bad guy
Urban Sound Collective Lyrics


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White shirt now red, my bloody nose
Sleeping, you're on your tippy toes
Creeping around like no one knows
Think you're so criminal
Bruises, on both my knees for you
Don't say thank you or please
I do what I want when I'm wanting to
My soul? So cynical
So you're a tough guy
Like it really rough guy
Just can't get enough guy
Chest always so puffed guy
I'm that bad type
Make your mama sad type
Make your girlfriend mad tight
Might seduce your dad type
I'm the bad guy, duh
I'm the bad guy
I like it when you take control
Even if you know that you don't
Own me, I'll let you play the role
I'll be your animal
My mommy likes to sing along with me
But she won't sing this song
If she reads all the lyrics
She'll pity the men I know
So you're a tough guy
Like it really rough guy
Just can't get enough guy
Chest always so puffed guy
I'm that bad type
Make your mama sad type
Make your girlfriend mad tight
Might seduce your dad type
I'm the bad guy, duh
I'm the bad guy, duh
I'm only good at being bad, bad
I like when you get mad
I guess I'm pretty glad that you're alone
You said she's scared of me?
I mean, I don't see what she sees
But maybe it's 'cause I'm wearing your cologne
I'm a bad guy
I'm a bad guy




Bad guy, bad guy
I'm a bad-

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Urban Sound Collective's "Bad Guy" describe a character who revels in being rebellious and nonconforming, enjoying the attention that comes with being seen as a criminal. The opening lines of the first verse, "White shirt now red, my bloody nose/Sleeping, you're on your tippy toes/Creeping around like no one knows/Think you're so criminal," paint a picture of a person who is both physically injured and emotionally guarded, fearing that others are trying to catch them in their wrongdoing. The lyrics convey a sense of cynicism and defiance, with the singer stating that they do what they want when they want to - no "thank you" or "please" needed.


The chorus, "I'm the bad guy, duh/I'm the bad guy," reinforces this self-image as someone who enjoys being seen as a criminal or troublemaker. The imagery of the second verse, where the singer mentions bruises on their knees from doing something for a partner, adds a layer of complexity to their character - while they enjoy being seen as a criminal, they may also be using this persona as a way of attracting attention or affection from others. The bridge, where the singer discusses their mother's opinion of them singing the song, shows that the outside world's judgement of the character can have consequences, even if they relish in the notoriety it brings.


Overall, "Bad Guy" is a song that portrays a character enjoying their image as a rebellious, criminal figure, even as they may be using this persona as a way of connecting with others or attracting attention. The lyrics paint a picture of a person who enjoys being in control and feels little remorse for their actions, even as others may judge them harshly.


Line by Line Meaning

White shirt now red, my bloody nose
My white shirt is now red due to blood from my nose that is bleeding.


Sleeping, you're on your tippy toes
You are on your toes and trying to move quietly to avoid making noise while I am sleeping.


Creeping around like no one knows
You are moving around silently like nobody is watching you.


Think you're so criminal
You are acting like a criminal and believe that you can get away with anything.


Bruises, on both my knees for you
I have bruises on my knees that I got because of you.


Don't say thank you or please
You never bother to say 'thank you' or 'please' when I do something for you.


I do what I want when I'm wanting to
I do whatever I want whenever I feel like doing it.


My soul? So cynical
My soul is very dismissive and disrespectful of things like morals, honesty, or sincerity.


So you're a tough guy
You are trying to portray yourself as a strong and tough person.


Like it really rough guy
You enjoy tough and rough experiences.


Just can't get enough guy
You can't get enough of those tough and rough experiences.


Chest always so puffed guy
You always try to puff up your chest and act tough.


I'm that bad type
I am the kind of person who is bad and does bad things.


Make your mama sad type
I am the kind of person who can make your mother sad because of my bad behavior.


Make your girlfriend mad tight
I am the kind of person who can make your girlfriend very angry with my actions.


Might seduce your dad type
I am the kind of person who might try to seduce your father.


I'm the bad guy, duh
I am the person who is responsible for doing bad things, and it should be no surprise to anyone.


I like it when you take control
I enjoy when you take control of me or the situation.


Even if you know that you don't own me, I'll let you play the role
Even though you know that you don't own me, I will still allow you to act like you do.


I'll be your animal
I will behave like an animal if you want me to do so.


My mommy likes to sing along with me, but she won't sing this song
My mother likes to sing with me, but she won't sing this particular song after reading the lyrics because they contain things that she might not like.


If she reads all the lyrics, she'll pity the men I know
If my mother were to read all the lyrics, she would feel sorry for the men who surround me and the things they have to endure due to my bad behavior.


I'm only good at being bad, bad
I am good only at causing trouble and doing bad things.


I like when you get mad
I enjoy it when you become angry.


I guess I'm pretty glad that you're alone
I suppose I am glad that you are alone, so I don't have to deal with anyone else's reactions to my bad behavior but yours.


You said she's scared of me?
You mentioned that someone is afraid of me?


I mean, I don't see what she sees
I don't understand why someone would be afraid of me.


But maybe it's 'cause I'm wearing your cologne
It could be that the reason that someone is scared of me is that I am wearing your cologne, which reminds them of you.


I'm a bad guy
I am not a good person, and my behavior shows that.


Bad guy, bad guy
I am a person who does bad things.


I'm a bad-
I am a person who does bad things and is responsible for causing trouble.




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