Bad Idea (Dove Cameron song)
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| Single by Dove Cameron | ||||
| Released | October 28, 2022 | |||
| Length | 2:35 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Evan Blair | |||
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"Bad Idea" is a song recorded by American singer Dove Cameron released by Disruptor and Columbia Records on October 28, 2022. Cameron has stated that the song was inspired by an intense late-night text message that she knew was a bad idea but secretly wanted to act on. She has clarified that she did not act on it and instead wrote the song from the fictional lens of someone that got back with an ex. The song was produced by frequent collaborator Evan Blair, who also worked with Cameron on previous singles "Boyfriend" and "Breakfast".
Composition and release
[edit]Speaking about the making of the song, Cameron recalled receiving a late-night text message "that was so intense, and such a bad idea" that she felt compelled to create a song about it the following morning.[1] She added that "Bad Idea" is about "the moment before diving into what could potentially be a severe crash-and-burn but deciding to take the risk anyway".[2] In an interview with Genius, she confirmed that she did not act on the text message, but instead wrote "Bad Idea" as an outlet, not wanting to disrupt her healing journey.[3] She explained to Genius that she sees many of her songs as "characters" and wrote this one from the lens of a laissez-faire person who can recognize a bad decision, but does not care.[3]
Cameron co-wrote the track alongside Madi Yanofsky and frequent collaborator Evan Blair, who produced this song, as well as Cameron's prior two singles, "Boyfriend" and "Breakfast".[4] Nylon described it as a "slinky, flashy track which has Cameron’s voice oscillating between a sultry croon and raspy whisper".[1]
Credits and personnel
[edit]Credits adapted from Spotify.[5]
- Dove Cameron – vocals, songwriting
- Evan Blair – songwriting, production
- Madi Yanofsky – songwriting
Release history
[edit]| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | October 28, 2022 | [6] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Dove Cameron's "Bad Idea" Wants You To Reply To That Text". Nylon. Archived from the original on October 29, 2022. Retrieved June 26, 2025.
- ^ "Dove Cameron Contemplates Her "Bad Idea" on New Single: Stream". Consequence of Sound. Archived from the original on December 14, 2023. Retrieved June 26, 2025.
- ^ a b "Dove Cameron "Bad Idea" Official Lyrics & Meaning". Genius. YouTube. Archived from the original on May 31, 2024. Retrieved June 26, 2025.
- ^ "Yes, Replying To Your Ex Is A 'Bad Idea,' According To Dove Cameron's New Single". Uproxx. Retrieved June 26, 2025.
- ^ "Bad Idea - song and lyrics by Dove Cameron". Spotify. Archived from the original on March 8, 2025. Retrieved June 26, 2025.
- ^ "First Out: New Music From Dove Cameron, Cat Burns, Cakes Da Killa & More". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 6, 2023. Retrieved June 26, 2025.