Bad Girl
Usher 亚瑟小子 Lyrics

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Sho nuff
Shawty
What it do?
Oooooooh
Pimpin', oh boy
Uh

What cha'll know about a supermodel

Fresh outta Elle magazine
Buy her own bottles
Look pimp juice, I need me one
Bad than a mutha
I hear you sayin'
I need a bad girl
If you're a bad girl

Playas when you see me
Act like you know me
I keep a dollar worth of dimes
You know pimpin' ain't easy
For all my chicks in the club
Who knows how to cut a rug
If you're a bad girl
Get at me bad girl

Ooh work me baby
Shakin' it the way I like
I'm ready to be bad
I need a bad girl (say yeah)
Get at me bad girl
What sexy lady's comin' home with me tonight?
I'm ready to be bad
I need a bad girl (super bad baby)
Get at me bad girl

Now I've seen a lotta broads
All on one to call
Everyone looked the same but
Take a look at my dame (my dame)
Fo' sho', she take that Hpnotiq or Alize
There ain't much more I can say but (I need a)
I need a bad girl (bad girl)
If you're a bad girl

Got one thou' on the bar now
Chick need a drink on the flo' now
Look at them bad girls movin' it
Makin' faces while they doin' it
Oh, I wanna take one to the restroom
So close I'm smellin' like your perfume
If you're a bad girl
Get at me bad girl

Ooh work me baby
Shakin' it the way I like
I'm ready to be bad
I need a bad girl (say yeah)
Get at me bad girl
What sexy lady's comin' home with me tonight?
I'm ready to be bad
I need a bad girl (super bad baby)
Get at me bad girl

I'mma get one of dem
Get me one of dem
Get me one of dem
Get me one of dem
Get me one of dem
Oh oh oh oh
Get at me bad girl
I'mma get one of dem
Get me one of dem
Get me one of dem
Get me one of dem
Get me one of dem
Oh oh oh oh
Get at me bad girl

If you wanna party
I got what'chu lookin' for
Come see me in the V.I.P.
It's very necessary
To be that kinda girl for me
If you are, then baby come
Let's leave

Ooh work me baby
Shakin' it the way I like
I'm ready to be bad
I need a bad girl (say yeah)
Get at me bad girl
What sexy lady's comin' home with me tonight?
I'm ready to be bad
I need a bad girl (super bad baby)
Get at me bad girl

I'mma get one of dem
Get me one of dem
Get me one of dem
Get me one of dem
Get me one of dem
Oh oh oh oh
Get at me bad girl
I'mma get one of dem
Get me one of dem
Get me one of dem
Get me one of dem
Get me one of dem
Oh oh oh oh
Get at me bad girl

I'mma get one of dem
Get me one of dem
Get me one of dem
Get me one of dem
Get me one of dem
Oh oh oh oh
Get at me bad girl
I'mma get one of dem
Get me one of dem
Get me one of dem
Get me one of dem
Get me one of dem

Oh oh oh oh
Get at me bad girl

Overall Meaning

"Bad Girl" is a song by Usher that depicts a man searching for a bad girl. The lyrics are aimed at a woman who is independent, confident, and not afraid to live their life to the fullest. The song starts with Usher calling out to the 'sho nuff' bad girl, and he later goes on to state that he wants a girl who is a supermodel with the ability to buy her own bottles. The tone of the song is seductive as he sings how he's ready to be bad and work it.

In the second verse, Usher talks about the different types of women he has encountered during the course of his life, but when he lays his eyes on a bad girl, he knows that he has found the one. The chorus is catchy as he repeats how he needs a bad girl and is ready to be bad with her. The song also has a slight hip-hop influence that adds a playful and upbeat energy to it.

The lyrics of "Bad Girl" reveal Usher's desire for a confident and independent woman, hinting that he finds their mindset and attitude attractive. He values a woman who can stand on her own and make bold choices without seeking validation from others. Additionally, 'pimping' is a recurring theme throughout the song that reinforces Usher's desire for a woman who's comfortable with her sexuality and is not afraid to move to the rhythm.

