A Thousand Bad Times

Post Malone's "A Thousand Bad Times" is a song that delves into the theme of resilience in the face of a tumultuous relationship. The lyrics suggest a narrative where the artist is involved with someone who is seemingly using him for his fame and material possessions. Despite recognizing the toxic nature of this relationship, Post Malone expresses a certain level of apathy towards the harm it causes him, almost as if he's become numb to the pain.

The chorus of the song, 'I had a thousand bad times, so what's another time to me?' encapsulates the essence of the song's message. It reflects an attitude of endurance and the ability to withstand hardship. The repeated attempts to 'burn my house down' serve as a metaphor for the attempts to hurt or destabilize him, yet he remains unfazed, suggesting that he's already experienced so much adversity that he's become resilient to further pain or challenges.

The song also touches on the idea of attraction to chaos, as Post Malone sings about the law of attraction and how he's drawn back to the person causing him distress. This could be interpreted as a commentary on the complexity of human emotions and relationships, where sometimes individuals are drawn to what is not necessarily good for them. The song's narrative is a blend of self-awareness, indifference to suffering, and a peculiar sense of satisfaction in being able to endure the bad times.