In 2003, she released her fourth studio album ..and the story goes..., which marked her transition from a child singer to a female artist. On her fifth studio album, Whaddup A..?! (2005), she collaborated with American R&B singer Keith Martin. She also appeared in two Taiwanese drama series, The Hospital and Romance In the White House. She participated in the 2008 and 2009 Asia Song Festival in Seoul, South Korea, and received "Best Asian Artist Award" at each event. Agnes took creative control of her sixth studio album, Sacredly Agnezious (2009), for which she served as the producer and songwriter.
In late 2010, Agnes experienced a breakthrough into the international market when she was chosen as an international red carpet host for the annual American Music Awards on 21 November 2010 at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. Several months later, she announced that she had signed to Sony/ATV Music Publishing and was working on her debut English studio album in London and Los Angeles. In early 2011, she also recorded a duet version of "Said I Loved You But I Lied" with the American singer Michael Bolton for his compilation album, Gems: The Duets Album. The duet was released in the album's international version in Asia. Consequently, her slogan "Dream, Believe, and Make it Happen" was used in a 2011 cultural conference to inspire young people organized by the US Embassy in Jakarta.
Agnes released a greatest hits album agnes is my name on 2 February 2011. The album compiled her top hit singles and two new songs, Karena Ku Sanggup and Paralyzed. The album sold one million copies in three months, earning her the "Million Awards" award from Indonesian KFC, a fast food restaurant chain that marketed the album. Her new song in the album, Karena Ku Sanggup, won her the "Best Pop Female Singer" award at the 2011 AMI Awards. She also won the "Most Inbox Video Clip" award at the 2011 Inbox Awards for the Paralyzed video clip, which was made in Indonesia and the United States. Another single, Muda (Le O Le O), was released on 9 November 2012. This song is free to download for simPATI subscribers.
Agnes was often selected to participate in important events. In 2010 she was appointed as an ambassador of the MTV EXIT (End Exploitation and Trafficking) organization, which combats human trafficking, for which she performed at benefit concerts in Surabaya and Jakarta. She was chosen to perform for the 26th SEA Games 2011 Opening Ceremony, with KC Concepcion from the Philippines and the Malaysian singer Jaclyn Victor. Their performance of "Together We Will Shine" was the highlight of the event. In December 2012, she gave the opening and closing speeches at UN Global Youth Forum and performed in the concert held for the event. Her duet song with Timbaland would be one of the digital contents of mobile application launched in 2013 by UN Global Youth.
Agnes was nominated for various international awards. In 2011 she was nominated in the Worldwide Acts Asia Pacific Nominees category for the 2011 MTV Europe Music Awards. In March 2012 she was nominated for the American Nickleodeon Kids Choice Awards 2012 for a new category, Favorite Asian Act. Still in the same year, she won an Mnet Asian Music Awards for Best Asian Artis Indonesia. She was also nominated for 2013 World Music Awards for Best Female Artist.
Agnes Monica's official website: www.agnezmo.com
Bad Girl
Agnes Monica Lyrics
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Karna kau ragu2
(Ku ingin bicara dengan mu sendiri)
Kalau dirimu a sayangi aku
Tunjuk kan yang ku suka
Kau punya Hati.ee.ee.
I know that you care for me
Do you think you can handle me
Can you handle me
Can you handle me
Do you really wanna love somebody
Are you ready for someone like me
Do you really wanna love somebody
Cause my love don’t come easily
Imma bad girl, bad girl
What you gonna do
Bad Girl Bad Girl
What you gonna do
Bad girl, bad girl
What you gonna do
Bad Girl Bad Girl
Jangan kamu sesali
Kalau nanti.ee.ee
Kau dan aku tak a
(Ku ingin bicara dengan mu sendiri)
Kalau diri mu a sayangi aku
Tunjuk kan yang ku suka
Kau punya Hati.ee.ee.
I know that you care for me
And I know that you’re here for me
Do you think you can handle me
Can you handle me
Can you handle me
Do you really wanna love somebody
Are you ready for someone like me
Do you really wanna love somebody
Cause my love don’t come easily
Imma bad girl, bad girl
What you gonna do
Bad Girl Bad Girl
What you gonna do
Bad girl, bad girl
What you gonna do
Bad Girl Bad Girl
Imma bad girl, bad girl
What you gonna do
Bad Girl Bad Girl
What you gonna do
Bad girl, bad girl
What you gonna do
Bad Girl Bad Girl
Do you have what it takes to unlock my heart
Do you know what you’ll face if you tore it apart
There’s a tattoo on my heart boy
And its written in the deep
Love is on the run
If you find it
Please arrest me
I know that you care for me
And I know that you’re here for me
Do you think you can handle me
Can you handle me
Can you handle me
Do you really wanna love somebody
Are you ready for someone like me
Do you really wanna love somebody
Cause my love don’t come easily
Imma bad girl, bad girl
What you gonna do
Bad Girl Bad Girl
What you gonna do
Bad girl, bad girl
What you gonna do
Bad Girl Bad Girl
Imma bad girl, bad girl
What you gonna do
Bad Girl Bad Girl
What you gonna do
Bad girl, bad girl
What you gonna do
Bad Girl Bad Girl
The song "Bad Girl" by Agnes Monica talks about the challenges of being in a relationship with someone who is considered a "bad girl." The lyrics suggest that the person singing is deeply in love with this bad girl and thinks about her all the time. However, they also express their doubts about whether the bad girl can handle their love and whether they are ready for a serious relationship. The chorus repeats the phrase "bad girl, bad girl, what you gonna do" as a way of questioning whether this person is able to handle the passion and intensity of a relationship with someone like the singer.
Throughout the song, there are references to the tattoo on the singer's heart, which represents the deep emotional connection they have with the bad girl. They warn that if the bad girl were to break their heart, it would be a painful experience. However, despite these doubts and fears, the singer seems committed to pursuing a relationship with the bad girl, and encourages her to show her true feelings and open up her heart.
Overall, the song "Bad Girl" is a complex exploration of the risks and rewards of being in a relationship with someone who is considered "bad." It highlights the intense emotions and passionate connections that can exist in such relationships, as well as the doubts and uncertainties that often accompany them.
Line by Line Meaning
Aku dipikiran mu sampai mati.ee.ee
I think about you constantly
Karna kau ragu2
Because you’re unsure
(Ku ingin bicara dengan mu sendiri)
(I want to talk to you alone)
Kalau dirimu a sayangi aku
If you really love me
Tunjuk kan yang ku suka
Show me what you like
Kau punya Hati.ee.ee.
You have a heart
Jangan kamu sesali
Don't regret it
Kalau nanti.ee.ee
If later
Kau dan aku tak a
You and I won't be
(Ku ingin bicara dengan mu sendiri)
(I want to talk to you alone)
Do you really wanna love somebody
Are you truly ready to love someone
Are you ready for someone like me
Can you handle someone like me
Cause my love don’t come easily
Because my love is not easily won
Imma bad girl, bad girl
I'm a naughty girl
What you gonna do
What are you going to do about it
Do you have what it takes to unlock my heart
Are you capable of unlocking my heart
Do you know what you’ll face if you tore it apart
Are you aware of the consequences if you break my heart
There’s a tattoo on my heart boy
My heart has a tattoo, honey
And its written in the deep
And it's written deeply
Love is on the run
Love is elusive
If you find it
If you ever find it
Please arrest me
Please capture me
Imma bad girl, bad girl
I'm a naughty girl
What you gonna do
What are you going to do about it
Contributed by Wyatt L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.