Bad Dudes
Just Nick Lyrics


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If you're a fascist or a nazi, come over to my house
I'll just lock you up and I'll never let you out
Step into my shower, I'm gunna watch you burn
And if anyone asks why, I'll just say "hey it was their turn"
Now hey there Adolf, why you singing the ol' cyanide blues?
Go to a homeless shelter and go donate all those shoes
Go on back to art school, take a second chance at life
So switch sides and be pro-jew with Oscar Schindler
And I don't know what I was put on this world for
I hope I ain't a bad guy, I hope I don't start a war
I guess for now I'll just keep writing all these songs
To help some people think, and understand what's right from wrong
And now Osama is the leader of all these holy wars
Order up a pizza to your cave and hide some more
Blowin' yourself up wont get you eternal salvation
So shave your beard and donate all your hair to cancer patients
And now that Kony is so famous, what will he do with his life?
Release his child army maybe do a little right?
Go and start and orphanage, political arena
Unless all the kids get adopted by Brad and Angelina
‘Cause I know exactly what I was put on this world for
I'm the baddest of all the bad guys, I started all the wars
I guys for now I'll just keep writing all these songs




And everybody knows me as the one
who doesn't know his right from wrong

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Just Nick's song Bad Dudes are paradoxical and beguiling. The singer seeks to transform the world in a different direction by taking a stand against people and ideologies that he believes to be inherently evil. He invites fascists and Nazis to his home, promising to lock them up and never let them out. He encourages Adolf Hitler to visit a homeless shelter to donate his shoes and to return to art school to take a second chance at life.


The singer further entreats Osama to order a pizza to his cave rather than continuing with the holy wars while Kony should start an orphanage or join the political arena to change his life for the better. These lyrics are paired with the singer's confession that he isn't sure what he was put on earth for, hopes that he isn't a bad guy, and wants to help people understand what's right and wrong.


The song seems to embody the complexity of human nature in its finest detail, suggesting that bad people have good sides and good people have flaws. The lyrics also inspire a sense of societal transformation and suggest that the strength to change the world lies not just in the hands of political activists and leaders but also in the hands of ordinary people who can change one person at a time.


Line by Line Meaning

If you're a fascist or a nazi, come over to my house
If you hold extreme right-wing political views that advocate for authoritarianism or racism, feel free to visit my home.


I'll just lock you up and I'll never let you out
Once you come over, I will detain you indefinitely with no intention of releasing you.


Step into my shower, I'm gunna watch you burn
I will force you to enter a shower that dispenses a toxic chemical substance and watch you suffer as it burns your skin.


And if anyone asks why, I'll just say 'hey it was their turn'
If anyone questions my actions, I will simply justify them by saying that it was your turn to suffer.


Now hey there Adolf, why you singing the ol' cyanide blues?
Adolf Hitler, why are you lamenting your failure to end your own life with cyanide while you were hiding from justice?


Go to a homeless shelter and go donate all those shoes
Instead of indulging in self-pity, go to a shelter and donate your footwear to those in need.


Go on back to art school, take a second chance at life
Abandon your political agenda and return to art school to pursue a better life for yourself.


So switch sides and be pro-jew with Oscar Schindler
Change your allegiance and join Oscar Schindler in protecting and saving Jews from persecution.


And I don't know what I was put on this world for
I am unsure of my purpose in life or what my ultimate role should be.


I hope I ain't a bad guy, I hope I don't start a war
I pray that I do not become a villainous figure or incite a war through my actions.


I guess for now I'll just keep writing all these songs
For the time being, I will remain committed to writing songs and hopefully contributing to positive outcomes through my music.


To help some people think, and understand what's right from wrong
My songs aim to provoke thought and encourage people to distinguish between morally right and wrong actions.


And now Osama is the leader of all these holy wars
Osama bin Laden has become the commander of the wars waged in the name of religion.


Order up a pizza to your cave and hide some more
Instead of continuing to incite violence, order a pizza and retreat to your hiding place.


Blowin' yourself up wont get you eternal salvation
Suicide bombings will not guarantee you eternal life or salvation.


So shave your beard and donate all your hair to cancer patients
Instead of maintaining a long beard as a symbol of religious devotion, shave it off and donate your hair to cancer patients.


And now that Kony is so famous, what will he do with his life?
Joseph Kony, the notorious criminal, has gained global recognition. What is his next plan of action?


Release his child army maybe do a little right?
Perhaps Joseph Kony could release his child soldiers and take some positive actions for once.


Go and start an orphanage, political arena
Kony could choose to start an orphanage or enter politics to make a positive impact on society.


Unless all the kids get adopted by Brad and Angelina
Unless all the orphaned children are adopted by Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, who are known for their philanthropic work with children.


'Cause I know exactly what I was put on this world for
I am confident that I know my true purpose in life and what actions I must take to fulfill that purpose.


I'm the baddest of all the bad guys, I started all the wars
I am the most villainous of all villains, responsible for initiating all wars.


I guys for now I'll just keep writing all these songs
For the time being, I will continue to create music and let its message spread.


And everybody knows me as the one who doesn't know his right from wrong
I am known as the one who cannot distinguish between right and wrong, despite my confidence in my purpose.




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