Bad Kidz
Marina & the Diamonds Lyrics

We came to an agreement in good health
We agreed that if nobody looked after us, we'd manage fine on our own.

That if no-one would take care of us
We agreed that we would be self-reliant if nobody wanted to take on the responsibility of supporting us.

We'd be fine by ourselves
We would be able to handle things on our own, without needing anyone else's help or guidance.

It was time to cut the views
We decided to stop listening to people who held disapproving or unhelpful opinions about us.

Of those who don't deserve our spit
We stopped caring about what people who didn't matter thought or said about us.

Why is it that we crave the praise
It's strange that we seek approval from people who don't deserve it.

From the people who least deserve it
It's strange that the people who don't deserve our approval are the same people whose affirmation we seek.

If you gave us a flower
If you tried to show us affection or kindness, we would appreciate it.

We'd sit and we'd water it
We would nurture and cherish your kindness, if you showed it towards us.

But instead we watch you weave your webs
Instead of receiving kindness, we watch people's deceitful actions as they set traps for us.

And you wait for us to fly into it
People hope that we make mistakes and fall into their traps, so they can take advantage of us.

You act like you're a strong ant
Some people behave as if they are strong and powerful, despite being very insignificant.

We all act like we're weak
Our behavior suggests that we are allowing ourselves to be overpowered or manipulated by others.

If only you'd quit trying to cripple
It would be better if people stopped trying to hold us back or destroy us.

Our dancing feet
If people quit trying to hold us back, we'd be free to dance and move as we want.

Bad kids, bad kids
The rebellious children or teens who don't adhere to societal norms or expectations.

Slip through your hands like liquid
Society cannot hold or constrain the rebellious kids, they slip away at will.

Vanish when you shut your eyelids
The bad kids are not around when people are not paying attention and can easily elude capture.

Thinking of it is painful
It's difficult and hurtful to think about how people are waiting for us to fail.

It's better to accept it all
It's better to come to terms with people waiting for us to fail, instead of feeling betrayed when they inevitably do.

Thinking of all the mothers and the daughters
It's difficult to think about how mothers, daughters, fathers, and sons are all waiting for the bad kids to fail.

And the fathers and the sons
Fathers and sons, along with mothers and daughters, are all waiting for the same thing--for the bad kids to fail in life.

Who are waiting for a call
Their loved ones are standing by, waiting to learn that despite the bad kids' failures, they truly love them for who they are.

That says I didn't mean it
Their loved ones need to hear the bad kids say 'I'm sorry I wasn't a better son/daughter/friend' regardless of their success.

I love you for who you are
Their loved ones need to hear that despite the bad kids' mistakes and flaws, they are loved unconditionally.

Whether you make it in this sick industry or not
It's important for their loved ones to understand that the bad kids may or may not be successful in life, but they will love them all the same.

You'll always be our special star
Their loved ones want the bad kids to know that they are always special and loved, regardless of outside circumstances.

He said, if I became a pretty flower
Someone asked if they became attractive, would they finally be worthy of love and attention from another person.

Would you sit and talk to me?
Would you treat me differently and give me the time and attention that I want?

Oh my roots, my roots are getting old
The person is feeling weary or depleted, as if they are past their prime.

And I'm getting, I'm getting, I'm getting, lonely, lonely
The person is feeling increasingly lonely and isolated the older they get.

I'll play Superman, I'll make you feel safe
The person is trying to put on a brave face, pretending to be strong and secure for the sake of others.

So why are you disappointed?
The person is confused as to why their efforts to be strong are causing others to feel unhappy or let down.

Everything that I did for you means nothing
The person is realizing that despite their best efforts, they are still not able to make others happy or feel satisfied.

Coz you've turned out to be wicked
The person has a negative view of someone else's true character, blaming them for their disappointment and frustration.

I'm a tangled ball of string
The person is feeling confused and unable to sort out their emotions or thoughts.

I'm a criminal, you're the victim
The person is guilty of hurting someone else, while the other person is the one who has suffered as a result.

I am a cat and you are the mouse
The person sees themselves as the predator while someone else is the prey.

And I am the milkmaid that killed all the cows
The person blames themselves for a catastrophic event, and feels that they are responsible for ruining everything.

Am I the oil that stained your skin?
The person is questioning whether their actions contaminated or corrupted someone else's life.

Am I the storm that sunk your ship?
The person is questioning whether their existence or actions contributed to someone else's downfall.

You are the horse and I the cart
The person sees someone else as the driving force behind something, while they are simply along for the ride.

Persue, persue, persue
The person is rallying themselves to keep going despite setbacks and challenges.

It's not me, it's not me, it's not me
The person is trying to shift blame or responsibility away from themselves.

That broke your heart
The person is aware that they have caused someone else emotional pain, and is acknowledging this.

That broke your heart
The person is aware that they have caused someone else emotional pain, and is acknowledging this.

That broke your heart
The person is aware that they have caused someone else emotional pain, and is acknowledging this.

That broke your heart
The person is aware that they have caused someone else emotional pain, and is acknowledging this.

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(Ad-libbed sounds that do not carry significant meaning)