bad guy
LIVING ROOM - Billie Eilish Lyrics
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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
I like it when you take control
Even if you know that you don't
Own me, I'll let you play the role
I'll be your animal
My mommy likes to sing along with me
But she won't sing this song
If she reads all the lyrics
She'll pity the men I know
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, duh
I'm only good at being bad, bad
I like when you get mad
I guess I'm pretty glad that you're alone
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
I'm a bad guy
I'm, I'm a bad guy
Bad guy, bad guy
I'm a bad
The song "bad guy" by Billie Eilish is a compelling and provocative take on societal expectations and gender roles. The lyrics depict common stereotypes of masculine bravado by portraying the singer as a "bad guy" who enjoys being in control of her own actions and desires. The lines "White shirt now red, my bloody nose" and "Bruises on both my knees for you" suggest that the singer engages in risky behavior and does not feel the need to ask for permission or gratitude. The chorus emphasizes the rejection of conventional expectations by presenting an image of strength and dominance. The repetition of the phrase "I'm that bad type" reiterates the idea that the singer is not just a typical passive female character, but someone who is actively making choices and pursuing her own desires.
Throughout the song, the singer plays with the idea of power dynamics and gender roles. She enjoys being in control, but also likes when her partner takes control. The line "I like it when you take control / Even if you know that you don't / Own me, I'll let you play the role" suggests that the singer is willing to relinquish power in certain situations, but maintains a sense of control over her own desires. The reference to the singer's mother and her hesitation to sing along with the song's lyrics suggest that the singer is aware of the societal pressures to conform to gender roles, but chooses to reject them anyway.
Overall, the song "bad guy" is a powerful statement on gender roles and power dynamics in relationships. The lyrics challenge conventional stereotypes and present a different perspective on what it means to be "bad."
Line by Line Meaning
White shirt now red, my bloody nose
I'm hurt and bleeding, my white shirt now stained with blood
Sleepin', you're on your tippy toes
You're cautious and sneaky around me in my sleep
Creepin' around like no one knows
You're acting suspiciously secretive, like you're hiding something
Think you're so criminal
You believe you're someone who can get away with anything, even illegal activities
Bruises on both my knees for you
I'm physically hurting and have scars for doing things to please you
Don't say thank you or please
You don't show any kind of gratitude or politeness
I do what I want when I'm wanting to
I act on my own desires and do whatever I feel like doing at the moment
My soul? So cynical
My spirit is jaded and distrustful of others
So you're a tough guy
You act like a guy who's unbreakable and strong
Like it really rough guy
You prefer things to be intense and harsh
Just can't get enough guy
You always want more, never satisfied
Chest always so puffed guy
You always puff out your chest, trying to appear tough
I'm that bad type
I'm the type of person who does bad things
Make your mama sad type
I'm the type of person who can make your mother unhappy
Make your girlfriend mad tight
I'm the type of person who can make your girlfriend insanely jealous
Might seduce your dad type
I'm the type of person who might make your father attracted to me
I'm the bad guy, duh
It's obvious that I'm the one who's always up to no good
I'm only good at being bad, bad
I excel in doing things that are morally wrong or unacceptable
I like when you get mad
I enjoy seeing you lose your temper
I guess I'm pretty glad that you're alone
I'm glad you don't have somebody else to share your attention with
You said she's scared of me?
You mentioned that some girl is afraid of me?
I mean, I don't see what she sees
I don't understand why she would be afraid of me
But maybe it's 'cause I'm wearing your cologne
Perhaps she's scared of me because she associates me with you, based on the scent I'm wearing that's similar to yours
I'm a bad guy
I'm someone who's not morally upright
I'm, I'm a bad guy
I'm repeating and emphasizing that I'm bad
Bad guy, bad guy
I'm a person who does bad things
I'm a bad
I'm a person who's not good morally
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Billie Eilish O'Connell, Finneas Baird O'Connell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
ShootUmUpWithUltraVioletRays
There’s only a handful of artists I really like of the last 25-30 years. Lady Gaga, Adele, Alicia Keys, Pink...
But, Billie has really moved into that small pack of music artists I’ve come to like. And, it all started when she just so happen to be the music guest One night when I watched this SNL episode.
That last minute I’ve rewound an embarrassing amount of times. One of the coolest guest performer’s ever imho.
When she did that vicious knee up (with walking boot to... well, boot😊), it was the start of 1,000 replays of that clip. And, looked up more of her other stuff and really started to like her and found out what the whole excitement about her really was.
Amazing talent. And still young enough to possibly record even more cool tunes before pursuing something else.
Mtrees GT
i know the camera and room are rotating but my mind refuses to believe it
Charles Brown
They were doing this effect 50+ years ago, but Billie took it to a whole new level.
Jeanette Eastman
Fred Astaire did that too.
Timothy Walsh
I feel so dumb right now. Everything I know to be true is a lie!!!!! Wow.
Bad Bee
@Readysetgo2007 Lol
Readysetgo2007
@Bad Bee Yeah it was that music video I was thinking about. 🙂
gycy gvufti
That is an incredible set for just an SNL concert
skat1140
how much would the total cost be? $20k, $40k, more? they rented it? specially constructed it? was a special camera required?
kathryn wright
I remember reading that she asked her mom to help her with the wall walking, and then I found out that her Mom is an incredibly talented acrobatic and dance teacher (among her other skills. Also, Billie had at least one injured ankle at the time.
Epi Pen
Billie has to resort to novelties because her music is so typical and boring.