Bad Boy
Gloria Estefan/Miami Sound Lyrics

The song "Bad Boys" by Gloria Estefan & The Miami Sound Machine talks about the thrilling yet troublesome nature of being with a bad boy. The first verse repeats the phrase "Boys will be boys, bad boy, bad boy" which implies the stereotypical behavior associated with boys/men who embrace risk, recklessness, and rebellion. The chorus emphasizes the singer's attraction to the bad boy despite the troubles he causes. The lines "Bad, bad, bad, bad boy, you make me feel so good" clarify this paradox, suggesting that the bad boy's actions might not always be morally acceptable but can produce intense pleasure. The bridge highlights the physical and emotional impact that the bad boy has on the singer, with lyrics like "The way you hold me tight you get me so excited" or "my heart goes beat, beat, beat, beat, beat, beat." The final verse describes the safety the singer feels with the bad boy during a car ride and how he/she enjoys receiving calls from him/her "ring, ring, ring, ring-a-ring, ring."

The song's lyrics present an interesting contrast between the perceived risks and excitement of being with a bad boy. Gloria Estefan & The Miami Sound Machine use appropriate musical elements to emphasize this dynamism, such as the upbeat tempo, guitar riffs, piano and horn sections. The repetitive structure of the verses and the inclusion of catchy phrases in the chorus enhances the track's singalong potential. Although the song received a disappointing chart performance, it has become a cult classic and remains a staple of 80s pop music.