Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: jazz
Song Meaning of “Bad Romance” by Berk & The Virtual Band
‘Bad Romance’ by Berk and The Virtual Band is a song about the consequences of wading into the deep end of a toxic relationship. It speaks to the idea of loving someone, despite knowing it is potentially destructive to do so, even if it’s only for a brief amount of time. The lyrics describing a relationship that is anything but normal and the way the song builds and changes as though it’s the ebb and flow of a tumultuous relationship.
The song speaks to the idea of willingly getting into a relationship you know is wrong, and the consequences of such a thing: “All the sin and the sorrow feel the fire burn in my head, while I’m searching for something, something that I can never have.” This line speaks to the feeling of being drawn in to something you know is wrong and looking for a redemption that doesn’t exist.
The chorus of “I want your bad romance” speaks to the idea of still wanting what you know is wrong for you, no matter how destructive it might be. The idea of a ‘Bad Romance’ is ultimately a destructive one. It speaks to the idea of wanting something you know is unhealthy, yet still wanting it.
The song ends with the singer repeating the chorus of “I want your Bad Romance”. This suggests how immersed they are in this destructive relationship, the consequences be damned. It could be seen as a warning to the listener—don’t get too close to this type of relationship, otherwise you may not be the same when you come out the other side.