Juliette L. Lewis (born June 21, 1973) is an Oscar nominated American actre… Read Full Bio ↴Juliette L. Lewis (born June 21, 1973) is an Oscar nominated American actress and musician. She was born in Los Angeles, California. Her father is actor Geoffrey Lewis and her mother, Glenis Duggan, is a graphic designer. She wanted to act since she was six years old, and got her start in TV at the age of twelve. She is a member of the Church of Scientology.

Lewis has appeared in over forty films and made-for-TV movies. She has also appeared in a GAP commercial which she was dancing with Daft Punk to the tune of the song "Digital Love". She was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1992 for Cape Fear. She received an Emmy nomination for her performance in My Louisiana Sky in 2001.

Lewis has also launched a career as a solo singer and musician, leading a group called Juliette and the Licks which has released a number of recordings. She is working with rock songwriter Linda Perry, among others. Lewis has also appeared on three tracks by Rock-techno group The Prodigy's 2004 CD "Always Outnumbered, Never Outgunned" (Spitfire, Get Up Get Off and Hot Ride). She is in the H.I.M. video for "Buried Alive By Love".

As of 2005, Lewis is one of sixteen stars who had been Punk'd by Ashton Kutcher or his crew members but refused to air it on MTV. Lewis dated actor Brad Pitt for several years and co-starred with him in the movies Kalifornia and Too Young to Die?. She married professional skateboarder Steve Berra in 1999, but is now divorced.

Her latest album Terra Incognita was produced by Mars Volta guitarist Omar Rodriguez Lopez

20 Born bad
Juliette Lewis Lyrics

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One way or the other,
I'm a bad brother,
Word to the mother fucker

I'm a bad brother

Born bad, [2x]
Its such a sin,

Born bad,
Its such a sin,
I guess I'm born naturally born bad.

One way or the other,
I'm a bad brother,
Word to the mother fucker

Don't wanna be born bad,
Most fun I've never had.
You know its such a sin
I'll never be the same again.
I'm naturally born to be,
Bad as a girl can be.
You know its such a sin
I'll never be the same again.

[Born bad]

One way or the other,
I'm a bad brother,
Word to the mother fucker

I'm a bad brother

Born bad, [2x]
Its such a sin,
Born bad,
Its such a sin,
I guess I'm born naturally born bad.

One way or the other,
I'm a bad brother,
Word to the mother fucker

Don't wanna be born bad,
Most fun I've never had.
You know its such a sin
I'll never be the same again.
I'm naturally born to be,
Bad as a girl can be.
You know its such a sin
I'll never be the same again.

[Born bad]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Juliette Lewis's song "Born Bad" describe the inner turmoil of a person who acknowledges that they were born with a disposition towards trouble-making and rebelliousness. The repetition of the phrase "born bad" emphasizes the idea that their behavior is a fundamental part of who they are, and that it's not something they can easily change. The use of profanity in the lyrics adds to the sense of defiance and rebellion, highlighting the idea that this person is not afraid to be themselves, even if it means going against society's expectations.

The lines "Don't wanna be born bad, most fun I've never had" express a sense of conflict within the person, as they recognize that their behavior has negative consequences, but also acknowledge that they enjoy the thrill and excitement of breaking rules. The repetition of the line "I'll never be the same again" suggests that this person is aware that their actions have long-lasting consequences that cannot be undone, but they are unwilling or unable to change their ways.

Overall, "Born Bad" is a song about embracing one's rebelliousness and accepting the fact that sometimes, being bad can be fun and exciting, even if it comes with negative consequences.

Line by Line Meaning

One way or the other, I'm a bad brother, Word to the mother fucker
I am inherently a troublemaker and there's no changing that; I embrace it and acknowledge it as a part of who I am

Born bad, [2x] Its such a sin, Born bad, Its such a sin, I guess I'm born naturally born bad.
It feels like a curse to have this innate tendency to cause chaos and disobedience, but at the same time, it's a part of my identity that I cannot deny or escape

Don't wanna be born bad, Most fun I've never had. You know its such a sin I'll never be the same again.
While I may acknowledge that being a troublemaker is part of who I am, there are moments when I realize that it comes with a price: I may miss out on some experiences and may regret some of my actions

I'm naturally born to be, Bad as a girl can be. You know its such a sin I'll never be the same again.
No matter what I do, I cannot help but be a wild and unruly person, and while it may cause chaos, it's a part of my personality that I value and cannot suppress

[Born bad]
The concept of being born bad, while it may feel like a burden at times, is something that I embrace and own as a part of who I am

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LAWRENCE MICHAEL MENDHEIM, PAMELA ELIZABETH COBB, CARL H. KING

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