Bad
Wale f/Tiara Thomas Lyrics


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Monogamy or whatever you call it
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
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

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

Overall Meaning

In β€œBad” by Wale featuring Tiara Thomas, the artists seem to be exploring the idea of monogamy and the consequences of rushing into it. Wale acknowledges that not everyone is cut out for monogamy, and instead of judging, he suggests that they make the best of what they have. Tiara Thomas admits that she has some issues and may not be good in a committed relationship. However, she is confident in her sexual skills and tells her partner that she will be bad to them. Throughout the song, there is a tension between the bad girl image that Tiara Thomas embodies and the desire for a committed relationship.


One of the most striking aspects of the song is the honesty in the lyrics. Both Wale and Tiara Thomas are willing to admit their flaws and shortcomings. They acknowledge that they may not be suited for a traditional relationship but also recognize that they have something to offer. The chorus is particularly powerful, with Tiara Thomas contrasting her bad girl persona with her sexual prowess. The song is about being true to oneself and not trying to be something you’re not.


Line by Line Meaning

Monogamy or whatever you call it
Questioning the societal norm of monogamy in relationships


I'm starting to think it ain't for everybody
Suggesting that not everyone is suited for monogamous relationships


Most of us rushing into it anyways, you know what I'm saying
Acknowledging that many people still rush into monogamous relationships despite their doubts


You ain't rushing for love, and I ain't up here to judge
Assuming that both parties are not necessarily looking for love in this encounter, and acknowledges there is no judgement


Let's neglect the what if's and make it do what it does
Proposing to move forward without considering all the hypothetical scenarios, but rather to go with the flow of what happens in the moment


Is it bad that I never made love, no I never did it
Confessing to a lack of sexual experience


But I sure know how to fuck
Expressing confidence in one's sexual abilities despite the lack of experience


I'll be your bad girl, I'll prove it to you
Offering to be sexually adventurous and dominant


I can't promise that I'll be good to you
Admitting that there may be negative consequences to this encounter


'Cause I had some issues, I won't commit
Explaining that personal issues prevent one from committing to a relationship


No, not having it
Stating that commitment is not an option


But at least I can admit that I'll be bad no to you (to you)
Acknowledging that this may not be a positive experience, but owning one's actions


Yeah, I'll be good in bed but I'll be bad to you
Reiterating that the sexual experience may be enjoyable, but the emotional consequences may be negative


Bad girls ain't no good, and the good girls ain't no fun
Commenting on the stereotypes and expectations placed on women


And the hood girls want a smart nigga, college girls all want a thug
Highlighting the stereotypes and expectations placed on different groups of women in terms of men they desire


So it seems we fiend for what we don't need
Observation that people often crave things that may not be beneficial or necessary for them


Got a thing for a queen who know when to leave
Preferring women who are independent and know when to end a relationship


I'm not bout to judge you, don't judge me
Asking not to be judged based on one's actions


You ain't gotta really sing about your rap sheet
Asking another person to not focus on their past and any negative actions they may have done


'Cause I heard you (bad no)
Acknowledging that the other person may have a reputation for being difficult or negative


In the literal sense I mean that
Clarifying that the following statement is meant literally


Rough sex saying I love yeah
Referring to the idea that some people may believe that rough sex is a way to express love


But to kiss them saying you mean that
Suggesting that while sex may seem more physical, kissing and other affections may indicate deeper feelings


I know I just be calling her mean ass
Admitting to calling the woman in question a negative name


Oh the irony, got the bomb indeed
Mentioning the irony of the situation, but still finding the other person attractive


But the problem is it's probably a deep past
Recognizing that the other person's past may have an impact on their current behavior


Still I'm feeling of something I need bad
Acknowledging a strong desire for the other person despite potential negative consequences


Thinking if I get her, I get her to need this
Believing that sexual pleasure may be able to satisfy the other person's emotional needs


I don't need emotions to open your deep sea
Arguing that emotional attachment and vulnerability may not be necessary for a sexual encounter


I conceive an ocean by going between legs
Suggesting that sexual pleasure can lead to feelings of euphoria and emotional satisfaction


Beg, nope, bed, floor, dope
Listing possible locations and actions during a sexual encounter


Go, for it, couch, now
Continuing to list possible locations and actions during a sexual encounter


Slow, motion, around, put it down
Describing a slow and sensual sexual encounter


Lord knows she was going for the morn, hold up
Suggesting that the sexual activity lasted late into the night and may result in morning-after regrets


Let me tell you about, look
Transitioning to a new subject


She hurt feelings, she break hearts
Describing a woman who may be emotionally destructive in relationships


She stay quiet, she play smart
Depicting a woman who is intelligent and strategic in her actions


She take pride, in going out
Suggesting that the woman enjoys socializing and being seen in public


Getting hollered at, and saying nah
Rejecting unwanted advances from men


She no saint, but she don't pose
Acknowledging that the woman is not perfect but genuine in her actions


She don't wear make up by the boat load
Describing the woman as natural and not overly concerned with appearance


Riding through lake shore with the nose up
Describing a woman who may be arrogant and self-centered


She don't really date much but it slows her up
Suggesting that the woman's social life may be hindered by her lack of dating


She got haters, but we all do
Acknowledging that everyone has critics or people who dislike them


Heard you winter time cold, shawty fall through
Suggesting that despite the woman's negative qualities, she may still be pursued by men


Baby look at they approach how they court you
Observing how men try to win the woman's attention and affection


All those minds games never mind cause they all lose
Commenting on the futility of playing manipulative games in relationships


In the physical sense I mean that
Clarifying that the following statement is meant literally


I ain't tryna kiss up, suck up, feed gas
Disassociating from men who try too hard to please the woman


I ain't like them nigga you sucking your teeth at, nope
Insinuating that the woman may dismissive of some men


Play big, trust me I'll humble your mean ass, look
Expressing confidence in one's ability to handle the woman's arrogance


Shawty is actually in prevent
Suggesting that the woman is playing defense or trying to prevent something from happening


Cause the one in front is working deep threat, yep
Referring to a potential obstacle or challenge in pursuing the woman


Bed, floor, couch, more
List possible locations and actions during a sexual encounter


More, shower, Lord, perm
Continuing to list possible locations and actions during a sexual encounter


Done, love, nah
Finishing the list of possible actions during a sexual encounter


Called in the morning cell number wasn't on, goddamn
Suggesting that a one-night stand may have occurred and the other person may not want to be contacted again




Lyrics Β© 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

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@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



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@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....... 😎😎

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Facts ❀

@whoisfear7287

True.

@warprimeminister

β€œDeep” πŸ˜‚ ppl take simple sayings and think it’s profound

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@thatlovegirl12

Bro was ahead of his time. Speaking on thot culture and low standards of relationships in our culture

@kimberlytrevizo6571

2024 ❀ I missed this song so much!! I needed to hear this recently!

@dariathomas12

2024 tap innnnn

@klaaskabelonkoana

Is it BAD that we still listening even in 2023?πŸŽ†πŸ’ƒ 😁

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