Overall, "Bad Girl" is a seductive and playful song that aims to capture Usher's raw desires for a bad girl. The song is a perfect showcase of Usher's musical style, and his singing carries a blend of confidence, playfulness, and sensuality.

Line by Line Meaning

Sho nuff
Indeed, absolutely

Shawty
Attractive young woman

What it do?
How are you doing?

Oooooooh
Expressing excitement or enthusiasm

Pimpin', oh boy
Being a successful and respected man with women

Uh
A filler word to indicate hesitation or emphasis

What cha'll know about a supermodel
What do you all know about very attractive and successful models?

Fresh outta Elle magazine
Looking as if she were just in a fashionable magazine

Buy her own bottles
Having enough money to buy her own drinks at the bar

Look pimp juice, I need me one
Looking for a woman so attractive that she makes him seem more successful

Bad than a mutha
Extremely attractive

I hear you sayin'
Acknowledging and agreeing with what someone is saying

I need a bad girl
Wanting a woman who is bold and daring

If you're a bad girl
If you match the description of the type of woman he's looking for

Playas when you see me
Addressing others who are smooth with women

Act like you know me
Approaching him as if they're already friends

I keep a dollar worth of dimes
Having many beautiful women in his circle

You know pimpin' ain't easy
Acknowledging the difficulty of being successful with women

For all my chicks in the club
Calling out to all the women dancing at the club

Who knows how to cut a rug
Who are skilled at dancing

Get at me bad girl
Contact him if you match the description of the type of woman he's looking for

Ooh work me baby
Encouraging a woman to dance for him suggestively

Shakin' it the way I like
Moving in a way that pleases him

I'm ready to be bad
Ready to be daring and adventurous

What sexy lady's comin' home with me tonight?
Asking who will go home with him for the night

I'mma get one of dem
He's determined to find a woman who matches his desires

If you wanna party
If you're interested in having a good time

I got what'chu lookin' for
He has what she wants

Come see me in the V.I.P.
Meet him in the exclusive area of the club

It's very necessary
It's essential to be the kind of woman he's looking for

To be that kinda girl for me
To match his desires and interests

If you are, then baby come
If she fits his criteria, he invites her to join him

Let's leave
It's time for them to go somewhere more private to continue the evening

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BOBBY ROSS JR. AVILA, IZZY AVILA, DANTE BARTON, WILL GUICE, JAMES SAMUEL III HARRIS, JAMES HARRIS III, TERRY LEWIS, USHER RAYMOND

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Comments from YouTube:

therealimlikewoa

5y↑952

SHE DID THAT PERIOD. Her timing is impeccable, like this performance was perfect.

Clarise Harrington

PERIOD

Alisson Sá

@Patina Edochié z

Jerry Flynn Dale

@True Stark did you respond?

Jerry Flynn Dale

@True Stark ,so you’re in the belief Beyoncé is on if the best singers in the world???? She’s couldn’t crack the top 400 of the top black singers just in America!!!!

Let’s start, Aretha, Kelly Price for starters will blow her ass off a stage singing, let alone coming for Michael Jackson!!!!

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paki

3y↑950

Only Usher can say he got Beyoncé as a dancer on stage

Ky Breezy

@Finch Uh, no, she actually performed her own music with Bruno Mars, she wasn't his dancer.

Donice Rembert

@D M but this ain’t her song here! She’s his dancer.

Donice Rembert

Damn!!! 😅😅😅😅😅

Joslen Owmby

She was a video girl on Case song

Hemays Ndeke

2y↑2

She got usher as dancer too from the naugthy girl music vidéo

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iamcece21

2y↑215

Beyoncé ALWAYS on beat!!!!!😻🐝🍯👑

rebecca samuell

😆😆😆🔥

iamcece21

2y↑2

@Al Kahinat Yesssss EXACTLY !! 🔊🎶💤🐝❤️😜😍‼️‼️‼️

Al Kahinat

2y↑6

Always! 👏🏾 she is the beat atp 🤣

iamcece21

2y↑290

They just dance soooo well together! Chemistry between them is insane!! 💗🔥

Roshell Tannen

1y↑2

It always was. This is one of the best performances.

