The stage name "S3RL" was based on a nickname his cousins gave him when he was little, which derived from his cousins calling him "arsehole". To avoid profanity, they began saying "arserl", and according to S3RL, the word stuck and became his stage name.
One of S3RL's most popular tracks is "Pretty Rave Girl" (2006), which uses the melody from "Daddy DJ" (November 1999) by the French dance act of the same name. S3RL has contributed tracks for several UK hardcore compilation series, including the Bonkers series.
Many of his songs reference different aspects of Japanese pop culture, such as anime, manga, hentai, and video games. In 2011, he founded his own record label, EMFA Music, through which all of his works are released. In May 2012, the label released "Press Play Walk Away[/track" as a single by S3RL and SynthWulf, a fellow hardcore DJ.
As of February 2015, S3RL was ranked 1798 on the "Official Global DJ Rankings" page djrankings.org, which bases its rankings on a number of factors include chart rankings, DJ fees and radio airplay. During mid-2015, his single "Genre Police" (featuring Lexi), which had been issued in Australia in November the previous year, peaked at #10 on the Norwegian singles chart.
In early 2018, S3RL announced that his 2018 tour would be his last, citing a desire to spend more time with his family. Though he advertised it as being his final shows, he clarified that he might be willing to return to the stage after at least two years: "After 2018 I will not do any shows for at least a couple of years, then re-assess the situation to do the occasional show here and there.... For example, if I was booked for a show in 2020 that I could bring my family along to I would consider it, but during the two years off I will not be doing any shows at home or away." He also stated that his music production would be unaffected.
In February 2020, S3RL decides to hire contract partners to help him make his new music videos. He notably recruits Aurélien Dacher, a French beatmaker, and they have since created: You Are Mine, Nasty, Dopamine, Wanna Fight Huh, The Bass & The Melody, and S3RL Absolutely Presents.
In May 2021, S3RL announced his new label, M4 Music, with the release of "Dance More (Atef Remix)" on 14 May 2021.
Bad Boy
S3RL Lyrics
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B-Bad boy
B-B-Bad boy
Bad boy
B-B-Bad boy
B-Bad boy
B-B-Bad boy
Be my, be-be my bad boy
B-B-Bad boy
B-Bad boy
B-B-Bad boy
Be my, be-be my bad boy
B-B-Bad boy
B-Bad boy
B-B-Bad boy
Be my, be-be my bad boy
B-B-Bad boy
B-Bad boy
B-B-Bad boy
Be my, be-be my bad boy
B-B-Bad boy
B-Bad boy
B-B-Bad boy
Be my, be my, be-be-be—
Be my bad boy
Be my man
Be my weekend lover
But don′t be my friend
You can be my bad boy, but understand
That I don't need you in my life again
Be my bad boy
Be my man
Be my weekend lover
But don′t be my friend
You can be my bad boy, but understand
That I don't need you in my life again
Won't you be my bad boy?
Be my man?
Be my weekend lover
But don′t be my friend
You can be my bad boy, but understand
That I don′t need you in my life again
Be my, be-be my bad boy
Be my bad boy
Be, be, be, be
Be my bad boy
Be my man
Be my weekend lover
But don't be my friend
You can be my bad boy, but understand
That I don′t need you in my life again
Won't you be my bad boy?
Be my man?
Be my weekend lover
But don′t be my friend
You can be my bad boy, but understand
That I don't need you in my life again
Be my bad boy
B-B-Bad boy
B-Bad boy
B-B-Bad boy
Be my, be-be my bad boy
B-B-Bad boy
B-Bad boy
(Be my bad boy)
(Be my bad boy)
(Weekend lover)
(Be my bad boy)
(Don′t need you)
Be my bad boy
Be my man
Be my weekend lover
But don't be my friend
You can be my bad boy, but understand
That I don't need you in my life again
Won′t you be my bad boy?
Be my man?
Be my weekend lover
But don′t be my friend
You can be my bad boy, but understand
That I don't need you in my life again
Won′t you be my bad boy?
Be my man?
Be my weekend lover
But don't be my friend
You can be my bad boy, but understand
That I don′t need you in my life again
(Be, be, be, be)
Be my bad boy
Be my bad boy
Bad boy
Be, be, be, be
Be my bad boy
Be my man
Be my weekend lover
But don't be my friend
You can be my bad boy, but understand
That I don′t need you in my life again
Won't you be my bad boy?
Be my man?
Be my weekend lover
But don't be my friend
You can be my bad boy, but understand
That I don′t need you in my life again
B-B-Bad boy
B-Bad boy
B-B-Bad boy
Bad boy
B-B-Bad boy
B-Bad boy
B-B-Bad boy
Be my, be-be my bad boy
B-B-Bad boy
B-Bad boy
B-B-Bad boy
Bad boy
B-B-Bad boy
B-Bad boy
B-B-Bad boy
Be my, be-be my bad boy
The lyrics to S3RL's song Bad Boy seem to be about a woman seeking a man who is willing to be her "bad boy" and fulfill her desires without becoming too emotionally involved. The repeated use of "be my bad boy" suggests that the woman is looking for someone who can fill that role in her life. She specifically states that she doesn't want this person to be her friend, which further emphasizes that she is looking for a purely physical relationship.
The line "but understand that I don't need you in my life again" highlights the fact that this is not a lasting romantic relationship, but rather a temporary arrangement. The idea of a "bad boy" is often associated with danger and excitement, which may be why the woman is seeking this type of relationship.
Overall, the lyrics to Bad Boy suggest a desire for a thrilling yet temporary physical relationship with someone who is willing to play the role of the stereotypical "bad boy."
Line by Line Meaning
B-B-Bad boy
The singer is addressing a bad boy.
B-Bad boy
The singer is addressing a bad boy.
B-B-Bad boy
The singer is addressing a bad boy.
Bad boy
The singer repeats the phrase, addressing a bad boy.
B-B-Bad boy
The singer is addressing a bad boy.
B-Bad boy
The singer is addressing a bad boy.
B-B-Bad boy
The singer is addressing a bad boy.
Be my, be-be my bad boy
The singer asks the bad boy to be hers.
Be my bad boy
The singer repeats the request for the bad boy to be hers.
Be my man
The singer requests the bad boy to be her man.
Be my weekend lover
The singer requests the bad boy to be her lover only on weekends.
But don't be my friend
The singer requests the bad boy not to be her friend.
You can be my bad boy, but understand
The singer offers the bad boy to be hers but cautions him about the terms of their relationship.
That I don't need you in my life again
The singer clarifies that the bad boy is not a necessity in her life.
Won't you be my bad boy?
The singer repeats the request for the bad boy to be hers.
Be my man?
The singer repeats the request for the bad boy to be her man.
Be my weekend lover
The singer repeats the request for the bad boy to be her lover only on weekends.
But don't be my friend
The singer repeats the request for the bad boy not to be her friend.
You can be my bad boy, but understand
The singer repeats the terms of their relationship.
That I don't need you in my life again
The singer repeats that the bad boy is not needed in her life.
(Be, be, be, be)
The singer repeats the request for the bad boy to be hers.
Be my bad boy
The singer repeats the request for the bad boy to be hers.
Bad boy
The singer repeats the phrase, addressing a bad boy.
Be, be, be, be
The singer repeats the request for the bad boy to be hers.
Writer(s): Jole Hughes
Contributed by Makayla O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.