bad guy
EILISH BILLIE 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, duh

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, duh

I'm the bad guy, duh

I'm only good at being bad, bad

I like when you get mad
I guess I'm pretty glad that you're alone
You said she's scared of me?
I mean, I don't see what she sees
But maybe it's 'cause I'm wearing your cologne

I'm a bad guy
I'm, I'm a bad guy




Bad guy, bad guy
I'm a bad

Overall Meaning

In Billie Eilish's hit song "Bad Guy," the lyrics are seemingly dark and ominous, reflecting the singer's mischievous and rebellious attitude. The first verse talks about the physical violence she has experienced, causing her nose to bleed and knees to bruise in service of someone else. The lyrics also reveal a feeling of superiority towards others, thinking that she is more criminal than anyone else. Despite her dark and cynical nature, the chorus shows that she is proud of being the "bad guy," and portrays herself as a confident and dominant person. The second verse also suggests a power dynamic in a relationship, with the singer enjoying the feeling of being controlled by her partner. She revels in taking on the role of an animal, suggesting that she is willing to give in to her primal instincts.


The chorus highlights the repeated phrase "I'm the bad guy, duh," which establishes the singer's self-proclaimed title. This phrase takes on a sarcastic tone, as if the singer has already assumed that people expect her to be a bad person. The second half of the second verse references the reaction of the singer's mother if she were to read the lyrics. This suggests that the lyrics may be deliberately provocative or disturbing, and that the singer may be acting out against societal norms and expectations.


Overall, "Bad Guy" is a song about embracing one's darker side and not caring about what others might think. The lyrics encourage listeners to be themselves, even if it means being the "bad guy" in the eyes of others.


Line by Line Meaning

White shirt now red, my bloody nose
My white shirt is stained with my red blood, my nose is bleeding


Sleepin', you're on your tippy toes
You're trying to sneak around quietly while I'm sleeping


Creepin' around like no one knows
You're trying to be sneaky and secretive


Think you're so criminal
You feel like a badass and think you're a criminal


Bruises on both my knees for you
I got bruises on my knees because of you


Don't say thank you or please
You don't have any manners, you don't say thank you or please


I do what I want when I'm wanting to
I do whatever I want, whenever I want


My soul? So cynical
My soul is skeptical and distrustful


So you're a tough guy
You're trying to be a tough guy


Like it really rough guy
You like it rough


Just can't get enough guy
You can't get enough


Chest always so puffed guy
You always puff out your chest and act tough


I'm that bad type
I am the type of person who is considered bad


Make your mama sad type
I am the type of person who would make your mother sad


Make your girlfriend mad tight
I am the type of person who would make your girlfriend angry and jealous


Might seduce your dad type
I am the type of person who might be able to seduce your dad


I'm the bad guy, duh
I am the bad guy, obviously


I like it when you take control
I like it when you take charge


Even if you know that you don't own me
Even though you don't own me


I'll let you play the role
I'll let you play your part


I'll be your animal
I am willing to be your animal, your submissive partner


My mommy likes to sing along with me
My mother likes to sing along with me


But she won't sing this song
But she won't sing this song because of the lyrics


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


She'll pity the men I know
She would feel sorry for the men I know


I like when you get mad
I like it when you get angry


I guess I'm pretty glad that you're alone
I'm glad that you're alone


You said she's scared of me?
You said she is scared of me?


I mean, I don't see what she sees
I don't see what she sees in me


But maybe it's 'cause I'm wearing your cologne
Maybe it's because I'm wearing your cologne


I'm only good at being bad, bad
Being bad is what I'm good at


I'm, I'm a bad guy
I am a bad guy


Bad guy, bad guy
I am a bad guy, nothing more




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

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@x-man6442

Seth Everman's comment: disappeared

Everyone: I'm a sad guy

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@@keyelee4339 you can find it but its very far down

@fklively

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@Shiyesta

Billie Eilish : Duh...


Seth Everman : Bruh...

@zaimy5779

bruh

@Shiyesta

@@zaimy5779 Lol😂

@vasilikoula83plays58

it's Billie not Bellie ;)

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