One Bad Stud
The Blasters Lyrics
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Oh, well, one bad stud moved in my neighborhood
He's big and man I know he ain't no good
He don't wear no hat and Lord he don't wear no shoes
He don't wear no hat and Lord he don't wear no shoes
He just hangs on the corner singing old country blues
One bad stud, one bad stud
I said, "One, one, one, one, one bad stud"
Oh, if he likes your baby, you can kiss your baby goodbye
Oh, if he likes your baby, you can kiss your baby goodbye
'Cause girls all love him like a schoolboy loves his pie
He loves his whiskey, he loves his rock and rye
Yes, he loves his whiskey, he loves his rock and rye
You know it takes ten bottles to make that fool get high
Oh, well, one bad stud, one bad stud
One bad stud, one bad stud
I said, "One, one, one, one, one bad stud"
Oh, well, he stole ten dollars and they locked that cat in jail
Oh, he stole ten dollars and they locked that cat in jail
He got my baby to come and pay his bail
He's got great big muscles, Lord he looks like a bear
Yes, he's got great big muscles, Lord he looks like a bear
When the cat gets nervous you know I won't be there
Oh, well, one bad stud, one bad stud
One bad stud, one bad stud
I said, "One, one, one, one"
The Blasters's song "One Bad Stud" tells the story of a tough and dangerous man who moves into the neighborhood. The lyrics describe him as big and muscular, with no regard for social norms, such as not wearing shoes or a hat, and spending his time singing country blues on the street corner. The song warns listeners that this man can lure women away from their partners, and he loves his whiskey and rock-and-rye, and it takes a lot to get him drunk. He is also a thief and ends up in jail, but the woman in the song still pays his bail.
The song is a great example of storytelling through music. The lyrics are descriptive, painting a vivid picture of the one bad stud and the trouble he causes. The song creates a sense of danger and excitement, drawing the listener into the story. It also features a catchy chorus that repeats the phrase "one bad stud" throughout the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, well, one bad stud moved in my neighborhood
There's a bad guy who recently arrived in my town.
He's big and man I know he ain't no good
He's physically imposing, and I'm sure he's up to no good.
He don't wear no hat and Lord he don't wear no shoes
He doesn't have any fashion sense and he doesn't wear any footwear.
He just hangs on the corner singing old country blues
He spends his time loitering on the street corner, singing old country music.
Oh, if he likes your baby, you can kiss your baby goodbye
If he takes a liking to your girl, you can expect her to leave you.
'Cause girls all love him like a schoolboy loves his pie
Women are enamored with him, much like how boys are infatuated with baked goods.
Yes, he loves his whiskey, he loves his rock and rye
He has a fondness for drinking whiskey and rock and rye.
You know it takes ten bottles to make that fool get high
He has a high tolerance for alcohol, requiring ten bottles to get drunk.
Oh, he stole ten dollars and they locked that cat in jail
He committed theft and was subsequently arrested.
He got my baby to come and pay his bail
He convinced my girl to pay his bail to release him from jail.
Yes, he's got great big muscles, Lord he looks like a bear
He has a muscular build and resembles a bear.
When the cat gets nervous you know I won't be there
If he gets violent, I won't be around to help.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JERRY LEIBER, MIKE STOLLER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@toxikelement1372
Own the movie and album. Very first movie I saw Willem Dafoe. Loved him ever since. Diane Lane was gorgeous in this too.
@martinsanders6124
When I first watched the movie when I was about 10 years old, Raven (AKA Willem Dafoe) scared me and I hated him. Now, as an adult, I wish I was him.
@dynothane300
diane lane vavoom!
@patriciastanton9088
Watch Willem Dafoe and Gregory Hines in "Off Limits". No music but a great movie.
@thomasaghotmail
They are much older now but still touring. It's a fun experience!!
@MrZadocH
an kick ass movie with a good amount of music good
@RockingCatDaddy
Love this song. Such a great jive/dance tune 👍🏼
@redcaddiedaddie
Dave Alvin & The Blasters... you can still find their stuff on EBay!!
@williammain4769
What a band!!!These guys have it bang on.. Superb
@Accioncivilgandia
the blasters