He released his first album, Just a Little More Love, in 2002. Later, he released Guetta Blaster (2004) and Pop Life (2007). Guetta achieved mainstream success with his 2009 album One More Love which included the hit singles "When Love Takes Over", "Gettin' Over You", "Sexy Bitch" and "Memories", the first three of which reached number one in the United Kingdom. The 2011 follow-up album, Nothing but the Beat, continued this success, containing the hit singles "Where Them Girls At", "Little Bad Girl", "Without You", "Titanium" and "Turn Me On". In 2018, he released the album 7 featuring J Balvin, Nicki Minaj, Jason Derulo, Sia, G-Eazy, and more. The album also featured twelve tracks by his alias Jack Back. In 2019, he started a new movement together with fellow producer Morten Breum called "future rave", releasing their New Rave EP in July 2020. Guetta and Sia reunited to release "Let's Love" in September 2020.
Guetta's accolades include two Grammy Awards, an American Music Award, and a Billboard Music Award. In June 2021, Guetta sold his recorded music catalog for an amount in the region of US$100 million, with Music Business Worldwide citing a source saying it was more than that, but less than US$150 million.
Bad (feat. Showtek
David Guetta Lyrics
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So good to be bad
Getting what I want, boy
Why does that make you so mad?
I said why does it feel so good?
So good to be bad
'Cause if it's trouble that your lookin' for
I said why does it feel so good
So good to be bad
I said why does it feel so good?
So good to be bad
Getting what I want boy
Why does that make you so mad?
I said why does it feel so good?
So good to be bad
You see, why does it feel so good?
So good to be bad
'Cause if it's trouble that your lookin' for
Oh baby, here I am
I said why does it feel so good?
So good to be bad
The lyrics of "BAD" by David Guetta & Showtek feat. Vassy are a reflection of the rebellious nature of human beings. The song talks about the rush that people get from doing something wrong, and how it makes them feel invincible. The chorus, "Why does it feel so good to be bad?" suggests that there is a sense of excitement and thrill that comes with breaking the rules. The singer Vassy, asks why it makes others mad that she is getting what she wants while being bad. She acknowledges that if someone is looking for trouble, she is the one to give it to them.
The song presents the idea that sometimes, going against societal norms can feel empowering. The lyrics also suggest that individuals who are seen as "bad" are often misunderstood, and there is more to them than what meets the eye. The song takes the perspective of someone who is embracing their "bad" side and enjoying the consequences, rather than feeling ashamed of their actions.
Overall, "BAD" by David Guetta & Showtek feat. Vassy is about living life on the edge and embracing one's rebellious nature. It's about questioning authority, breaking the rules, and taking risks to get what you want. It's a reminder that sometimes, being bad can feel so good.
Line by Line Meaning
I said why does it feel so good?
The singer is questioning why they find pleasure in doing something that society deems bad.
So good to be bad
The singer is enjoying the feeling of doing something morally wrong.
Getting what I want, boy
The singer is achieving their desires and/or goals, likely at the expense of others.
Why does that make you so mad?
The artist is aware that their actions are upsetting someone else, possibly the person they are addressing in the song.
'Cause if it's trouble that your lookin' for
The artist is implying that the person they are addressing is attracted to dangerous or risky behavior.
Oh baby, here I am
The singer is offering themselves as the source of the trouble the other person desires.
Contributed by David B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@chicken
Its March 2024, let's see how many legends are listening to this incredible song💙
@loshermanoslioyfioxd
Meee
@Epimetheus__
Let's go baby!!!
@sofarfromfirst
forever bumping this song
@f4irytwc
☝🏻
@naimas8120
Hands up from ph
@Rezilienza
One of the best artist of the late 2010s and early 2024. David Guetta made music history!
@LLLexen
early 2014 u mean
@rjplameras7435
Its almost 14 years guys lol
@alva9996
For real, my dad used to play this song for me and also show me the music video once I got a bit older, I came across this recently and I got so much deja vu!