5 childhood friends from the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles, augmented … Read Full Bio ↴5 childhood friends from the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles, augmented by 3 mid-western transplants, The Mowgli's are a quintessential California band. Inspired by the magnetism of San Francisco, the grind of Los Angeles and the serenity of the Big Sur Coast, their songs are a joyous revival of rock n' roll, a twisting indie-folk dance and a heartfelt protest ballad.

Sliding from indie pop to country and a host of genres in between, the band evokes modern artists such as Fun., Grouplove and Edward Sharpe And the Magnetic Zeros, whilst having their roots in the music of Neil Young, The Byrds, The Beach Boys and Fleetwood Mac.

Part 60's Laurel Canyon, part 70's Venice Beach and part 10's Silverlake, the band and the harmonies are held together by their message of universal love, peace and the belief that the highest form of consciousness is achieved by togetherness and unity.

Uplifting, collaborative, joyous and communal, their songs are a walk through their life thus far: Meeting each other ("Hi Hey There Hello"), experiencing together ("San Francisco", "The Great Divide", "I've Been Around"), fighting and making up (“Colin's Song”), emerging stronger ("Carry Your Will", "We Are Free") - their message is finding a foothold with fans from every walk of life, bringing people together under one roof to celebrate each other.

Bad Thing
The Mowgli's Lyrics

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Maybe no one is the right one
I'm just tired and looking for one of these strangers
'Cause it's better than being alone
It's getting later and I'm thinking
I guess I might as well settle for one of these strangers
'Cause it's better than being alone

Better than being alone-lone

Better than being alone

This ain't no bad thing
If you keep coming around, things could get messy
I don't care 'cause I know this ain't the real thing, baby
Lonely lately
So what do we got to lose? (what do we got to lose?)
This ain't no bad thing
Bad thing

Maybe anyone is the right one
I'm just wired, wanna have fun with one of you strangers
'Cause I'm tired of being alone
Maybe being on my own ain't such a bad thing
When I start to realize what you're doing to me

It's better than being alone
Better than being alone

This ain't no bad thing
If you keep coming around, things could get messy
I don't care 'cause I know this ain't the real thing, baby
Lonely lately
So what do we got to lose? (what do we got to lose?)
This ain't no bad thing
Bad thing

This ain't no bad thing
First base, you got me

This ain't no bad thing
If you keep coming around, things could get messy
I don't care 'cause I know this ain't the real thing, baby
Lonely lately
So what do we got to lose?
This ain't no bad thing
Bad thing

This ain't no bad thing
Bad thing

Overall Meaning

The Mowgli's’s song Bad Thing is a reflection on the idea that settling for someone just because you don't want to be alone is not necessarily a bad thing. The lyrics suggest that being with a stranger could be better than being alone and that maybe anyone could be the right one. The vocalist is tired of being lonely and wants to have fun with strangers, even if it means settling for someone who may not be the "real thing".

The chorus repeatedly emphasizes that "this ain't no bad thing", suggesting that the singer is okay with not finding love as long as they have someone to keep them company. They are willing to take the risk of things getting messy and are comfortable with just an easy and temporary relationship. However, the song ends on a hopeful note, as the singer finds comfort in knowing that they have someone to spend time with: "This ain't no bad thing, First base, you got me".

Overall, the song portrays a feeling of loneliness and a desire for companionship, even if it's just temporary. It also highlights the idea that it's not necessarily bad to settle for someone, as long as you find happiness in the moment.

Line by Line Meaning

Maybe no one is the right one
I am not sure if I'll find the perfect match.

I'm just tired and looking for one of these strangers
I am exhausted and seeking someone new.

'Cause it's better than being alone
Even being with a stranger is better than being alone.

It's getting later and I'm thinking
As time passes, I am reflecting more on my situation.

I guess I might as well settle for one of these strangers
I might as well choose from the strangers I have met.

'Cause it's better than being alone
Being with a stranger is still better than being alone.

This ain't no bad thing
Being with a stranger isn't all that bad.

If you keep coming around, things could get messy
Our relationship could get complicated if we keep seeing each other.

I don't care 'cause I know this ain't the real thing, baby
I don't mind because I know this isn't a serious relationship.

Lonely lately
I have been feeling lonely lately.

So what do we got to lose? (what do we got to lose?)
We don't have anything to lose by being together.

First base, you got me
We are at the beginning stages of our relationship.

This ain't no bad thing
Being with a stranger isn't all that bad.

Bad thing
This situation may not be ideal.

Maybe anyone is the right one
I am beginning to think that anyone could be the right one.

I'm just wired, wanna have fun with one of you strangers
I am looking for someone new and exciting.

'Cause I'm tired of being alone
I am sick of being by myself.

Maybe being on my own ain't such a bad thing
Maybe being single isn't all that bad.

When I start to realize what you're doing to me
As I become aware of your actions toward me.

This ain't no bad thing
Being with a stranger isn't all that bad.

Bad thing
This situation may not be ideal.

This ain't no bad thing
Being with a stranger isn't all that bad.

If you keep coming around, things could get messy
Our relationship could get complicated if we keep seeing each other.

I don't care 'cause I know this ain't the real thing, baby
I don't mind because I know this isn't a serious relationship.

Lonely lately
I have been feeling lonely lately.

So what do we got to lose?
We don't have anything to lose by being together.

This ain't no bad thing
Being with a stranger isn't all that bad.

Bad thing
This situation may not be ideal.

This ain't no bad thing
Being with a stranger isn't all that bad.

Bad thing
This situation may not be ideal.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Robert Ellmore, Colin Dieden, Kathryn Jayne Earl, Joshua Hogan, Edwin White

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[Verse 1]
Maybe no one is the right one
I'm just tired and looking for one of these strangers
Cause it's better than being alone
It's getting later and I'm thinking
I guess I might as well settle for one of these strangers
Cause it's better than being alone

[Pre-Chorus]
Better than being alone-lone
Better than being alone

[Chorus]
This ain't no bad thing
If you keep coming around, things could get messy
I don't care 'cause I know this ain't the real thing, baby
Lonely lately
So what do we got to lose?
This ain't no bad thing
Bad thing

[Verse 2]
Maybe anyone is the right one
I'm just wired, wanna have fun with one of you strangers
Cause I'm tired of being alone
Maybe being on my own ain't such a bad thing
When I start to realize what you're doing to me

[Pre-Chorus]
It's better than being alone
Better than being alone

[Chorus]
This ain't no bad thing
If you keep coming around, things could get messy
I don't care 'cause I know this ain't the real thing, baby
Lonely lately
So what do we got to lose?
This ain't no bad thing
Bad thing

[Bridge]
This ain't no bad thing
First base, you got me

[Chorus]
This ain't no bad thing
If you keep coming around, things could get messy
I don't care 'cause I know this ain't the real thing, baby
Lonely lately
So what do we got to lose?
This ain't no bad thing
Bad thing