Forming in 1979 The members, all from Englewood, New Jersey, consisted of Michael "Wonder Mike" Wright, Henry "Big Bank Hank" Jackson, and Guy "Master Gee" O'Brien. The three were assembled into a group by producer Sylvia Robinson, who founded Sugar Hill Records with her husband, record mogul Joe Robinson. The group and the record company are named after the Sugar Hill, Manhattan neighborhood
After the release of Rapper's Delight, the group never topped the US charts, though they had a slew of European hits, such as "Apache", "Eighth Wonder" (which was performed on the American music show Soul Train in 1981), "Rapper's Reprise (Jam Jam)," and "Showdown" (featuring Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five). In 1999, the trio reunited and recorded Jump on It! a hip hop children's album. The group continue to tour. "Here I Am," a track on their album sang by Craig Derry, achieved moderate success despite not being released as a single.
The group discontinued touring in 2007.
More Info: http://sugarhillgang.com/
Bad News
The Sugarhill Gang Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Bad news, just let me be
Bad news, don't bother me
Bad news, don′t bother me
Bad news, just let me be
Bad news, don't bother me
It's never too late to make a change in things
When you see it going round
Don′t expect someone to be you, play your part
You′ve got your own thing to do being you
You never know what you can do
Life expects you to go through
Don't cry
Don′t cry
What do you get from taking chances all your life
But bits and broken dreams, a broken heart
All kinds of situations you will run into
But you can cope with them if you want to
You never know what you can do
Life expects you to go through
Don't cry
Don′t cry
Bad news, don't bother me, no no
(Don′t you bother me)
Bad news, just let me be, yeah
(Just let me be)
Bad news, don't bother me, no no
I'm not looking for a broken heart
I′m not looking for a broken heart
Bad news, don′t bother me, no no
(Don't you bother me)
Bad news, just let me be, yeah
(Just let me be)
Bad news, don′t bother me, no
Take a look into your heart
It's never too late to make a change in things
When you see it going round
Don′t expect someone to be you, play your part
You've got your own thing to do being you
You never know what you can do
Life expects you to go through
Don′t cry
Don't cry
Bad news, don't bother me, no no
(Don′t you bother me)
Bad news, just let me be, yeah
(Just let me be)
Bad news, don′t bother me, no
(Don't you bother me)
Bad news, just let me be
(Just let me be)
Bad news, don′t bother me, no
(Don't you bother me)
Bad news, just let me be, yeah
(Just let me be)
Bad news, don′t bother me, no
(Don't you bother me)
Bad news, just let me be
(Just let me be)
Bad news, don′t bother me
(Don't you bother me)
Bad news, just let me be
Never too late
(To make a change)
Never too late
Never too late
('Cause you can change)
Never too late
What do you get from taking chances all your life
But bits and broken dreams, a broken heart
All kinds of situations you will run into
But you can cope with them if you want to
You never know what you can do
Life expects you to go through
Don′t cry
Don′t cry
Bad news, don't bother me, no
Bad news, just let me be, yeah
(Won′t you let me be)
Bad news, don't bother me, no
(No, I′m not looking for a broken heart)
Bad news, just let me be
(No)
Bad news, don't bother me
(Hey)
Bad news, just let me be
(Oh, won′t you let me be)
Bad news, don't bother me
Bad news, just let me be
Take a look into your heart
(Take a look)
It ain't never too late to change
There′s more to life than things
Never too late
Never too late
Never too late
Never too late
Never too late (Bad news)
Never too late
Never too late
Never too late (Oh, I can′t make it on my own)
Never too late
Never too late (Take a look into your heart)
Never too late
Never too late (Change your life for a start)
Never too late
It's never too late to make a change
′Cause you can change
Never too late
Never too late
The Sugarhill Gang's song Bad News is a motivational song that encourages listeners not to be bothered by bad news or negative situations. The chorus repeats "bad news, don't bother me" and "just let me be" to emphasize the need to stay positive and not let negativity bring you down. The verses offer advice and encouragement, urging listeners to look into their hearts and make positive changes in their lives. The lyrics suggest that taking chances in life might lead to broken dreams and heartbreak, but it is important to keep going and not give up because you never know what you can achieve. The message is ultimately one of hope and empowerment, encouraging listeners to embrace their true selves and pursue their dreams despite any setbacks or obstacles.
