Evan and Eris - Bad Energy Lyrics
Lyrics
Intro
I just need you to tell me if you're vibin'
I'm not one for wildin'
And I don't need no bad energy
Chorus: Eris Ford
Oh-woah
I just need you to tell me if you're vibin'
I'm not one for wildin'
And I don't need no bad energy
Verse 1: Eris Ford & V. Rose
I been patient with myself
Goin' through my health
Learnin' for myself
But if you gon' be in my life, takin' my time
I'ma need it to be somethin' worthwhile
So I gotta thank my God for givin' me some clarity
Not everybody that I vibe with is so good for me
Don't waste my energy
Satan back up from me
I'm keepin' all my peace, yeah-eah, woah-oh (Oh-oh)
Chorus: Eris Ford and V. Rose
I just need you to tell me if you're vibin'
I'm not one for wildin'
And I don't need no bad energy
'Cause lately, I been on a different feelin'
Workin' for my healin'
Window with my seal in
I'm just bein' real, man, yeah
If you're not a friend to me
We're not makin' memories
Don't need no bad energy
And if you ?, you gotta go now
I'm not tryna slow down
Playin' games is old now
I'm just tryna grow now, yeah
If you're not a friend to me
We're not makin' memories
Don't need no bad energy, yeah
Verse 2: V. Rose
I don't need no bad
Energy, no cap
You and I both get a glass
How you seein' your half?
These things matter, who you surround yourself with
Who gon' have your back and turn to pray with it
Okay, that's how you live when you livin' by faith
I need some real ones, gon' get around me
Know how to praise when I wanna complain
Who gon' lift me up when I'm fallin' down
Not gon' wear me out
Chorus: Eris Ford & V. Rose
Oh-woah
I just need you to tell me if you're vibin'
I'm not one for wildin'
And I don't need no bad energy
'Cause lately, I been on a different feelin'
Workin' for my healin'
Window with my seal in
I'm just bein' real, man, yeah
If you're not a friend to me
We're not makin' memories
Don't need no bad energy
And if you ?, you gotta go now
I'm not tryna slow down
Playin' games is old now
I'm just tryna grow now, yeah
If you're not a friend to me
We're not makin' memories
Don't need no bad energy, no
Outro
Tell me if you're vibin'
I'm not one for wildin'
Tell me if you're vibin'
Video
Bad Energy
Meaning & Inspiration
Evan and Eris's "Bad Energy," released on November 4, 2022, as part of their album *This I Know*, is a powerful declaration of boundaries and spiritual discernment set to an infectious rhythm. The song’s core message resonates deeply with the wisdom found in Scripture, urging listeners to cultivate environments that foster growth and peace. From the outset, the repeated plea to "tell me if you're vibin'" isn't merely about surface-level enjoyment; it's a discerning inquiry into the spiritual climate surrounding the individuals involved. The artists clearly articulate that they are "not one for wildin'" and unequivocally state, "I don't need no bad energy." This sentiment echoes the biblical admonition to guard one's heart, as Proverbs 4:23 famously advises, "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." The "health" and "healing" Eris Ford mentions in Verse 1 are directly tied to this act of guarding, recognizing that personal well-being, both physical and spiritual, is intrinsically linked to the company one keeps. The clarity gained, described as a gift from God, allows for the discernment that "not everybody that I vibe with is so good for me." This mirrors the New Testament’s emphasis on wise associations, such as the warning in 1 Corinthians 15:33, "Bad company corrupts good character." The song’s narrative powerfully illustrates the importance of surrounding oneself with individuals who build up rather than tear down, those who contribute positively to one's journey.
V. Rose’s contribution in Verse 2 further elaborates on this theme, posing a crucial question about how one views their "half," suggesting that perspective and outlook are fundamental to healthy relationships. The emphasis on having people "who gon' have your back and turn to pray with it" is a direct nod to the strength found in community and mutual support grounded in faith. This is beautifully captured in Galatians 6:2, "Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ." The desire for "real ones, gon' get around me" who can "lift me up when I'm fallin' down" speaks to the kind of genuine fellowship that strengthens the body of Christ. Such companionship is not about constant affirmation but about authentic love and support, as described in Philippians 2:4: "Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but each of you should also look to the interests of others." The song's overall message is a vibrant encouragement to actively curate one's social circle, prioritizing those who contribute to spiritual and emotional flourishing and having the courage to release those who do not. The clear directive, "And if you ?, you gotta go now," underscores the resolve to protect one's peace and continue on a path of positive growth, a testament to living a life unburdened by negative influences and focused on the upward call of God.