Rodgers told Spinner that he decided to go with a song with same name as the band as, "I think because it had never really been done, as far as I knew. I thought it was interesting to come out as a brand-new band with its own theme song." (Source Bad Company Songfacts).
Bad Company
Bad Company Lyrics
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Always on the run
Destiny is the rising sun
Oh I was born six gun in my hand
Behind a gun I'll make my final stand
That's why they call me
Bad company
Bad company
'Til the day I die
'Til the day I die
'Til the day I die
Rebel souls
Deserters we are called
Chose a gun and threw away the sword
Now these towns
They all know our name six gun sound is our claim to fame
I can hear them say
Bad company
And I won't deny
Bad, bad company
'Til the day I die
'Til the day I die
Bad company
I can't deny
Bad company
'Til the day I die
And I say it's
Bad company oh yeah, yeah
Bad company
'Til the day I die oh yeah
Tell me that you are not a thief
Oh but I am
Bad company
It's the way I play
Dirty for dirty
Oh somebody double-crossed me
Double-cross, double-cross
Yeah
We're bad company
Kill in cold blood
The opening lines of Bad Company by the rock band of the same name introduces a man born with a six gun in hand, and that's all he ever seems to want to know. Set against a background of rebel souls and deserters, this man chooses a gun over a sword and becomes a notorious character. The towns all know his name, and he is feared for his six gun sound, which over time becomes his claim to fame. The idea of bad company is further cemented in the lyrics, which suggest that the man will stick with his band of rebels until the day he dies.
The implication of being part of bad company is not lost in the lyrics. They suggest that the rebel souls in this story were driven to a life of crime, and they can't seem to break free of the violent cycle. It's fitting that the song becomes part of an album titled 'Straight Shooter,' which reflects the style of music and the contextual lyricism involved. The lyrics of Bad Company reflect a western-style film, complete with cowboy boots, six guns, deserts, and ruthless vigilantes. It's a fitting description of the band's style, as they went on to become one of the most revered groups in hard rock history.
Line by Line Meaning
Company
We are a group of people who stick together
Always on the run
We are constantly on the move
Destiny is the rising sun
Our fate is unpredictable and our luck is good
Oh I was born six gun in my hand
I have always been armed and dangerous
Behind a gun I'll make my final stand
I am not afraid to fight and will do it until my last breath
That's why they call me
I am known by the title of
Bad company
A gang of outlaws not to be trifled with
And I can't deny
I cannot reject the truth that I am a part of this group
Rebel souls
We are individuals who defy authority
Deserters we are called
We are accused of abandoning our country
Chose a gun and threw away the sword
We prefer violence over diplomacy
Now these towns
The people in these towns
They all know our name six gun sound is our claim to fame
Our reputation stems from the sound of our weapons
I can hear them say
I can imagine them talking
And I won't deny
I will accept the fact that we are a bad company
Bad, bad company
We are very bad people
'Til the day I die
Until the day I die, I will remain in the group
Tell me that you are not a thief
Are you telling me that you are not a criminal?
Oh but I am
Yes, I am a criminal.
It's the way I play
That's just how I operate
Dirty for dirty
I use underhanded tactics to get what I want
Oh somebody double-crossed me
Someone betrayed me
Double-cross, double-cross
The act of deceitfully working against someone
We're bad company
Our group is notorious and dangerous
Kill in cold blood
We are willing to kill without emotion or remorse
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Simon Kirke, Paul Rodgers
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@szymondyczek3123
Company
Always on the run
Destiny is the rising sun
Oh I was born six gun in my hand
Behind a gun I'll make my final stand
That's why they call me
Bad company
And I can't deny
Bad company
Till the day I die
Till the day I die
Till the day I die
Rebel souls
Deserters we are called
Chose a gun and threw away the sword
Now these towns
They all know our name six gun sound is our claim to fame
I can hear them say
Bad company
And I won't deny
Bad, bad company
Till the day I die
Till the day I die
Bad company
I can't deny
Bad company
Till the day I die
And I say it's
Bad company oh yeah, yeah
Bad company
Till the day I die oh yeah
Tell me that you are not a thief
Oh but I am
Bad company
It's the way I play
Dirty for dirty
Oh somebody double-crossed me
Double-cross, double-cross
Yeah
We're bad company
Kill in cold blood
@truthjustice6454
@@3500ton
With the right motivation
and the right 'risk/reward' ratio,
I challenge you/anyone to
Not have a 'criminal/predatory mind..
One situation is clear,
Many sheep scatter from
Few wolves.
Only a WolfHound can protect
the Sheep...
But such are Very Rare
@ryla6620
LYRICS
Company always on the run
Destiny, oh it's the rising sun
I was born, a six gun in my hand
Behind the gun
I'll make my final stand, yeah
That's why they call me
Bad company
And I can't deny
Bad company
'Til the day I die
'Til the day I die
'Til the day I die
Rebel souls
Deserters we are called
Chose a gun
And threw away the song
Now these towns
They all know our name
Six gun sound
Is our claim to fame
I can hear them say
Bad company
And I won't deny
Bad, bad company
'Til the day I die
'Til the day I die
Bad company
I can't deny
Bad company
'Til the day i die
Bad company
Bad company
'Til the day I die
@twinks2505
I was 14 in 1974 when this was released, and yep here I am aged 63 and still loving it 😊
@coyleigh
I was born in April of 1974 and I'm a big fan of bad company. Didn't led Zeppelin discover bad company and then sign them to their own record label?
@thewatchers5930
Rock on 🎶
@kenzeepark6321
Did you know that five finger death punch did a cover of this song but the OG is still better
@twinks2505
@@coyleigh I don’t think LZ ‘discovered ’ BC as such but shared the same manager and were signed to LZ record label. Everytime I watch their videos it takes me back to a place that doesn’t exist anymore and what a shame 🤷🏻♀️
@MrRowley5
I am 63 too and I heard this song in 1974 in a country called brunei where I was born.
@jeffchan67
As an "outlaw" song, I think it does a better job of capturing the spirit of those people than any other rock song
@ellenschwartz-tn5wi
You got that right!! No doubt!!
@GuitarMatt
@@ellenschwartz-tn5wiSame here, you Ellen chick!
@ellenschwartz-tn5wi
@@GuitarMatt lol Happy Valentine's Day!