Bad Things

The speaker describes an intense attraction that begins as soon as someone enters the room. Their presence seems to change the atmosphere, and the speaker feels unsettled but drawn toward them. The repeated wish to do “bad things” gives the song a bold, charged mood, suggesting that the speaker wants a passionate encounter and may be willing to ignore ordinary rules.

Several images convey this feeling. “The air went out” is not literal: it suggests being startled or overwhelmed, as if the speaker momentarily cannot breathe. “Shadows filled up with doubt” makes the room’s darkness reflect uncertainty or unease. The speaker also calls himself “heartsick,” a word for emotional pain or longing, and says his eyes are “filled up with blue,” which may suggest sadness.

The lyrics leave the exact meaning of “bad things” open. It could mean a secret or reckless romance, or simply intense physical desire; the words do not explain what the speaker plans to do. There is also a contrast between his earlier loneliness and his sudden confidence in wanting this person. His repeated certainty may express excitement, but it does not tell us whether the attraction is mutual.