The concept of the song is P!nk’s a bad influence on the people around her, especially her close friends. She’s a party animal.
The single was released in Australia, however, it was not released as a single in Europe until March of 2010.
Bad Influence
P!nk Lyrics
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Sure I'll have another one it's early
Three olives, shake it up, I like it dirty (dirty)
Tequila for my friend it makes her flirty (flirty)
Trust me
I'm the instigator of underwear
Showing up here and there uh oh (oh no)
So what if it's only 1 o'clock in the afternoon
It's never too soon to send out all the invitations to the last night (of your life)
Lordy, Lordy, Lordy!
I can't help it I like to party, it's genetic!
It's electrifying, wind me up and watch me go
Where she stops, nobody knows
A good excuse to be a bad influence on you and you
You, you, you, you
You, you, you, you
You, you, you, you
You, you, you
Alright ma'am (ma'am)
Calm down I know your son said he was in my house (my house)
He was the captain of the football team but I turned him out
He wasn't the first and he won't be the last, to tone it down
This happens all the time
I'm a story to tell the alibi
They wanna go home I asked them (why)
It's daylight (not night)
They might need a break from all the real life (get a life)
It gets to be too much sometimes
It's never too late to send out all the invitations to the last night of (your life)
Lordy, Lordy, Lordy!
I can't help it I like to party, it's genetic!
It's electrifying, wind me up and watch me go
Where she stops, nobody knows
A good excuse to be a bad influence on you and you
I'm off to see the doctor
I hope she has a cure
I hope she makes me better
What does that even mean? (we don't know!)
Lordy, Lordy, Lordy!
I can't help it I like to party, it's genetic!
It's electrifying, wind me up and watch me go
Where she stops, nobody knows
A good excuse to be a bad influence on you and you
Lordy, Lordy, Lordy!
I can't help it I like to party, it's genetic!
It's electrifying, wind me up and watch me go
Where she stops, nobody knows
A good excuse to be a bad influence on you and you
Lordy, Lordy, Lordy!
I can't help it I like to party, it's genetic!
It's electrifying, wind me up and watch me go
Where she stops, nobody knows
A good excuse to be a bad influence on you and you
And you
I'm a good excuse
To be a bad influence on you, and you, and you
In "Bad Influence", P!nk takes on the role of an unapologetic party girl with a penchant for drinking and causing chaos. The opening lines depict her as a regular at the bar in question, requesting a dirty martini with three olives, while ordering her friend tequila - all before noon, inviting her friend to join her in her fun. She then states that she is the instigator of underwear, meaning she likes to be the one who encourages people to let loose and show their wild side, leading to risky fun.
As the song continues, P!nk leans into the idea of herself as a corrupting influence, bragging about having turned out the captain of the football team, admitting that she has a story to tell the "alibi" (a slang term for police) on why everyone is behaving badly. She also mentions going to see a doctor, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for getting help or trying to rein in her wild ways. Overall, the track portrays an unapologetic party lifestyle and a reckless, devil-may-care attitude.
Line by Line Meaning
Alright sir
I accept your offer for another drink.
Sure I'll have another one it's early
I don't mind having another drink even though it's early.
Three olives, shake it up, I like it dirty (dirty)
I prefer the flavor when my drink is shaken with three olives and served dirty.
Tequila for my friend it makes her flirty (flirty)
I'm ordering tequila for my friend because it makes her feel more flirtatious.
Trust me
I'm telling you the truth, you can trust me.
I'm the instigator of underwear
I'm the one who often starts an underwear party or encourages people to show off their underwear.
Showing up here and there uh oh (oh no)
I tend to show up unexpectedly, which may cause some problems.
I'm always on a mission from the get-go (get-go)
I'm always eager to start the mission from the very beginning.
So what if it's only 1 o'clock in the afternoon
I don't see any problem with it being early in the day.
It's never too soon to send out all the invitations to the last night (of your life)
It's never too early to start planning for a big bash to celebrate life to the fullest.
Lordy, Lordy, Lordy!
I'm emphasizing my excitement and enthusiasm for the party.
I can't help it I like to party, it's genetic!
I have an innate liking for partying, it's in my DNA.
It's electrifying, wind me up and watch me go
I feel invigorated and excited, like a machine that has been wound up.
Where she stops, nobody knows
No one has any idea where my wild and fun personality will take me next.
A good excuse to be a bad influence on you and you
I can give you a solid reason to let loose and be a little bit naughty.
Alright ma'am (ma'am)
I acknowledge your disapproval or concern as a polite gesture.
Calm down I know your son said he was in my house (my house)
I understand you are upset because your son visited my house.
He was the captain of the football team but I turned him out
Even though your son was a star athlete, I convinced him to let loose and have fun with me.
He wasn't the first and he won't be the last, to tone it down
Many people have come to party with me and have fun, and it has never been a problem before.
This happens all the time
I'm letting you know that this is a common occurrence.
I'm a story to tell the alibi
I'm someone who can vouch or provide social proof for your wild behavior, if needed.
They wanna go home I asked them (why)
I asked my friends why they want to leave already.
It's daylight (not night)
We still have plenty of daylight left, and it's not time to go home yet.
They might need a break from all the real life (get a life)
They may be feeling burned out from their everyday routine, and need some fun and excitement to break the monotony.
It gets to be too much sometimes
I understand that partying all the time can be overwhelming or exhausting.
It's never too late to send out all the invitations to the last night of (your life)
Even at a later time, it's never too late to start celebrating life to the fullest.
I'm off to see the doctor
I'm making a joke that my wild behavior may need medical attention.
I hope she has a cure
I hope the doctor can help me fix my wild behavior.
I hope she makes me better
I'm looking for ways to improve or change my behavior.
What does that even mean? (we don't know!)
I don't even know what to expect from the doctor, or if there is a cure for my wild behavior.
And you
Addressing more people, as they too are a good excuse to have a bad influence.
I'm a good excuse
I can be a good reason or justification for someone to let loose and be a little wild.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: ROBIN MORTENSEN LYNCH, NIKLAS JAN OLOVSON, ALICIA B. MOORE, BILLY MANN, BUTCH WALKER
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