Bad
Michael Jackson (Bad '87) Lyrics
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Gonna tell you right
Just show your face
In broad daylight
I'm telling you
On how I feel
Gonna hurt your mind
Don't shoot to kill
Come on
Lay it on me
All right
I'm giving you
On count of three
To show your stuff
Or let it be
I'm telling you
Just watch your mouth
I know your game
What you're about
Well they say the sky's the limit
And to me that's really true
But my friend you have seen nothin'
Just wait 'til I get through
Because I'm bad, I'm bad come on
You know I'm bad, I'm bad come on, you know
You know I'm bad, I'm bad come on, you know
And the whole world has to
Answer right now
Just to tell you once again
Who's bad
The word is out
You're doin' wrong
Gonna lock you up
Before too long
Your lyin' eyes
Gonna tell you right
So listen up
Don't make a fight
Your talk is cheap
You're not a man
You're throwin' stones
To hide your hands
But they say the sky's the limit
And to me that's really true
And my friends you have seen nothin'
Just wait 'til I get through
Because I'm bad, I'm bad come on
You know I'm bad, I'm bad come on, you know
You know I'm bad, I'm bad come on, you know
And the whole world has to
Answer right now
Just to tell you once again
Who's bad
We can change the world tomorrow
This could be a better place
If you don't like what I'm sayin'
Then won't you slap my face
Because I'm bad, I'm bad come on
You know I'm bad, I'm bad come on, you know
You know I'm bad, I'm bad come on, you know
And the whole world has to
Answer right now
Just to tell you once again
Who's bad
Because I'm bad, I'm bad come on
You know I'm bad, I'm bad come on, you know
You know I'm bad, I'm bad come on, you know
And the whole world has to
Answer right now
Just to tell you once again
Who's bad
Who's bad?
The lyrics to Michael Jackson's song BAD can be interpreted as a confrontation between Jackson and someone who has wronged him. He starts off with the line "Your butt is mine," which immediately sets a confrontational tone. The next lines emphasize the fact that Jackson is tired of hiding and is now going to confront the person in broad daylight. He warns them that he is going to hurt their mind, but not shoot to kill. He wants to make sure the person understands how much they have hurt him, and won't let them off the hook easily.
The chorus of BAD is the most memorable part of the song, with Jackson repeating the line "I'm bad, I'm bad come on" over and over. This can be interpreted as him asserting himself and declaring that he is not going to take any more mistreatment. He wants the person who wronged him to know that he is not to be messed with.
The final verse of the song is interesting because it shifts the focus from the person who wronged Jackson to the world at large. He sings that "We can change the world tomorrow, this could be a better place." This shows that Jackson's anger is not just limited to one person, but to societal issues as well. He wants everyone to realize that they have the power to make the world a better place.
Line by Line Meaning
Your butt is mine
I have control over you
Gonna tell you right
I'm not holding back, I'll be completely honest
Just show your face
Don't hide, be upfront with me
In broad daylight
Do it where everyone can see
I'm telling you
Listen to me
On how I feel
I'm sharing my emotions with you
Gonna hurt your mind
I'm going to challenge you mentally
Don't shoot to kill
Don't take things too far
Come on
Let's do this
Lay it on me
Tell me what you've got
All right
Okay
I'm giving you
I'm allowing you
On count of three
I'll give you a time limit
To show your stuff
To prove yourself
Or let it be
Or don't bother trying
Just watch your mouth
Be careful what you say
I know your game
I understand your motives
What you're about
Your true intentions
Well they say the sky's the limit
People believe there are no boundaries
And to me that's really true
I also believe this to be true
But my friend you have seen nothin'
You haven't witnessed anything yet
Just wait 'til I get through
You'll see what I'm capable of
Because I'm bad, I'm bad come on
I'm confident in my abilities
And the whole world has to
Everyone is paying attention
Answer right now
Give their opinion immediately
The word is out
People are talking about what you've done
You're doin' wrong
You're making mistakes
Gonna lock you up
You'll be punished for your actions
Before too long
It's only a matter of time
Your lyin' eyes
Your body language shows your deceit
So listen up
Pay attention
Don't make a fight
Don't resist
Your talk is cheap
Your words have no value
You're not a man
You lack courage
You're throwin' stones
You're blaming others
To hide your hands
To cover up your true actions
We can change the world tomorrow
We have the power to make a difference
This could be a better place
We can improve our living conditions
If you don't like what I'm sayin'
If you disagree with my ideas
Then won't you slap my face
Then confront me directly
Who's bad
Who is the most skilled or dominant
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MICHAEL JACKSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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