Rotten to the Core
Kristin Chenoweth & Dove Cameron Lyrics
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They say I'm bad
They say I'm evil
And that makes me glad
A dirty no-good
Down to the bone
Your worst nightmare
So I've got some mischief
In my blood
Can you blame me
I never got no love
They think I'm callous
A low-life hood
I feel so useless
Misunderstood
Mirror, mirror on the wall
Who's the baddest of them all
Welcome to my wicked world, wicked world
I'm rotten to the core, core
Rotten to the core
I'm rotten to the core, core
Who could ask for more
I'm nothing like the kid next, like the kid next door
I'm rotten to the, I'm rotten to the
I'm rotten to the core
Call me a schemer
Call me a freak
How can you say that
I'm just unique
What, me a traitor
Ain't got your back
Are we not friends
What's up with that
So I'm a misfit
So I'm a flirt
I broke your heart
I made you hurt
The past is past
Forgive, forget
The truth is
You ain't seen nothing yet
Mirror, mirror on the wall
Who's the baddest of them all
Welcome to my wicked world, wicked world
I'm rotten to the core, core
Rotten to the core
I'm rotten to the core, core
Who could ask for more
I'm nothing like the kid next, like the kid next door
I'm rotten to the, I'm rotten to the
I'm rotten to the core
The lyrics of “Rotten to the Core” by Kristin Chenoweth and Dove Cameron express the rebellious nature of a character who is commonly labeled as “trouble,” “bad,” and “evil,” but instead of feeling ashamed, this individual is proud of it. The song goes on to describe the singer’s assertive yet misunderstood personality, who is willing to break the norms and make their own rules. Rather than trying to be accepted by society, the persona embraces their true self and challenges it to become the “baddest” of them all.
As the song progresses, the lyrics reveal that this rebellious personality stems from a lack of love and understanding. The character is unjustly considered a “low-life hood” and “callous,” leading them to feel “useless” and “misunderstood.” However, despite these negative labels, they continue to hold their head high and remain unapologetically themselves.
The lyrics paint the picture of a character who refuses to conform to societal standards and instead embraces their unique identity, no matter how outrageous it may be. This song sends an empowering message to individuals struggling to find acceptance and encourages them to stay true to themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
They say I'm trouble
People call me troublesome
They say I'm bad
They call me a bad person
They say I'm evil
And that makes me glad
They label me as evil and I enjoy it
A dirty no-good
Down to the bone
Your worst nightmare
Can't take me home
I am an unrepentant bad person who is not meant to be brought home
So I've got some mischief
In my blood
Can you blame me
I never got no love
My mischievous tendencies are due to lack of love and care
They think I'm callous
A low-life hood
I feel so useless
Misunderstood
I am seen as unfeeling and worthless by others, who don't understand me
Mirror, mirror on the wall
Who's the baddest of them all
Welcome to my wicked world, wicked world
I acknowledge my own wrongdoing and revel in it, inviting others to my wicked world
I'm rotten to the core, core
Rotten to the core
I'm rotten to the core, core
Who could ask for more
I'm nothing like the kid next, like the kid next door
I'm rotten to the, I'm rotten to the
I'm rotten to the core
I am proud to be a bad person, and am nothing like the average kid next door
Call me a schemer
Call me a freak
How can you say that
I'm just unique
Others may label me a schemer or a freak, but I simply see myself as unique
What, me a traitor
Ain't got your back
Are we not friends
What's up with that
Others may accuse me of being a traitor, yet wonder why I don't have their back as a friend
So I'm a misfit
So I'm a flirt
I broke your heart
I made you hurt
I am a misfit who flirts with danger, often hurting those around me
The past is past
Forgive, forget
The truth is
You ain't seen nothing yet
Although the past is gone and we should forgive and forget, I warn that there is more to come
Mirror, mirror on the wall
Who's the baddest of them all
Welcome to my wicked world, wicked world
I'm rotten to the core, core
Rotten to the core
I'm rotten to the core, core
Who could ask for more
I'm nothing like the kid next, like the kid next door
I'm rotten to the, I'm rotten to the
I'm rotten to the core
Once again, I assert that I am a bad person, proud to be different from the average person
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Joacim Bo Persson, Johan Carl Axel Alkenas, Shelly M. Peiken
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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They say I'm trouble
They say I'm bad
They say I'm evil
And that makes me glad
A dirty no-good
Down to the bone
Your worst nightmare
Can't take me home
So I've got some mischief
In my blood
Can you blame me
I never got no love
They think I'm callous
A low-life hood
I feel so useless
Misunderstood
Mirror, mirror on the wall
Who's the baddest of them all
Welcome to my wicked world, wicked world
I'm rotten to the core, core
Rotten to the core
I'm rotten to the core, core
Who could ask for more
I'm nothing like the kid next, like the kid next door
I'm rotten to the, I'm rotten to the
I'm rotten to the core
Call me a schemer
Call me a freak
How can you say that
I'm just unique
What, me a traitor
Ain't got your back
Are we not friends
What's up with that
So I'm a misfit
So I'm a flirt
I broke your heart
I made you hurt
The past is past
Forgive, forget
The truth is
You ain't seen nothing yet
Mirror, mirror on the wall
Who's the baddest of them all
Welcome to my wicked world, wicked world
I'm rotten to the core, core
Rotten to the core
I'm rotten to the core, core
Who could ask for more
I'm nothing like the kid next, like the kid next door
I'm rotten to the, I'm rotten to the
I'm rotten to the core
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