Bad Boys
Bob Marley - Bad Boys Lyrics


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[Intro:]
[Puff] Bad boy baby,
We the last standin' check the records,
Check the score.
Da Band, the next generation of Bad motherfuckers, c'mon

[Babs]
I'm back and I'm hittin' em hard
Tits don't sag, I dont need no push-up bra
Bitch you mad, babs got a brand new car
Drop top in the hood, I'm a ghetto superstar [breathe]
Pop bottles and roll up weed
Bab's strong arm chicks like I'm hercules
You got a problem, come see the girl, I'll solve 'em
Big belly bitches we starve 'em
Niggas in the hood, we rob 'em wheneva they flawcin'
Betta tuck in ya chain bitch and keep on walkin'
You a thug, why you keep on talkin let's get it crackin'
Get ya bitch stomped ou in the club, I make it happen
I got this, Diddy done let me out
Out chick, spit sick when I open my mouth (yeah)
My year now so you girls betta leave
Me and my people comin' and we rollin' six deep

[Chorus (Ness):]
All I hear is Bad Boy this and Bad Boy that, Bad Boy will beat you down wit a baseball bat

[Ness]
Imma changed man since I made the band
Nobody - gave a damn, no-one gave a hand
Made man, made the band, wave ya hands
Rocks in the watch, I think I'm bout to blaze the band
Elliot Ness, you know I'm here to save the land
Don't try to lie and say the liquor is what made you ran (whooo)
Go somewhere and be a maintnence man, a janitor
Dogg don't blame me, blame ya manager
Keep ya hands out my pockets nigga
Franchise like I play for the Rockets nigga
Who shot ya, Biggie Smalls, Tupac ya nigga
Ready to Die, All Eyes on the project nigga
You stocky - I put sumthin in ya biceps nigga
I can't help it, I'm a violent nigga
A gee, who down wit his thousand nigga

[Chorus (Chopper):]
All I hear is Bad Boy this and Bad Boy that,
Bad Boy will beat you down wit a baseball bat

[Chopper]
There he go, hoppin' out the G-5 wagon
G-coated, rees, Bo's and tees swaggin'
Runnin' game on ya bitch, ya boy's a pimp
I need the ones wit no type of common sense (that about it)
If you bout it then throw it up
Got that fire and you ready to light it then tote it up
Now that's gangsta, don't make me spank ya
You - run in that water now ya life is in danger
Ride wit the underworld, them key bangers
Soldeir that be off that frail, them beef bringers
Picture a nigga tryin' to carry me
It won't happen, I won't let you niggas worry me
Imma stay thugged out till they bury me
When they do, I can't wait to see buried B
Imma dirty south boy from the dirty steets
Get krunk, get buck, get the hell off ya feet

[Chorus (Fred):]
All I hear is Bad Boy this and Bad Boy that,
Bad Boy will beat you down wit a baseball bat because...

[Fred]
Best believe these dudes ain't never kill nuthin'
I'm Fred, you want him dead, put some bullets in his coffin'
Lord forgive me, but these niggas is playin' wit the boss man
You don't wanna get in the trunk, you gettin tossed in (come one man)
I'm the type you squeese tight, and you bring your cousin', man homeboy that's yall man
Man I got it all planned, Diddy fathered the game
I'm Bad, but not a boy, I got a part of his name
Homie I see you trippin', then it's off wit ya chain
Yo head - harder than wood then I'm sawin ya brain
A Don, I mean what I say and I say what I mean
I eat, shit, and sleep yeah I lay wit them things
Bad Boy wit Universal, so don't play wit the team

[E.Ness & Fred] Bad Boy, so don't play wit the team (holla)




[Chopper] Bad Boy so don't play wit the team (holla)
[Babs] Bad Boy so don't play wit the team (holla)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Bob Marley's "Bad Boys" by Da Band delve into themes of empowerment, defiance, and strength. In the intro, there is a declaration of being the last standing and checking the records, indicating a sense of pride and confidence in their abilities. They refer to themselves as the next generation of bad individuals, reflecting a rebellious and fearless attitude.


The first verse by Babs showcases a strong and independent persona, boasting about her physical appearance and material possessions. She exudes confidence in her abilities, declaring that she can handle any problem that comes her way. The lyrics also touch upon themes of confronting challenges and taking control of one's destiny, symbolized by the image of a "ghetto superstar" driving a drop-top car in the hood.


Ness's verse reflects on personal growth and transformation, alluding to his journey from obscurity to recognition as a member of the band. He emphasizes his determination to succeed and make a mark in the music industry, highlighting the struggles he has overcome to reach his current status. The references to Biggie Smalls and Tupac add a layer of homage to hip-hop legends and a nod to the roots of their music.


Chopper's verse exudes a sense of danger and street credibility, as he describes himself as a "dirty south boy from the dirty streets." The lyrics are filled with imagery of violence and rebellion, showcasing a defiant attitude towards authority and a commitment to staying true to his roots. The chorus is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the toughness and resilience associated with the Bad Boy persona. Overall, the lyrics of "Bad Boys" portray a strong sense of identity, defiance, and empowerment in the face of adversity.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
Written by: FREDDRICK WATSON, LLOYD E. MATHIS, LYNESE NICOLE WILEY, RODNEY HILL, TONY MARIO DOFAT, LLOYD MATHIS, LYNESE WILEY, TONY DOFAT

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@seenoevil1811

I'm only listening because in my 20 years on this earth, I never knew they said "Sheriff John Brown"..

it all makes sense now. I always thought they said "Chevron brown" for some odd reason.

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@bobmarley8644

Youtube the place where every fucking Reggae song is Bob Marley's..

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True!

@JacobBenAdam

Well it's his song (Bob Marley), other reggae singers and groups like inner circle sampled this.

@zachfiles1825

@@JacobBenAdam Inner Circle released an album called One Way back in 1986 Bob Marley did not sing this and there is no records released before Inner Circle plus Bob Marley was not as popular as Inner circle when they first came out people still had shunned Bob because he was considered not really as a Rastafarian in his early days do your research

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