Bad Bad Boy
Nazareth Lyrics


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I'm a bad, bad, boy
And I'm gonna steal your love
Said I'm a bad, bad, boy
And I'm gonna steal your love

Come take me to your house
Then I'm gonna rip you off
Well I made my first kill
With the old town girl

She was the apple of her daddy's eye
Well that woman looked up at me
And I said honey we'll be
Together 'till the day I die

But I lied
I'm a bad, bad, boy
And I'm gonna steal your love
I'm a bad, bad, boy

And I'm gonna steal your love
Come take me to your house
Then I'm gonna rip you off
There seems to be no end

Of women who are lookin' for a man
My services don't come cheap
But I help out when I can
Tell them lies that they want to hear

And I really lead em on
Spend all of their money
And I'm long, gone
I'm a bad, bad, boy

And I'm gonna steal your love
I'm a bad, bad, boy
And I'm gonna steal your love
Come take me to your house

Then I'm gonna rip you off

I've got tastes for fast cars
I don't want to settle down
The good life sure come s easily
With all the mugs around

The women they just come to me
I don't have to look around
I move into their homes with them
Then I move on

I'm a bad, bad, boy
And I'm gonna steal your love
I'm a bad, bad, boy
I'm gonna steal your love

Come take me to your house
Then I'm gonna rip you off
I'm a bad, bad, bad, bad, bad,bad, bad, bad, bad,bad,bad, bad, boy
I'm bad, I'm bad, I'm bad, I'm such a, such a bad, bad boy

I'm gonna rip you off
Just take control of your mind
I'm a bad, bad, boy
I'm gonna steal your love

I'm a bad, bad, boy
I'm gonna steal your love
I'm gonna rip you off
Just take control of the time

I'm a bad, bad,bad,bad,bad




You know I'm a bad boy
I'm so bad...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Nazareth's song Bad Bad Boy depict a person who has no qualms about taking advantage of women for his own benefit. He calls himself a bad boy and talks about his immoral ways, including lying to women to get them to spend money on him. He warns that he will steal the love of the women who bring him to their homes, and then leave them behind. He has a taste for fast cars and wants to enjoy the good life without settling down. The lyrics are an example of a dangerous personality that some people might encounter in their lives - someone who is only interested in themselves and their own desires.


The song's verses drip with irony, as the singer seems to brag about his negative qualities. However, the irony is lost on the character, whose ego is fed by his perceived ability to have his way with whomever he wishes. Despite the upbeat tempo of the song, the lyrics are quite dark and describe a selfish, predatory personality that could harm others.


Interestingly, despite the negative connotations of the song, Bad Bad Boy was a huge hit for Nazareth when it was released in 1973. The song received airplay on the radio and helped to launch the band into the international spotlight. A testament to the band's success is the fact that the song is still being played on classic rock radio stations around the world today.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm a bad, bad, boy
I am a notorious, mischievous young man with a negative reputation.


And I'm gonna steal your love
I will seduce you and then break your heart for my personal amusement.


Come take me to your house
Bring me to your home, so I can swindle you.


Then I'm gonna rip you off
I plan to con and deceive you, stealing your valuables and leaving you with nothing.


Well I made my first kill
I became an accomplished conqueror of the hearts of innocent women.


With the old town girl
My first victim was a sweet, innocent girl from a small town.


She was the apple of her daddy's eye
She was held in high regard by her father, who was proud of her.


Well that woman looked up at me
The girl looked at me with admiration and desire.


And I said honey we'll be
I made a false promise of a long-lasting, meaningful relationship.


Together 'till the day I die
I acted as though we would be soulmates for the rest of our lives.


But I lied
In reality, I was just using her for my own gain, and had no intention of staying.


There seems to be no end
The supply of women desperate for love and attention seems to be endless.


Of women who are lookin' for a man
There are many women out there seeking a romantic partner.


My services don't come cheap
I require payment and gifts for my affection and charm.


But I help out when I can
However, I will exploit their emotional needs and vulnerabilities for my own ends.


Tell them lies that they want to hear
I manipulate these women by telling them what they want to hear, regardless of whether it is true or not.


And I really lead em on
I pretend to be interested in a serious relationship in order to maintain control over them.


Spend all of their money
I exploit these women financially, using their money for my own benefit.


And I'm long, gone
I always leave them high and dry once I've taken what I want from them.


I've got tastes for fast cars
I enjoy fast and expensive cars, which are an essential part of my lavish lifestyle.


I don't want to settle down
I am not interested in finding a long-term partner or settling into a monogamous relationship.


The good life sure come s easily
My luxurious and indulgent lifestyle comes easily to me thanks to my manipulative ways.


With all the mugs around
There are plenty of gullible people, particularly women, for me to take advantage of.


The women they just come to me
My reputation as a bad boy draws women to me as if by magic.


I don't have to look around
I do not have to seek women out or compete for their attention; they flock to me.


I move into their homes with them
I take advantage of their hospitality and move into their homes, sleeping with them until I get bored.


Then I move on
As soon as I get what I want from them, whether it is money or sex, I disappear without a trace.


I'm a bad, bad, bad, bad, bad,bad, bad, bad, bad,bad,bad, bad, boy
I am an exceptionally deceitful, dishonest, and selfish young man.


You know I'm a bad boy
My reputation as a notorious, rakish young man precedes me.


I'm so bad...
I am irredeemably wicked, with a complete disregard for the emotional wellbeing of others.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DARRELL ANTHONY SWEET, MANUEL CHARLTON, PETER AGNEW, WILLIAM MCCAFFERTY

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Comments from YouTube:

@jamiefoyers2800

One of these bands that you hear of but never really listened to until tragedy strikes. One of the best rock vocals that was out there. Another artist that left us this year.

@royb1001

The great voice has left us. Very sad to hear this and a great loss. R.I.P Dan.

@cdow9032

RIP Dan. Such a voice ❤️

@MsDelilahmusic

Sad news today, may he rest in peace, but his voice shall live on.

@stephenhorner6005

I remember listening to Nazareth (and Dan Maccafferty) for the 1st time ' Bad, Bad Boy', the track and Dans voice blew my mind...WoW... I went on to buy what I consider to be the best album that I ever bought ''Hair of the Dog'' to this day I remain a Nazareth fan :-)

@yvettelefeu9073

RIP. one of !?Rock and Rolls best voices past away yesterday😰.your songs will play straight in the futue

@robbybobby01

A very understated band he had one of best voices for rock music and could out power most other rock singers

@gino6394

Awesome, these guys had their own Rock and Roll, Got goosebumps listening to this, STONES, Beatles, who, Zeppelin, CCR, Pink Floyd, throw Nazereth right in there, 🤘🎸🍻🙏no doubt about it, thank you 50,s,,, for giving us the 60,s, and70, s

@burningdaylight4146

Don't forget about Joe Walsh!

@gino6394

@Burning Daylight and the list goes on, 🤘

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