Good Kid
Former Vandal Lyrics
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Ive been doing bad things lately
Mama raised me right, but she ain't here tonight
Baby, there ain't nothing that can save me
Ive been swapping morals in for favours
Ive been making real bad choices
Mama raised me right, but she ain't here tonight
Good kid just dying to be fucked up
Never had an issue so i'm always trying to cause one
Good kid but i'm living like a lost cause
Daddy'a got the money so i never need to ask much
Oh, i'm a good kid
Oh, just a good kid
Good kid just trying to be fucked up
Never had an issue so i'm always trying to cause one
Baby, you could fuck up my whole life
How'd you know that's just what i'd like?
You wrap my arms around your throat and say
"Tell me that you love me like it matters either way"
If you're up for it
If you just submit
Yeah, the fuse is lit
We could burn the city down
And mess around among the ashes, baby
Good kid just dying to be fucked up
Never had an issue so i'm always trying to cause one
Good kid but i'm living like a lost cause
Daddy's got the money so i never need to ask much
Oh, i'm a good kid
Oh, just a good kid
Good kid just dying to be fucked up
Never had an issue so i'm always trying to cause one
Now that i think about it
You'd be fine without it
But tell me "baby where's the fun in that?"
The lyrics of "Good Kid" by Former Vandal speak about a rebellious and troubled young person who longs to feel alive, even if it means doing things that are destructive and harmful. The song begins with the singer admitting to upsetting the neighbours and engaging in negative behaviors. They acknowledge that their mother raised them right, but she is not with them to guide them tonight. Despite this, the singer suggests that there is no hope for their redemption. They continue to make immoral decisions and trade their values for favors.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Good kid just dying to be fucked up." This refrain highlights the singer's desire to feel something real and intense, even if it means causing chaos. The lyrics suggest that the singer thinks of themselves as a "good kid," but they are living like a lost cause. They have no real problems, but they are always trying to create them.
In the second verse, the singer admits that the person they are singing to could "fuck up their whole life." They are drawn to this person's willingness to be daring and take risks. The singer imagines burning the city down and playing in the ashes with this person. In the end, the singer suggests that there is no fun in living a life without any excitement or danger.
Overall, the lyrics of "Good Kid" speak to the desire that many young people have to experience something intense and meaningful. The song's chorus captures this idea perfectly, with its suggestion that even "good kids" can long to be "fucked up."
Line by Line Meaning
Ive been pissing off all the neighbours
I have been making the neighbors upset by my actions
Ive been doing bad things lately
I have been engaging in negative behaviors recently
Mama raised me right, but she ain't here tonight
My mother taught me well, but she is not around to guide me
Baby, there ain't nothing that can save me
There is no one that can help me change my ways
Ive been swapping morals in for favours
I have been sacrificing my values for personal gain
Ive been making real bad choices
I have been making poor decisions
When it comes down to it i'm a
Ultimately, I am
Good kid just dying to be fucked up
I am a well-behaved person who desires to engage in reckless behavior
Never had an issue so i'm always trying to cause one
I have not experienced any major problems, so I intentionally create them
Good kid but i'm living like a lost cause
Although I am a good person, I am living recklessly and without purpose
Daddy'a got the money so i never need to ask much
My father is wealthy, so I do not need to ask for much
Oh, i'm a good kid
I act like a well-behaved person
Oh, just a good kid
I am only a well-behaved person
Baby, you could fuck up my whole life
You have the ability to negatively impact my entire existence
How'd you know that's just what i'd like?
Why do you know that is exactly what I desire?
You wrap my arms around your throat and say
You embrace me tightly and request
"Tell me that you love me like it matters either way"
"Express your love for me, regardless of the outcome"
If you're up for it
If you are willing
If you just submit
If you surrender to me
Yeah, the fuse is lit
The situation is about to escalate
We could burn the city down
We have the power to cause destruction
And mess around among the ashes, baby
And enjoy the aftermath
Now that i think about it
Upon reflection
You'd be fine without it
You would be okay without engaging in these actions
But tell me "baby where's the fun in that?"
But I ask you, "Where is the excitement and enjoyment in that?"
Writer(s): quinn wentz
Contributed by Mason J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@cainstanton2596
Ive been pissing off all the neighbours
Ive been doing bad things lately
Mama raised me right, but she ain't here tonight
Baby, there ain't nothing that can save me
Ive been swapping morals in for favours
Ive been making real bad choices
Mama raised me right, but she ain't here tonight
When it comes down to it i'm a
Good kid just dying to be fucked up
Never had an issue so i'm always trying to cause one
Good kid but i'm living like a lost cause
Daddy'a got the money so i never need to ask much
Oh, i'm a good kid
Oh, just a good kid
Good kid just trying to be fucked up
Never had an issue so i'm always trying to cause one
Baby, you could fuck up my whole life
How'd you know that's just what i'd like?
You wrap my arms around your throat and say
"tell me that you love me like it matters either way"
If you're up for it
If you just submit
Yeah, the fuse is lit
We could burn the city down
And mess around among the ashes, baby
Good kid just dying to be fucked up
Never had an issue so i'm always trying to cause one
Good kid but i'm living like a lost cause
Daddy's got the money so i never need to ask much
Oh, i'm a good kid
Oh, just a good kid
Good kid just dying to be fucked up
Never had an issue so i'm always trying to cause one
Now that i think about it
You'd be fine without it
But tell me "baby where's the fun in that?"
Heres the lyrics to anyone who wanted them
@samdutch5379
Glad this song came up on my Spotify discovery
@xxphoenixeephoenix5146
sam dutch same
@outragedbananas2621
Same
@jessicalynn4639
pov we all came from spotify discovery
@isaacvargas4833
Damn the beat is sick. The whole video is so badass.
@cainstanton2596
Ive been pissing off all the neighbours
Ive been doing bad things lately
Mama raised me right, but she ain't here tonight
Baby, there ain't nothing that can save me
Ive been swapping morals in for favours
Ive been making real bad choices
Mama raised me right, but she ain't here tonight
When it comes down to it i'm a
Good kid just dying to be fucked up
Never had an issue so i'm always trying to cause one
Good kid but i'm living like a lost cause
Daddy'a got the money so i never need to ask much
Oh, i'm a good kid
Oh, just a good kid
Good kid just trying to be fucked up
Never had an issue so i'm always trying to cause one
Baby, you could fuck up my whole life
How'd you know that's just what i'd like?
You wrap my arms around your throat and say
"tell me that you love me like it matters either way"
If you're up for it
If you just submit
Yeah, the fuse is lit
We could burn the city down
And mess around among the ashes, baby
Good kid just dying to be fucked up
Never had an issue so i'm always trying to cause one
Good kid but i'm living like a lost cause
Daddy's got the money so i never need to ask much
Oh, i'm a good kid
Oh, just a good kid
Good kid just dying to be fucked up
Never had an issue so i'm always trying to cause one
Now that i think about it
You'd be fine without it
But tell me "baby where's the fun in that?"
Heres the lyrics to anyone who wanted them
@7PoptartNinja
I'm always so excited to see new music from you, makes my day a little better every time
@FormerVandal
7PoptartNinja i love releasing it so it works for both of us. New EP is up for preorder if you wanna check it out!
@pia862
How is it possible to love every song you wrote so so much?
@yairakatz6963
It disturbs me how relatable the lyrics are. I appreciate how the girl in the video isn't a skinny girl- they always are and I don't like that. Great music, from deep down. I love it!