Bad
Wale; Rihanna Lyrics
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You heard about me?
Haha, yeah, what, haha
Cause I had some issues
Back at ya, bad girl
Is it bad that I never made love, no I never did it
But I sure know how to fuck I'll be your
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
But I sure know how to fuck ya, I be
Yeah hold up, bad girls ain't no good
And the good girls ain't no fun
Look (and the bad girls want a real nigga)
Yeah, 'cause real niggas just want (ha)
So it seems that we caught up in the wrong thing
Got a thing for a queen who don't wanna leave
You got a (thing for a king, but you ain't a king)
Seems like the ones who roll never got a ring
And I can see that you're (bad, no to you)
Yeah in the literal sense, I mean the physical sense
I mean the, oops, wait, let me give me a second
I need a minute to vent, I'm only telling you that I heard you (bad girl)
And I'm tellin' you I could believe that
Not the type of fella to yell or be gettin' jealous
But we talkin' 'bout game, Wale got the league pass
We at that bed, floor, couch, hold up
(Loud, pack, boy, roll up)
You know what's up? (Whats up?)
Forget it, 'cause you know the bad girls always unapologetic
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
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
She hurt feelings, she ain't wrong
She work hard, she play harder
Got a smart mouth, like a speed fly
She don't catch feelings she too busy catching G5
She no saint, 'cept Saint Laurent
Gone blaze up, take the wheel Jah
And Rhianna got these women in they River's Island
I'm just tryin' to take a dip ya
Never did terrible bullshit ya
Enough with concerns, she try and live it up
No more sucker for love, she probably duck it because
You try to follow your gut feeling you get lost (Cause I've had some issues)
Yeah and I noticed it
You got the coldest corazon, but warmer skin
You froze with it, you try and play Sub Zero I be Scorpion
Psh get over here today
Smellin' like Jean Paul, got the ye
Got about three friends, she don't even tweet them
Ain't no IG, but she follow K
And we at that bed, floor, couch, hold up
(Loud, pack, boy, roll up)
You know what's up? (Whats up?)
Forget it, all these bad bitches always unapologetic
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
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 to you)
The song "Bad" by Rihanna and Wale is a confident and seductive track about two equally intriguing and flawed individuals. The lyrics are playful and boastful, but at the same time, they also show vulnerability and willingness to admit personal issues. The song opens with the question, "I heard about you, you heard about me?" indicating that both parties have heard about each other's reputation. They both acknowledge their flaws but also assert their strengths.
Rihanna's lyrics in the chorus, "Is it bad that I never made love, no I never did it, but I sure know how to fuck," are an example of her direct and unapologetic approach to sexuality, which she has consistently displayed throughout her career. Additionally, Wale's verse in the second half of the song touches on the concept of bad girls and good girls and how they are often perceived to be different. He infers that bad girls are more fun, but it seems that the bad girls tend to gravitate towards men who are not suitable for a long-term relationship.
Overall, the song provides an enjoyable and flirty experience, but it also delves into the complexities of human relationships and the challenges that arise when two individuals come together.
Line by Line Meaning
I heard about you
I am aware of your reputation
You heard about me?
Are you familiar with my reputation?
Cause I had some issues
I have had problems in the past
Back at ya, bad girl
Likewise, woman with a negative reputation
Is it bad that I never made love, no I never did it
Is it wrong that I have never had sex before?
