Girl Im Bad Boy
Fat Joe feat PDiddy Lyrics


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[P. Diddy]
Terror Squad
Bad Boy
Joey Crack

[Chorus: Dre]
Girl I gotta do what I gotta do
Change my life (Change my life)
Make things right (Make things right)
And girl I'm a bad boy so I gotta do what I gotta do
Risk my life (Risk my life)
In the late night (In the late night)
Cause girl I'm a bad boy yeah

[Verse 1: Fat Joe]
I know at times you feel stressed out
But I'm tryin' to set you up so later I can buy you up this guest house
But for now I gotta hug the block
I know you sick of visits from undercover cops
Runnin' to the kitchen tryin to hide the box
Just give me a minute and I'm gonna flood you with rocks
I gotta wicked jump shot but let's be real
Ain't no scouts gonna give a sad nigga a deal
I gotta do what I gotta do that's what's up
What's with this new attitude you know bitch that is what's up
I'm a Bad Boy like 'Mike Lawry'
How you think you got that rainbow Louis
Not with a legal job's salary

[Chorus]

[Verse 2: P. Diddy]
Ma' we got you stuck off the realness
You know the infamous
You heard of us
It's your Bad Boy business men
Me and Joey Crack gettin' Benjamins
Sittin' in the Vanquish, the same color as cinnamon
Ma' I'm tryin' to be your knight and shinin'
To put you in the house on the Cayman Islands
Spend your whole life with stylin'
With that light that got me
Through it all you was right behind me
And ma' I know I gotta change
But right now a nigga is dealing with a lot of things
It's not the same
Girl with me you can achieve whatever
But I can't change, I'm a Bad Boy forever

[Chorus]

[Verse 3: Fat Joe]
Now we livin' up in Jersey
In the t.v. in the car got the game on starrin' Marbury
And your ring gotta rock the size of strawberries
Everything that you want I got it don't worry
And I know it ain't about the chips
Just my way of sayin' thanks for the years you put up with my shit
I had to change like the chorus said
And I'm reminded why every time we do our thing in the waterbed
To me this is more than head
It's more than a crush
It's all about us
It's love and trust
Took the time out to make things right
It may seem nice
But I'm gonna be a Bad Boy for life

[Chorus]

[P. Diddy]
Joey Crack
They call me Diddy
Cool and Dre
Bad Boys 2 the Soundtrack
Good lookin' Joe
Terror Squad baby
Bad Boy Collabo
Yeah, and we won't stop

Overall Meaning

The song "Girl I'm a Bad Boy" by Fat Joe and P. Diddy is about two successful men who are trying to balance their criminal activity with their love lives. The chorus of the song speaks to the struggles they face in trying to do the right thing for the women they care about, despite their dangerous lifestyles. Fat Joe's first verse is about trying to provide for his girlfriend by selling drugs, while recognizing that it's not a sustainable way of life. P. Diddy's verse is about wanting to be with his girlfriend forever, but acknowledging that he is a "Bad Boy" and it may be difficult to change his ways.


One interesting aspect of this song is the use of the term "Bad Boy" to describe themselves. "Bad Boy" was the name of P. Diddy's record label at the time, and he and Fat Joe were both signed artists. Additionally, the chorus of the song samples the melody from the Diana Ross song "It's My House."


Line by Line Meaning

Girl I gotta do what I gotta do
I need to make changes in my life and set things right for you


Change my life (Change my life)
I need to transform myself to give you a better life


Make things right (Make things right)
I am working towards correcting my mistakes and making things right for you


And girl I'm a bad boy so I gotta do what I gotta do
My past behavior may have been reckless but I need to do what is necessary to make it right for you


Risk my life (Risk my life)
I am willing to endanger myself to make things better for you


In the late night (In the late night)
I will work hard and put in long hours, even at the darkest times


Cause girl I'm a bad boy yeah
My past actions may have been bad but I am working towards being a better person for you


I know at times you feel stressed out
I understand that you have been struggling and feeling overwhelmed


But I'm tryin' to set you up so later I can buy you up this guest house
I want to create a better life for you and buy you a beautiful home in the future


But for now I gotta hug the block
I need to work hard and focus on making money for us


I gotta wicked jump shot but let's be real
I may have some talents but I need to acknowledge the reality of my situation


Ain't no scouts gonna give a sad nigga a deal
I need to be realistic and acknowledge that my current situation may limit my opportunities


What's with this new attitude you know bitch that is what's up
I don't understand why you are acting differently but I see that you are determined to make positive changes


I'm a Bad Boy like 'Mike Lawry'
I have a reputation for being reckless and rebellious


How you think you got that rainbow Louis
I may have earned money through illegal means to buy you expensive gifts


Not with a legal job's salary
I couldn't afford these luxuries with a legitimate income


Ma' we got you stuck off the realness
We are giving you the raw truth and honesty


You know the infamous
Our reputation precedes us


You heard of us
Our names are known and recognized


It's your Bad Boy business men
We are businessmen associated with the Bad Boy record label


Me and Joey Crack gettin' Benjamins
We are making a lot of money


Sittin' in the Vanquish, the same color as cinnamon
We are enjoying luxurious lives and even have matching cars


Ma' I'm tryin' to be your knight and shinin'
I want to be your protector and provider


To put you in the house on the Cayman Islands
I want to buy you a beautiful home in a tropical paradise


Spend your whole life with stylin'
I want to give you a life of luxury and comfort


With that light that got me
Your love and support is what has helped me through difficult times


Through it all you was right behind me
You have always been there for me, even during my lowest moments


And ma' I know I gotta change
I need to make changes to better myself and our situation


But right now a nigga is dealing with a lot of things
I am currently struggling with personal issues that make it difficult to change immediately


Girl with me you can achieve whatever
I believe in you and know you can accomplish anything with my support


But I can't change, I'm a Bad Boy forever
I may always have a rebellious and reckless nature because it is part of who I am


Now we livin' up in Jersey
We have moved to New Jersey


In the t.v. in the car got the game on starrin' Marbury
We are watching basketball game featuring Stephon Marbury


And your ring gotta rock the size of strawberries
I have given you a large, impressive ring


Everything that you want I got it don't worry
I am here to provide for you and fulfill your desires


But I'm reminded why every time we do our thing in the waterbed
Our intimate moments together remind me of our love and commitment to each other


To me this is more than head
Our relationship is about more than just physical pleasure


It's more than a crush
My feelings for you are much deeper than just a surface-level attraction


It's all about us
Our relationship is about us and our future together


It's love and trust
Our love for each other is based on trust and respect


Took the time out to make things right
I have put in effort to correct my past mistakes and make things right for you


It may seem nice
Our situation may look glamorous, but it has taken hard work to achieve it


But I'm gonna be a Bad Boy for life
My rebellious nature may never fully go away, even as I work to better myself




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Anthem Entertainment, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOSEPH CARTAGENA, ANDRE LYON, MARCELLO VALENZANO, VARICK 'SMITTY' SMITH, ANDRE CHRISTOPHER LYON, VARICK SMITH

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@theflyingpitmaster4958

So so sooooooo UNDERRATED 🤦🏾‍♂️😢.... This is one of my favorite song of all time...

@nellie9088

Yesss I don’t understand how this wasn’t rinsed through radio on a daily basis at the time, such a dope song!

@adnben7041

It is weird

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@@adnben7041 they overlooked alot of solid songs over the years

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Slapped this CD 💿 all throughout middle school!!! 2024 now and I'm 33.

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That guitar riff are gonna stuck with me forever

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