Bad Girl
Barrie-James Lyrics
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And there's no denying
I've been seeing double
And I'm no good at lying
I knew I should've left you alone
You knew I had a lover back home
You knew it
You got me running
Sneakin' down the backstreets
Hey you got me hiding
And I see you got a mean streak
Now the news is out all over town
And my world is turnin' over turnin' upside down
You got what you wanted
I'm still bein' haunted
I should've known
You're such a bad girl
She might treat you bad, but your love is so good
You're such a bad, bad girl
Why don't you leave me alone
You got me locked up to a ball and chain
Like tryin' to run away from a hurricaneyeah
You're such a bad girl
She might treat you bad, but you know she loves you good
You're such a bad, bad girl
Why don't you leave me alone
You're such a bad girl
The worst is better than your best now baby
You're such a bad, bad girl
Why don't you leave me alone
You're such a bad girl
You know you treat me so, you treat me so bad
You're such a bad, bad girl
You know you treat me so, you treat me so bad
Why don't you leave me alone
You're such a bad girl
You know you treat me so, you treat me so bad
You're such a bad, bad girl
You know you treat me so, you treat me so bad
Why don't you leave me alone
You're such a bad girl
You know you treat me so, you treat me so bad
The lyrics of Barrie-James's song "Bad Girl" depict a complicated and tumultuous relationship. The singer finds himself in trouble and admits his inability to deceive or lie. He acknowledges that he should have stayed away from the bad girl, as he had a lover waiting for him at home. Despite knowing the consequences, he got involved with her and now faces the repercussions.
The singer feels trapped and constantly on the run, avoiding detection and sneaking around in the backstreets. He realizes that the bad girl has a mean streak and is causing chaos in his life. The news of their relationship spreads throughout town, causing his world to be turned upside down. He is haunted by the choices he made and regrets not recognizing the potential consequences.
The chorus emphasizes the contradictory nature of the bad girl. While she treats the singer poorly, her love is irresistible and intoxicating. He acknowledges that he should leave her alone and that she is a source of trouble in his life. The ball and chain imagery suggests that he feels trapped and unable to escape the hurricane-like chaos she brings.
Despite knowing the bad girl's destructive nature, the singer finds himself unable to resist her. The lyrics highlight the paradox that even though she treats him badly, her love is still powerful enough to keep him hooked. He pleads with her to leave him alone, recognizing that her presence is toxic for him.
In the final part of the song, the repetition of the lines "You're such a bad girl, you know you treat me so bad" reinforces the singer's acknowledgment of the bad girl's negative influence on his life. He desires for her to leave him alone, recognizing that her treatment of him is harmful. The lyrics portray a complex and troubled relationship, where the singer is caught in a cycle of attraction and harm.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm in trouble
I am facing difficulties or problems
And there's no denying
It is impossible to ignore or deny
I've been seeing double
I have been experiencing confusion or ambiguity
And I'm no good at lying
I am not skilled at deception or dishonesty
I knew I should've left you alone
I realized that I should have avoided getting involved with you
You knew I had a lover back home
You were aware that I already had a partner
You knew it
You were aware of the situation
You got me running
You have caused me to feel panicked or flee
Sneakin' down the backstreets
Moving secretly or furtively through less-traveled paths
Hey you got me hiding
You have made me conceal or take cover
And I see you got a mean streak
I observe that you possess a cruel or malicious nature
Now the news is out all over town
The information has spread throughout the community
And my world is turnin' over turnin' upside down
My life is undergoing significant upheaval and chaos
You got what you wanted
You have achieved your desired outcome
I'm still bein' haunted
I am still being tormented or troubled
I should've known
I should have been aware or anticipated the negative consequences
You're such a bad girl
You possess negative qualities or exhibit harmful behavior
She might treat you bad, but your love is so good
Although she may mistreat you, your affection is intense or pleasurable
Why don't you leave me alone
Why do you persist in bothering or interfering with me
You got me locked up to a ball and chain
You have trapped or restricted me in a burdensome or oppressive relationship
Like tryin' to run away from a hurricane
Similar to attempting to escape from a destructive or chaotic force
The worst is better than your best now baby
Even the most negative or unfavorable situation is preferable to your best effort
You know you treat me so, you treat me so bad
You are aware that you mistreat or harm me
Why don't you leave me alone
Why do you persist in bothering or interfering with me
Lyrics © Kassner Associated Publishers Ltd
Written by: Colin James, D. Marcenko, R. Hopkins
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