bad guy
Cory Hotline Lyrics

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I don't wanna think about it
I don't wanna waste my precious time
And I don't wanna do it your way
I don't wanna do it on your dime

I thought I told you not to come 'round here no more
So I don't wanna hear you knockin' on my door

Ooo I don't wanna be the bad guy baby
Ooo I don't wanna lead you on
Ooo when it comes to being bad now baby I
I have a right to be every once in a while

I won't be blamed for sayin' what we both know to be true
Thought we were only playin', I never planned on loving you

I won't say for me those feelings don't exist
But everyone's entitled to some happiness

Ooo I don't wanna be the bad guy baby
Ooo I don't wanna lead you on
Ooo when it comes to being bad now baby I
I have a right to be every once in a while

You and I we're intertwined but pulling each in separate ways
Given time I'm sure you'll find we occupy a different space

Ooo I don't wanna be the bad guy baby
Ooo I don't wanna lead you on

Ooo when it comes to being bad now baby I
I have a right to be every once in a while

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Cory Hotline's song "Bad Guy" convey a sense of unwillingness to engage in a certain situation and a desire to maintain personal freedom and independence. The singer expresses a reluctance to dwell on a specific matter, emphasizing a need to use their time wisely and not conform to someone else's expectations or demands.

The line "I thought I told you not to come 'round here no more" conveys a previous warning to the person mentioned, suggesting that their presence is unwanted or disruptive. The singer then asserts their boundary and refusal to entertain any further attempts to establish contact.

The recurring phrase "Ooo I don't wanna be the bad guy baby" reflects the singer's desire to avoid taking on a negative role or leading someone on. They acknowledge the occasional need to assert themselves and prioritize their own needs and desires, even if it means behaving in a way that may be perceived as "bad" by others.

The lyrics also touch upon the complexities of emotions and relationships. The singer implies that their feelings for the other person do exist, but they never intended for the relationship to evolve into love. They acknowledge the existence of these emotions but assert that everyone deserves to seek happiness and personal fulfillment.

The final part of the song suggests a divergence in paths and a realization that the singer and the other person have different goals or priorities. The use of the phrase "You and I we're intertwined but pulling each in separate ways" depicts a sense of drifting apart and occupying different spaces in life. Despite this, the singer maintains their stance of not wanting to be the "bad guy" and asserts their right to occasionally prioritize their own needs.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't wanna think about it
I prefer not to dwell on this matter

I don't wanna waste my precious time
I don't want to spend my valuable time in this manner

And I don't wanna do it your way
I have no desire to do things according to your preference

I don't wanna do it on your dime
I don't want to bear the cost or responsibility for this

I thought I told you not to come 'round here no more
I remember clearly instructing you not to visit me anymore

So I don't wanna hear you knockin' on my door
Therefore, I have no interest in hearing you attempt to gain my attention

Ooo I don't wanna be the bad guy baby
Oh, I don't want to be seen as the negative figure, my dear

Ooo I don't wanna lead you on
Oh, I don't want to give you false hope or deceive you

Ooo when it comes to being bad now baby I
Oh, when it comes to displaying negative behavior now, my dear, I

I have a right to be every once in a while
I possess the entitlement to occasionally act in a less favorable manner

I won't be blamed for sayin' what we both know to be true
I refuse to accept blame for acknowledging the truth that both of us are aware of

Thought we were only playin', I never planned on loving you
I believed our interaction was solely a game, and loving you was not part of my intention

I won't say for me those feelings don't exist
I won't deny that those emotions exist within me

But everyone's entitled to some happiness
However, everyone has the right to experience joy

You and I we're intertwined but pulling each in separate ways
You and I are deeply connected, yet we are moving in different directions

Given time I'm sure you'll find we occupy a different space
With time, I am certain you will realize that we belong in different realms

Ooo I don't wanna be the bad guy baby
Oh, I don't want to be seen as the negative figure, my dear

Ooo I don't wanna lead you on
Oh, I don't want to give you false hope or deceive you

Ooo when it comes to being bad now baby I
Oh, when it comes to displaying negative behavior now, my dear, I

I have a right to be every once in a while
I possess the entitlement to occasionally act in a less favorable manner

Lyrics © Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN), O/B/O DistroKid, Capitol CMG Publishing, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Betsy Ulmer, Kate York, Mindy Smith

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