One interesting fact about this song is that it was not as commercially successful as The Sugarhill Gang's earlier hit, "Rapper's Delight". Nevertheless, it remains a beloved track among fans of old-school hip hop and has been sampled or covered by various artists over the years. Another interesting fact is that Bad News was written and produced by Sylvia Robinson, who was a pioneering figure in the early days of hip hop and founded Sugar Hill Records. Robinson discovered The Sugarhill Gang and helped popularize hip hop as a mainstream musical genre.
Line by Line Meaning
Bad news, don't bother me
I don't want to hear any negative news or experiences and I prefer to avoid them altogether.
Bad news, just let me be
Please leave me alone and let me live my life without any negativity or drama.
Take a look into your heart
Reflect on your thoughts and emotions and consider making a positive change for yourself.
It's never too late to make a change in things
No matter where you are in life, it's always possible to improve yourself and your situation.
When you see it going round
When you notice negativity or difficulty in your life or society as a whole.
Don′t expect someone to be you, play your part
Don't expect others to solve your problems or live your life for you, take responsibility for yourself.
You′ve got your own thing to do being you
You have your own unique path in life and should focus on discovering and fulfilling it.
You never know what you can do
You never know your full potential until you push yourself to new heights.
Life expects you to go through
Life will always bring challenges, but it's up to you to persevere and overcome them.
Don't cry
Don't let negative experiences or emotions consume you, stay strong and positive.
What do you get from taking chances all your life
Taking risks can lead to both success and failure.
But bits and broken dreams, a broken heart
Failure can result in disappointment and emotional pain.
All kinds of situations you will run into
Life is full of unpredictable circumstances, some good and some bad.
But you can cope with them if you want to
You have the ability to handle challenges and overcome difficulties if you have the will to do so.
Bad news, don't bother me, no no
I don't want to hear any negative news or experiences and I prefer to avoid them altogether.
I'm not looking for a broken heart
I don't want to experience any more pain or disappointment in my life.
Won′t you let me be
Please leave me alone and let me live my life without any negativity or drama.
Hey
An interjection used to express excitement, greeting or attention.
Take a look
Reflect on yourself and your life and consider making a positive change for yourself.
There′s more to life than things
Life is not just about material possessions, there are more important things to focus on such as personal growth and relationships.
(Oh, won′t you let me be)
Please leave me alone and let me live my life without any negativity or drama.
(No, I′m not looking for a broken heart)
I don't want to experience any more pain or disappointment in my life.
(Oh, I can′t make it on my own)
I acknowledge that I need support and help from others in my life.
(Take a look into your heart)
Reflect on yourself and your life and consider making a positive change for yourself.
(Change your life for a start)
Take the first step towards improving your life and making a positive change in yourself.
It's never too late to make a change
No matter where you are in life, it's always possible to improve yourself and your situation.
('Cause you can change)
You have the power to change your life and improve yourself.
Writer(s): Philip Balsam, Dennis Lee
Contributed by Amelia G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@justinbligh
“Here I am”and this track are favourite on this album! Extremely underrated songs!
@sigisunshine3442
Who else heard this in Germany? Masterpiece!
@positiveforce7832
Keith LeBlanc, Doug Wimbish and Skip McDonald 3 heroes💪🥁🎸
@bookerwright3631
First Hip Hop Rap Group to do a love song of Rap
@simonc3112
unique, special stuff that's never going to be duplicated again
@thatJimwiththenes
I bought the cassete tape of this on ebay just to listen to this song on the bus.
@cityrayman
I remember being stationed at Ft Bragg, NC when this album came out. Of course the big hit was Rappers Delight but I fell in love with this groove. A big shout out to Duggie 118th, should you ever read this, fong memories! This still sounds good 30 years later! Thanks for posting!
@aguinaldoaparecidonardes4806
Música para seus ouvidos. Sou fã desse Grupo.
@positiveforce7832
3 important men on this : Keith LeBlanc, Douglas Wimbish and Skip McDonald!!!!
@DDJones107
The members of Sugarhill Gang were not and are not vocalists! The lead vocals and many of the background harmonies were done by Craig Derry who worked with them back then, and is now a celebrity vocal coach, working with many of today's artists...Mary J, Drake, Alicia Keys, etc. Check him out on YouTube under "Papa Craig finally sings..." or google him to learn more about his vocal aerobics classes in NYC. This one I'm sure of, because...he's my big brother!