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1) A is a British alternative rock band.
2) A [エース] is a Japanese visual rock band
British alternative rock band:
They formed in 1995 in Suffolk, England. The original line up was the three brothers: Jason Perry (Vocals), Adam Perry (Drums) and Giles Perry (Keyboard), with two friends Mark Chapman (Guitar) and Steve Swindon (Bass). Swindon quit the band in 1997 and was replaced by Daniel P. Carter.
After changing their name from 'Grand Designs' and abandoning their early progressive-inspired sound for a more punky feel, they released their début album "How Ace Are Buildings" in 1997.
The second album; "A vs. Monkey Kong", followed in 1999. Monkey Kong was a more poppy record than How Ace Are Buildings and the band toured the world, played festivals and enjoyed a small degree of success worldwide, especially in Germany.
Hi-Fi Serious was their third album, released in 2002. It was preceded by their biggest single to date, "Nothing", which saw the band reach the UK top ten for the first time, eventually hitting number 9. Starbucks was also a top 20 hit, named after the coffee chain.
The tour following Hi-Fi Serious saw the band playing their largest venues to date, headlining the 5000 capacity Brixton Academy as part of the Inner-City Sumo Tour. 'A' finally released their fourth album on June 27th 2005, entitled "Teen Dance Ordinance". The album had been recorded 2 years earlier, but due to Jason Perry's illness and record company squabbles its release was heavily delayed, by which time the group's following appears to be a mere cult once again. In 2006, Warner dropped 'A' from their record label, citing poor sales.
'A' then went on hiatus from 2006-2008, but have now returned, playing a few shows supporting The Wildhearts. They will be writing new material and hope to release an album in 2009. With this new era for the band the lineup has changed with bassist Daniel P. Carter not returning to the band and has been replaced by John Mitchell of It Bites.
Japanese visual rock band :
consisting of Shin-ichi on vocals, Seiya on bass, U-SUKE and MORI on guitar, and Tōki on drums.
Bad Idea
A Lyrics
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But I had to follow through,
She had no idea what I wanted to do
It was a bad idea
But I had to hit it anyway
Candy caught my eye when she walked by lookin' like a freak
I leaned over kissed her on the cheek.
But she smiled when I gave her a backstage pass.
A real star fucker, she put me to the test,
Then I noticed Doug Ray tattooed on her breast.
I thought I was blessed to meet this treat
Candy had a place right down the street.
It didn't take long to achieve my goal
And I lost control of mind, body, and soul.
It was a bad idea
But I had to follow through,
She had no idea what I wanted to do
It was a bad idea
But I had to hit it anyway
Let me tell you how I got my pumas stolen.
It was a summer day and the sky was golden.
I was having a slice down on University
And in comes a cutie, about 5 foot 3
Caught her checkin' me out so I flashed a smile.
Introduced myself 'cause that's my style.
She said, "Yeah I know you, I love your CD.
I know all your rhymes, you're my favorite MC."
Quick to the point no time at all
Snuck on in to her residence hall.
In ten minutes flat we were both butt naked.
She was screaming and yelling yo I just couldn't take it.
Her roomate got pissed while we fucked in her bed,
Bitch stole my pumas while I was getting head.
I can't believe I'm never gonna see you again,
You were more than a lover, you were also a friend.
The things I learned, in just one night,
When I say goodbye, it'll be alright, alright, alright!
Now people let me tell you 'bout this girl Suzanne,
Met her at the bar and I was like god damn!
She didn't have a man, no drink in her hand,
Bought her a shot and took her back to the van.
She was tall, slim, and tan. A White Owl fan,
Asked if I would take part in some perverted plan?
She dropped her skirt, she had another head.
I lost my pride in that groupie's bed
It was a bad idea
But I had to follow through,
She had no idea what I wanted to do
It was a bad idea
But I had to hit it anyway
The lyrics to A's song "Bad Idea" speak about the singer's various encounters with women that he knows are not the best decisions but he goes through with them anyway. The first verse describes a woman named Candy who caught his eye and he gave her a backstage pass. She puts him to the test but he notices her tattoo of another man's name on her breast. Despite knowing that it's a bad idea, he can't help but pursue her and ends up losing control of his mind, body, and soul.
The second verse talks about a woman he meets while having pizza. She checks him out and they end up having sex in her dorm room, causing her roommate to steal his Puma sneakers. The last verse features a woman named Suzanne who he meets at a bar and takes back to his van. She surprises him with another sexual organ, leaving him feeling embarrassed and ashamed.
Overall, the lyrics illustrate the singer's willingness to engage in risky behavior with women, despite knowing it's not a good idea. The repetition of the chorus highlights the singer's internal struggle between making bad decisions and having self-control.
Line by Line Meaning
It was a bad idea
The singer acknowledges that his actions were not wise or morally sound.
