BAD
Groovy Waters Lyrics
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Gonna take you right
Just show your face
In broad daylight
I'm telling you
On how I feel
Gonna hurt your mind
Don't shoot to kill
I'm giving you
On count of three
To show your stuff
Or let it be . . .
I'm telling you
Just watch your mouth
I know your game
What you're about
Well they say the sky's the limit
And to me that's really true
But my friend you have seen nothing
Just wait 'til I get through . . .
Because I'm bad, I'm bad
I'm really, really bad
Because I'm bad, I'm bad
I'm really, really bad
And the whole world has to answer right now
Just to tell you once again, who's bad
The word is out
You're doin' wrong
Gonna lock you up
Before too long,
Your lyin' eyes
Gonna take you right
So listen up
Don't make a fight,
Your talk is cheap
You're not a man
You're throwin' stones
To hide your hands
We can change the world tomorrow
This could be a better place
If you don't like what I'm sayin'
Then won't you alap my face . . .
Because I'm bad, I'm bad
I'm really, really bad
Because I'm bad, I'm bad
I'm really, really bad
And the whole world has to answer right now
Just to tell you once again, who's bad
Bad, bad
really, really bad
Bad, bad
really, really bad
And the whole world has to answer right now
Just to tell you once again, who's bad
The lyrics of Groovy Waters's song Bad seem to convey messages of dominance, power, and confidence. The singer, presumably to a love interest, declares that their "butt is mine," indicating ownership and control over them. The lyrics go on to suggest that the singer will "hurt your mind" if provoked, but not necessarily "shoot to kill." This implies that while the singer may be tough and intimidating, they are not necessarily violent.
The song takes on a confrontational tone as the singer challenges the subject to "show their stuff" or "let it be" within a count of three. This could signify that they expect the subject to either fight back or submit to their authority. Furthermore, the lyrics suggest that the singer is aware of the subject's intentions and behavior. They say "I know your game, what you're about," which demonstrates that they have carefully observed and analyzed the subject's actions.
Towards the end of the song, the lyrics take a turn towards advocating for change in the world. The singer suggests that "We can change the world tomorrow/This could be a better place," indicating that they are not merely focused on personal power dynamics but broader societal issues. However, this suggestion is immediately followed by the line "If you don't like what I'm saying/Then won't you slap my face." This reintroduces the confrontational tone from earlier in the song, indicating that the singer is willing to defend their beliefs even if it means physical violence.
Overall, the lyrics of Bad convey a message of confidence, power, and dominance while also incorporating elements of social commentary and advocacy for change.
Line by Line Meaning
Your butt is mine
I have the power to control you and take what I want from you
Gonna take you right
I'm going to take away your power and make you submit to me
Just show your face
Reveal your true self and don't hide behind a facade
In broad daylight
Do it openly and without shame
I'm telling you
Listen to what I'm saying, it's important
On how I feel
I'm going to express my emotions and thoughts
Gonna hurt your mind
My words and actions will affect you psychologically
Don't shoot to kill
Don't take extreme measures when responding to me
Come on
Encouraging the listener to engage with me
I'm giving you
I'm letting you know what I expect
On count of three
I'm counting down and setting a deadline
To show your stuff
Demonstrate your skills and abilities
Or let it be . . .
Accept that you can't meet my expectations and back off
Just watch your mouth
Be careful about what you say to me
I know your game
I understand your motives and intentions
What you're about
I know who you really are
Well they say the sky's the limit
People say there are no limits to what you can achieve
And to me that's really true
I agree with that statement
But my friend you have seen nothing
You think you've achieved a lot, but you haven't seen anything yet
Just wait 'til I get through . . .
I'm going to surpass your achievements and do better than you
Because I'm bad, I'm bad
I'm tough and fearless
I'm really, really bad
I'm beyond tough and fearless
And the whole world has to answer right now
Everyone has to acknowledge my power and greatness
Just to tell you once again, who's bad
I want everyone to acknowledge me as the best
The word is out
Rumors are spreading
You're doin' wrong
You're behaving badly
Gonna lock you up
You're going to face the consequences of your actions
Before too long,
It's going to happen soon
Your lyin' eyes
Your deception will be exposed
So listen up
Pay attention
Don't make a fight,
Don't argue or resist, it won't end well for you
Your talk is cheap
You talk a big game, but you don't follow through
You're not a man
You lack courage and integrity
You're throwin' stones
You're blaming others for your own shortcomings
To hide your hands
You're trying to cover up your guilt
We can change the world tomorrow
We have the power to make a positive impact on the world
This could be a better place
The world can be improved
If you don't like what I'm sayin'
If you disagree with me
Then won't you alap my face . . .
Then why don't you confront me directly
Bad, bad
Very negative or troublesome
really, really bad
Extremely negative or troublesome
Contributed by Hudson R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.