Bad
Jello Biafra/D.O.A. Lyrics
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We're bad So bad
We're bad So bad
We're bad
We're bad
We're bad
We're bad
We're bad
I feel it in my heart
I believe it in my soul
But we will never live
Long enough to know
Restless and curious
Down in my gut I know
That I will never ever
Want what I am told
'cause
We're bad So bad
We're bad So bad
We're bad So bad
We're bad
We're bad
We're bad
We're bad
We're bad
Mama told me from the start
Got the same rap at school
Heard it so much that now
Guess I believe it too
So guess what kinda crowd
I hang around with now
Being bad is better
Than being nothing at all
We're bad!
The song "Bad" by Jello Biafra is a rebellious anthem about being bad and embracing a non-conformist attitude. The repeated chanting of "We're bad, so bad" creates a sense of unity among those who feel like they don't fit in with mainstream society. The lyrics suggest an underlying frustration with the restrictions and expectations placed upon individuals by society and the desire to break free from those constraints.
The lyrics also convey the idea of a self-fulfilling prophecy. The singer believes they are bad because they have been told this repeatedly and therefore acts in ways that confirm this belief. The second verse in particular highlights the influence that peers have on one's identity and self-image. The singer suggests that being bad is better than conforming to societal norms and being nothing at all.
Overall, the song "Bad" is a call to action for those who feel like outsiders and are tired of being told who they should be. It encourages listeners to embrace their rebellious nature and not be afraid to go against the grain.
Line by Line Meaning
We're bad So bad
We are rebellious and troublesome, full of defiance and tough attitude.
We're bad So bad
We are troublemakers and we love it. Nothing can stop us.
We're bad So bad
We are outcasts, wild and unmanageable. The world couldn't handle us.
We're bad
We are uncontrollable and unpredictable, nobody knows what we will do next.
We're bad
We are like a force of nature that cannot be tamed or controlled by anyone.
We're bad
We are like a natural disaster, leaving destruction and chaos in our wake.
We're bad
We are like a disease, infecting those around us with our rebellious spirit.
We're bad
We are like a virus, spreading our badness to everyone we come into contact with.
I feel it in my heart
I know deep down inside that I am meant to be bad and rebellious.
I believe it in my soul
I am convinced that being bad is the right path for me, regardless of what others say.
But we will never live
We know that our lifestyle will probably lead to an early death.
Long enough to know
We won't have the chance to see the long-term consequences of our actions.
Restless and curious
We are always seeking new experiences and adventures, never satisfied with the status quo.
Down in my gut I know
I have an instinctive feeling that being bad is the right way to live.
That I will never ever
I am certain that I will never be satisfied with a normal or mundane life.
Want what I am told
I won't conform to society's expectations of how I should behave or think.
Mama told me from the start
My mother warned me about the dangers of being too rebellious, but I didn't listen.
Got the same rap at school
I was criticized and punished for being a troublemaker in school.
Heard it so much that now
I have internalized society's negative views of me and my behavior.
Guess I believe it too
I have come to accept that I am bad and there's nothing I can do about it.
So guess what kinda crowd
I have surrounded myself with others who share my rebellious spirit.
I hang around with now
I have found acceptance and belonging among fellow bad kids.
Being bad is better
I have come to believe that being bad is more satisfying and fulfilling than being good.
Than being nothing at all
I would rather be known for my badness than be completely invisible and forgettable.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDERS SONDERGAARD, CHRISTIAN VIUM, CHRISTOFFER MOLLER OSTERGAARD, EMIL ROTHMANN, MIKKEL GORM HANSEN
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