Rotten to the Core
Dove Cameron Sofia Carson Cameron Boyce & Booboo Stewart Lyrics
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They say I'm bad
They say I'm evil
And that makes me glad
A dirty no-good
Down to the bone
Your worst nightmare
So I've got some mischief
In my blood
Can you blame me
I never got no love
They think I'm callous
A low-life hood
I feel so useless
Misunderstood
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, I'm rotten to the
I'm rotten to the core
Call me a schemer
Call me a freak
How can you say that
I'm just unique
What, me a traitor
Ain't got your back
Are we not friends
What's up with that
So I'm a misfit
So I'm a flirt
I broke your heart
I made you hurt
The past is past
Forgive, forget
The truth is
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
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
The lyrics to Rotten to the Core by Dove Cameron, Cameron Boyce, Booboo Stewart, and Sofia Carson speak to the idea of being an outsider and embracing your rebellious nature. The song begins with a defiance of those who label the singer as "trouble" or "bad," as they find joy in being seen as "evil." The lyrics go on to express a sense of being deeply misunderstood and neglected, as the singer claims they "never got no love."
Despite their mischievous and callous tendencies, the singer still seeks validation and ultimately acceptance, even going as far as to question why they have been labeled as a "schemer" or "freak." The chorus carries a strong sense of pride in being "rotten to the core," as the singer asserts that they are not like the "kid next door." The mirror metaphor used throughout the song further emphasizes the internal turmoil and self-reflection that comes with being an outsider.
Overall, Rotten to the Core celebrates individuality and serves as an anthem for those who might not fit into society's expectations. It encourages listeners to embrace their rebellious nature and reject the limitations placed on them by others.
Line by Line Meaning
They say I'm trouble
People describe me as someone who is difficult
They say I'm bad
People say that I have undesirable qualities
They say I'm evil
People believe that I am wicked
And that makes me glad
Their opinion of me is pleasing
A dirty no-good
I am a contemptible individual
Down to the bone
I am inherently flawed
Your worst nightmare
I represent your greatest fear
Can't take me home
I am not a desirable companion
So I've got some mischief
I have a tendency to cause trouble
In my blood
It is a part of my nature
Can you blame me
Is it really my fault?
I never got no love
I was not shown affection
They think I'm callous
They believe I am unfeeling
A low-life hood
I am a disreputable person
I feel so useless
I do not feel valuable
Misunderstood
People do not comprehend who I am
Mirror, mirror on the wall
I am seeking validation
Who's the baddest of them all
Who is the most wicked?
Welcome to my wicked world, wicked world
Come into my dark realm
I'm rotten to the core, core
I am thoroughly corrupt
Rotten to the core
Decay is at my foundation
Who could ask for more
What else could you want?
I'm nothing like the kid next, like the kid next door
I am not conventional or ordinary
I'm rotten to the, I'm rotten to the
My corruption is pervasive
I'm rotten to the core
My depravity is intrinsic
Call me a schemer
Name me a planner
Call me a freak
Describe me as an abomination
How can you say that
Why would you suggest that?
I'm just unique
I possess distinctive qualities
What, me a traitor
I am accused of betrayal?
Ain't got your back
I am not supporting you
Are we not friends
Aren't we close companions?
What's up with that
What is the issue?
So I'm a misfit
I do not fit in
So I'm a flirt
I engage in subtle amorous behavior
I broke your heart
I caused you emotional pain
I made you hurt
I was responsible for your suffering
The past is past
What happened before is behind us
Forgive, forget
Pardon and let go of the grudge
The truth is
The reality is
You ain't seen nothing yet
You have not witnessed the extent of what I can do
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Joacim Bo Persson, Johan Carl Axel Alkenas, Shelly M. Peiken
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They say I'm trouble
They say I'm bad
They say I'm evil
And that makes me glad
A dirty no-good
Down to the bone
Your worst nightmare
Can't take me home
So I've got some mischief
In my blood
Can you blame me
I never got no love
They think I'm callous
A low-life hood
I feel so useless
Misunderstood
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, I'm rotten to the
I'm rotten to the core
Call me a schemer
Call me a freak
How can you say that
I'm just unique
What, me a traitor
Ain't got your back
Are we not friends
What's up with that
So I'm a misfit
So I'm a flirt
I broke your heart
I made you hurt
The past is past
Forgive, forget
The truth is
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
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
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He is dead!? 😥
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