Lena K Anderson

2y↑5

It sure is

Marco C

5y↑571

you would never ever ever ever see beyonce do this again lmao..i love this performance thou ..this what made me star liking's beyoncé from way back then as a solo artist

n o p r o b l e m s

@Davionna I’m late but I was trying to understand too😂

Butch Queen Q

2y↑5

@J, Almos dating not married & at this time they weren’t public with their relationship

J, Almos

2y↑3

@Butch Queen Q she was dating jay at this time.

Davionna

2y↑9

@Bҽყσɾρԋιƈ exactly wtf I'm tryna figure out 😂

Bҽყσɾρԋιƈ

2y↑14

@Peg Institution put her on what?

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ashley1994

2y↑40

I would love to see a mashup of usher's bad girl and Beyonce naughty girl. I love love love love love love this performance and their dancing is beyond epic. Everything about this is more than perfect.

Ariter Griffandé

Goated idea🔥

jcentricity

2y↑76

Usher is a beast. His dance fluidity is insane. He was literally gliding on the floor the entire act

Cam g

2y↑362

She has so much vintage flare. She was more sultry than overly sexual here. The class is still present,but she teases you just enough and allows your mind to create the fantasy for you. These types of things can’t be taught,it’s more about energy than anything else.

P T

Exactly!

Uhkaysha

2y↑1

Yesssssss

Mwangi Wanyoike

2y↑2

@Cam g this reply 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Mwangi Wanyoike

2y↑2

Beautifully said !

Cam g

2y↑9

@Ashly Dingle girl you’re just committed to being the way you are,and if it’s working for you I love it. 😂

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JustTia 10

2y↑77

This will never get old

Brian Sherrod

3y↑184

Imagine Beyoncé with a verse though! She already got the dance moves!

ashley1994

2y↑4

I wanna see a mashup of usher's bad girl and Beyonce naughty girl. I don't think that's gonna happen though. And I'm talking about a real mashup. Not something a DJ threw together.

Rookie AKAN

6y↑364

That gold dress is fucken everything and her body is literally out of this world😍😍

True Stark

1y↑1

@Kita Boo 2 you're not totally wrong! If you look the dress up, most pictures aren't very clear but you can see it has green accents.

Kita Boo 2

2y↑3

I always thought it was a green

Breakfast at tiffany’s

5y↑197

I swear she makes everything a fantasy 😍

julian t

2y↑74

Can we talk about Beyonce hitting every... everything!!

Al Kahinat

2y↑44

Just me or did anyone else feel like Bey was dying to sing during this? It’s like you can feel her about to burst into song 😂 she smashed this dance though, her energy is 🔥💖

Alyce Capek

3y↑136

She damn stole the she and didn’t even have to sing a word! Damn queen ❤️

Mohamad Annous

3y↑101

i love how when beyonce collabs with someone its a give and take, like with this and naughty girl, telephone + video phone, her work with the dream, frank ocean

StopBeingRacist

3y↑2

So true.

Shany BB

1y↑3

I just love them together..they need to make a album together and it’s not too late❤😊

Whitney

3y↑65

Always will be one of the best performances even though not a fan of Beyoncé! Perfection!!!!!

Tre Miles

2y↑29

This is my mom and dad in my head. Beyoncé’s dress couldn’t be more flattering I swear. This is iconic

aiéfoda

3y↑17

Sensacional 🇧🇷

Jarsha K. Walker

1y↑1

What a beautiful performance!

Aaliyah S

1y↑8

Still obsessed with this performance!

Talita M.

2y↑20

It's so cool cause 1 - it's 2 legendary/iconic artists creating magic on a stage for the world to see I'm jealous of the people who got to see this for real and 2 - Beyonce is never doing that again lol! But of course she did that for the one and only Mr. Usher Raymond!

