Bad Advice Lyrics – The Chainsmokers

[Verse 1: Andrew Taggart]
Tuesday night
And I stumble down, second I’m up, and you’re in my mind
And I see your lights on
I know you’re picking out ’cause you always stay next to your phone

[Refrain: Andrew Taggart]
And I been giving it up for a minute
‘Cause I’m for the streets you’re walking on
And now I’m making you up just to hit it
‘Til all your sheets are on the floor

[Chorus: Andrew Taggart]
If we don’t get enough
Yeah, it’s just my take, when you make mistakes
You gotta make ’em twice
If we don’t get enough
With the way it looks, yeah, I guess I’m good at giving bad advice
But it’s not so bad if this don’t last for long
It’s not so bad if this don’t last for long

[Refrain: ELIO]
And I been giving it up for a minute
‘Cause I’m for the streets you walking on
And I been waking you up just to hit it
‘Til all my sheets are on the floor

[Verse 2: ELIO]
You get what you want, but you get less too
And I’ll do what I want, and I just want you
It’s not so bad, if this don’t last now
You get what you want, but you get less too, oh-oh

[Chorus: Andrew Taggart]
If we don’t get enough
Yeah, it’s just my take, when you make mistakes
You gotta make ’em twice
If we don’t get enough
With the way it looks, yeah, I guess I’m good at giving bad advice
But it’s not so bad if this don’t last for long
It’s not so bad if this don’t last for long
It’s not so bad if this don’t last for long

[Verse 1: Andrew Taggart]
The narrator sets the scene on a Tuesday night, implying a moment of vulnerability or recklessness. They find themselves constantly thinking about someone indicated by the mention of seeing their lights on, suggesting the person’s presence in their thoughts. The reference to the person always being next to their phone hints at an expectation or readiness for communication.

[Refrain: Andrew Taggart]
Here, the narrator reflects on their willingness to engage in a casual relationship, suggesting a pattern of surrendering to desire despite knowing it may not lead to anything substantial. The mention of being “for the streets you’re walking on” implies a compatibility in their lifestyles or personalities, while “making you up just to hit it” indicates a shallow, physical connection devoid of deeper meaning.

[Chorus: Andrew Taggart]
The chorus delves into the theme of repetition and the consequences of one’s actions. The narrator suggests that mistakes are inevitable and perhaps even necessary for growth, implying a lack of regret for their actions. Despite recognizing their penchant for giving “bad advice,” they find some comfort in the fleeting nature of their encounters, implying a preference for temporary pleasures over lasting commitments.

[Refrain: ELIO]
Similar to the previous refrain, ELIO reiterates the theme of indulging in a transient relationship, emphasizing their willingness to participate despite its lack of longevity. The mention of “waking you up just to hit it” reinforces the idea of a purely physical connection devoid of emotional attachment or depth.

[Verse 2: ELIO]
ELIO’s verse highlights the imbalance in the relationship dynamic, where one person may be getting what they want at the expense of the other. Despite this, there’s a sense of resignation or acceptance in the acknowledgment that “it’s not so bad if this don’t last now,” indicating a willingness to overlook disparities for the sake of temporary fulfillment.

[Chorus: Andrew Taggart]
The final chorus reaffirms the themes of repetition and acceptance of impermanence. The narrator acknowledges their role in perpetuating cycles of mistakes and casual encounters, suggesting a degree of self-awareness and resignation to their behavior. Despite recognizing the potential harm in their actions, they find solace in the temporary nature of their experiences.