The band consisted of the two twin sisters Midi and Maxi Berhanu and their friend Freweyni "Efti" Teclehaimanot, all of them born in 1976. Midi and Maxi were refugees from Ethiopia and came to Sweden with their parents in 1985. Efti was born in a refugee camp in Eritrea and also arrived in Sweden in 1985. The three girls finally met in the Stockholm suburb of Akalla.
Their self-titled album was released in 1991 and spawned three singles, "Bad Bad Boys", "Ragga Steady" and "Masenko". Although the girls contributed lyrics, most of the Africa-inspired songs were in fact composed and produced by the men behind Army of Lovers – Alexander Bard, Anders Wollbeck and Per Adebratt, assisted by E-type and Stakka Bo. Styling was done by Jean-Pierre Barda and Camilla Thulin.
In 1992, the album was released in the U.S. by Columbia Records, and a video was made for "Ragga Steady", directed by Frank Sacramento. The band split up after a few short tours of the U.S., South Africa and France.
Their songs have been featured in the TV series Beavis and Butthead and the movie For Love or Money (starring Michael J. Fox). The members have since recorded songs separately, but nothing has been released.
Bad Bad Boys
Midi Maxi & Efti Lyrics
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yeah ah ha, yeah ah ha, ah ha (2*)
bad bad boys, come with me, come with me(2*)
I feel positive
this time, I wan't to go away ah ha
bad bad boys, come with me, come with me, yeah
Hi it's me, if you know what I mean
that positive people live longer
don't be negative (negative)
just be positive (positive)
Chorus
You keep on asking me
why can't we be together
I thought we had forever
I thought we love eachother
some other day strong, now I feel alone
I'll know someway and I'll know someday
Chorus
I like it like it is
and I like it like it was
but I'm not so sure anymore, anymore
Chorus (2*)
The song "Bad Bad Boys" by Midi Maxi & Efti is a catchy pop track with an underlying message of positivity and an encouragement towards embracing a positive outlook on life. The chorus of the song repeats the line "bad bad boys, come with me," as if calling on these seemingly "bad boys" to join in on the positive energy. This energy is described as feeling "positive" and wanting to "go away," encouraging listeners to escape any negative situations and embrace a brighter future.
The lyrics of the song suggest that the key to a happy and long life is positivity. Efti encourages listeners to be positive and avoid negativity, as "positive people live longer." The song also touches on themes of heartbreak and feeling alone. In the second verse, the singer laments a lost love and the confusion that comes with trying to move on.
Overall, "Bad Bad Boys" is a fun and upbeat track that encourages listeners to look on the bright side of life and embrace positivity, even in the face of heartbreak and difficult situations.
Line by Line Meaning
Bad bad boys aha
Addressing the bad boys in a humorous way
yeah ah ha, yeah ah ha, ah ha (2*)
Expressing happiness and excitement
bad bad boys, come with me, come with me(2*)
Inviting the bad boys to join in on the fun
I feel positive
Feeling optimistic and hopeful
this time, I wan't to go away ah ha
Wanting to move on from past experiences
bad bad boys, come with me, come with me, yeah
Repeating the invitation to join in on the fun
Hi it's me, if you know what I mean
Introducing oneself in a playful way
I said it's me, my name is Efti and I wan't you to see
Asserting one's identity and wanting to be recognized
that positive people live longer
Promoting the benefits of positivity
don't be negative (negative)
Encouraging others to avoid negativity
just be positive (positive)
Emphasizing the importance of positivity
You keep on asking me
Acknowledging someone's persistent questioning
why can't we be together
Addressing a relationship issue
I thought we had forever
Expressing disappointment about the loss of a long-term prospect
I thought we love eachother
Questioning the sincerity of someone's love
some other day strong, now I feel alone
Recalling a time of strength and then feeling isolated
I'll know someway and I'll know someday
Showing confidence in resolving the situation
I like it like it is
Expressing satisfaction with the current state of affairs
and I like it like it was
Recalling a fond memory
but I'm not so sure anymore, anymore
Expressing uncertainty and doubt
Chorus
Repeating the refrain
Chorus (2*)
Repeating the refrain again
Contributed by Mackenzie O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@dianarussell6047
Still in love with this song. "Untamed Heart" brought me here
@rachc.7795
Me too!
@RMTH2009
Same!
@lilcharles1958
Same bro
@sissylopez4468
This is the 2nd time I watch the movie that’s why I’m here ❤️❤️❤️❤️fav movie ever
@nikkikennedy3080
Rosie Perez made me love this song
@elizabethley44
It reminds me of the movie untamed heart when rosie per is dancing by the jukebox lol
@shaunnagibbs8105
That's why I'm listening to it. HAHA
@alizejess777
Elizabeth Ley I’m watching that movie right now 🤣😂🤣 so I looked it up and here I am 😂🤣
@controlthis1979
Yes!