Bad Girl
♫ Madonna Lyrics
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I always feel the need to hide my feelings from you
Is it me or you that I'm afraid of
I tell myself I'll show you what I'm made of
Can't bring myself to let you go
I don't want to cause you any pain
But I love you just the same
In my heart I know we've come apart
And I don't know where to start
What can I do, I don't want to feel blue
Bad girl, drunk by six
Kissing someone else's lips
Smoked too many cigarettes today
I'm not happy when I act this way
Bad girl, drunk by six
Kissing some kind stranger's lips
Smoked too many cigarettes today
I'm not happy, I'm not happy
Something's happened and I can't go back
I fall apart every time you hand your heart out to me
What happens now, I know I don't deserve you
I wonder how I'm ever gonna hurt you
Can't bring myself to let you go
I don't want to cause you any pain
But I love you just the same
And you'll always be my baby
In my heart I know we've come apart
And I don't know where to start
What can I do, I don't want to feel blue
Bad girl, drunk by six
Kissing someone else's lips
Smoked too many cigarettes today
I'm not happy when I act this way
Bad girl, drunk by six
Kissing some kind stranger's lips
Smoked too many cigarettes today
I'm not happy, I'm not happy, this way
I don't want to cause you any pain
But I love you just the same
And you'll always be my baby
In my heart I know we've come apart
And I don't know where to start
What can I do, I don't want to feel blue
Bad girl, drunk by six
Kissing someone else's lips
Smoked too many cigarettes today
I'm not happy when I act this way
Bad girl, drunk by six
Kissing someone else's lips
Smoked too many cigarettes today
I'm not happy when I act this way
I'm not happy this way
Bad girl, drunk by six
Kissing someone else's lips
Smoked too many cigarettes today
I'm not happy when I act this way
Bad girl, drunk by six
Kissing someone else's lips
Smoked too many cigarettes today
I'm not happy, I'm not happy this way
I'm not happy this way
Kissing some kind stranger's lips
"Bad Girl" is a song by Madonna that explores themes of self-destructive behavior, heartbreak, and reflection. The first verse begins with a vague feeling of dissatisfaction that the singer can't quite place. This leads to a fear of being vulnerable with the person she loves, wondering whether the fear stems from her or her partner. Despite her internal conflict, she can't let go of her love for this person. In the chorus, Madonna reveals her self-destructive tendencies and how they lead to her infidelity with "someone else's lips." These actions leave her feeling unhappy and unfulfilled.
The second verse delves deeper into the issues between the singer and her partner. She recognizes that something has changed and she can't undo what has been done. She knows she doesn't deserve her partner's love and wonders how she can hurt him so badly. Again, she can't bring herself to let go, leading to a sense of confusion and sadness. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the destructive pattern that the singer has fallen into.
Overall, "Bad Girl" is a powerful testament to the struggle of maintaining a healthy relationship while also trying to navigate internal conflicts and self-destructive behaviors. The song highlights the pain and confusion that come with trying to hold onto something that is slipping away.
