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We were in love, why's it falling apart
I've never been one to walk away
But I've had enough and it's breaking my heart
'Cause you love me just the way that you should
It's nothing that you do, no it's nothing you say
Yeah baby, I know that you're good
'Cause I want it bad, I want a bad girl, baby, bad
I want a love that's crazy, yeah
I want a bad girl, baby, bad, I want it bad
I want a girl who stays out too late
And when I call, she doesn't answer the phone
Oh, I want a girl who likes it her way
And through it all, I know I'll end up alone
Yeah yeah, you love me just the way that you should
It's nothing that you do, no no, it's nothing you say
Oh pretty baby, I know that you're good
But I don't want a good girl, no not today, mm
'Cause I want it bad I want a bad girl, baby, bad
I want a love that's crazy, yeah
I wanna fight, I wanna rock and roll and party all night
Yeah, I want it bad, I want a bad girl, baby, bad, I want it bad
I'm getting sick of predictable, tired of acting logical
Oh yeah, I gotta shake it up tonight
Yeah girl I want something physical
Not something invisible, oh yeah
I'm tired of being good, let's be bad
I want a bad girl baby, bad
And I want a love that's crazy, yeah
I want a bad girl, baby, bad
I want a love that's crazy, yeah
I wanna fight, I wanna rock and roll and party all night
Yeah, I want it bad, I want a bad girl, baby, bad
I want a love that's crazy, yeah
I wanna fight, I wanna rock and roll and party all night
Yeah, I want it bad
In Cab Thee's song "Bad," the lyrics speak to a desire for something different, something non-conventional. The singer is longing for a "bad" girl, someone who stays out too late, doesn't always answer their phone, and isn't a predictable, good girl. The singer feels as though they have had enough of the mundane and predictable, and want to live life on the edge with someone who doesn't always follow the rules.
Throughout the song, the singer acknowledges that their current partner is good and does everything they should, but that's not what they want. They want something crazy and passionate, a love that will keep them on their toes. The lyrics suggest that the singer wants to let loose and have fun, to party all night, and not be held back by societal norms.
One interpretation of the song is that the singer is experiencing a mid-life crisis or a moment of feeling trapped in their current monotonous life. They feel like they need a change and want to break free from the mundane by being with someone who is "bad." Alternatively, the song could also be interpreted as the singer recognizing that they have been settling for a "good" partner who doesn't provide the excitement and passion they crave.
Line by Line Meaning
It feels just like it was yesterday
The singer feels nostalgic about the past.
We were in love, why's it falling apart
The relationship is no longer working out despite being in love before.
I've never been one to walk away
The singer usually stays through tough situations.
But I've had enough and it's breaking my heart
The situation has become unbearable and it's causing pain.
'Cause you love me just the way that you should
The partner is good and fulfills the expectations of love.
It's nothing that you do, no it's nothing you say
The partner is not doing anything wrong.
Yeah baby, I know that you're good
The singer acknowledges the goodness of their partner.
But I don't want a good girl no, not today
The artist's needs have changed and they want something different.
'Cause I want it bad, I want a bad girl, baby, bad
The artist desires a partner who is daring and exciting.
I want a love that's crazy, yeah
The artist wants a passionate and intense relationship.
I want a girl who stays out too late
The singer wants a partner who enjoys being adventurous and spontaneous.
And when I call, she doesn't answer the phone
The artist wants a partner who is independent and not always available.
Oh, I want a girl who likes it her way
The singer wants a partner who is confident and knows what they want.
And through it all, I know I'll end up alone
The singer acknowledges that their desires might lead them to be alone.
I'm getting sick of predictable, tired of acting logical
The singer is bored of routine and playing it safe.
Oh yeah, I gotta shake it up tonight
The artist wants to make a change and do something different.
Yeah girl I want something physical
The artist wants a partner who is passionate and has a strong physical connection.
Not something invisible, oh yeah
The singer wants a tangible and real connection with their partner.
I'm tired of being good, let's be bad
The singer is ready to step outside of their comfort zone and take risks.
I want a bad girl baby, bad
The artist desires a partner who is daring and rebellious.
I wanna fight, I wanna rock and roll and party all night
The artist wants to live life to the fullest and have exciting experiences with their partner.
Yeah, I want it bad, I want a bad girl, baby, bad
The artist reiterates their desire for a daring and exciting partner.
I want a love that's crazy, yeah
The singer wants a passionate and intense relationship.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALEX MARSHALL, ALEXANDER DELEON, MARTIN JOHNSON
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