Bad
Wale feat. 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 lyrics to Wale feat. Tiara Thomas's song "Bad" discuss the complexities and contradictions of modern dating and relationships. The first verse addresses the pressure to conform to societal expectations of monogamy and how it may not be suitable for everyone. The chorus then delves into Tiara Thomas's personal experiences with sex, admitting that she has not yet made love but knows how to have casual sex. She also acknowledges her own issues and inability to commit.
The second verse touches on the different types of women that men desire and how it seems we always want what we don't need. Wale sings about not judging others and not wanting to be judged for his own past experiences. He then talks about a woman who carries herself with confidence, but also has haters. He admires her independence, but also notes that it may hinder her dating prospects. The verse ends with a reference to football, suggesting that he is the quarterback and the woman is the one he wants to score with.
Overall, the lyrics to "Bad" explore the complexities of love, sex, and relationships in a modern world where societal expectations and personal desires often conflict.
Line by Line Meaning
Monogamy or whatever you call it
The idea of being with one person for a long time may not be suitable for everyone.
I'm starting to think it ain't for everybody
Beginning to realize that not everyone desires a committed, monogamous relationship.
Most of us rushing into it anyways, you know what I'm saying
Even though we may not be fully ready for it, many people still enter into monogamous relationships.
You ain't rushing for love, and I ain't up here to judge
Neither of us is searching for true love at the moment, and I won't criticize your actions.
Let's neglect the what if's and make it do what it does
Let's not worry about potential problems and just let the relationship take its natural course.
Let's get it
Let's begin the sexual part of our relationship.
Is it bad that I never made love, no I never did it
I have never experienced sexual intercourse.
But I sure know how to fuck
Even though I lack experience, I am confident in my ability to perform sexually.
I'll be your bad girl, I'll prove it to you
I will show you a different, potentially wilder side of myself.
I can't promise that I'll be good to you
I cannot guarantee that I will treat you well in a relationship.
Cause I had some issues, I won't commit
I have some personal problems that prevent me from fully committing to a relationship.
No, not having it
I will not put up with a committed relationship right now.
But at least I can admit that I'll be bad no to you (to you)
I can acknowledge that I will act inappropriately or selfishly in a relationship with you.
Yeah, I'll be good in bed but I'll be bad to you
My sexual performance will be satisfying, but my behavior outside of sex may not be ideal.
Bad girls ain't no good, and the good girls ain't no fun
Girls who act out and break rules may not be reliable, and those who follow the rules may be boring.
And the hood girls want a smart nigga, college girls all want a thug
Girls from different backgrounds all have their preferences and desires for the men they pursue.
So it seems we fiend for what we don't need
We often crave things or people that are not necessary or beneficial for us.
Got a thing for a queen who know when to leave
I am attracted to a woman who knows when to walk away from a situation.
I'm not bout to judge you, don't judge me
I will not criticize you, and I expect the same in return.
You ain't gotta really sing about your rap sheet
You don't necessarily have to boast about your past actions or experiences.
'Cause I heard you (bad no)
Because I have heard about your reputation for being difficult or hard to handle.
In the literal sense I mean that
I truly mean what I am saying in this context.
Rough sex saying I love yeah
Engaging in rough sexual activity while simultaneously expressing love or affection.
But to kiss them saying you mean that
Kissing someone and genuinely showing affection while doing so.
I know I just be calling her mean ass
I am guilty of referring to her as demanding or difficult to deal with.
Oh the irony, got the bomb indeed
It is ironic that she is difficult to deal with, but she is also attractive and sexually appealing.
But the problem is it's probably a deep past
The underlying issue may be rooted in her past experiences or traumas.
Still I'm feeling of something I need bad
Despite the potential problems, I still desire her badly.
Thinking if I get her, I get her to need this
If I can attain her love or attention, I can satisfy my desires and needs.
I don't need emotions to open your deep sea
I do not require emotional attachment to engage in sexual intimacy with her.
I conceive an ocean by going between legs
I view sexual activity as a way to access a deeper part of a woman's psyche or emotions.
Beg, nope, bed, floor, dope
Various settings or scenarios for sexual activity.
Go, for it, couch, now
Urging the other person to pursue sexual activity at the moment.
Slow, motion, around, put it down
Describing the act of sexual intercourse in a slow and sensual manner.
Lord knows she was going for the morn, hold up
She was intending to spend the night, but something has interrupted or slowed the sexual encounter.
Let me tell you about, look
Listen to me, I have a story to tell.
She hurt feelings, she break hearts
She has a reputation for causing emotional pain or heartbreak.
She stay quiet, she play smart
She is reserved in her actions and makes wise decisions.
She take pride, in going out
She enjoys going out in public and being seen.
Getting hollered at, and saying nah
Despite receiving attention from others, she rejects them.
She no saint, but she don't pose
She is not innocent, but she does not pretend to be something she's not.
She don't wear make up by the boat load
She does not overly rely on makeup to enhance her appearance.
Riding through lake shore with the nose up
Proudly driving around in nice areas of town with her head held high.
She don't really date much but it slows her up
She does not frequently engage in romantic relationships, but it does not affect her confidence or progress in life.
She got haters, but we all do
There are people who dislike her or talk badly about her, but it is a common experience for anyone.
Heard you winter time cold, shawty fall through
Heard that she can come across as cold or harsh, but she can still be vulnerable and open up.
Baby look at they approach how they court you
Pay attention to how others pursue her romantically.
All those minds games never mind cause they all lose
Attempts to manipulate or play games in a relationship will ultimately fail.
In the physical sense I mean that
In terms of physical attraction, I genuinely find her very attractive.
I ain't tryna kiss up, suck up, feed gas
I am not attempting to flatter or appease her for personal gain.
I ain't like them nigga you sucking your teeth at, nope
I am not like the other men who disappoint or annoy her.
Play big, trust me I'll humble your mean ass, look
Being overly confident or boastful will only result in me putting her in her place.
Shawty is actually in prevent
She is cautious and protective of herself.
Cause the one in front is working deep threat, yep
The individual who seems to have the upper hand is actually being undermined by her actions.
Bed, floor, couch, more
Various settings or scenarios for sexual activity.
More, shower, Lord, perm
Descriptive words related to the sexual encounter.
Done, love, nah
After the sexual encounter, there are no romantic feelings present.
Called in the morning cell number wasn't on, goddamn
After the encounter, she has not responded to attempts to contact her.
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
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@xoxotayy42
Almost 10 years later & itβs still slappinβ
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....... ππ
@elishasmith2281
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@whoisfear7287
True.
@warprimeminister
βDeepβ π ppl take simple sayings and think itβs profound
@DynamicallyDC
This song is like spoken word..Wale is most definitely a Rap Poet!! Tiara Thomas did her thing on the chorus. πβ€
@elbajapanti6411
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@demetriusmorrison1336
Yeah they did .this one of my favorite songs.
@danae.carter9526
Truth β