Bad
© Michael Jackson Lyrics
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Gonna tell you right
Just show your face
In broad daylight
I'm telling you
On how I feel
Gonna hurt your mind
Don't shoot to kill
Come on
Lay it on me
All right
I'm giving you
On count of three
To show your stuff
Or let it be
I'm telling you
Just watch your mouth
I know your game
What you're about
Well they say the sky's the limit
And to me that's really true
But my friend you have seen nothin'
Just wait 'til I get through
Because I'm bad, I'm bad come on
You know I'm bad, I'm bad come on, you know
You know I'm bad, I'm bad come on, you know
And the whole world has to
Answer right now
Just to tell you once again
Who's bad
The word is out
You're doin' wrong
Gonna lock you up
Before too long
Your lyin' eyes
Gonna tell you right
So listen up
Don't make a fight
Your talk is cheap
You're not a man
You're throwin' stones
To hide your hands
But they say the sky's the limit
And to me that's really true
And my friends you have seen nothin'
Just wait 'til I get through
Because I'm bad, I'm bad come on
You know I'm bad, I'm bad come on, you know
You know I'm bad, I'm bad come on, you know
And the whole world has to
Answer right now
Just to tell you once again
Who's bad
We can change the world tomorrow
This could be a better place
If you don't like what I'm sayin'
Then won't you slap my face
Because I'm bad, I'm bad come on
You know I'm bad, I'm bad come on, you know
You know I'm bad, I'm bad come on, you know
And the whole world has to
Answer right now
Just to tell you once again
Who's bad
Because I'm bad, I'm bad come on
You know I'm bad, I'm bad come on, you know
You know I'm bad, I'm bad come on, you know
And the whole world has to
Answer right now
Just to tell you once again
Who's bad
Who's bad?
In Michael Jackson's song Bad, the artist challenges someone who is doing something wrong and not living up to their potential. The lyrics "your butt is mine, gonna tell you right" are a direct threat to this person, indicating that Michael is going to take charge and make them listen. He is telling the person to show their face in the daylight and letting them know he knows their game. Throughout the song, Michael is asserting his dominance and trying to get the person to change their ways. He warns them that their lying eyes will give them away and that they need to listen up and not make a fight.
The chorus of the song, "I'm bad, I'm bad, you know it" solidifies Michael's confidence and strength. He believes he can make a difference and change the world for the better. He urges the person to join him in this effort, stating that they can change the world tomorrow and make it a better place. Ultimately, Michael wants the person to recognize that he is the best and to answer the question of "who's bad?" by acknowledging that he is.
Line by Line Meaning
Your butt is mine
I am in control and you belong to me
Gonna tell you right
I am not afraid to speak my mind
Just show your face
Don't hide from me, confront me directly
In broad daylight
I am not afraid to confront you publicly
I'm telling you
I want you to know
On how I feel
About the situation between us
Gonna hurt your mind
I am going to challenge your thoughts and beliefs
Don't shoot to kill
Don't take extreme measures or become violent
Come on
Let's do this
Lay it on me
Tell me the truth
All right
I understand
I'm giving you
I am being generous and giving you an opportunity
On count of three
I am giving you a deadline
To show your stuff
To prove yourself
Or let it be
If you can't prove yourself, let it go
Just watch your mouth
Be careful what you say to me
I know your game
I understand your motives and intentions
What you're about
What kind of person you truly are
Well they say the sky's the limit
There are endless possibilities
And to me that's really true
I believe in limitless potential
But my friend you have seen nothin'
You have not yet witnessed my full potential
Just wait 'til I get through
I will show you what I am capable of
Because I'm bad, I'm bad come on
I am confident in my abilities
You know I'm bad, I'm bad come on, you know
You are aware of my skills and power
And the whole world has to
Everyone has to acknowledge my greatness
Answer right now
Admit that I am the best
Just to tell you once again
I want to remind you
Who's bad
That I am the best and most powerful
The word is out
People know what you've been doing
You're doin' wrong
You're not behaving in a good or honest way
Gonna lock you up
The consequences of your actions will be severe
Before too long
You will be punished soon
Your lyin' eyes
Your actions and behavior reveal the truth about you
So listen up
Pay attention to what I'm saying
Don't make a fight
Don't try to resist or argue with me
Your talk is cheap
You can't back up what you say
You're not a man
You lack honor and integrity
You're throwin' stones
You're criticizing or blaming others
To hide your hands
To conceal your own faults or mistakes
We can change the world tomorrow
We have the potential to make a positive difference
This could be a better place
We can make the world a better place to live
If you don't like what I'm sayin'
If you disagree with me
Then won't you slap my face
Then tell me to my face instead of being passive aggressive
Who's bad?
Who is the most powerful and capable person here?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MICHAEL JACKSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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