Miami Sound Machine and Estefan were at their commercial peak when a semi-truck slammed into the back of their stopped tour bus on March 20, 1990. Estefan's back was so severely broken that her surgery required 400 stitches, and two titanium rods were placed along both sides of her spine. The setback inspired a new direction for Estefan and Miami Sound Machine. After a year-long hiatus, the group returned to the stage with a renewed enthusiasm for traditional Latin music. Their comeback album, Mi Tierra, featuring original tunes based on Cuban music of the '30s, '40s, and '50s, received a Grammy award as "best tropical Latin album of 1993." Its success was followed by the Grammy-winning album, Abriendo Puertas, two years later. The personnel of Miami Sound Machine shifted considerably during their time together; Murciano left in 1982 and original guitarist Wesley B. Wright and bassist Juan Marcos Avila left three years later. Estefan Jr. retired from active performing and serves as the group's manager, producer, and songwriter.
- source: AMG, Craig Harris
Bad Boy
Miami Sound Machine Lyrics
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Bad boy, bad boy
Boys will be boys, bad boy, bad boy
Boys will be boys, bad boy.bad boy
Boys will be boys, bad boy, bad boy
Always gettin' so restless, nothin' but trouble
Boys will be boys, bad boy, bad boy
Get me feelin' breathless, nothin' but trouble
Bad, bad, bad, bad boy, you make me feel so good
Bad, bad, bad, bad boy, you make me feel so good, knew you would
The way you hold me tight you get me so excited
You do me oh , so right, my heart goes beat, beat, beat, beat, beat, beat
Bad, bad, bad, bad boy, you make me feel so good, I want you
Bad, bad, bad, bad boy, you make me feel so good, knew you would
Boys will be boys, bad boy, bad boy
Always gettin' so restless, nothin' but trouble
Boys will be boys, bad boy, bad boy
Get me feelin' breathless, nothin' but trouble
And when he drives me home
I feel safe at night
You call me on the phone
it goes ring, ring, ring, ring-a-ring, ring
Boys will be boys, bad boy, bad boy
Always gettin' so restless, nothin' but trouble
Boys will be boys, bad boy, bad boy
Get me feelin' breathless, nothin' but trouble
Boys will be boys, bad boy, bad boy
Miami Sound Machine’s song Bad Boy is a nostalgic tribute to the carefree spirit of teenage boys who love to have fun, and sometimes get into trouble. The song emphasizes the idea that boys will always be boys, and no matter how restless they may be, they make our lives exciting and worth living. The singer of the song talks about her bad boy, who is constantly getting in trouble, but also knows how to make her feel good. The way he holds her tight gets her excited and her heart beats for him. The chorus repeats as she sings how the bad boy makes her feel good and she wants him.
The song’s bridge reaffirms her trust in the bad boy, where she reveals how safe he makes her feel when he drives her home at night. And even when he is not with her, she can still feel his presence, as the phone rings with his call. Overall, the song is a celebration of the adventurous streak that boys have and how they add spice and fun to our lives. The singer acknowledges the bad boy’s flaws, but she loves him for who he is.
Line by Line Meaning
Bad boy, bad boy
The person being addressed is a bad boy.
Boys will be boys, bad boy, bad boy
The person being addressed is a boy and his bad behavior is to be expected.
Always gettin' so restless, nothin' but trouble
The person being addressed is always causing trouble due to his restless nature.
Get me feelin' breathless, nothin' but trouble
The person being addressed causes the artist to feel anxious and breathless because of his bad behavior.
Bad, bad, bad, bad boy, you make me feel so good
Despite his bad behavior, the person being addressed makes the artist feel good.
The way you hold me tight you get me so excited
When the person being addressed holds the singer tight, it makes them feel excited.
You do me oh , so right, my heart goes beat, beat, beat, beat, beat, beat
The way the person being addressed treats the singer makes their heart beat fast.
I want you
The artist desires the person being addressed despite his bad behavior.
And when he drives me home
The person being addressed is the one who drives the artist home.
I feel safe at night
When the person being addressed drives the artist home, it makes them feel safe.
You call me on the phone
The person being addressed calls the singer on the phone.
it goes ring, ring, ring, ring-a-ring, ring
The phone rings several times when the person being addressed calls the artist.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LAWRENCE DERMER, JOE GALDO, RAFAEL VIGIL
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