The Detroit Cobras signed with Sympathy for the Record Industry and released their first full-length album, Mink Rat or Rabbit, in 1998. After a three-year gap, they released a second album, Life, Love and Leaving Their retro-garage rock formula proved popular in the UK and prompted the London-based Rough Trade Records to sign the band. They released an EP, Seven Easy Pieces, in 2003 and their third full-length album, Baby, in 2004. Baby broke with the Cobras' tradition in that it included one original song, "Hot Dog (Watch Me Eat)". Baby was picked up for release in the US by Bloodshot (who added the songs from the Seven Easy Pieces EP to the end of Baby . In April 2007, Bloodshot released the band's fourth full-length, Tied & True.
The band is known for multiple lineup changes. They generally have a touring lineup different from their recording lineup. Greg Cartwright of Reigning Sound (aka Greg Oblivian of The Oblivians) has been a constant creative force along with Nagy and Ramirez, who have been around since the group's genesis.
In the summer of 2008, The Detroit Cobras went on tour in support of X on their 13x31 tour. For the summer of 2009, The Detroit Cobras headlined a tour w/ the Dex Romweber Duo in support.
Discography
Albums and EPs
Mink Rat or Rabbit LP, CD (1998, Sympathy for the Record Industry)
Life, Love and Leaving LP, CD (2001, Sympathy for the Record Industry)
Seven Easy Pieces EP CD (2003, Rough Trade)
Baby LP, CD (2004, Rough Trade; 2005, Bloodshot including Seven Easy Pieces and Enhanced Video of Cha Cha Twist)
Tied & True LP, CD (2007, Bloodshot)
The Original Recordings CD, 7" Box Set (Singles and Unreleased 1995-1997) (2008, Munster Records)
Compilations
""Bankstock II CD (44 Caliber Records, 1995, RFD 2301)
recorded live at The Miami, Detroit, July 4th weekend, 1995 Maria Christina-Shout Bama Lama (Otis Redding)
""'Half-Assed, Will Travel' LP (PerineumRecordings/AnywayRecords,1997)
You Don't Knock
""Shreds - Volume 4, American Underground '96 CD (Shredder Records, 1997)
Village Of Love (Mayer, Brown)
""Scooch Pooch Plays: Their Original Sins CD (Scooch Pooch, 1997, P0 28)
Slum Lord (Farren, Bishop)
""Shine On, Sweet Starlet LP/CD (Sympathy For The Record Industry, 1998, SFTRI 537) soundtrack of a film by John Michael McCarthy Coming Home
""Alright, This Time, Just The Girls 2xLP/2xCD (Sympathy For The Record Industry, 1999, SFTRI 576) Ain't Hittin' On Nothing (N. Neville)
""Where The Action Is CD (1+2 Records, 2001, 1+2 CD 124) You Knows
""Sympathetic Sounds Of Detroit LP/CD (Sympathy For The Record Industry, 2001
produced and recorded by Jack White, mixed by Jack White and Jim Diamond
""Shout Bama Lama (Otis Redding)
""Hometaping - Volume 1 CD (Kerrang!, 2002, kerrang 900)Hey Sailor (M.L.Lane)
""Rough Trade Shops Rock And Roll 1 7" (Mute Records, 2002, mute 289) Hey Sailor Rough Trade Shops Rock And Roll 2 xCD (Mute,CDStumm 212) Hey Sailor
""Jackass: The Music, Vol. 1 CD (Interscope Records, 2002) Cha Cha Twist
""New Blood - The New Rock N Roll Vol 3 CD (Artrocker, 2003, RRR 33010)Bad Girl
""Stop Me If You've Think You've Heard This One Before ... CD (Rough Trade Records, 2003, rtradecd 100) Last Nite (The Strokes)
""Rave On Buddy Holly - Cd/Vinyl - (2011, Hear Music, Fantasy/Concord Music Group)- Heartbeat
Singles
"Down In Louisiana" 7" (1996, Black Mamba)
"Village of Love" 7" (1996, Human Fly)
"Ain't It a Shame" 7" (1996, Scooch Pooch)
"Cha Cha Twist CD, 7" (2004, Rough Trade)
"Ya Ya Ya 7" (2008, Stag-O-Lee)
"Feel Good" Digital Single (2015, iTunes)
Bad Girl
The Detroit Cobras Lyrics
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But now my adolescence has all but left me
I could have stayed another day, but it would be wrong
But you would just get sick of me,
We both stayed far too long
But I said no
I must go
'Cause I'm a bad girl,
I'm a bad girl,
I'm a bad girl,
But I'm too good for you
My Scooby Doo
Our time was so special and that means so much to me
But you can tell by the click of my heels that I am gonna leave
You could get down on your knees and say you were so true
But that just won't do us no good, 'cause I am sick of you
And I said no
I must go
I'm not the one you want though I know you think so
'Cause I'm a bad girl,
I'm a bad girl,
I'm a bad girl,
But I'm too good for you
My Scooby Doo
The Detroit Cobras' song Bad Girl is a classic rock tune that speaks about a woman breaking free from a relationship that no longer serves her. The lyrics convey a sense of independence, with the woman declaring that she is a "bad girl" who is "too good" for her partner. The imagery of clicking heels and the catchy melody make this song a perfect anthem for anyone looking to assert their freedom and move on from a stagnant relationship.
