Bad Blood

The speaker describes a relationship that has changed from intense love into serious conflict. They feel betrayed by someone they once trusted, and they do not believe the problem can be repaired. The repeated refrain makes the hurt sound settled and persistent, while memories of happier times add sadness to the anger.

Several images compare emotional pain with physical injury. A “deep cut” and “scars” suggest damage that remains after the original betrayal. “Salt in the wound” means making someone’s hurt worse, while “band-aids don’t fix bullet holes” suggests that a simple apology cannot repair severe harm. “Live with ghosts” implies carrying painful memories or regret from the past.

The lyrics present the speaker’s view of the conflict, so they do not tell us exactly what happened or how the other person would describe it. The strong language may express a firm decision to keep distance, but it also sits alongside grief for the relationship’s good times. The song therefore holds anger and sadness together: the speaker may still remember the love, even while believing trust has been damaged beyond repair.