Sarah Yambao

2y↑38

Oh my gosh, Beyonce is gorgeous.

kethyllen caroline

2y↑1

Perfeito

Don Mathuew

6y↑95

❤❤❤❤❤❤Beyonce, she put it down in this video! No need to ever think twice about her skills...that dude JayZ one lucky dude!!!!!

The Gworls Are Fighting

2y↑19

I wish I could dance like her 😌

Juan Anthony Porter

2y↑5

Wow! Beyonce can dance! ..cool!

Kelly Green

2y↑3

❤❤❤I love them both she nailed that 😘

Phillip Sosa

Artist don’t do it like this anymore. They probably couldn’t do it if they tried cause everyone is a clone artist now a days lol. Glad I got to see this legendary moment live

J’adore Ni

1y↑9

Such a confident and bad lady 😍🔥

E Ben

2y↑4

My two faves ! These two have been relevant and my favorites since the 90’s lol

Shanna Shan

4y↑105

Beyonce did a whole lotta nothing here but dammit she made that shit look good.

thatgurlcrisan

1y↑2

I swear😂😂😂

Melissa Blake

2y↑2

Looool I thought the same thing😭😭

lkz 2

2y↑2

lmao facts

Jenny King

2y↑8

For real tho 🤣🤣😁

Just WillieB

2y↑5

I’m so sad that this is as close as well get to her performing with the King MJ 👑! Great performance great talents ! Love to see the queen show her full range -

M M

2y↑8

Queen 🐝 👑 slayyyyed

musos

1y↑13

Usher knew not to take it too far 😂

Lisa Cox

1y↑1

He’s a professional…he’s been doing this longer than her.

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Loydi Carrion

3y↑12

its perfection

Torry Smartt

6y↑209

They dance like a couple

Elevated Vibes

1y↑2

@Beysuperior i could tell you were gen z just by this comment lmaooo we love calling ppl weird

Beysuperior

2y↑9

@Coletter Lovely y’all are so weird

tumelo mothoa

3y↑10

they sure have an unfinished business those two

Coletter Lovely

3y↑10

He probably hit that 😜

Faten Gh

1y↑3

We need more performances like this 🔥 I’m sick of seeing people twerking on stage, we need to bring back real music and real dancing.

Faten Gh

@Kyle Evans r u serious?! 😯😯🤩🤩🤩 omg!!

Kyle Evans

@Faten Gh ... Beyoncé is going on Tour & will for sure be gettin some award performances

Faten Gh

@Kyle Evans what do u mean? 😍

Kyle Evans

She's about the tear up 2023 alone so don't even worry 😂🥰

Tamara Tay

This is a MOMENT! Can never forget

Jesus Lewis

2y↑20

Beyonce was bad back then. Do not worry you will get back everything even more than this. Because I believe in you and I see the best in you. I am praying for you always. I love you Beyonce!

April Sharice

2y↑22

She bad now🔥🔥🔥

alicia white

2y↑19

This is every women’s pick up song get me out the bed ,out of a funk, depression and make her feel sexy😜😍

Tyria Eliis

1y↑2

Beyoncé is that girl periodT

Rhythm

2y↑12

Beyoncé is Goat level

lmgc2090

2y↑2

PERFECTION.

Porsche H

1y↑1

I remember watching this on HBO YEARS ago. 😩👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

Ragnvald

2y↑9

I am actually surprised these two haven't done more projects together. But from what I have seen, Usher is always awkward with her. He probably tried to flirt with her and it didn't go well. 😂

Rinny Dale

6y↑140

Beyonce & Usher Should Have Gotten Married .. I'm Sure They'll Make Gorgeous Babies !!

Lulu932

@the goldenbowl say that to Rihanna that ended up Asap Rocky and she’s richer that both jay z and Beyonce combined

the goldenbowl

1y↑1

She needed someone powerful enough to match her powerful energy... usher is Big but he’s more like a high school sweetheart for her... she needed a massive man ... if it wasn’t Michael Jackson it had to be Jay Z

SheVegan

@CONFESSIONS TV I agree on the stadium fact but disagree on the rest. There’s more ways to be big than being a singer.