Line by Line Meaning
Something's missing and I don't know why
There is a void in my life that I cannot explain
I always feel the need to hide my feelings from you
I am afraid to be vulnerable with you
Is it me or you that I'm afraid of
I am unsure whether my fear is based on myself or you
I tell myself I'll show you what I'm made of
I am determined to prove myself to you
Can't bring myself to let you go
I am unable to move on from our relationship
I don't want to cause you any pain
I do not wish to hurt you
But I love you just the same
My love for you has not diminished
And you'll always be my baby
I will always cherish you as my significant other
In my heart I know we've come apart
I am aware of the distance between us
And I don't know where to start
I am uncertain of how to repair our relationship
What can I do, I don't want to feel blue
I am at a loss for how to alleviate my emotional distress
Bad girl, drunk by six
I am engaging in reckless behavior
Kissing someone else's lips
I am being unfaithful to you
Smoked too many cigarettes today
I am engaging in unhealthy habits
I'm not happy when I act this way
My actions are not bringing me happiness
Something's happened and I can't go back
Something has changed irreversibly in our relationship
I fall apart every time you hand your heart out to me
I am unable to handle your vulnerability
What happens now, I know I don't deserve you
I acknowledge that my behavior is unworthy of your love
I wonder how I'm ever gonna hurt you
I am concerned that my actions will cause you pain
I'm not happy, I'm not happy
My emotional state is not content
I don't want to cause you any pain
I do not wish to hurt you
But I love you just the same
My love for you has not diminished
And you'll always be my baby
I will always cherish you as my significant other
What can I do, I don't want to feel blue
I am at a loss for how to alleviate my emotional distress
I'm not happy this way
My current behavior is not bringing me happiness
Kissing some kind stranger's lips
I am being unfaithful to you
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SHEP PETTIBONE, ANTHONY SHIMKIN, MADONNA CICCONE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Denkaah
Lyrics:
Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well
Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well
Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well
Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well
My chain hits my chest
When I'm banging on the dashboard
My chain hits my chest
When I'm banging on the radio
Get back, get down
Pull me closer if you think you can hang
Hands up, hands tied
Don't go screamin' if I blow you with a bang
Suki suki
I'm comin' in the Cherokee
Gasoline
There's steam on the window screen
Take it, take it
World's bouncin' like a trampoline
When I get to where I'm goin', gonna have you tremblin'
Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well
Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well
Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well
Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well
My chain hits my chest
When I'm bangin' on the dashboard
My chain hits my chest
When I'm bangin' on the radio
Yeah, back it, back it
Yeah, pull up to the bumper game
Read the signal
Cover me, 'cause I'm changin' lanes
Had a handle on it
My life, I broke it
When I get to where I'm goin', gonna have you sayin' it
Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well
Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well
Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well
Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well
My chain hits my chest
When I'm bangin' on the dashboard
My chain hits my chest
When I'm bangin' on the radio
chain hits my chest
When I'm bangin' on the dashboard
My chain hits my chest
When I'm bangin'
Get back, get down
Pull me closer if you think you can hang
Hands up, hands tied
Don't go screamin' if I blow you with a bang
Goin' nought to bitch, I'll see four million
Accelerating fast I can do this in a second
Lookin' in the rearview, swaggin' goin' swell
Leavin' boys behind 'cause it's legal just to kill
Shift gear, automatic, damned if I do
Who's gonna stop me when I'm comin' through?
What we got left is just me and you
But if I go to bed, baby, can I take you?
Get back, get down
Pull me closer if you think you can hang
Hands up, hands tied
Don't go screamin' if I blow you with a bang
Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well
Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well
Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well
Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well
Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well
Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well
Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well
Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well
Chain hits my chest
When I'm bangin' on the dashboard
My chain hits my chest
When I'm bangin' on the radio
Chain hits my chest
When I'm bangin' on the dashboard
My chain hits my chest
When I'm bangin'
@henryfung9725
***** they didnt know how to market her partly because of her ethnicity, even one of the white male producers said it in a guardian article
LOOK at the british music industry its ALL black and white...literally there is nothing else, even x factor shows this., look at the UK its diverse
jay sean is a very mainstream style of music he had to go to america, because his RACE "indian" was not taken seriously in the UK, people could not understand why a asian man was doing hip hop beats....
i find it sad that someone who is a minoirity can;t even accept the issues with UK society
even a white french guy who works in fashion told me today how surpised he was the UK will show case white black but never asian on adverts or fashion?
we are all people of color no need to pull the ladder from under you
@SuperRaedizzle
the power level of this song is off the charts
@aparajitabauri6110
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@notyouraveragekay2348
People don't even realize how major this was....in her culture women are barely considered so this is incredibly admirable 🥰🥰🥰🥰
@lovesickyano
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@paulfletcher3998
@Not Your Average Kay -
MIA is British with Sri Lankan parents.
@thrishasrikanth2394
OMG I LOVE UR VIDEOS
@OfentseMwaseFilms
I remember very well when this dropped. One of the Best videos of the Year!
@owethuthwala5997
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@kenyattatucker1279
Bruh M.I.A Never Die in 2023 but she still alive
@samisclappin
@@owethuthwala5997 you blind