But I had to follow through
Despite knowing that the situation was not good, the singer felt compelled to complete his plan.
She had no idea what I wanted to do
The other person involved in the situation was unaware of the singer's intentions.
It was a bad idea
Again, the artist admits that his actions were not wise or morally sound.
But I had to hit it anyway
Regardless of the consequences or potential harm caused, the artist felt it necessary to go through with his plan.
Candy caught my eye when she walked by lookin' like a freak
The singer notices a person named Candy, who stands out from the rest due to her appearance.
I leaned over kissed her on the cheek.
The singer initiates physical contact with Candy, but tries to do so in a subtle way.
I was being careful not to move too fast,
The artist is trying to be cautious and not come on too strong.
But she smiled when I gave her a backstage pass.
Candy seems welcoming and interested in the artist's advances after he gives her a backstage pass.
A real star fucker, she put me to the test,
The artist characterizes Candy as someone who is eager to engage with famous or successful people, and tests the artist's willingness to engage with her.
Then I noticed Doug Ray tattooed on her breast.
The singer sees the name of another person tattooed onto Candy's body, indicating that she may have also engaged with this person before.
I thought I was blessed to meet this treat
The artist is happy and excited to have met Candy, whom he finds attractive.
Candy had a place right down the street.
The singer discovers that Candy lives nearby, making it easier to pursue a physical relationship with her.
It didn't take long to achieve my goal
The singer is successful in initiating a physical relationship with Candy without much effort.
And I lost control of mind, body, and soul.
The singer was completely consumed by the passion and excitement of the situation, losing control of himself.
Let me tell you how I got my pumas stolen.
The artist begins a new story, shifting the focus away from Candy and onto a different situation that happened to him.
It was a summer day and the sky was golden.
The artist sets the scene for his new story, describing the weather and atmosphere.
I was having a slice down on University
The singer was eating at a restaurant located on University street.
And in comes a cutie, about 5 foot 3
The singer notices a person they find attractive who is about 5 feet 3 inches tall.
Caught her checkin' me out so I flashed a smile.
The artist tries to show interest in the other person by smiling at them.
Introduced myself 'cause that's my style.
The artist initiates a conversation with the other person as is typical for him.
She said, "Yeah I know you, I love your CD.
The other person recognizes the artist and expresses admiration for his music.
I know all your rhymes, you're my favorite MC."
The other person is a fan of the singer's music and pays him a compliment.
Quick to the point no time at all
The two people move quickly towards beginning a physical relationship.
Snuck on in to her residence hall.
The singer and the other person go to the other person's dormitory to have sex.
In ten minutes flat we were both butt naked.
The singer and the other person quickly get undressed and begin having sex.
She was screaming and yelling yo I just couldn't take it.
The other person is vocal and expressive during sex, and the singer finds it difficult to handle.
Her roomate got pissed while we fucked in her bed,
The sex was disruptive to the other person's roommate, who becomes angry.
Bitch stole my pumas while I was getting head.
The other person's roommate takes advantage of the situation and steals the artist's shoes while he is distracted by sex.
I can't believe I'm never gonna see you again,
The singer is sad that he won't be able to see the other person in the future.
You were more than a lover, you were also a friend.
The singer felt a deep connection to the other person, describing them as a friend as well as a lover.
The things I learned, in just one night,
The artist gained insight or knowledge from his experience with the other person in a short amount of time.
When I say goodbye, it'll be alright, alright, alright!
The artist is trying to reassure himself that he will be okay despite the end of his relationship with the other person.
Now people let me tell you 'bout this girl Suzanne,
The artist starts another story, this time about a person named Suzanne.
Met her at the bar and I was like god damn!
The singer finds Suzanne physically attractive and expresses excitement and surprise at meeting her.
She didn't have a man, no drink in her hand,
The artist notices that Suzanne is not currently in a relationship and is not holding a drink.
Bought her a shot and took her back to the van.
The singer offers to buy Suzanne a drink and then takes her to his van for sex.
She was tall, slim, and tan. A White Owl fan,
The singer describes Suzanne's physical appearance and notes that she is a fan of a certain brand of cigarettes.
Asked if I would take part in some perverted plan?
Suzanne asks the singer if he is interested in participating in a sexual activity that the singer considers unconventional or immoral.
She dropped her skirt, she had another head.
The artist discovers that Suzanne is biologically male or intersex.
I lost my pride in that groupie's bed
The artist feels embarrassed or ashamed at losing his sense of masculinity or dignity due to his sexual encounter with Suzanne.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: AARON M. HANDELMAN, CHRISTOPHER C. SOBIECH, DAVE SCHOEMMER, DEVON S. CALLAHAN, DOUG RAY, SAMUEL HOLLANDER
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