Bad
Lil West Lyrics


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Daytrip took it to 10 (Hey!)

Price keep going up
You want smoke lil bitch, keep rolling up
All of my chains, they gold as fuck
Going out my way tryna show you love
No I can't ride with you
I don't know him, bitch he anonymous
I done broke all my promises
I'm in the motherfucking lab like a scientist

Baby, you waste my time, can't get you out my mind
Feeding you all my lies, I ain't mean to make you cry
If I don't wanna talk outside
I don't wanna start no fight
She want me to die, this gon' be alright

Baby, I'm tied in, find it
If your guidance keep you locked in
With my side bitch, got no license
But I'm drivin', not surprising
Baby, you know I'm always gone
Be a little while till I come back home
Keep on thinking that you not wrong
Keep on thinking I don't love you
Keep on thinking I don't love you

Aye, I got your back
I am the only one who understand
I also see the good in all the bad
Also see all the money in the bag
Fucking with you, it turn me to a mess
I'm on the east, but call me Lil West
I get so high I never fuckin' land
I'll pull up with all the bands, come get some

Baby, you waste my time, can't get you out my mind
Feeding you all my lies, I ain't meant to make you cry
If I don't wanna talk outside
I don't wanna start no fight
She want me to die, this gon' be alright

Baby, I'm tied in, find it
If your guidance keep you locked in
With my side bitch, got no license
But I'm drivin', not surprising
Baby, you know I'm always gone
Be a little while till I come back home
Keep on thinking that you not wrong
Keep on thinking I don't love you
Keep on thinking I don't love you

Baby, you waste my time, can't get you out my mind
Feeding you all my lies, I ain't meant to make you cry
If I don't wanna talk outside




I don't wanna start no fight
She want me to die, this gon' be alright

Overall Meaning

In Lil West's "Bad," he addresses a tumultuous relationship with a girl, admitting his faults and expressing his love and devotion despite their rocky circumstances. The opening lines, "Price keep going up, you want smoke lil bitch, keep rolling up," suggest that he is involved in drugs or some kind of illegal activity, and that the girl he's talking to is also involved. He boasts about his wealth and the gold chains he wears, but also acknowledges that he's "done broke all my promises." Although he is working in the studio like a scientist, he's still making time for this girl that he loves.


Throughout the rest of the song, Lil West speaks openly about his indecision and conflicting feelings for his love interest. He admits that he's not always there for her, but assures her that he's missed her and will come back "home" eventually. He seems to acknowledge his own faults but also implies that the girl he's addressing is not entirely innocent either.


"Bad" speaks to a complicated situation with a lot of back and forth, but ultimately Lil West expresses his hopeful outlook on the relationship despite its ups and downs. The lyrics reflect the push and pull of a relationship marred by drugs, lies, and distance, but ultimately still held together by love.


Line by Line Meaning

Daytrip took it to 10 (Hey!)
The song was produced by Daytrip and Lil West acknowledges him in this opening line.


Price keep going up
Lil West is bragging about his success in the music industry as the prices for his services go up.


You want smoke lil bitch, keep rolling up
He taunts his haters by challenging them with the phrase 'keep rolling up' and calling them 'lil bitch.'


All of my chains, they gold as fuck
He brags about his wealth, as his chains are gold and a clear symbol of his success.


Going out my way tryna show you love
He is doing his best to show his love and care towards someone special, even if it takes him out of his way.


No I can't ride with you
He declines to join someone or something, indicating he has other commitments or reasons not to.


I don't know him, bitch he anonymous
He disassociates himself from someone by saying he doesn't know 'him', indicating a lack of familiarity or disinterest.


I done broke all my promises
He admits to not keeping his promises, acknowledging his own fault or lack of follow-through.


I'm in the motherfucking lab like a scientist
He compares himself to a scientist working hard in a lab, indicating his dedication to his craft.


Baby, you waste my time, can't get you out my mind
He is stuck thinking about someone he sees as only wasting his time, possibly indicating he is trying to move on.


Feeding you all my lies, I ain't mean to make you cry
He admits to deceiving this person, though he didn't intend for them to be hurt by his lies.


If I don't wanna talk outside
If he doesn't want to communicate in public, he won't.


I don't wanna start no fight
He expresses his desire to avoid confrontation or hostility.


She want me to die, this gon' be alright
He doesn't seem concerned about someone's negative intentions towards him, brushing it off as 'gon' be alright.'


Baby, I'm tied in, find it
He is dedicated or invested in someone or something, possibly in a committed relationship.


If your guidance keep you locked in
If someone's guidance is holding them back, he implies they should break free and move on.


With my side bitch, got no license
He is cheating on someone with a 'side bitch' who doesn't have a license, indicating they may be younger or less experienced in life.


But I'm drivin', not surprising
He is driving the car himself, which isn't surprising as he is independent and self-reliant.


Baby, you know I'm always gone
He admits to being absent or unavailable to those he cares about, potentially due to his busy schedule or priorities.


Be a little while till I come back home
He won't be back soon, but implies he will come back eventually.


Keep on thinking that you not wrong
He challenges someone's perception of themselves, suggesting they are actually in the wrong.


Keep on thinking I don't love you
He assures someone that he does indeed love them, despite any conflicts or misunderstandings.




Writer(s): RUSSELL CHELL, SEMAJ GRANT, DAVID BIRAL, DENZEL BAPTISTE

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