Rotten to the Core
Dove Cameron Sofia Carson Booboo Stewart Cameron Boyce China Anne McClain Thomas Doherty Sarah Jeffe Lyrics
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They say I'm trouble, they say I'm bad
Fire in my belly, so don't make me mad
A dirty no-good, down to the bone
I'll take that trophy, back to my zone
My fashion's wicked? Hands off my gloves
They think I'm callous, a low-life hood
The times are changing, bad is the new good
Mirror, mirror on the wall
Who's the baddest of them all?
Welcome to my wicked world, wicked world
I'm rotten to the core (core)
Rotten to the core
I'm rotten to the core (core)
Who could ask for more?
I'm nothing like the kid next, like the kid next door
I'm rotten to the (core), I'm rotten to the
I'm rotten to the core
Long as I'm leader, of this lost isle
There'll always be a little evil, behind my smile
Don't double cross me, I'll get you hooked
You think I'm kidding? Just take a look
I'm not a sweetheart, I'm not your friend
But you better invite me, or taste revenge
I'm on the hustle, take what I can get
Show me the money, you ain't seen nothing yet
Mirror, mirror on the wall
Who's the baddest of them all?
Welcome to my wicked world, wicked world
(Gimme that)
I'm rotten to the core (core)
Rotten to the core
I'm rotten to the core (core)
Who could ask for more?
I'm nothing like the kid next, like the kid next door
I'm rotten to the, I'm rotten to the
I'm rotten to the core (core)
Rotten to the core (hey, hey)
I'm rotten to the core (core)
Who could ask for more?
I'm nothing like the kid next, like the kid next door
I'm rotten to the (core), I'm rotten to the
I'm rotten to the core
The song "Rotten to the Core" by Dove Cameron, Sofia Carson, Booboo Stewart, Cameron Boyce, China Anne McClain, Thomas Doherty, and Sarah Jeffe is an anthem for those who embrace their inner rebel. The lyrics talk about being called trouble and bad, but not caring about it. The first verse talks about how the singer is perceived as dirty and no-good but doesn't care because they will take that trophy back to their zone. The singer has mischief in their blood, and their fashion is wicked. The chorus talks about being rotten to the core and not being like the kid next door. The second verse talks about how the singer is always going to be a little evil behind their smile as the leader of the lost isle. They urge people not to double-cross them, warning that revenge will be taken. The bridge talks about the singer's love for money and how they are always on the hustle. The song ends with the chorus, reiterating their rottenness to the core.
The lyrics of "Rotten to the Core" talk about embracing the rebellious and bad side of oneself. It's a message to those who may feel like they don't fit in, that it's okay to be different or bad. It's a reminder that being yourself is all that matters, and it's not necessary to conform to society's expectations. The mirror, mirror on the wall reference, shows how the singer is confident in themselves, even though others may view them as bad or unfriendly.
Line by Line Meaning
They say I'm trouble, they say I'm bad
People often label me as problematic and undesirable
Fire in my belly, so don't make me mad
I am passionate and have a fierce energy. Do not provoke me
A dirty no-good, down to the bone
I am unscrupulous and immoral to the very core
I'll take that trophy, back to my zone
I will do whatever it takes to achieve my goals and take what I want
So I've got some mischief in my blood
I am naturally inclined towards causing trouble or misbehaving
My fashion's wicked? Hands off my gloves
Do not judge me by my attire. I have unconventional tastes, so do not touch my belongings
They think I'm callous, a low-life hood
Others view me as insensitive and a person of low social status
The times are changing, bad is the new good
Society's perspectives on what is right and wrong are evolving. Bad behavior is now seen as desirable or admirable
Mirror, mirror on the wall
Direct address to a mirror, calling for judgement
Who's the baddest of them all?
Asking the mirror to reveal who is the most villainous or wicked
Welcome to my wicked world, wicked world
Inviting others into my world of misdeeds and iniquities
I'm rotten to the core, core
My character is completely corrupt and immoral
Who could ask for more?
This is as bad as it gets, and I am content with being this wicked
I'm nothing like the kid next, like the kid next door
I am not an ordinary or normal person, not like the person that lives next door
Long as I'm leader, of this lost isle
As long as I am in charge of this place that feels abandoned or forgotten
There'll always be a little evil, behind my smile
I will always have some level of untrustworthiness or villainy behind my outward appearance
Don't double cross me, I'll get you hooked
Do not betray me or cross me, or you will be in for a trap
You think I'm kidding? Just take a look
Do not mistake my intention for a joke or a light-hearted matter. Take a closer look at what I say or do
I'm not a sweetheart, I'm not your friend
Do not confuse my actions or words for kindness or companionship
But you better invite me, or taste revenge
If you do not include me or give me what I want, you will experience the wrath of my retaliation
I'm on the hustle, take what I can get
I am always looking for opportunities to profit or gain something
Show me the money, you ain't seen nothing yet
If you offer me monetary gain, I will show you my true abilities to obtain wealth and power
Welcome to my wicked world, wicked world
Inviting others into my world of misdeeds and iniquities
I'm rotten to the core, core
My character is completely corrupt and immoral
Who could ask for more?
This is as bad as it gets, and I am content with being this wicked
I'm nothing like the kid next, like the kid next door
I am not an ordinary or normal person, not like the person that lives next door
I'm rotten to the, I'm rotten to the
Continuing to establish my thoroughly corrupt nature
I'm rotten to the core
Emphasizing once again that my character is totally immoral and corrupt
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Joacim Bo Persson, Johan Carl Axel Alkenas, Shelly M. Peiken
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