In May 2007, Avicii signed on with the Dejfitts Plays label. Then, in 2010, Avicii released the hit song "Seek Bromance", which reached the top 20 in several countries including Belgium, France, the Netherlands, United Kingdom, and Sweden. He also remixed Nadia Ali's classic single "Rapture" for her album Queen of Clubs Trilogy: Onyx Edition. In October 2010, Avicii signed with the European A&R team with EMI Music Publishing.
Avicii released his final album prior his death in 2015 titled "Stories". The LP was his second album to go #1 and spawned the chart-topping "Waiting for Love" as well Top 5 hit singles "For a Better Day" and "Broken Arrows". The single "Pure Grinding" also reached Top 20.
In 2017, Avicii released what was originally meant to be the first EP to a three-part album.
The extended play was named "Avīci (01)" and spawned the #1 Sandro Cavazza-assisted hit "Without You".
Additionally, the Top 3 single "Lonely Together" which featured Rita Ora was also released from the EP.
"Avīci (01)" itself also went #1 and was another smash success for the DJ.
He died on 20 April 2018 in Muscat, Oman, at the age of 28; the manner of his death was identified as suicide, the specific cause and method withheld from the public in accordance with standard media treatment of suicides.
Over a year after his death, on June 6th 2019, a posthumous album titled "TIM" was released. The singles "SOS" (featuring Emanon's Aloe Blacc), "Tough Love (featuring Vargas & Lagola and Agnes) and "Heaven" were released from the LP. The latter song featured vocals from Coldplay's lead singer Chris Martin. "SOS" reached a peak at the top of the charts, whilst the two following singles managed to reach the #2 position. The album itself also peaked at #1, making it his third album (fourth counting his 2017 EP "Avīci (01)") to do so.
Bad Reputation
Avicii Lyrics
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Sinkin' away in slow motion?
Like a break in the ocean
Just getting lost out at sea
Can you see my emotion
Say, can you see my devotion?
Like a break in the ocean
Just getting lost out at sea
I hear what you're saying
I got a bad reputation
And now you got me praying
For a better situation
Feeling like I'm down, d-down, d-down low
Feeling like I'm down, d-down, d-down low
Guess it's gonna follow me wherever I go
Guess it's gonna follow me, follow me, I know
(I got a bad reputation)
I know that you've been talking
You never see me sleepwalking
Drifting out into nothing
Rolling away in my dreams
Can you feel that I'm falling?
Laying awake 'til the morning
Every word that I'm calling
Just getting lost out at sea
I hear what you're saying
I got a bad reputation
And now you got me praying
For a better situation
Feeling like I'm down, d-down, d-down low
Feeling like I'm down, d-down, d-down low
Guess it's gonna follow me wherever I go
Guess it's gonna follow me, follow me, I know
(I got a bad reputation)
I got a bad reputation
So, you got me figured out
Know what I'm all about
I'm all about dollars and green
Don't care about nothing but me
You got me figured out
You know what I'm all about
Don't care about nothing but me, yeah
I hear what you're saying
I got a bad reputation
And now you got me praying
For a better situation
Feeling like I'm down, d-down, d-down low
Feeling like I'm down, d-down, d-down low
Guess it's gonna follow me wherever I go
Guess it's gonna follow me, follow me, I know
(I got a bad reputation)
I got a bad reputation
The lyrics to Avicii and Joe Janiak's song "Bad Reputation" explore the struggles and emotions of someone who feels misunderstood and judged by others. The opening lines contain powerful imagery of sinking emotions and getting lost at sea, conveying the feeling of being overwhelmed and helpless in the face of criticism. The repetition of the phrase "can you see my emotion?" highlights the desire for understanding and validation from others.
The chorus reveals the source of the singer's distress: they have a bad reputation and feel trapped by it. They pray for a better situation and feel like they are always down low, suggesting feelings of shame and insecurity. However, they also seem resigned to the fact that their reputation will follow them wherever they go.
The final verses express frustration with the perception that the singer is all about money and themselves, emphasizing the misunderstanding they feel from those around them. Overall, the lyrics suggest a deep longing for connection and acceptance, despite the weight of external judgment.
Line by Line Meaning
Can you see my emotion
Asking if anyone can perceive the artist's feelings
Sinkin' away in slow motion?
Emotions diminishing slowly
Like a break in the ocean
Strong emotional disturbance
Just getting lost out at sea
Feeling overwhelmed and disconnected from the world
Say, can you see my devotion?
