BAD
@Wale feat @rihanna Lyrics

I heard about you
I have heard about you and your reputation

You heard about me?
Have you heard about me and my reputation?

Haha, yeah, what, haha
A playful response indicating understanding or agreement

Cause I had some issues
I have had problems in the past or present

Back at ya, bad girl
A response indicating that the other person is also a troublemaker or bad girl

Is it bad that I never made love, no I never did it
I have never had sex before, is that a bad thing?

But I sure know how to fuck I'll be your
Despite my lack of experience, I am confident that I can satisfy you sexually

Bad girl, I'll prove it to you
I will show you that I can be a wild and adventurous lover

Can't promise that, I'll be good to you
I cannot guarantee that I will always treat you well or be committed

'Cause I had some issues, I won't commit, no not having it
I am hesitant to commit to a relationship due to my past or present problems and issues

But at least I can admit that I'll be bad no to you (to you)
I can acknowledge that I will not always be good or faithful, but I will still be sexually exciting to you

Yeah, I'll be good in bed, but I'll be bad to you
I may be skilled in the bedroom, but I will also be a troublemaker or difficult partner

Yeah hold up, bad girls ain't no good
Pause, bad girls are not good or reliable partners

And the good girls ain't no fun
And the good girls are not exciting or adventurous

Look (and the bad girls want a real nigga)
Notice, even bad girls want a genuine and authentic partner

Yeah, 'cause real niggas just want (ha)
Yes, because real and honest guys just want...

So it seems that we caught up in the wrong thing
It appears that we are both drawn to the wrong type of person or situation

Got a thing for a queen who don't wanna leave
I am attracted to a woman who wants to stay in control and be treated like royalty

You got a (thing for a king, but you ain't a king)
You also prefer someone confident and dominant, but you do not have that same level of status or power

Seems like the ones who roll never got a ring
It appears that those who live recklessly or without commitment do not usually end up getting married or settling down

And I can see that you're (bad, no to you)
I can see that you are also a troublemaker or have issues, but it is not a problem for me

Yeah in the literal sense, I mean the physical sense
Yes, I mean that you are exciting and daring in bed, not just in personality

I mean the, oops, wait, let me give me a second
I mean...uh oh, hold on, let me collect my thoughts

I need a minute to vent, I'm only telling you that I heard you (bad girl)
I need to express myself for a moment, I am just acknowledging that you are also a rebel or rule-breaker

And I'm tellin' you I could believe that
I am saying that I agree or understand

Not the type of fella to yell or be gettin' jealous
I am not someone who screams or becomes jealous easily

But we talkin' 'bout game, Wale got the league pass
But we are talking about flirting or sexual competition, and I am confident in my abilities

We at that bed, floor, couch, hold up
We will have sex on the bed, floor, and couch, wait a minute

(Loud, pack, boy, roll up)
(A reference to smoking marijuana)

You know what's up? (Whats up?)
You know what we are doing? (What are we doing?)

Forget it, 'cause you know the bad girls always unapologetic
Nevermind, because you know that troublemaking women never apologize or admit fault

She hurt feelings, she ain't wrong
She may cause emotional pain, but she is not necessarily doing anything morally or legally wrong

She work hard, she play harder
She may have a strong and ambitious work ethic, but she also enjoys letting loose and having fun

Got a smart mouth, like a speed fly
She is quick-witted and clever with her words

She don't catch feelings she too busy catching G5
She is not interested in developing emotional attachments, as she is focused on acquiring wealth and success

She no saint, 'cept Saint Laurent
She is not necessarily pure or innocent, except when it comes to expensive and stylish clothing brand Yves Saint Laurent

Gone blaze up, take the wheel Jah
She is going to smoke marijuana and take control of the situation, possibly referencing Rastafarian singer Bob Marley (Jah)

And Rhianna got these women in they River's Island
Rihanna has influenced other women to shop at the British clothing brand River Island

I'm just tryin' to take a dip ya
I am just trying to have sexual relations with you

Never did terrible bullshit ya
I have never done anything really bad or immoral to you

Enough with concerns, she try and live it up
She is done worrying and just trying to enjoy life

No more sucker for love, she probably duck it because
She is no longer searching for love and may even avoid it, possibly due to past experiences

You try to follow your gut feeling you get lost (Cause I've had some issues)
If you trust your instincts alone, you may end up confused or misguided, due to having problems in the past or present

Yeah and I noticed it
Yes, and I am aware of that

You got the coldest corazon, but warmer skin
You seem detached or unfeeling, but your outward appearance is inviting and sensual

You froze with it, you try and play Sub Zero I be Scorpion
You are stuck in your ways and trying to be too cool, but I will be more aggressive and go after what I want, referencing characters from the video game Mortal Kombat

Psh get over here today
An exclamation and reference to Scorpion's ability from Mortal Kombat to pull an opponent towards him

Smellin' like Jean Paul, got the ye
Smelling expensive like cologne brand Jean Paul Gaultier, possibly also referencing the drug alcohol

Got about three friends, she don't even tweet them
She has only a few close friends, but does not feel the need to constantly post about them on social media

Ain't no IG, but she follow K
She does not have an Instagram account, but she does follow fellow musician and fashion icon Kanye West

We at that bed, floor, couch, hold up
We will have sex on the bed, floor, and couch, wait a minute

(Loud, pack, boy, roll up)
(A reference to smoking marijuana)

You know what's up? (Whats up?)
You know what we are doing? (What are we doing?)

Forget it, all these bad bitches always unapologetic
Nevermind, because women who are rule-breakers or troublemakers never apologize or admit fault