Bad Girl
Buttertones Lyrics
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Bad Girl
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(First Verse)
To slap ma around when I'm not, telling the truth.
I already told you, many times you make me crazy baby.
Gimme one shot to show you, I'm out of sorts.
You go out with your friends and fool around on the town.
But they put on a show while you, stay back to the boat.
You're an east side Cinderella, oh baby
Gimme one chance for romance I could be your guy.
Ooooh x2
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I want you.
(Breakdown)(Second Verse)
I want a Bad Girl, just like you
See you cruising around on your cherry red Triumph '62.
Let me jump on the back and we'll be glad together maybe.
Just give me one try to show you, I could be your guy
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The Buttertones' song "Bad Girl" is an ode to the attraction and desire for a woman who is considered "bad" or dangerous. The lead singer lyrically asks for a woman who can keep him in line and "slap him around" when he is lying. Despite his desire for this "bad girl," he recognizes that she makes him crazy and wants a chance to prove he can handle her. The verses paint a picture of a woman who goes out with her friends, is the leader of the pack, and sometimes fools around in town, but ultimately keeps herself separate and special. The breakdown of the song zero-ins on the singer's fascination with this woman who drives a cherry red Triumph ’62, and he asks for a chance to prove that he can be the man by her side.
The lyrics go beyond the romanticized idea of "bad" girls and instead speak to the attraction to women who are hard to handle, and how the singer believes he can handle them. The idea of a "bad girl" is a dangerous and rebellious character, someone who can challenge authority and even get into trouble. By asking for one, it seems the lead singer is calling for a companion who is not afraid to walk on the wild side and to shake up his life. The lyrics suggest that he is willing to take the risk, accept her flaws, and make a life with her.
Line by Line Meaning
Bad Girl
The singer desires a girl with rebellious behavior
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Reiteration of the singer's desire for a girl that is considered bad
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The adjective bad is used as a musical expression
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Repetition of the above musical expression
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Repetition of the above musical expression
Bad Girl
Continuation of the singer's desire for a girl with deviant behavior
I want a Bad Girl, like you.
The singer desires a romantic relationship with a girl that has characteristics considered bad or rebellious
To slap ma around when I'm not, telling the truth.
The artist wants the girl to punish him in the event that he lies or goes against her will
I already told you, many times you make me crazy baby.
The girl's actions and personality have a strong effect on the artist and his emotions
Gimme one shot to show you, I'm out of sorts.
The artist wants the chance to prove himself to the girl and show that he is worth her time
You go out with your friends and fool around on the town.
The girl enjoys spending time with her friends and engaging in activities that may be considered deviant or taboo
But they put on a show while you, stay back to the boat.
The girl's friends act one way while she stays true to herself
You're an east side Cinderella, oh baby
The girl is seen as a modern-day Cinderella from the east side of town
Gimme one chance for romance I could be your guy.
The singer wants an opportunity to pursue a romantic relationship with the girl
Ooooh x2
Musical expression of desire and excitement
I want you.
The artist is clear about his desire for the girl
(Breakdown)(Second Verse)
Transition to the second verse of the song
I want a Bad Girl, just like you
The singer reiterates his desire for a girl with rebellious characteristics
See you cruising around on your cherry red Triumph '62.
The girl is seen by the singer cruising around on a vintage motorcycle
Let me jump on the back and we'll be glad together maybe.
The artist wants to join the girl on her motorcycle and experience happiness together
Just give me one try to show you, I could be your guy
The artist wants the opportunity to show that he is worthy of the girl's affection and attention
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Musical expression of the attitude or characteristics desired in a girl
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Repetition of the above musical expression
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Repetition of the above musical expression
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Repetition of the above musical expression
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Repetition of the above musical expression
Bad Girl
Final reiteration of the singer's desire for a girl with deviant behavior
Contributed by Jasmine K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.