Bad Girl
Boy George James Hardway & Amanda Ghost Lyrics
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I always feel the need to hide my feelings from you
Is it me or you that I'm afraid of
I tell myself I'll show you what I'm made of
Can't bring myself to let you go
Don't want to cause you any pain
But I love you just the same
And you'll always be my baby
And I don't know where to start
What can we do
I don't want to be good
Bad girl, drunk by six
Kissing someone else's lips
Smoked too many cigarettes today
I'm not happy when I act this way
Bad girl, drunk by six
Kissing some kinda strangers lips
Smoked too many cigarettes today
I'm not happy, I'm not happy
Somethings happened and I can't go back
I fall apart every time you held you're heart out to me
What happens now I know I don't deserve you
I wonder how I'll ever hurt you
Can't bring myself to let you go
(I'm not happy, this way, kissin' some kinda stranger)
The lyrics to Boy George, James Hardway and Amanda Ghost’s song “Bad Girl” offer a poignant insight into the struggle of someone who is torn between their destructive habits and their deep love for someone else. The song opens with an admission that something is missing, and the singer is unsure whether it is their own fear or their partner’s that they are afraid of. They are unable to let go of their partner, despite knowing that they have grown apart, and as a result, they are plagued with self-doubt and uncertainty.
As the chorus kicks in, the singer paints a vivid picture of a troubled and unhappy person who is acting out in damaging ways. They are drunk by 6pm, kissing strangers, and smoking too many cigarettes. They acknowledge that they are not happy when they behave this way and that they are hurting not only themselves but also the people they love. As the song goes on, the singer admits their mistakes and faults, but despite all their wrongdoings, they remain resolute in their love for their partner. They are aware of the pain they are causing, but they are unable to stop their self-destructive behaviour, which is leading them down a path of pain and hurt.
Overall, the song is a plea for understanding, forgiveness and a reminder that even when we are at our worst, there is always hope for redemption.
Line by Line Meaning
Somethings missing and I don't know why
I feel like something is missing but I can't pinpoint what it is.
I always feel the need to hide my feelings from you
I constantly feel like I have to keep my emotions hidden from you.
Is it me or you that I'm afraid of
I'm not sure if I'm afraid of you or if it's myself that I'm scared of.
I tell myself I'll show you what I'm made of
I promise myself that I'll prove to you what I'm capable of.
Can't bring myself to let you go
I can't bear the thought of letting you go.
Don't want to cause you any pain
I don't want to hurt you in any way.
But I love you just the same
Despite everything, I still love you deeply.
And you'll always be my baby
You will always hold a special place in my heart.
In my heart I know we've come apart
Deep down, I understand that we've grown apart.
And I don't know where to start
I'm not sure how to begin fixing things between us.
What can we do
I feel lost, unsure of what our next move should be.
I don't want to be good
I'm tired of always trying to do the right thing.
Bad girl, drunk by six
I'm behaving recklessly and irresponsibly.
Kissing someone else's lips
I'm betraying someone's trust by kissing someone else.
Smoked too many cigarettes today
I've been smoking excessively, which is not good for me.
I'm not happy when I act this way
When I act recklessly, I don't feel happy.
Bad girl, drunk by six
I'm continuing to behave recklessly.
Kissing some kinda strangers lips
I'm kissing a stranger, which is dangerous and irresponsible.
Smoked too many cigarettes today
I've continued to smoke excessively despite it being harmful.
I'm not happy, I'm not happy
My actions are not making me happy at all.
Somethings happened and I can't go back
Something has happened that I can't change.
I fall apart every time you held you're heart out to me
I feel like I can't handle it every time you're honest with me about your feelings.
What happens now I know I don't deserve you
I know I've messed up and I'm not worthy of your love.
I wonder how I'll ever hurt you
I worry about how my actions will negatively affect you.
Can't bring myself to let you go
Even though I know I should, I can't bear to let you go.
(I'm not happy, this way, kissin' some kinda stranger)
I'm still not feeling happy, especially while kissing a stranger.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: ESTHER DEAN, CHRISTOPHER MAURICE BROWN, DARNELL O. DALTON, ERIC FLORENCE, JAMAL F. JONES, JASON LAMONT PERRY, LAMAR RAYNARD TAYLOR
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