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Bad
Roya Lyrics

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Ay mamacita, I′m pleased to meet ya
I know I'm only 5 foot 8 but please believe
Ya boy gon′ put it down, down
Down, down, down, down, down, down
Hey mamacita, my deepest fear
Is wasting time on all those girls that isn't real
But I keep 'em round, round
Round, round, round, round, round, round

You know I got it bad, bad, bad, bad
Bad, bad, bad for you
You know I got it bad, bad, bad, bad
Bad, bad, bad for you

I like ′em tall, I like ′em smart
I like 'em all, just play your part
I don′t say eenie meenie miney mo
Found the one, can't let her go
And she′s my little angel
Her halo made of mistletoe
And careful cause she's dangerous
Keeps strings on me, Pinocchio
It′s bad, bad, for you, for you
Bad, bad, for you, for you
Someone call my mother
Call the priest or call a lawyer
Everybody in attendance
I do, I say it for ya
Cause one thing that I know
I got it bad, bad for ya

Ay mamacita, I'm pleased to meet ya
I like the way you walk and talk and all your features
You got that smile, don't need a reason
I got it bad for you, girl, I think I need ya

You know I got it bad, bad, bad, bad
Bad, bad, bad for you
You know I got it bad, bad, bad, bad
Bad, bad, bad for you

Ay mamacita, I′m pleased to meet ya
I know I′m only 5 foot 8 but please believe
Ya boy gon' put it down, down
Down, down, down, down, down, down
Hey mamacita, my deepest fear
Is wasting time on all those girls that isn′t real
But I keep 'em round, round
Round, round, round, round, round, round

You know I got it bad, bad, bad, bad
Bad, bad, bad for you
You know I got it bad, bad, bad, bad
Bad, bad, bad for you
You know I got it bad, bad, bad, bad
Bad, bad, bad for you

You know I got it bad, bad, bad, bad
Bad, bad, bad for you

Overall Meaning

The song "Bad" by Roya is a modern R&B love song with an upbeat tempo that embodies the idea of infatuation or "having it bad" for someone. The lyrics follow the singer, who describes his attraction to a girl in detail. He expresses his admiration for her features, including the way she walks and talks, and admits that he has a tendency to keep girls around who aren't real. Despite this, he acknowledges that he has a deep-felt connection to the girl he's singing to, which he refers to as "mamacita". He goes on to say that his deepest fear is wasting time on someone who isn't worth it, but with this girl, he feels different.

Several lines in the song evoke a fairytale theme, mentioning "her halo made of mistletoe" and how "she keeps strings on me, Pinocchio," which adds a playful touch to the lyrics. The chorus then repeats the phrase "You know I got it bad, bad, bad for you" several times, further emphasizing the artist's undeniable attraction to the girl.

Overall, "Bad" captures the feelings of intense attraction and desire, as well as the anxiety that comes with wanting to be with someone. The upbeat melody of the song combined with the heartfelt lyrics creates an infectious blend that is sure to get listeners moving.

Line by Line Meaning

Ay mamacita, I'm pleased to meet ya
Introducing herself to a woman she is interested in

I know I'm only 5 foot 8 but please believe
Acknowledging her height but expressing confidence in her abilities

Ya boy gon′ put it down, down
Promising to impress and satisfy the woman

Hey mamacita, my deepest fear
Acknowledging the fear of wasting time on fake relationships

Is wasting time on all those girls that isn't real
Desiring genuine relationships and not wanting to waste time on fake ones

But I keep 'em round, round
Admitting to keeping fake relationships around for the time being

You know I got it bad, bad, bad, bad
Expressing an intense attraction to the woman

I like ′em tall, I like ′em smart
Listing the qualities she finds attractive in a partner

I don′t say eenie meenie miney mo
Not relying on chance to find a partner

And she′s my little angel
Referring to the woman as a precious and valuable part of her life

Her halo made of mistletoe
Describing the woman as someone who brings warmth and love to her life

And careful cause she's dangerous
Acknowledging the power the woman has over her emotions

It′s bad, bad, for you, for you
Admitting that being so infatuated with the woman is not necessarily good for her

Someone call my mother
Jokingly saying she needs help for her feelings

Cause one thing that I know
Being certain of her intense attraction to the woman

I got it bad, bad for ya
Expressing an intense and undeniable attraction to the woman

I like the way you walk and talk and all your features
Expressing attraction to the woman's physical appearance and personality

You got that smile, don't need a reason
Finding the woman's smile irresistible

I got it bad for you, girl, I think I need ya
Expressing that she is deeply attracted to the woman and wants to pursue a relationship

Writer(s): Nadir Khayat, Aleena Anna-lena Margaretha Gibson, John Mamann, Mauli, Tinyisland

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