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Bad Girl
The Zakary Thaks Lyrics


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You, you, you
Do you know that bad girls go to hell?
A silent conversation passes through the world
A million voices who are never really heard
A thousand reasons why our self esteem can't stand
A million women let it slip right through their hands
Don't show me anger 'cos your attitudes could change
That glass ceiling should be radically erased
I'm trying to show you that as friends we'd get along
Respect my body 'cos that's where you came from
This is not a love song
This is not a love song
This is not a love song
This is not a love song
Oh, you gotta be a bad girl in this world
And you've got to make waves
Gotta be a bad girl to be heard
Assent your wicked ways
Gotta be a bad girl in this world
And you've got to make waves
Gotta be a bad girl to be heard
And that's what I say
It's just on loan to you it's my identity
I'd love to love you if you give it back to me
Don't criticize me 'cause I know it's overdue
I've learned my lessons well by following your moves
This is not a love song
This is not a love song
This is not a love song
This is not a love song
Oh, you gotta be a bad girl in this world
And you've got to make waves
Oh, you gotta be a bad girl in this world
And that's what I say, and that's what I say
This is not a love song
(This is not a love song)
This is not a love song
(This is not a love song)
This is not a love song
(This is not a love song)
This is not a love song
(This is not a love song)
This is not a love song
(This is not a love song)
This is not a love song
(This is not a love song)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Zakary Thaks's Bad Girl touch on themes of empowerment, self-expression, and breaking down barriers to being heard. The first verse acknowledges the silencing of voices that goes on in the world, particularly for women, whose self-esteem can be undermined by a thousand reasons. The song suggests that being a "bad girl" who makes waves and breaks rules is the way to get heard in a world that often ignores or oppresses those who don't fit into traditional roles.


The chorus repeats the message that women have to be willing to be bad, to disrupt the norm in order to be heard and respected. But the song also hints at the idea that these women can be allies, that they can come together as friends and learn from each other. The lyric "respect my body 'cos that's where you came from" speaks to the idea that all genders are connected and that mutual respect should be the foundation of any relationship.


Overall, the song suggests that a woman's identity and sense of self are things she needs to fight for and protect in order to live freely and be heard. The notion that this is not a love song suggests that the message is bigger than any individual relationship – it's about societal change.


Line by Line Meaning

You, you, you
Addressing the listener, possibly in a confrontational or accusatory way.


Do you know that bad girls go to hell?
Bad behavior is typically punished or shamed, but the singer doesn't seem to care about that societal consequence.


A silent conversation passes through the world
Communication is often subtle and unspoken.


A million voices who are never really heard
Many people feel silenced or ignored.


A thousand reasons why our self esteem can't stand
There are countless factors that can damage someone's self-worth.


A million women let it slip right through their hands
Many women struggle to maintain their confidence and self-esteem.


Don't show me anger 'cos your attitudes could change
The singer doesn't want to see someone's negative emotions because they could alter the way they think or act.


That glass ceiling should be radically erased
The artist wants to see a major and immediate shift in gender equality in the workplace.


I'm trying to show you that as friends we'd get along
The artist wants to be friendly and make connections.


Respect my body 'cos that's where you came from
The artist is emphasizing the importance of bodily autonomy and the connection between all humans' physical origins.


This is not a love song
The singer wants to make it clear that their intentions and message are not romantic in nature.


Oh, you gotta be a bad girl in this world
Being rebellious or nonconformist can be necessary for standing out or getting ahead.


And you've got to make waves
One has to be active and assertive to make an impact or change the status quo.


Gotta be a bad girl to be heard
Sometimes, one has to be a bit disruptive or defiant to have their voice heard.


Assent your wicked ways
Encouraging others to embrace their unconventional or deviant behavior.


And that's what I say
The artist stands firmly by their position on the matter.


It's just on loan to you it's my identity
Identity is a unique and meaningful aspect of self, and it's not something that should be taken lightly.


I'd love to love you if you give it back to me
The singer is open to connection and intimacy, as long as they can maintain their personal identity and boundaries.


Don't criticize me 'cause I know it's overdue
The singer is aware of their flaws but doesn't want to be harshly criticized for them.


I've learned my lessons well by following your moves
The artist has been inspired or influenced by another person's actions or behavior.




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Comments from YouTube:

@firetitties69santo82

My grandpa Stanley on the drums what a technique he had, fast and loose. Rock in peace

@marcokalle2452

I wish i had his skills, we tried to cover this tune, but my drum skills were too poor... ;-)

@TheGrandmasterMan

With Bad Girl, Grandpa Stanley played on one of the best garage band tracks of all time. Probably the greatest in my opinion. He lives on!

@superjules

Best Punk Rock sounding snare of All Time!!!!

@noahsanto7053

@Steve I just love that people listen to and appreciate this masterpiece

@plainblues

I saw your grandfather Stan Moore play that song several times. Once I saw the Thaks play Bad Girl in a local Corpus TV studio. They were miming the performance as the record was being played on air - not them. The thing that amazed me was Stan Moore. He faked playing all those drum fills. It looked like he was really playing yet he hardly made a sound. Some may so - so what? First of all it's hard to do that especially if you are an energetic performer like Stan. Then - why did he worry about not making any noise? Not sure but perhaps it was to not distract Chris who had to fake sing that track.  Stan was a monster on drums for that period.

I got to meet some of them and talk to them. Great band with lots of energy.

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@jimicoop

LYRICS! World fell in, I’m washed ashore, Going through a rotten floor. Lovin’ thoughts just start to fade, Of the love I tried to make. Mutability was bad, Muted ears thought I was glad. Stab she left has yet to heal, Oh me, oh my, the pain I feel. CHORUS Perspiration starts to run, Thoughts of love are almost done. Go to bed, my thoughts are deep, Fall into a heavy sleep. Tomorrow is another day, Find another girl someway. Until I do that name remains, That name will come again, again.

@hajnalkaersek7824

Thanks !!!

@shelleyganz9095

Thanks a lot Jim!! Been listening to this GEM for years, now I finally get it!! Cool, Cool!! Even beer now!! How'd you figure it out???

@redstarboy93

Thanks for the lyrics. Now i can sing it in the shower. Have a nice day

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