Asking if anyone recognizes the artist's commitment
I hear what you're saying
Acknowledging someone's opinion
I got a bad reputation
Being judged negatively by others
And now you got me praying
Expressing hope for a better outcome
For a better situation
Wishing for an improvement in life
Feeling like I'm down, d-down, d-down low
Feeling unhappy and demoralized
Guess it's gonna follow me wherever I go
Expecting negative opinions to persist
I know that you've been talking
Knowing that others have been discussing the artist
You never see me sleepwalking
Others not realizing artist's inner struggles
Drifting out into nothing
Feeling lost and disconnected from life
Rolling away in my dreams
Seeking solace in dreams
Can you feel that I'm falling?
Asking if anyone can sense the artist's decline
Laying awake 'til the morning
Experiencing insomnia
Every word that I'm calling
Calling out for help
So, you got me figured out
Others thinking they have the artist's personality pinpointed
Know what I'm all about
Thinking they understand what the artist values
I'm all about dollars and green
Believing the artist cares only about money
Don't care about nothing but me
Perceived to be self-centered
Guess it's gonna follow me, follow me, I know
Expecting negative opinions to persist
I got a bad reputation
Being judged negatively by others
I got a bad reputation
Being judged negatively by others
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Carl Falk, Joakim Herbert Berg, Joseph Robert Janiak, Tim Bergling
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@taurew9519
Hey Brother
It´s hard Without you
I didn´t know I was Addicted to you
The days and The nights since
you´ve passed away have been hard
it was just like Broken arrows
in the dark
I´m still Waiting for love and
For a better day
´´So Wake me up when it´s all over...´´
But You make me a better person
Always when listening your music I
Feeling good
You will never have a Bad reputation
and you never Fades Away
Hope you´re in Heaven
and Hold the line there
I always Gonna love ya
So can you hear me SOS
Help me put my mind to rest
Than X you Avicii ◢ ◤
'' One day you'll leave this world behind so live a life you will remember'' ♥️
@beautybeast4793
Can you see my emotion
Sinkin' away in slow motion?
Like a break in the ocean
Just getting lost out at sea
Can you see my emotion
Say, can you see my devotion?
Like a break in the ocean
Just getting lost out at sea
I hear what you're saying
I got a bad reputation
And now you got me praying
For a better situation
Feeling like I'm down, d-down, d-down low
Feeling like I'm down, d-down, d-down low
Guess it's gonna follow me wherever I go
Guess it's gonna follow me, follow me, I know
(I got a bad reputation)
I know that you've been talking
You never see me sleepwalking
Drifting out into nothing
Rolling away in my dreams
Can you feel that I'm falling?
Laying awake 'til the morning
Every word that I'm calling
Just getting lost out at sea
I hear what you're saying
I got a bad reputation
And now you got me praying
For a better situation
Feeling like I'm down, d-down, d-down low
Feeling like I'm down, d-down, d-down low
Guess it's gonna follow me wherever I go
Guess it's gonna follow me, follow me, I know
(I got a bad reputation)
I got a bad reputation
So, you got me figured out
Know what I'm all about
I'm all about dollars and green
Don't care about nothing but me
You got me figured out
You know what I'm all about
Don't care about nothing but me, yeah
I hear what you're saying
I got a bad reputation
And now you got me praying
For a better situation
Feeling like I'm down, d-down, d-down low
Feeling like I'm down, d-down, d-down low
Guess it's gonna follow me wherever I go
Guess it's gonna follow me, follow me, I know
(I got a bad reputation)
I got a bad reputation
@ChillYourMind
This and Heaven are my two favourite
@bacons_guyxd814
try every single song of Avicii dude :) You understand, right?
@wellhellotherefellowhuman4535
Same to you...🇫🇮🇫🇮😊🤗👍
@wellhellotherefellowhuman4535
💔
@wellhellotherefellowhuman4535
@bacons_ guyXD yeah man..its so underetted me AVICII FOREVER ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@apple-namu
Same here!😂😂
I fell in it Heaven when I first saw the MV
@breezystormatic827
It's not underrated, it's a hidden gem only for true Avicii fans.
@shinyman-the-joltik-king
One his best songs
@rokex5631
My favorite song... I repeat this song, all days 🤙
@kyfig4321
I wouldn't say it's hidden- it has over 8 million views