The song "Fucked Up, Kinda" by Julia Michaels and ROLE MODEL is about wanting a dysfunctional and tumultuous kind of love. The lyrics express a desire for a love that is intense and passionate, even if it leads to fights, jealousy, and drama. The singers acknowledge that they shouldn't want this kind of love, and their friends warn them against being with their partners, yet they continue to be drawn to the excitement and emotional highs of the relationship. The song explores the theme of toxic relationships and the difficulty of breaking free from unhealthy patterns. Both Michaels and ROLE MODEL sing about chasing each other down the block in an attempt to apologize, indicating the cycle of conflict and reconciliation that characterizes their relationship. The lyrics imply that the singers are aware of the dysfunction in their love lives, having learned from each other's problems, yet they still crave the intensity and thrill of a messy romance. Overall, "Fucked Up, Kinda" is a song that celebrates the complicated and often destructive nature of love, highlighting the allure of passion and drama even in the face of rationality and rational warnings.