CONFESSIONS TV

2y↑9

@SheVegan All I’ma say is Jayz can’t go on a tour by himself and sell out! Rappers will never be able to be bigger than singers…. facts over feelings.

SheVegan

2y↑3

@CONFESSIONS TV lol no. Jay is behind Bey on Grammy wins, has the record for most number one records and is a huge entrepreneur, he hold his own. Usher was… he is not.

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1helluvawomen🌹

2y↑7

Shout out to the old man actor @ 2:48 playing his part!! This is one of my favorites of many.❤️❤️❤️

Epifan3

1y↑1

Nice of you to notice his talent as well! Every role is a key element! Respect the ART! 🙌🏽❤️

Neary Ling

3y↑42

Hot! I’ve always wanted them together lol

Happy Guy

@Temitope Oyin 😂😂😂😂

karla lovato

@Temitope Oyin GIRLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL THE CACKLE I LET OUT LOL💀

Temitope Oyin

3y↑13

Me too! 😫 Like I used to fantasize about them like if I can't have him, she can! Lol

Autumn R.

2y↑1

BRAVO!!!👏🏽👏🏿👏🏾👏🏼👏👏🏻

Deymarr Brown

3y↑15

usher was a smooth criminal and i never knew how ill he was

Glaucia Cilene

2y↑1

Que sexualidade gostei adorei 🎶

‘Naki Ọsan

3y↑8

Ladies, let’s do this! 😻🔥 UGh, LEGEND.

Samoan Yankee

5y↑4

❤❤🔥🔥🔥

D-Day Fitness

1y↑3

They would have been the baddest power couple of all time!

Blue Dalia

the garlic knotz

2y↑4

this is really the stuff of legend

Aphmau&FunnehsBiggestFans

2y↑1

They had chemistry CHEMISTRY 🧪 ⚛️

Memory

2y↑13

I don’t know who can replace this artists in the future 😕

L eLLe

2y↑3

Sad to think about, they don't produce ICONS anymore

Talita M.

2y↑5

Nobody can!

Jj Kid

2y↑8

they chemistry was off the chain i fw yonce but if she didn't cheat back on Jay-Z then idk lol i remember thinking was she gonna sing or not with him during this performance they look good together tho💀 😂

Lou

2y↑5

LOVE ❤ 🇨🇵❤ LOVE ❤ 2022 ❤ I ADORE THIS !

Don Mathuew

6y↑83

4:05 made me scream!!!! SHE'S A BAD GIRL

Deloney Mompremier

3y↑1

Correction. She's a bad Woman.

Anastasia's Secret

1y↑2

Why couldn't THIS be the business relationship? Imagine the endless hits and iconic moments they would've given us.

Blue Dalia

No he is soft

Bea Dangerous

3y↑11

I remember when I first seen this. Like "What are you doing here Beyonce?!" 🤯

The Devil’s Advocate

4y↑46

Fun fact she improvised this dance.

ak170492

1y↑1

Lmao the backup dancers and her are doing the same moves in the beginning. She didn't improvise a thing.

Jerry Flynn Dale

2y↑3

@A, as a music business professional I disagree. Beyoncé is not beyond criticism, period.

A

2y↑5

@Jerry Flynn Dale It's not improvised and better than anything you could do.

Jerry Flynn Dale

2y↑2

And it shows she improvised, I wasn’t impressed. I’ve she her do better.

