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Bad Company
Five Finger Death Punch Lyrics


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A company always on the run
A destiny, oh it's the rising sun
I was born, a shotgun in my hands
Behind the gun
I'll make my final stand, yeah
That's why they call me

Bad company
I can't deny
Bad, bad company
'Til the day I die
Until the day I die

Until the day I die

Rebel souls
Deserters we've been called
Chose a gun
And threw away the song

Now these towns
Well they all know our name
The Death Punch sound
Is our claim of fame
And that's why they call me

Bad company
I can't deny
Bad, bad company
'Til the day I die

Until the day I die
Until the day I die
Until the day I die

"Eye for an eye"
"Tooth for a tooth"
"Blood for blood"
We've all gotta die
We've all gotta die

And that's why they call me
Bad company
I won't deny
Bad, bad company
'Til the day I die

Bad company
I won't deny
Bad, bad company
'Til the day I die

Until the day I die
Until the day I die
Until the day I die
Until the day I die

Overall Meaning

In "Bad Company," Five Finger Death Punch expresses their affinity for a life of danger and the consequences that come with that lifestyle. The song speaks of a "bad company" of rebels on the run, who have chosen a life of violence and crime, even though they know the risks involved. The song notes that they were "born with a shotgun in [their] hands," and that they'll make their final stand with it. The chorus repeats and reinforces the idea of being labeled a bad company, and the singer doesn't shy away from this acknowledgement, even stating that he won't deny it.


The song's bridge highlights a quote that is often associated with revenge: "eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth, blood for blood." This phrase emphasizes the idea that violence begets violence, and that everyone will eventually have to face the consequences of their actions. The final repetition of the chorus drives home the point that the band members know that they're a part of a bad company, but they embrace it, willingly accepting whatever fate may come their way.


Line by Line Meaning

A company always on the run
Our group is constantly hustling and moving forward, never staying in one place for too long.


A destiny, oh it's the rising sun
Our fate is as sure as the sun rising in the morning - we will rise to power and reputation.


I was born, a shotgun in my hands
From birth, I was raised to be a fighter and wield my weapon with deadly precision.


Behind the gun
I am most comfortable wielding a gun and will fight for our cause until the end.


I'll make my final stand, yeah
I will not back down from a fight and will stand my ground, even if it means dying for our cause.


That's why they call me
My reputation and actions have earned me the name that I am known by.


Bad company
We are a band of rebels and outcasts, rejected by society and united by our shared goals and beliefs.


I can't deny
I am fully aware of my reputation and choices, and I cannot deny who I am or what I stand for.


Bad, bad company
Our group is not just bad, but really bad - feared and respected by all who cross us.


'Til the day I die
I will never abandon our cause or betray my fellow rebels, even if it means dying for what we believe in.


Rebel souls
We are a group of individuals who have chosen to rebel against the status quo and fight for a greater purpose.


Deserters we've been called
Society often views us as traitors or cowards for not conforming to their rules and expectations.


Chose a gun
We have chosen to fight with violence and aggression rather than accepting the injustices of the world.


And threw away the song
We have rejected the peaceful path and chosen to fight with our own personal version of 'music,' which is the sound of gunfire and battle.


Now these towns
We have become infamous in the towns and cities that we move through, leaving a trail of destruction and fear in our wake.


Well they all know our name
Our reputation has spread far and wide, with people across the land knowing who we are and what we stand for.


The Death Punch sound
The sound of our weapons and fighting is our 'music,' which resonates with our fellow rebels and strikes fear in our enemies.


Is our claim of fame
Our notoriety and reputation are built upon our ferocity and skills in battle.


"Eye for an eye"
We believe in the principle of retribution, that every wrong must be paid back in equal measure.


"Tooth for a tooth"
We will take revenge and punish our enemies to the same degree that they have wronged us or those we care about.


"Blood for blood"
Our ultimate goal is revenge and justice for those who have been wronged or hurt by our enemies.


We've all gotta die
We are all mortal and will eventually meet our end, but we are willing to sacrifice ourselves for our cause and for the greater good.


Bad company
Our group is notorious and feared by many, but we stand by our beliefs and will never back down from a fight.


I won't deny
I fully acknowledge and embrace my role in our group and the actions we take to achieve our goals.


Until the day I die
I am dedicated and committed to our cause, and will not stop fighting until my dying breath.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Simon Kirke, Paul Rodgers

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. He would never tell my mom what happened except to say it was worse for the nurses captured.
Bravest man I ever knew.
Miss him terribly.❤️😢
Bragging on my husband of almost fifty years.
Three tours in Vietnam.
Bravest man I’ve ever know.❤️
I’ve been blessed.



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