Their hits include “Shooting Star,” “Bad Company,” “Feel Like Makin’ Love,” “Rock ‘N’ Roll Fantasy,” "Ready for Love," and “Can’t Get Enough,” most of which are off of the albums Straight Shooter and Bad Company.
In the mid 80`s Rodgers & Burrell left the band. New singer Brian Howe, who had worked with Ted Nugent earlier, made 4 albums with the band. Year 1990`s LP Holy water contained big hit "If you needed somebody". Their style was then more like melodic rock.
In mid 1990`s Howe left the band and solo artist Robert Hart replaced him. Also other guitarist Dave Colwell & basist Rick Wills joined to group. In 2000`s Paul Rodgers came back to make the new album with old band members Kirke, Ralphs & other guys. They got a hit with the song "Joe Fabulous" what was number 1 on Classic Rock Radio. After that recording all original members left the band and new line-up members came to band. Robert Hart became again the band´s singer.
The Way I Choose
Bad Company Lyrics
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I'm satisfied nothing to lose
I don't ask no favor I don't know the reason why
If I don't ask no questions I don't get no lies
Now you give your love tenderly
Every way that you move is closer to me
I don't need nobody to tell me the reason why
I'll be satisfied
Baby answer my questions
If you want say hell oh
Baby don't say goodbye
The lyrics to Bad Company's song The Way I Choose are about individual freedom and living life on one's own terms. The first stanza talks about how the singer is satisfied with the life they have chosen and doesn't ask for any favours or explanations. They believe that if they don't ask any questions, they won't be lied to. This suggests a persona who is stoic and independent, and who doesn't need anyone else to dictate how they should live their life.
The chorus then shifts to the singer's relationship with a lover. The singer wants their lover to be open and honest, and to answer their questions truthfully. However, they reassure their lover that they will be satisfied as long as they love only each other, and they plead with them not to say goodbye. This suggests that the singer values honesty and trust in their romantic relationships, and doesn't want to be lied to or betrayed.
Overall, the lyrics to The Way I Choose are about the importance of individual freedom and honesty in personal relationships. The persona in the song values their independence and doesn't want to be lied to, but also wants their lover to be truthful and faithful. The message of the song is about being true to oneself and being open with others.
Line by Line Meaning
Live my life the way that I choose
I have the freedom to make my decisions and live accordingly
I'm satisfied nothing to lose
I am content with my life and not afraid of taking risks since I have nothing to lose
I don't ask no favor I don't know the reason why
I don't expect anyone to do me favors and I don't always need a reason for my actions
If I don't ask no questions I don't get no lies
If I don't question things, people won't have a chance of deceiving me
Now you give your love tenderly
You express your love with warmth and gentleness
Every way that you move is closer to me
Everything you do brings us closer
I don't need nobody to tell me the reason why
I don't require any explanation for the love we share
If I love only you baby oh no
If my love is only for you, I won't be looking elsewhere
I'll be satisfied
I will be content with just loving you
Baby answer my questions
Please provide me with the answers I seek
If you want say hell oh
Go ahead and express yourself honestly
Baby don't say goodbye
Don't leave me alone
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PAUL RODGERS, PAUL BERNARD RODGERS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Hellzspawned
I live my life the way that I choose
I'm satisfied, nothing to lose
I don't ask no favors, I don't know the reason why
If I don't ask no questions, I don't get no lies
You give your love tenderly
Every way that you move is closer to me
I don't need nobody to tell me the reason why
If I love only you baby, I'll be satisfied
Baby answer my question
If you won't say hello, don't say goodbye
I don't need nobody to tell me the reason why
If I love only you baby I'll be satisfied
You know I'll be satisfied
Because because because you satisfy my love
You satisfy my love
Don't say goodbye and leave me to cry
Don't say goodbye
Girl you're walking away
@tollboothwillie6192
Some of the best vocals EVER to come out of a song!! WOW!! RODGERS,MAN!!
@robulusx2
Best rock vocals, very bluesy and wonderful sounding voice, I love it!
@125Tiquer1
Absolutely! Couldn't agree more.
@nikeshdasruth-up2xw
Anna ultimate
@nancydye2046
Every song on this Album is wonderful. Always will be.
@jonjon1454
Doesn't matter how old this song is ! It gets better each and every time I listen to it !! Period !! A band with some very unique talents and a knack for putting together some of the best songs ever written and performed !! Paul Rogers, takes you with him and doesn't let go until he's finished with ya !!! And that is a very good thing
@newbarnhouse
Bad Company make the 1970's music worth remembering
@tammypumphrey4187
Bad Company is Badass
@karentroyer9688
Anytime I'm stressed about something, I play this song and it smoothes me out, better than a Valium!!
@ROCKSTARROCKSTAR-cs4zl
Man my thoughts also, x heroin Junkie 20yrs straight this song helped me in my recovery.... Thanks Mommy