Lyrics

Bad Religion

Frank Ocean

English 280 July 10, 2012
"Bad Religion" is a song by the American singer-songwriter Frank Ocean from his debut studio album, "Channel Orange," released in 2012. The song explores themes of unrequited love, inner struggles, and the conflict between personal desires and external... Read More

Bad Religion Lyrics

[Verse 1: Frank Ocean]
Taxi driver
Be my shrink for the hour
Leave the meter running
It's rush hour
So take the streets if you wanna
Just outrun the demons, could you?

[Chorus: Frank Ocean]
He said "Allahu akbar"
I told him, "Don't curse me"
"Bo Bo, you need prayer"
I guess it couldn't hurt me
If it brings me to my knees, it's a bad religion
Ooh, this unrequited love
To me, it's nothing but a one-man cult
And cyanide in my styrofoam cup
I can never make him love me
Never make him love me
Love me, love me
Love me, love me
Love me, love me
Love me, love me
Love me, love

[Verse 2: Frank Ocean]
Taxi driver
I swear I've got three lives
Balanced on my head like steak knives
I can't tell you the truth about my disguise
I can't trust no one

[Chorus: Frank Ocean]
And you say "Allahu akbar"
I told him, "Don't curse me"
"Bo Bo, you need prayer"
I guess it couldn't hurt me
If it brings me to my knees, it's a bad religion
Oh, unrequited love
To me, it's nothing but a one-man cult
And cyanide in my styrofoam cup
I can never make him love me
Never make him love me
No, no, ahh

[Outro: Frank Ocean]
It's a, it's a bad religion
To be in love with someone
Who could never love you
Oh, oh, oh, only bad, only bad religion
Could have me feeling the way I do

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Last Update: August 17, 2023



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"Bad Religion" is a song by the American singer-songwriter Frank Ocean from his debut studio album, "Channel Orange," released in 2012. The song explores themes of unrequited love, inner struggles, and the conflict between personal desires and external factors. The lyrics delve into the emotional turmoil caused by unfulfilled feelings and the challenges of navigating complex emotions. Let's break down the meaning of the lyrics paragraph by paragraph.

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Song Credits

  • Artist / Band
  • Producer(s)
  • Frank Ocean, Malay & Om’Mas Keith
  • Writter(s)
  • Frank Ocean, Monte Neuble, Charlie Gambetta, Bruce Waynne & Dirty Swift
  • Released On
  • July 10, 2012

FAQs & Knowledge

Who is the singer of the song "Bad Religion"?

The song "Bad Religion" is sung by Frank Ocean.

Who wrote "Bad Religion" by Frank Ocean?

"Bad Religion" by Frank Ocean was written by Frank Ocean, Monte Neuble, Charlie Gambetta, Bruce Waynne & Dirty Swift.

Who produced "Bad Religion" by Frank Ocean?

"Bad Religion" by Frank Ocean was produced by Frank Ocean, Malay & Om’Mas Keith.

When was the song "Bad Religion" released?

The song "Bad Religion" was released on July 10, 2012.