1. Trixter is an American hard rock band from Paramus, New Jersey. The band achieved moderate success in the early 1990s but disbanded for several years as 80s style rock lost mainstream popularity. The original members reunited in 2008 to tour and record new material.
2. Trixter is a songwriter/performer of experimental electronic music who has worked with a number of well-known pop acts in the 2000s.
His Myspace page can be found at:
http://www.myspace.com/trixter66
He is a remixer, writer and producer. His latest work includes remixes for China Crisis. Originally from Liverpool, he is currently based in Manchester
Bad Girl
Trixter Lyrics
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There was this girl in my neighborhood
I never thought but I knew that she would
School by day, but when it comes to the night
She's doing things that only bad boys like
What poppa don't know sure can't hurt
And Johnny thinks that it's so damn cool
To know that his sister makes all his friends drool
Talkin' 'bout the bad girl
She's the star of the show
Devil or an angel
Talkin' 'bout the bad girl
If only she knows, oh yeah
I tried and I tried
Yeah
Listen here
On the silver screen
There's no clothes to be seen
Yeah she moves like a pro
Well, she does it to the left, she does it to the right
There ain't nothing that she don't know
What poppa don't know sure can't hurt
Long way from pigtails to mini-skirts
She makes the boys all look like fools
She plays the game by her own rules
Talkin' 'bout the bad girl
Well, she's the star of the show
Devil or an angel
Talkin' 'bout the bad girl
If only she knows
Talkin' bout the bad girl
Well, she's the star of the show
Devil or an angel
Talkin' 'bout the bad girl
If only she knows
There was this girl in my neighborhood
I never thought but I knew that she would
School by day but when it comes to the night
She's doing things that only bad boys like
Talkin' 'bout the bad girl
Well, she's the star of the show
Devil or an angel
Talkin' 'bout the bad girl
If only she knows
Talkin' 'bout the bad girl
And she's the star, star of the show
Devil or an angel
Talkin' 'bout the bad girl
If only she knows
Talkin' 'bout the bad girl
Talkin' 'bout the bad girl
Talkin' 'bout the bad girl
The lyrics of Trixter's song "Bad Girl" narrate a story of a girl in the neighborhood who is perceived as a "bad girl". The lyrics highlight the girl's activities which are only liked by "bad boys" at night, even though she goes to school during the day. Despite being unsavory to society, she is the "star of the show" and seems oblivious to the effect she has on those around her. The singer expresses intrigue and fascination with the girl, having tried to approach her unsuccessfully.
In the lyrics, the girl is portrayed as an enigma, a "devil or an angel," as she continues to defy societal norms and "plays the game by her own rules." Throughout the song, there is a sense of admiration and awe towards the girl as she seems to embrace her own individuality and live life on her own terms. The song portrays how the perceived "bad girl" can thrive on the attention that society bestows upon her, and how her actions are a reflection of her unyielding character.
Line by Line Meaning
Talkin' bout the bad girl
Referencing a particular girl known for her scandalous behavior
There was this girl in my neighborhood
There was a girl nearby with a reputation for being promiscuous
I never thought but I knew that she would
Although I didn't have firsthand experience, I had heard rumors about her behavior
School by day, but when it comes to the night
She appears to be a normal student during the day, but at night she behaves differently
She's doing things that only bad boys like
Her actions are considered inappropriate or immoral and are typically enjoyed by boys with a similarly 'bad' reputation
What poppa don't know sure can't hurt
As long as her father remains oblivious to her behavior, there won't be any consequences for her actions
Long way from pigtails to mini-skirts
Her appearance has changed and become more provocative as she has grown up
And Johnny thinks that it's so damn cool
Johnny, her brother, sees her behavior as impressive or admirable
To know that his sister makes all his friends drool
Her brother is proud of the attention she receives from his friends
She's the star of the show
Her behavior and reputation make her famous or popular among certain crowds
Devil or an angel
She seems to have two sides to her personality, one that is rebellious and daring, and another that is more innocent or pure
If only she knows, oh yeah
She may not realize the full extent of her impact on others
I tried and I tried
The singer has attempted to resist her charms or influence but has been unsuccessful
On the silver screen
In movies or other media, women are often portrayed in sexual or revealing clothing and behavior
There's no clothes to be seen
The woman in the media appears nude or nearly nude
Well, she does it to the left, she does it to the right
The girl is skilled or experienced in seductive or provocative behavior
There ain't nothing that she don't know
She is knowledgeable and confident in her actions and behavior
She makes the boys all look like fools
Her behavior causes the boys around her to lose their composure or act foolishly
She plays the game by her own rules
She acts on her own desires and doesn't conform to societal expectations or rules
And she's the star, star of the show
She is the center of attention or attraction for many people
Talkin' 'bout the bad girl
Continuing to refer back to this particular girl with a known reputation
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Written by: BILL WRAY, PETER LORAN, STEVE BROWN
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