Members:
OLS (vocals)
Adonis (vocals)
Berna (guitar)
Krille (guitar)
Partillo (drums)
Rabbin (bass)
Mr Bjarne Karlsson (hammondorgan, keys)
Jeppe (trumpet)
Putte (saxophone)
Poxy (trombone)
Bad Idea
USCB Allstars Lyrics
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when we were young we didin't drive to school, we ran
and we got up about 4 A.M to make the towns when
there's no-one on the train
I've never cried a day in my life
I'm propain
[Ref]
Wanna be like me?
Please don't answer yeah, it's not that good I am
What you wanna be when you grow up girl?
Wanna be like her?
Please just answer no, beacuse she's not from this world
Your mum and I they con the house
Your kids sister, the things that we got
You think it's cool by the prom in the sun
It's not
I met your mum when I was only a teen
And back then she was nice and leen
Easy on the eye, now she's harder to hootch like me
So tell me baby
[ref]
Listen up, sit your as down
You hear me?
Keep you ass still, misteries of life is about to be reveld
The first of all, the thing about love
As far as I concernd it dosen't exict
The conceration is just a fancy word for kids
So tell me baby
[ref]x2
The song "Bad Idea" by USCB Allstars is a cautionary tale about growing up and making poor choices that can lead to regret. The lyrics urge listeners to take responsibility for their actions, stand up straight, and take things like a man. The opening lines of the song paint a picture of a simpler time where the singer and his friends ran to school every day instead of driving, waking up at 4 A.M. to catch a train when no one else was around. The line "I've never cried a day in my life, I'm propain" suggests that the singer is tough and resilient, a characteristic that he sees as admirable.
The chorus of the song asks the question, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" but rather than portraying a hopeful dream, it warns against wanting to be like the singer, who says, "Please don't answer yeah, it's not that good I am." The second verse paints a picture of a family who's fallen on hard times, with the singer taking advantage of their situation by "conning the house" with his mom and sister, leading to a lifestyle of shady behavior and promiscuity. The song's final lines hint at the song's moral message, with the singer warning listeners to sit down and prepare to hear the mysteries of life revealed. He confesses that he doesn't believe in love, and that he thinks "concernation is just a fancy word for kids."
Line by Line Meaning
Stand up straight, button your shirts, wipe your mouth, take it as a man
Act maturely and presentably, taking responsibility for your actions.
When we were young we didn't drive to school, we ran. And we got up about 4 A.M to make the towns when there's no-one on the train.
When we were young, we were ambitious and willing to put in effort to achieve our goals.
I've never cried a day in my life, I'm propane.
I am tough and resilient, not easily broken or emotional.
[Ref] Sooo, what you wanna be when you grow up boy? Wanna be like me? Please don't answer yeah, it's not that good I am. What you wanna be when you grow up girl? Wanna be like her? Please just answer no, because she's not from this world
Don't aspire to be like me or anyone else, as you are your own individual with unique strengths and qualities.
Your mum and I they con the house. Your sister, the things that we got. You think it's cool by the prom in the sun. It's not.
Don't be impressed by superficial or materialistic things, as they don't bring true happiness or satisfaction. Your family and relationships are more important.
I met your mum when I was only a teen, and back then she was nice and leen. Easy on the eye, now she's harder to hootch like me.
I have known your mother for a long time, and while she was attractive when we were younger, time has changed her appearance. Do not judge someone solely on their looks.
[Ref] So tell me baby.
What are your thoughts and opinions on these topics? I am open to discussion and learning from each other.
Listen up, sit your as down. You hear me? Keep you ass still, mysteries of life is about to be revealed.
Pay attention and be still, as important life lessons are about to be shared.
The first of all, the thing about love. As far as I'm concerned it doesn't exist. The concentration is just a fancy word for kids.
Love is a complex and often elusive emotion, and the idea of 'true love' may be misleading or unrealistic. Focusing on personal growth and development is more valuable.
Contributed by Levi R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.