Tally Schwenk x DJ Nicar – Bad [Single]

In “Bad” by Tally Schwenk and DJ Nicar, we get a song that really talks about the tough parts of love, how it can change, and finding out who you are after everything’s said and done. Schwenk’s voice, a blend of vulnerability and strength, dances over DJ Nicar‘s production—a soundscape that marries thuddy kick drums and rumbly bass with the ethereal touch of spacey effects and piano samples. The heavy stepping arrangement lays down a path through the heart’s veiled routes, where love can be both a doorway and a barrier.

“You had me wondering/ If it was something that I did/ Something I said/…Caught up in the lies you told,” Schwenk shares, her verses highlighting the stormy aftermath of a gaslit romance. “Bad” finds its core in these type of unguarded expressions, peeling back layers to expose the unrest that simmer just beneath the surface. It’s a track that goes beyond narrating the woes of heartbreak, it transforms the personal into the universal, making the private ordeal of heartbreak a shared human experience.

The mood evoked by the beat is tangled, blending bittersweet, atmospheric, and reflective tones with a chic, late-night ambiance. A soft, intricate rhythm pairs with the track’s nuanced traits to form a comforting space that reflects the emotional complexity at play. And the beat’s ability to sell Tally’s sense of lovesickness and an I-can-do-bad-by-mysefl type of  self-reliance is particularly memorable. 

“Bad” is a song that gets how complicated love can be, showing us the ups and downs in a way that’s easy to connect with. It’s about wanting something that’s not good for you and the mess that comes with it. And Tally Schwenk’s voice, with its soft and honest feel, makes you believe every word she’s saying.

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