Bad
Wale&Tiara Thomas Lyrics
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I'm starting to think it ain't for everybody
Most of us rushing into it anyways, you know what I'm saying
You ain't rushing for love, and I ain't up here to judge
Let's neglect the what if's and make it do what it does
Let's get it
Is it bad that I never made love, no I never did it
I'll be your bad girl, I'll prove it to you
I can't promise that I'll be good to you
'Cause I had some issues, I won't commit
No, not having it
But at least I can admit that I'll be bad no to you (to you)
Yeah, I'll be good in bed but I'll be bad to you
Bad that I never made love, no I never did it
But I sure know how to fuck
Lets get it
Bad girls ain't no good, and the good girls ain't no fun
And the hood girls want a smart nigga, college girls all want a thug
So it seems we fiend for what we don't need
Got a thing for a queen who know when to leave
I'm not bout to judge you, don't judge me
You ain't gotta really sing about your rap sheet
'Cause I heard you (bad no)
In the literal sense I mean that
Rough sex saying I love yeah
But to kiss them saying you mean that
I know I just be calling her mean ass
Oh the irony, got the bomb indeed
But the problem is it's probably a deep past
Still I'm feeling of something I need bad
Thinking if I get her, I get her to need this
I don't need emotions to open your deep sea
I conceive an ocean by going between legs
Beg, nope, bed, floor, dope
Go, for it, couch, now
Slow, motion, around, put it down
Lord knows she was going for the morn, hold up
Is it bad that I never made love, no I never did it
But I sure know how to fuck
I'll be your bad girl, I'll prove it to you
I can't promise that I'll be good to you
Cause I had some issues, I won't commit
No, not having it
But at least I can admit that I'll be bad no to you (to you)
Yeah, I'll be good in bed but I'll be bad to you
Let me tell you about, look
She hurt feelings, she break hearts
She stay quiet, she play smart
She take pride, in going out
Getting hollered at, and saying nah
She no saint, but she don't pose
She don't wear make up by the boat load
Riding through lake shore with the nose up
She don't really date much but it slows her up
She got haters, but we all do
Heard you winter time cold, shawty fall through
Baby look at they approach how they court you
All those minds games never mind cause they all lose
In the physical sense I mean that
I ain't tryna kiss up, suck up, feed gas
I ain't like them nigga you sucking your teeth at, nope
Play big, trust me I'll humble your mean ass, look
Shawty is actually in prevent
Cause the one in front is working deep threat, yep
Bed, floor, couch, more
More, shower, Lord, perm
Done, love, nah
Called in the morning cell number wasn't on, goddamn
Is it bad that I never made love, no I never did it
But I sure know how to fuck
I'll be your bad girl, I'll prove it to you
I can't promise that I'll be good to you
'Cause I had some issues, I won't commit
No, not having it
But at least I can admit that I'll be bad no to you (to you)
Yeah, I'll be good in bed but I'll be bad to you
Bad that I never made love, no I never did it
But I sure know how to fuck
The song "Bad" by Wale featuring Tiara Thomas explores the idea of monogamy and individual sexual experiences. The first verse emphasizes the idea that monogamy may not be suitable for everyone as many people may rush into relationships without considering if they truly want or need it. This verse also implies that Wale is not judging anyone's approach to love and relationships. In the chorus, Tiara admits that she has never made love but is confident in her abilities to satisfy sexually. She also acknowledges that she has had issues with commitment but is still willing to be a "bad girl" to her partner.
In the second verse, Wale discusses the conflicting desires people have. Good girls may not be as fun as bad girls, and those who want a smart partner may be attracted to streetwise individuals. He discusses how we may be drawn to what we do not need and that we should not judge others for their life choices. The bridge describes Tiara as someone who is confident in herself and does not need a lot of make-up or excessive clothing to prove her worth. She is also not interested in playing games with others as she wants to be approached genuinely.
Overall, "Bad" highlights the importance of self-awareness and the possibility that what works for one person may not work for someone else. It also promotes honest communication with partners, including admitting insecurities and past mistakes.
Line by Line Meaning
Monogamy or whatever you call it
I'm beginning to think that being faithful to one partner might not be for everyone.
I'm starting to think it ain't for everybody
Not everyone can handle being in a committed relationship.
Most of us rushing into it anyways, you know what I'm saying
Many people rush into relationships without really thinking it through.
You ain't rushing for love, and I ain't up here to judge
We're not here to judge each other for what we want out of relationships.
Let's neglect the what if's and make it do what it does
Instead, let's focus on what we have and make the most of it.
Is it bad that I never made love, no I never did it But I sure know how to fuck
I may not have had sex before, but I'm confident in my abilities.
I'll be your bad girl, I'll prove it to you
I can be the wild, daring partner that some people want.
I can't promise that I'll be good to you
However, I'm not saying I'll always be kind and affectionate.
'Cause I had some issues, I won't commit, No, not having it
I have some emotional baggage and I'm not ready to fully commit to someone.
But at least I can admit that I'll be bad no to you (to you)
I'm honest about not being the perfect girlfriend for everyone.
