Bad Attitude
Meat Loaf Lyrics

They say you never come home, boy you been drivin' too fast
People are concerned about your reckless behavior and expect you never to come home.

When you gonna shape up, how long is this gonna last
They want to know when you will start acting responsibly and stop your reckless behavior.

You may be laughin' today, but listen to some good advice
You may be happy now, but they advise you to pay attention to advice that can benefit you in the future.

An' take a look at tomorrow in a workin' man's weary eyes
Consider the difficult life of a working man in the future.

You gotta pick a career, go for the gold
You need to choose a career and work hard to achieve success.

Smile for the camera, do what you're told
You should try to please others and follow their directions when necessary.

Well you can take away the ladder 'cause I ain't gonna climb it
They can try to limit your opportunities, but you won't be held back by these obstacles.

If there's a stairway to heaven I swear I'm gonna find it
If there is a way to achieve success and happiness, you will work hard to find it and reach it.

Well there are winners and outlaws and leaders and lovers
There are different types of people with different personalities and characteristics in the world.

Behind every man in the news
In the background of every famous person, there are people who contributed to their success.

And one thing I know is behind everyone there's a boy who had nothin' to lose
Everyone started from humble beginnings and faced tough challenges to reach their current position.

Behind every man who has somethin' to say
Even if someone is making an important statement, there is a story behind their thoughts and opinions.

There's a boy who had nothin' to prove
They didn't start with a lot of confidence or something to prove, but they worked hard to earn success.

An' every hero was once, every villain was once just a boy with a bad attitude
Everyone had struggles and may have made mistakes in their past, which doesn't define who they are now.

She says you never call, how come you're actin' so tough
She is questioning why you act tough and distant, despite not even making a phone call.

You either hold me too tight, or you don't hold me enough
Your behavior towards her is inconsistent and they want you to find a balance.

Don't be afraid of me angel, I ain't about to clip your wings
They want you to be open with them and assure you that they won't hold you back from pursuing your dreams.

Just put your feet on the ground and your arms around the real thing
Find something real and make it a priority in your life instead of being distracted by reckless behavior.

You gotta love me for keeps, feather the nest
If you want to be with them, you need to commit and be willing to build a stable life together.

Plan for the future, an' gimme your best
You should make plans for the future and do your best to contribute to a good life together.

Boy we're never gonna have a normal family life
They acknowledge that their life together may not be conventional or easy.

Steamin' up and down the speedway on the back a' your bike
They don't want you to be reckless or dangerous in your behavior, but instead to prioritize their relationship.

Bad attitude, you got us tearin' our hair
Your negative attitude affects those around you and causes them stress and concern.

Such a bad attitude, boy you just don't seem to care
Despite their concern, you don't seem to care and still exhibit negative behavior.

We try to lay down the rules, but you were born to refuse
Despite attempts to correct your behavior, you are predisposed to rebelling and not following rules.

What's the world gonna do with a boy like you
They question how you will be able to succeed or make a positive impact on the world with your negative attitude.

You try to lay down the rules, well I was born to refuse
You will resist anyone trying to control you, but this may hinder your chances of success.

What's the world gonna do with a man like you
Your actions and negative attitude may prevent you from achieving your potential and making a positive impact on the world.

You got a bad - no, you got a bad, you got a bad - ooh, you got a bad
Your negative attitude is pervasive and affects those around you.

Every hero was once, every villain was once just a boy with a bad attitude
Even those who are successful or infamous may have had negative attitudes or made mistakes in their past.

Oh, you got a bad, ooh, you got a bad, oh, you got a bad attitude
Your attitude is a problem that needs to be addressed if you want to succeed or be happy.

No, you got a bad, you got a bad, you got a bad attitude
Once again, your negative attitude is a pervasive problem in your life and needs to be addressed.