Javan uHnah

3y↑48

Fun lie*

T T

2y↑9

this performance makes me questions my own sexuality 💀

Oumou Ba

💣💣🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

iamcece21

2y↑10

If your favorite part if this vid is at the 1:45 mark, it’s so nice to finally meet you! You’re my new bestfriend call me every 5 minutes k
🤞🏽😘🤣

Lavi Cadariu

❤👍👌👏

👑

3y↑6

Does anyone know who designed this dress and what season? 😍

Tricia Kah

3y↑7

The dress is by Roberto Cavalli

Jay Pay

3y↑1

By this time Beyonce was becoming a solo artist or already one. Tina Knowles made outfits just for Destiny Child not Beyonce solo career. By the time she went solo Tina finally could catch a break and Bey could hire big designers to make her outfits. Beyonce fashion as a solo artist was completely different to the fashion in Destiny Child which a lot of the fashion was Tina Knowles.

Kendrick Norwood

2y↑2

Love thy Father and thy mother

miriã borges

🔥🔥

Luv Honey

2y↑4

Great performance! I can only dream of dancing like B.
**Side comment: Im so surprised JayZ was comfortable with Beyonce dancing with another guy..? I heard Jayz is controlling. (Example: Sean Paul situation and Bun B and his crew getting kicked out during the ‘Check-up on it’ shoot)..just saying..im glad she did though..i do believe she should perform with other artists ..but overall great performance Usher & B 😍

Cryssi E

6y↑72

Ughhh their chemistry here is so adorable. I don't know about yall but I see Mrs. Raymond on that stage hbu? 😂😂😂 #AGirlCanDream

GORGEOUSBAEBEAUTY

2y↑3

She did that😍😍 2022

keys seate

3y↑13

Before Jay Z, Usher had the baddest chick rocking his chain.

Blackcobra1981

3y↑5

Jayz song already came out before this

Naima

2y↑1

LOVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

July Almeida

Eu estive aqui 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

Stella NK

2y↑12

She was dancing on him like she caught Jay cheating the other day!

•cocoa•

Lol plot twist 😂

Donice Rembert

I love my people! ❤

monogee

6y↑11

USHER LAWSUIT BROUGHT ME HERE. I ALWAYS LIKED THIS SONG!!!

C.K

Beyonce has legs for days😍😍

Queen JoD

5y↑1

🖤

Denishea Bates

4y↑39

For those who always downgrading and trash talking Usher need to either shut up or find something else to talk about because one it's disrespectful and two I am tired of hearing it and I know everyone else is too

Liyema Gxenya

3y↑2

The Usher slander in these comments actually hurts.

David Mason

1y↑1

Usher bad girl 👧

Jesse Matteau

3y↑12

Watching this in 2022 like: Who’s that guy singing backup while Beyoncé dancing?
👁👅👁

V Whisp

6y↑22

He's got smooll!! Smooth and Cool 😎lol

MsIvory Seattle

3y↑5

Working it

Flávia

🌹💋💜💛🙏Beautiful

Toni MT

2y↑4

They know they did it

K B

5y↑252

Jay Z has left the chat

Ashe’

Amazing amazing amazing🙌🏾🙌🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥🤌🏾🤌🏾❤️❤️

Kasper Jordan

2y↑4

Why do I think they had something going on I mean Beyoncé had him in Naughty Girl and then you have Usher with Bad girl… like was it a reply to one another did? Did they have a secret relationship? I mean I always thought they looked good together.

Harim Eleazar Hernández García

P-E-R-F-E-C-T-I-O-N

SupremeKaiRich

3y↑37

You know Jay didn't like that lol 😂

The And your family

2y↑18

BUT USHER SURE AS HELL loved that😂😂

iamcece21

2y↑11

Ayooo whyyyy tf ol’ dude was walking behind Usher like det @ 2:48-2:51 😆😆😆💀💀💀😭😭😭🤣🤣🤣 he hurried and scurried to the other side of the stage lmao🤣🤣🤣

sharpaycutie2

2y↑9

Sad performers can’t do this without “fans” and their bf or Hf getting weirdly jealous.
Like…it’s a performance it’s not REAL🙄🙄

SoUmYea

5y↑21

king bey

Cocoa Femme

SoUmYea:🤣🤣🤣🤣.

Alan Sampaio

2y↑1

King UR & Queen B 🔥👑🐐

Icy Jaylen

5y↑13

Istg when I was little I wanted them to date

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