldn't breathe
I rubbed it in so deep
Salt in the wound like you're laughing right at me
You and I
You know it used to be mad love
So take a look at what you've done
‘Cause baby now we got bad blood (hey!)
And I don't think we can solve them
You made a really deep cut
And baby now we got bad blood (hey!)
Still got scars on my back from your knife
So don't think it's in the past
These kind of wounds they last and they last
Now did you think it all through?
All these things will catch up to you
And time can heal but this won't
So if you come in my way, just don't
You and I
You know it used to be mad love
So take a look at what you've done
‘Cause baby now we got bad blood (hey!)
And I don't think we can solve them
You made a really deep cut
And baby now we got bad blood (hey!)
You say sorry just for show
You live like that, you live with ghosts (ghosts, ghosts)
Band-aids don't fix bullet holes (hey!)
You say sorry just for show (hey!)
You live like that, you live with ghosts (hey!)
Hm, if you love like that blood runs
You know it used to be mad love
So take a look at what you've done
‘Cause baby now we got bad blood (bad)
And I don't think we can solve them (think we can solve them)
You made a really deep cut
And baby now we got bad blood
You know it used to be mad love
So take a look at what you've done (look at what you've done)
‘Cause baby now we got bad blood (woah)
Now we got problems
And I don't think we can solve them
You made a really deep cut
And baby now we got bad blood (hey!)
