Bad Boy
Freddy Hale Lyrics
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Try and hide it when you can't erase
No use fighting or trying to race it
It'll catch up to you like shadows
Too weak to stay in the light, too weak to do what is right for you
I would look into your eyes and girl can't you see I'm lying?
Cause I was a
Not the Smith and Lawrence type, not the kind your mama likes
Bad boy, bad boy
Not the kind you want to be, this kind is the enemy
You enforce it when you're feeling shaky
Call her names you regret seconds later
Carried your own child and still no love for this here girl is shown
Carrying your heart, too dumb to see that she'll be out the door
Too weak to stay in the light, too weak to do what is right for you
I would look into your eyes and girl can't you see I'm lying?
Too weak to stay in the light, too weak to do what is right for you
I would look into your eyes and see what I'd done, you're crying
Cause I was a
Bad boy, bad boy
Not the Smith and Lawrence type, not the kind your mama likes
Bad boy, bad boy
Not the kind you want to be, this kind is the enemy
In "Bad Boy" by Freddie Hale, the lyrics speak to the denial and weakness that can lead to bad behavior and poor decision-making. The song tells the story of a man who recognizes the harm he's caused, especially to a woman he cares about deeply. The chorus repeats the phrase "Bad boy, bad boy" as a self-criticism, acknowledging a sense of shame and the knowledge that he's let himself and others down.
The first verse speaks to the way we often try to deny or hide our problems, even as they continue to follow us like shadows. The line "Too weak to stay in the light, too weak to do what is right for you" captures the sense of being trapped in a cycle of negative behavior, not sure how to break free. The chorus repeats the idea that this is not the cool, suave kind of bad boy we might see in TV shows or movies, but rather a destructive force that serves as "the enemy."
The second verse shifts the focus to the way the bad behavior of men can harm and disrespect women. The line "Carried your own child and still no love for this here girl is shown" captures the sense of betrayal and abandonment often felt by partners of men who behave badly. The repetition of the line "Too weak to stay in the light, too weak to do what is right for you" highlights the idea that this is not just a personal problem, but one that has ripple effects throughout relationships and society.
Overall, "Bad Boy" by Freddie Hale is a song that speaks to the human tendency to deny, hide, and succumb to our weaknesses. The lyrics are a reflection on the pain and harm that can result from bad behavior, and the chorus serves as a reminder that this is not the kind of "bad boy" we should look up to.
Line by Line Meaning
You deny it when you cannot face it
When confronted with the truth, you deny it because you cannot face it
Try and hide it when you can't erase
When you cannot erase your actions, you try to hide them instead
No use fighting or trying to race it
It's useless to fight or try to outrun your past actions
It'll catch up to you like shadows
Your past actions will catch up to you, just like shadows do
Too weak to stay in the light, too weak to do what is right for you
You lack the strength to stay in the light and do what is right
I would look into your eyes and girl can't you see I'm lying?
When I look into your eyes, can't you see that I'm lying to you?
Cause I was a
Bad boy, bad boy
Not the Smith and Lawrence type, not the kind your mama likes
Bad boy, bad boy
Not the kind you want to be, this kind is the enemy
I was a bad boy, not the kind of good guy your mama would like. This type of bad boy is the enemy and not someone you want to emulate
You enforce it when you're feeling shaky
You double down on your bad behavior when you're feeling uncertain
Call her names you regret seconds later
You say hurtful things in the moment that you later regret
Carried your own child and still no love for this here girl is shown
Even though you have a child with this girl, you show her no love or affection
Carrying your heart, too dumb to see that she'll be out the door
You carry your heart with you, but you're too foolish to see that she'll eventually leave you
I would look into your eyes and see what I'd done, you're crying
When I look into your eyes, I see the pain I've caused and you're crying because of it
Contributed by Emma N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.