But I sure know how to fuck I'll be your bad girl
But I am confident in my sexual abilities and can be your partner in an unhealthy relationship
I'll prove it to you
I will demonstrate this to you
Can't promise that, I'll be good to you
I cannot guarantee that I will treat you well
'Cause I had some issues, I won't commit, no not having it
Because I have had problems before, I am not interested in committing to a relationship
But at least I can admit that I'll be bad no to you (to you)
However, I acknowledge that I will be a negative influence on you
Yeah, I'll be good in bed, but I'll be bad to you
I will perform well sexually, but I will have a negative impact on you as a partner
Bad girls ain't no good
Women with negative reputations are not reliable partners
And the good girls ain't no fun
Women who are considered to be good are not exciting
Look (and the bad girls want a real nigga)
Note that women with negative reputations desire authentic men
Yeah, 'cause real niggas just want (ha)
Because authentic men desire
So it seems that we caught up in the wrong thing
It appears that we are involved in a negative situation
Got a thing for a queen who don't wanna leave
I have feelings for a woman who does not want to end a negative relationship
You got a (thing for a king, but you ain't a king)
You desire a strong partner, even though you are not one yourself
Seems like the ones who roll never got a ring
It appears that those who engage in negative behavior do not end up in successful relationships
And I can see that you're (bad, no to you)
I can tell that you have a negative reputation
Yeah in the literal sense, I mean the physical sense
Yes, I mean this in a literal sense, regarding your physical appearance
I mean the, oops, wait, let me give me a second
I mean that, but hold on a moment
I need a minute to vent, I'm only telling you that I heard you (bad girl)
I need to express my feelings for a moment, but I am acknowledging your negative reputation
And I'm tellin' you I could believe that
I am stating that I find it credible
Not the type of fella to yell or be gettin' jealous
I am not the kind of person to shout or become jealous
But we talkin' 'bout game, Wale got the league pass
But let's talk about success; I am successful
We at that bed, floor, couch, hold up
We are engaging in sexual activity
(Loud, pack, boy, roll up)
Let's smoke marijuana
You know what's up?
Do you know what I am talking about?
Forget it, 'cause you know the bad girls always unapologetic
Never mind, because women with negative reputations are always unapologetic
She hurt feelings, she ain't wrong
She causes emotional pain, but she is not incorrect
She work hard, she play harder
She is diligent in her job and makes time for recreation
Got a smart mouth, like a speed fly
She has a quick-witted and sarcastic sense of humor
She don't catch feelings she too busy catching G5
She avoids developing emotional attachments because she is focused on success and wealth
She no saint, 'cept Saint Laurent
She is not a saintly person, but she enjoys luxury fashion brand Saint Laurent
Gone blaze up, take the wheel Jah
Let's smoke marijuana and take control of the situation
And Rhianna got these women in they River's Island
Rihanna influences women to shop at River Island clothing store
I'm just tryin' to take a dip ya
I am just trying to have sex with you
Never did terrible bullshit ya
I have never engaged in particularly negative behavior
Enough with concerns, she try and live it up
She is not worried about consequences and enjoys life
No more sucker for love, she probably duck it because
She is no longer a romantic and avoids love because
You try to follow your gut feeling you get lost (Cause I've had some issues)
If you rely on your instincts, you may end up in a negative situation (because I have had problems before)
Yeah and I noticed it
Yes, and I am aware of it
You got the coldest corazon, but warmer skin
You have a cold heart, but your skin is warm
You froze with it, you try and play Sub Zero I be Scorpion
You are stubborn and difficult, like the Mortal Kombat character Sub Zero, but I am persistent like Scorpion
Psh get over here today
Come to me today
Smellin' like Jean Paul, got the ye
Wearing Jean Paul Gaultier cologne and drinking wine
Got about three friends, she don't even tweet them
She has only three close friends, whom she does not even mention on Twitter
Ain't no IG, but she follow K
She does not have an Instagram account, but follows Kim Kardashian
Bad bitches always unapologetic
Women with negative reputations are always unapologetic
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Tiara Thomas, Olubowale Victor Akintimehin, Emmanuel Hector Zaragoza
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@parneillewalker3658
Both versions are equally good.ย Both ladies killed it on the track.ย It's just that were all use to hearing Rihanna's voice.ย It's ok to love both versions and both artists.ย We don't always have to compare.
@koriseyes
Well said.
@missrosez
true
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so true...