Bad Girls
Mia Lyrics


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Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well
Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well

Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well
Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well

Chain hits my chest
When I'm banging on the dashboard
My chain hits my chest
When I'm banging on the radio

Get back, get down
Pull me closer if you think you can hang
Hands up, hands tied
Don't go screamin' if I blow you with a bang

Suki suki
I'm comin' in the Cherokee
Gasoline
There's steam on the window screen
Take it, take it
World's bouncin' like a trampoline
When I get to where I'm goin', gonna have you tremblin'

Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well
Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well

Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well
Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well

Chain hits my chest
When I'm bangin' on the dashboard
My chain hits my chest
When I'm bangin' on the radio

Yeah, back it, back it
Yeah, pull up to the bumper game
Read the signal
Cover me, 'cause I'm changin' lanes

Had a handle on it
My life, I-I broke it
When I get to where I'm goin', gonna have you sayin' it

Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well
Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well

Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well
Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well

Chain hits my chest
When I'm bangin' on the dashboard
My chain hits my chest
When I'm bangin' on the radio
Chain hits my chest
When I'm bangin' on the dashboard
My chain hits my chest
When I'm bangin'

Get back, get down
Pull me closer if you think you can hang
Hands up, hands tied
Don't go screamin' if I blow you with a bang

Goin' nought to bitch, I'll see four million
Accelerating fast I can do this in a second
Lookin' in the rearview, swaggin' goin' swell
Leavin' boys behind 'cause it's legal just to kill
Shift gear, automatic, damned if I do
Who's gonna stop me when I'm comin' through?
What we got left is just me and you
But if I go to bed, baby, can I take you?

Get back, get down
Pull me closer if you think you can hang
Hands up, hands tied
Don't go screamin' if I blow you with a bang

Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well
Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well

Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well
Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well

Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well
Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well

Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well
Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well

Chain hits my chest
When I'm bangin' on the dashboard
My chain hits my chest
When I'm bangin' on the radio

Chain hits my chest
When I'm bangin' on the dashboard




My chain hits my chest
When I'm bangin'

Overall Meaning

M.I.A.'s "Bad Girls" paints a picture of a rebellious and fearless woman who shirks societal norms and lives life on the edge. The song opens with the repeated line "Live fast, die young, bad girls do it well." This phrase suggests that the song is both a commentary on the risks and dangers of living a fast-paced and dangerous lifestyle and an assertion of the strength and resilience of those who choose to do so.


Throughout the song, M.I.A. speaks of speeding in a car, with the line "Suki suki, I'm comin' in the Cherokee, gasoline, there's steam on the window screen." This line conjures images of a high-speed chase, with M.I.A. pressing her foot down on the accelerator as she races towards her destination.


In the second verse, M.I.A. sings "Had a handle on it, my life, I-I broke it," which suggests that she once had control over her life but has chosen to relinquish that control in favor of living dangerously. The song concludes with M.I.A. singing "Chain hits my chest when I'm banging on the dashboard, my chain hits my chest when I'm bangin' on the radio," which echoes the opening lines of the song and reinforces the idea that M.I.A. is a woman living life on her own terms.


Line by Line Meaning

Live fast, die young
Live your life with passion and excitement, without worrying about the future consequences.


Bad girls do it well
Girls who don't conform to societal norms and expectations can live life to the fullest in their own way.


Chain hits my chest
The weight and presence of her chain adds to the power she feels in the midst of her rebellion.


When I'm banging on the dashboard
When she is lost in the energy of the music and driving fast, she physically feels the force of her passion.


Get back, get down
If you can't handle her energy and intensity, you should back away and stay down.


Pull me closer if you think you can hang
If you're confident enough, step up to her level and join her in her reckless behavior.


Hands up, hands tied
It's her way or the highway - she's in charge of the situation and won't let anyone else control her.


Don't go screamin' if I blow you with a bang
If you can't handle the intensity and potential danger of being associated with her, you shouldn't get involved with her in the first place.


Suki suki
She's ready and eager to take on the world and everything it has to offer.


I'm comin' in the Cherokee
She's driving fast and hard, unafraid of the risks involved in her actions.


Gasoline
The fuel for her rebellion and passion.


There's steam on the window screen
Things are heating up - her passion and intensity are unstoppable.


Take it, take it
She's not afraid to make bold moves and take what she wants from life.


World's bouncin' like a trampoline
The world is full of opportunity and fun - she's ready to bounce and jump on it all.


When I get to where I'm goin', gonna have you tremblin'
In the end, she'll come out on top - and anyone who tried to stop her will be left quaking in their boots.


Yeah, back it, back it
She's telling the world to back off and let her do her thing.