Yeah, I'll be good in bed but I'll be bad to you
I might be great in bed, but I might also be difficult to handle outside of it.
Bad girls ain't no good, and the good girls ain't no fun
Stereotypically wild and daring girls might not make good partners, while traditionally good girls aren't exciting.
And the hood girls want a smart nigga, college girls all want a thug
Different types of women are attracted to different types of men.
So it seems we fiend for what we don't need
Sometimes we crave things that aren't good for us.
Got a thing for a queen who know when to leave
I'm attracted to a strong and confident partner who knows when to walk away from a situation.
I'm not bout to judge you, don't judge me
I'm not here to judge you, so don't judge me for my choices.
You ain't gotta really sing about your rap sheet
You don't need to brag about your past encounters or sexual experiences.
In the literal sense I mean that, Rough sex saying I love yeah
When I say 'rough sex,' I literally mean aggressive sexual activity, not love-making.
But to kiss them saying you mean that
However, when it comes to kissing or showing affection, I want it to be genuine.
I know I just be calling her mean ass
I might call my partner mean or difficult, but it's just for fun or in the heat of the moment.
Oh the irony, got the bomb indeed
It's ironic how someone can be amazing in some aspects but have negative qualities as well.
But the problem is it's probably a deep past
Their negative qualities might stem from past experiences or trauma.
Still I'm feeling of something I need bad
Despite the potential downsides, I feel like I need this person in my life.
Thinking if I get her, I get her to need this
I'm hoping that if I'm in a relationship with her, she'll become dependent on me as well.
I don't need emotions to open your deep sea
I don't need to have emotional connections with someone to have a physical relationship with them.
I conceive an ocean by going between legs, Beg, nope, bed, floor, dope
I can create physical pleasure and excitement in a sexual encounter, regardless of location or situation.
Go, for it, couch, now, Slow, motion, around, put it down
I'm ready and excited to engage in sexual activity right now, and I'll take my time to do it well.
Lord knows she was going for the morn, hold up
I know she was prepared to have a sexual encounter that would last until the morning.
Let me tell you about, look, She hurt feelings, she break hearts
Let me tell you about this girl who can be heartless and hurtful in relationships.
She stay quiet, she play smart
She's reserved and knows how to manipulate situations and people to her advantage.
She take pride, in going out
She enjoys going out and being the center of attention.
Getting hollered at, and saying nah
She's used to being approached by guys, but she's not interested in most of them.
She no saint, but she don't pose
She's not a perfect person, but she doesn't pretend to be someone she's not.
She don't wear make up by the boat load
She doesn't feel the need to wear excessive amounts of makeup.
Riding through lake shore with the nose up
She enjoys being stylish and confident when out in public.
She don't really date much but it slows her up
She's not actively seeking out relationships, but it does affect her social life.
She got haters, but we all do
She has people who don't like her, but that's something everyone experiences.
Heard you winter time cold, shawty fall through
I heard you're not interested in meeting many guys, but you're open to seeing me.
Baby look at they approach how they court you, All those minds games never mind cause they all lose
Different guys might try to play games or manipulate her, but they never succeed.
I ain't tryna kiss up, suck up, feed gas
I'm not trying to flatter or manipulate her to get what I want.
I ain't like them nigga you sucking your teeth at, nope
I'm not like the other guys who she might dislike or belittle.
Play big, trust me I'll humble your mean ass, look
I'll act confident and be bold in my approach, but I'll also bring her back down to earth if needed.
Shawty is actually in prevent
This girl is difficult to approach or win over.
Cause the one in front is working deep threat, yep
She might have a protective friend who's cautious about guys trying to approach her.
Bed, floor, couch, more
We can have sex in multiple locations.
More, shower, Lord, perm
We can get more creative and adventurous in our sexual experiences.
Done, love, nah, Called in the morning cell number wasn't on, goddamn
We might not have a deep connection beyond physical attraction, and she didn't answer my call the next morning.
Bad that I never made love, no I never did it, But I sure know how to fuck
I might not have had sex before, but I'm skilled and confident in my abilities.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Tiara Thomas, Olubowale Victor Akintimehin, Santrise Nicole Webb
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@xoxotayy42
Almost 10 years later & it’s still slappin’
She hurt feelings, she break hearts
She stay quiet, she play smart
She take pride, in going out
Getting hollered at, and saying nah
She no saint, but she don't pose
She don't wear make up by the boat load
Riding through lake shore with the nose up
She don't really date much but it slows her up
@heidihlophe595
We don't search for old songs, we search for memories
@tn-cj9cc
Where you get that from? Dope quote
@aligna4500
I felt that for real....... 😎😎
@elishasmith2281
Facts ❤
@whoisfear7287
True.
@warprimeminister
“Deep” 😂 ppl take simple sayings and think it’s profound
@DynamicallyDC
This song is like spoken word..Wale is most definitely a Rap Poet!! Tiara Thomas did her thing on the chorus. 🎙❤
@elbajapanti6411
🖤
@demetriusmorrison1336
Yeah they did .this one of my favorite songs.
@danae.carter9526
Truth ✌