bad guy
Justin Bieber Billie Eilish Lyrics


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Hmm, da-da-da-da-da
Da-da-da, hmm
Da-da-da-hmm (yeah, yeah)
Oh, ah

White shirt now red, my bloody nose
Sleepin', you're on your tippy toes
Creepin' around like no one knows
Think you're so criminal
Bruises on both my knees for you
Don't say "thank you" or "please"
I do what I want when I'm wanting to
My soul so cynical

So you're a tough guy
Like it really rough guy
Just can't get enough guy
Chest always so puffed guy
I'm that bad type
Make your mama sad type
Make your girlfriend mad tight
Might seduce your dad type
I'm the bad guy
Duh

I'm the bad guy

Gold teeth, my neck, my wrist is froze (so icy)
I got more ice than, than the snow
That guy, don't act like you don't know
That guy, so critical (skrrt)
Tattoos on both my sleeves
Yeah, I don't sleep, please don't wake me
Loosen my tie up so I can breathe
It ain't political, oh no (uh-uh)

Yeah, I'm a bad guy
Ain't no holdin' back guy
Come off like I'm mad guy
Always got your back guy
Yeah, I'm the real type
Keep you for the thrills type
Show you what it feels like
Got an open invite
I'm the bad guy, whoa-ooh (duh)

I'm the bad guy
Duh
I'm only good at bein' bad, bad

(Ahh)
(Ah)
I like when you get mad
I guess I'm pretty glad that you're alone (so icy)
You said she's scared of me?
I mean, I don't see what she sees
But maybe it's 'cause I'm wearing your cologne (let's go)





I'm the bad guy (damn right)
I-I'm the bad guy (aw, yeah)

Overall Meaning

The song "bad guy" by Billie Eilish is an expression of her rebellious and nonchalant attitude towards societal norms and expectations. The opening lines "White shirt now red, my bloody nose, sleeping, you're on your tippy toes" refer to the physical altercation that she has been involved in. She sings about this incident blasély and with disregard for the reactions of those around her. This is further reinforced with the lines "I do what I want when I'm wanting to, my soul so cynical". These lines show that she will live life on her own terms and not compromise for anyone.


The song then progresses to discuss the perceptions held by those around her. People view her as a "bad guy" who is not afraid to be who she is. The lyrics "So you're a tough guy, like it really rough guy, just can't get enough guy, chest always so puffed guy" show that people perceive her as someone rough and tough who can handle anything. These perceptions of her do not faze her as she embraces her label as a "bad guy". The lyrics "I'm that bad type, make your mama sad type, make your girlfriend mad tight, might seduce your dad type" further reinforce her nonchalant attitude and shows that she is proud of who she is.


Line by Line Meaning

White shirt now red, my bloody nose
I have a bloody nose, staining my white shirt red.


Sleepin', you're on your tippy toes
You are sleeping, standing on your toes quietly.


Creepin' around like no one knows
Moving around secretly, trying not to get caught.


Think you're so criminal
You believe yourself to be a criminal.


Bruises on both my knees for you
I have bruises on my knees because of you.


Don't say 'thank you' or 'please'
You don't show gratitude or courtesy.


I do what I want when I'm wanting to
I act on impulse, doing what I desire.


My soul so cynical
I have a negative attitude towards life and people.


So you're a tough guy
You think of yourself as a strong person.


Like it really rough guy
You enjoy challenges and difficulties.


Just can't get enough guy
You constantly crave more of what satisfies you.


Chest always so puffed guy
You are boastful and overconfident.


I'm that bad type
I'm the person who is known for making bad choices.


Make your mama sad type
I am the person who makes your mother unhappy.


Make your girlfriend mad tight
I am the person who makes your girlfriend angry.


Might seduce your dad type
I might be the person who seduces your father.


I'm the bad guy
I am the person who is not good, but bad.


Gold teeth, my neck, my wrist is froze (so icy)
My teeth are gold, and my neck and wrist have expensive jewelry, making me look rich.


I got more ice than, than the snow
I have more jewelry than the snow has ice.


That guy, don't act like you don't know
You know who I am, don't pretend you don't.


That guy, so critical (skrrt)
I am the person who judges others harshly.


Tattoos on both my sleeves
I have tattoos all over my arms.


Yeah, I don't sleep, please don't wake me
I don't want to be woken up as I never sleep.


Loosen my tie up so I can breathe
I want to loosen my tie so I can be more comfortable.


It ain't political, oh no (uh-uh)
This has nothing to do with politics, it's just me.


Ain't no holdin' back guy
I don't hold back anything.


Come off like I'm mad guy
I seem like an angry person.


Always got your back guy
I am there to support you.


Yeah, I'm the real type
I am genuine and authentic.


Keep you for the thrills type
I want to keep you for the excitement.


Show you what it feels like
I want to make you experience new things.


Got an open invite
You are always welcome to join me.


I'm only good at bein' bad, bad
I am not good at doing the right thing, but rather making bad choices.


I like when you get mad
I enjoy it when you become angry.


I guess I'm pretty glad that you're alone (so icy)
I'm happy that you're single.


You said she's scared of me?
Did you say that your girlfriend is afraid of me?


I mean, I don't see what she sees
I don't understand why your girlfriend is afraid of me.


But maybe it's 'cause I'm wearing your cologne (let's go)
Maybe she thinks that you're with me because I'm wearing your cologne.


I-I'm the bad guy (aw, yeah)
I am the person who is not good, but bad.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Billie Eilish O'Connell, Finneas Baird O'Connell, Jason P. D. Boyd, Justin Drew Bieber

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