bad guy
Billie Eilish; Justin Bieber Lyrics


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Hmm, da-da-da-da-da
Da-da-da, hmm
Da-da-da-hmm (yeah, yeah)
Oh, ah

White shirt now red, my bloody nose
Sleepin', you're on your tippy toes
Creepin' around like no one knows
Think you're so criminal
Bruises on both my knees for you
Don't say "thank you" or "please"
I do what I want when I'm wanting to
My soul so cynical

So you're a tough guy
Like it really rough guy
Just can't get enough guy
Chest always so puffed guy
I'm that bad type
Make your mama sad type
Make your girlfriend mad tight
Might seduce your dad type
I'm the bad guy
Duh

I'm the bad guy

Gold teeth, my neck, my wrist is froze (so icy)
I got more ice than, than the snow
That guy, don't act like you don't know
That guy, so critical (skrrt)
Tattoos on both my sleeves
Yeah, I don't sleep, please don't wake me
Loosen my tie up so I can breathe
It ain't political, oh no (uh-uh)

Yeah, I'm a bad guy
Ain't no holdin' back guy
Come off like I'm mad guy
Always got your back guy
Yeah, I'm the real type
Keep you for the thrills type
Show you what it feels like
Got an open invite
I'm the bad guy, whoa-ooh (duh)

I'm the bad guy
Duh
I'm only good at bein' bad, bad

(Ahh)
(Ah)
I like when you get mad
I guess I'm pretty glad that you're alone (so icy)
You said she's scared of me?
I mean, I don't see what she sees
But maybe it's 'cause I'm wearing your cologne (let's go)





I'm the bad guy (damn right)
I-I'm the bad guy (aw, yeah)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Bad Guy" by Billie Eilish and Justin Bieber are filled with themes of rebellion, non-conformity, and a disregard for authority. The opening lines of the song paint a picture of a violent encounter that leaves the singer with a bloody nose and bruises on their knees. The person they confront doesn't say thank you, but rather assumes they're a criminal. The singer's soul is cynical, implying that they have lost faith in the world and people.


The chorus identifies the singer as the bad guy, someone who likes it rough, and is always looking for a thrill. They enjoy making people sad or angry and have no problem seducing those close to their victims. While their actions may seem political, they are driven by their desire for control.


The second verse brings in a new character, one who is wearing gold teeth and has tattoos on their sleeves. They don't sleep and keep their tie loose to breathe. They come off as mad, but they have their friend's back. The real thrill for them is the control they have over their victims. However, they have an open invitation to this dark side of themselves, suggesting that they may not be fully committed to the lifestyle they portray.


Overall, the song is about the power dynamic between two people, one who is a victim, and the other who is the perpetrator. The bad guy is not afraid to use violence or seduction to achieve their goals, and they enjoy the control and power they have over others. It's a song about rebellion and taking control of one's life, even if that control comes at the expense of others.


Line by Line Meaning

White shirt now red, my bloody nose
My previously white shirt is now stained with my bloody nose


Sleepin', you're on your tippy toes
You're trying to be quiet and sneak around while I'm sleeping


Creepin' around like no one knows
You're sneaking around so stealthily that you think no one can detect you


Think you're so criminal
You perceive yourself as being a criminal mastermind


Bruises on both my knees for you
I have physical injuries on my knees as a result of my actions for you


Don't say "thank you" or "please"
You don't express gratitude or courtesy when I do something for you


I do what I want when I'm wanting to
I act according to my desires and whims


My soul so cynical
I have a bitter and distrustful outlook on life


So you're a tough guy
You present yourself as a strong and intimidating person


Like it really rough guy
You enjoy an intense and rough experience


Just can't get enough guy
You have an insatiable appetite for something


Chest always so puffed guy
You have an arrogant and boastful demeanor


I'm that bad type
I possess characteristics that are generally considered negative or harmful


Make your mama sad type
I am the type of person who would cause your mother distress


Make your girlfriend mad tight
I have the ability to make your girlfriend extremely angry or upset


Might seduce your dad type
I am capable of luring your father into a potentially inappropriate situation


I'm the bad guy
I am in fact the person with the negative attributes described


Gold teeth, my neck, my wrist is froze (so icy)
I have gold teeth and expensive jewelry adorning my neck and wrist. I'm very flashy and icy


I got more ice than, than the snow
I possess more diamond jewelry than there is snow in a winter landscape


That guy, don't act like you don't know
You're fully aware of the person I am describing


That guy, so critical (skrrt)
The person in question is critical of others and quick to judge


Tattoos on both my sleeves
Both of my arms are covered in tattoos


Yeah, I don't sleep, please don't wake me
I stay up all night and prefer not to be disturbed


Loosen my tie up so I can breathe
I need to loosen my tie in order to feel more comfortable and free


It ain't political, oh no (uh-uh)
This has nothing to do with politics or ideology


Ain't no holdin' back guy
I don't hold back or restrain myself in any way


Come off like I'm mad guy
I appear to be an angry or intense person


Always got your back guy
I am always there to support and protect you


Yeah, I'm the real type
I am genuine and authentic


Keep you for the thrills type
I enjoy keeping you around for the excitement and adventure


Show you what it feels like
I can give you an experience that you've never had before


Got an open invite
You are always welcome to join me in my activities and lifestyle


I'm only good at bein' bad, bad
I excel at behaving in a negative or harmful manner


I like when you get mad
I enjoy it when you become angry or upset


I guess I'm pretty glad that you're alone (so icy)
I feel pleased that you are currently single or not in a relationship


You said she's scared of me?
You mentioned that someone is afraid of me?


I mean, I don't see what she sees
I don't understand why someone would be afraid of me


But maybe it's 'cause I'm wearing your cologne (let's go)
Perhaps the reason for their fear is because I am wearing the same cologne as you


I-I'm the bad guy (aw, yeah)
I am still the person with negative qualities and behaviors




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Billie Eilish O'Connell, Finneas Baird O'Connell, Jason P. D. Boyd, Justin Drew Bieber

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