Yeah, pull up to the bumper game
She's ready to challenge anyone who tries to get in her way.


Read the signal
She's always aware of her environment - and is confident in her ability to navigate it.


Cover me, 'cause I'm changin' lanes
She doesn't need help or protection - but she might accept it if it helps her get where she needs to go faster.


Had a handle on it
At one point, she had control of her life and knew what she wanted - but that's all changed now.


My life, I-I broke it
She's taken a turn down a dangerous path - but she's doing it on her own terms.


Goin' nought to bitch, I'll see four million
She's not afraid to move fast and take risks - even if they're dangerous and could lead to catastrophic results.


Accelerating fast I can do this in a second
She's confident in her ability to handle her life and career at full-speed - and she's not afraid to take on new challenges.


Lookin' in the rearview, swaggin' goin' swell
She's proud of who she is and what she's accomplished - and she's confident she'll continue to succeed in the future.


Leavin' boys behind 'cause it's legal just to kill
She's tired of being held back by society and the expectations placed on her because of her gender - and she's ready to break free and do whatever it takes to succeed and be happy, even if it means leaving others behind.


Shift gear, automatic, damned if I do
She's in a difficult position - no matter what she does, there will be consequences.


Who's gonna stop me when I'm comin' through?
She's ready to take on any challenge that comes her way.


What we got left is just me and you
She's ready to face the world alone if she has to - but she's open to sharing her success and passion with someone who can keep up with her.


But if I go to bed, baby, can I take you?
Even though she's a rebel and a bad girl, she still appreciates the intimacy and connection that comes from being with someone special.




Lyrics ยฉ CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Marcella Christina Araica, Mathangi Arulpragasam, Floyd Nathaniel Hills

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@fr7786

Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well
Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well
Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well
Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well
My chain hits my chest
When I'm banging on the dashboard
My chain hits my chest
When I'm banging on the radio
Get back, get down
Pull me closer if you think you can hang
Hands up, hands tied
Don't go screamin' if I blow you with a bang
Suki suki
I'm comin' in the Cherokee
Gasoline
There's steam on the window screen
Take it, take it
World's bouncin' like a trampoline
When I get to where I'm goin', gonna have you tremblin'
Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well
Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well
Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well
Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well
My chain hits my chest
When I'm bangin' on the dashboard
My chain hits my chest
When I'm bangin' on the radio
Yeah, back it, back it
Yeah, pull up to the bumper game
Read the signal
Cover me, 'cause I'm changin' lanes
Had a handle on it
My life, I broke it
When I get to where I'm goin', gonna have you sayin' it
Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well
Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well
Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well
Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well
My chain hits my chest
When I'm bangin' on the dashboard
My chain hits my chest
When I'm bangin' on the radio
chain hits my chest
When I'm bangin' on the dashboard
My chain hits my chest
When I'm bangin'
Get back, get down
Pull me closer if you think you can hang
Hands up, hands tied
Don't go screamin' if I blow you with a bang
Goin' nought to bitch, I'll see four million
Accelerating fast I can do this in a second
Lookin' in the rearview, swaggin' goin' swell
Leavin' boys behind 'cause it's legal just to kill
Shift gear, automatic, damned if I do
Who's gonna stop me when I'm comin' through?
What we got left is just me and you
But if I go to bed, baby, can I take you?
Get back, get down
Pull me closer if you think you can hang
Hands up, hands tied
Don't go screamin' if I blow you with a bang
Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well
Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well
Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well
Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well
Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well
Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well
Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well
Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well
Chain hits my chest
When I'm bangin' on the dashboard
My chain hits my chest
When I'm bangin' on the radio
Chain hits my chest
When I'm bangin' on the dashboard
My chain hits my chest
When I'm bangin'



All comments from YouTube:

@hi-dg5yb

the โ€œsuki sukiโ€ part is actually supposed to mean โ€œdrive driveโ€ in arabic! the whole music video and instrumental of this song is inspired by arab culture too. so much culture appreciation and iโ€™m so here for it!

@kmjhv7017

OMG AS AN ARAB IM HONOURED I NEVER REALIZED THAT

@bruhhhh5295

Me tooooo lol

@senoritaanita7246

haha and in Russian it means โ€œbitches, bitchesโ€

@kmjhv7017

@@senoritaanita7246 ๐Ÿ’€๐Ÿ’€๐Ÿ’€

@hi-dg5yb

@@senoritaanita7246๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿ˜ญ

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@keobenai505

this song is the vibe arab, african and desi girls give off

@444yasmiine

Especially North African Women, South Asian Women & Middle Eastern Women.

@sirine946

@@444yasmiine THIS IT

@mk-jb7xs

IKR

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