In 2006 she released her second album Long Island Shores. Smith included Buddy Miller as a duet vocalist for What If the World Stops Turning?
In October 2007, Smith released a Christmas album, My Holiday. In addition to several standards, Smith wrote six original Christmas-themed songs. One standout, I Know the Reason, includes duet vocals by Thad Cockrell.
bad guy
Mindy Smith Lyrics
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Get there and your fast asleep
Am I just someone you call, when you need some one to
Keep,
And you call me the Bad Guy.
You tell that I'm crazy
You tell me that I've lost my mind
Drivin' me across that line
And you call me the Bad Guy,
You call me the Bad guy
What ever makes you feel better
What ever gets you through the night
It still don't make it right
You wonder why I'm leaving
You act like it's a mystery
But maybe you will get a clue when the next girl leaves.
And you call me the Bad Guy
You call me the Bad Guy
The Bad Guy
The Bad Guy
In Mindy Smith's song "Bad Guy," the lyrics revolve around a tumultuous relationship where the singer, presumably the singer, is constantly being called the "Bad Guy" by their significant other. The singer is always available when their partner calls them, but is constantly met with disappointment when they arrive to find them asleep. The singer questions if they are just being used as a convenience, only to be called the "Bad Guy" when things don't go their partner's way.
The second verse is particularly intriguing as the singer questions the sanity of their partner. They accuse their partner of driving them insane and crossing lines, yet are still labeled as the "Bad Guy." The chorus repeats the phrase "You call me the Bad Guy" which further emphasizes the idea that the singer is being unfairly portrayed by their partner. In the bridge, the singer suggests that their partner is looking for any excuse to blame them and make themselves feel better.
Overall, "Bad Guy" seems to be a commentary on the toxic cycle of mistreatment and blame in a troubled relationship. The singer is constantly accused of being the problem despite their best efforts, and is ultimately left wondering why they are being labeled the "Bad Guy" when it's their partner who is causing the issues.
Line by Line Meaning
Come over when you call me
You only want me around when you need something.
Get there and your fast asleep
You don't care enough about me to stay awake for me.
Am I just someone you call, when you need some one to Keep,
You don't value me as a person, just as someone to keep you company when you're lonely.
And you call me the Bad Guy.
You blame me for everything, even though you're the one who's mistreating me.
You tell that I'm crazy
You try to make me doubt my own sanity.
You tell me that I've lost my mind
You're trying to convince me that I'm irrational when I'm not.
But your the one behind the wing
You're the one in control of this situation.
Drivin' me across that line
You're pushing me to my limits.
And you call me the Bad Guy,
You refuse to take responsibility for your own actions and blame everything on me.
What ever makes you feel better
You'll do whatever it takes to protect your own ego.
What ever gets you through the night
You'll make excuses for your behavior just to feel better about yourself.
It still don't make it right
No matter what you tell yourself, mistreating someone is never right.
You wonder why I'm leaving
You can't understand why someone would want to leave you after the way you've treated them.
You act like it's a mystery
You refuse to acknowledge your own behavior as the cause of the breakup.
But maybe you will get a clue when the next girl leaves.
Hopefully this experience will teach you to treat the next girl better.
And you call me the Bad Guy
You're still blaming me for everything, even though it's your own behavior that's causing the problems.
You call me the Bad Guy
You can't accept your own mistakes and would rather blame me for everything.
The Bad Guy
I'm not really a bad person, but you're trying to make me into one so you don't have to take responsibility for your own actions.
The Bad Guy
You're determined to paint me as the villain in this story, even though it's really you who's causing all the problems.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP
Written by: BARRY JOSEPH GOLDBERG, STERLING EDMUND SMITH
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