Eric Clapton’s “Bad Love” is a hard rock song from his 1989 album, Journeyman. This highly acclaimed track, co-written by Clapton and Mick Jones of Foreigner, showcases a captivating melody and an energizing guitar riff. With its thought-provoking lyrics revolving around the theme of tumultuous relationships, “Bad Love” resonates deeply, encapsulating Clapton’s personal battles with addiction and depression during that period. Garnering significant commercial success, the song secured an impressive position at number two on the esteemed Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. Esteemed by music critics, it stands as one of Clapton’s finest compositions of the 1980s.
Bad Love Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Oh, what a feeling I get when I’m with you
You take my heart into everything you do
And it makes me sad for the lonely people
I walked that road for so long
Now I know that I’m one of the lucky people
Your love is making me strong
[Chorus]
I’ve had enough bad love
I need something I can be proud of
I’ve had enough bad love
No more bad love
[Verse 2]
And now I see that my life has been so blue
With all the heartaches I had until I met you
But I’m glad to say now that is all behind me
With you here by my side
And there is no more memories to remind me
Your love will keep me alive