In the first two lines, the song establishes a sense of timelessness: "Time was in a vacuum when I wanted to be free." This suggests a feeling of being stuck in the past, with the singer longing for something that can never be regained. However, the next line "But now my adolescence has all but left me" shows that the singer has grown up and moved on. The chorus then repeats the refrain "I'm a bad girl," emphasizing the woman's rebellious nature and her determination to break free from anything that holds her back.
The second verse is a bit more confrontational, with the singer expressing outright contempt for her ex-partner: "You could get down on your knees and say you were so true / But that just won't do us no good, 'cause I am sick of you." Here the song takes a turn towards bitterness, with the woman rejecting any attempts at reconciliation and asserting that she is better off without her former flame. The song then ends with the same catchy chorus, leaving the listener with the image of a bold and independent young woman.
Line by Line Meaning
Time was in a vacuum when I wanted to be free, yeah yeah
There was a time when I felt trapped and in need of freedom
But now my adolescence has all but left me
I have grown up and moved on from my teenage years
I could have stayed another day, but it would be wrong
I could have continued this relationship, but it wouldn't be right for me
But you would just get sick of me,
But you would eventually tire of me and our relationship
We both stayed far too long
We both stayed in this relationship for too long
But I said no
I made the decision to end things
I must go
I need to leave
I'm not the one you want though I know you think so
I am not the right person for you, even though you may believe otherwise
'Cause I'm a bad girl,
I am a rebellious person who doesn't always follow the rules
But I'm too good for you
But I deserve better than you
My Scooby Doo
My beloved dog who stays loyal to me no matter what
Our time was so special and that means so much to me
Our time together was significant and will always hold a special place in my heart
But you can tell by the click of my heels that I am gonna leave
You can tell from the way I am walking away that I am determined to end our relationship
You could get down on your knees and say you were so true
You could beg for my forgiveness and claim that you have always been faithful
But that just won't do us no good, 'cause I am sick of you
But that won't change the fact that I am fed up with you and our relationship is over
Contributed by Cameron A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@peter.ray_USA
Some of the best punk rock ever!!! 🎸❤️
@e.claire1718
One summer we saw Detroit Cobras in Houston and then the next night in Austin. BEST of times for sure.
Also, Brode maam's music has been making me so much cooler for almost 20 years now. Id say it helped me to embrace my inner grit. Served me well. Still does. Not that anyone gives a shit, but I do. I give them shits lol
@nicomedy2010
RIP Rachel Nagy ;-(
@sarafloyd4852
R.I.P.
@Gamberone113
Sad sad day... a big hug to Greg from italy♡
@Shikta-poobah67
RIP Rachel
@SenorMorgenStern
I love the bloody song, I love the bloody cover, and I love the bloody graphic.
@octoberleigh78
Makes me want to be a very BAD GIRL!
@deaddogy
detroit cobras rock keep up the classics tunes
@arielminyard7020
Jeeze i like it though it seems I'm years late to this party