bad guy
Chanyeol Lyrics


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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

I like it when you take control
Even if you know that you don't
Own me, I'll let you play the role
I'll be your animal

My mommy likes to sing along with me
But she won't sing this song
If she reads all the lyrics
She'll pity the men I know

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

Overall Meaning

The song "Bad Guy" by Chanyeol is about a rebellious individual who is not afraid to do whatever they want, even if it means hurting themselves or others. The first verse talks about a physical altercation with someone, where the singer has a bloody nose and bruises on their knees. They also mention how the other person doesn't show gratitude for their actions. Then, the chorus describes the "bad guy" persona, emphasizing their tough nature and how their actions might even seduce someone's own father. The second verse shows a contrast to the rebellious nature of the singer because they enjoy giving control to someone else, even though they know that person doesn't own them. The final lines of the song reflect on the singer's relationship with their mother; they enjoy singing together, yet this song would make their mother pity the people the singer knows.


Line by Line Meaning

White shirt now red, my bloody nose
My white shirt is now stained with my blood from a nosebleed.


Sleepin', you're on your tippy-toes
You're pretending to be asleep, but you're really on your toes, trying to sneak around.


Creepin' around like no one knows
You're sneaking around secretly and quietly, as if you're not being noticed.


Think you're so criminal
You believe that you're a mastermind criminal, but I can see right through you.


Bruises on both my knees for you
I have bruises on both my knees because I've been kneeling for you, doing everything you want me to do.


Don't say thank you or please
You don't appreciate anything that I do for you, and you never say please or thank you.


I do what I want when I'm wanting to
I'm in control, and I do whatever I want, whenever I want.


My soul so cynical
My soul has become bitter and distrustful of others, as a result of your treatment towards me.


So you're a tough guy
You act like you're a tough guy.


Like it really rough guy
You enjoy things that are rough and tough.


Just can't get enough guy
You need more of this tough-guy persona to feel validated.


Chest always so puffed guy
You walk around with your chest puffed out, like you're better than everyone else.


I'm that bad type
I'm the type of person that you should stay away from, as I'll only hurt you.


Make your mama sad type
I'm the kind of person that would make your mother upset.


Make your girlfriend mad tight
I have the ability to make your girlfriend highly upset and mad.


Might seduce your dad type
I have the potential to make your father feel attracted to me.


I'm the bad guy
I'm the person who everyone fears, and everyone should stay away from me.


I like it when you take control
I enjoy when you take control and dominate me.


Even if you know that you don't own me
Despite the fact that you know you don't have power over me, I let you believe that you do.


I'll let you play the role
I'll allow you to pretend to be in charge.


I'll be your animal
I'll let you treat me like an animal, as long as you're in control.


My mommy likes to sing along with me
My mother enjoys singing with me.


But she won't sing this song
However, she wouldn't be able to handle the lyrics of this particular song.


If she reads all the lyrics
If she were to read all of the lyrics.


She'll pity the men I know
She will feel sorry for the men that I come into contact with.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Billie Eilish O'Connell, Finneas Baird O'Connell

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