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 of Juliette Lewis's song Born Bad tell the story of someone who believes they are inherently and uncontrollably bad. The singer acknowledges that no matter what they do, they will always be a bad brother or sister, and that they were born this way. They mention it's such a sin, perhaps indicating a level of guilt or remorse, but also accept that they are naturally born bad.


The chorus repeats the phrase "Born bad" twice in each instance, emphasizing the message of the song. Although the singer doesn't want to be born bad, they also acknowledge that they have never had as much fun in their life, indicating a level of enjoyment in their perceived badness. They believe that they will never be the same again and that they are naturally born to be as bad as a girl can be.


The song expresses a sense of rebellion, a desire to break free from the constraints of societal norms and embrace one's true nature. It also touches on the idea of predestination, the belief that one's fate is predetermined by genetics or other factors beyond their control.


Line by Line Meaning

One way or the other
Either way, I am who I am


I'm a bad brother
I am a bad person, regardless of gender


Word to the mother fucker
I'm serious


Born bad, [2x]
I was born with an inherent tendency to do wrong


Its such a sin
It's wrong, but I can't help it


I guess I'm born naturally born bad.
I accept my nature as a bad person


Don't wanna be born bad,
I wish things were different


Most fun I've never had.
I enjoy being bad, but not the consequences


I'll never be the same again.
I can't change who I am


Naturally born to be, Bad as a girl can be.
I was meant to be a bad girl




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

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The song "Born Bad" was written by Cissie Cobb in 1994, and was written for the movie. 🙂

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