Bad
Wale featuring Rihanna Lyrics

I heard about you
I have heard of your reputation

You heard about me?
Have you heard of my reputation?

Haha, yeah, what, haha
An exchange of playful banter

Cause I had some issues
I have had personal struggles in the past

Back at ya, bad girl
Acknowledging the other person's reputation as a 'bad girl'

Is it bad that I never made love, no I never did it
Expressing insecurity about lack of sexual experience

But I sure know how to fuck I'll be your
Confidently stating sexual prowess

Bad girl, I'll prove it to you
Will show the other person their ability to be sexually satisfying

Can't promise that, I'll be good to you
Cannot guarantee emotional loyalty

'Cause I had some issues, I won't commit, no not having it
Personal struggles prevent emotional commitment

But at least I can admit that I'll be bad no to you (to you)
Acknowledging willingness to be sexually satisfying but not emotionally loyal

Yeah, I'll be good in bed, but I'll be bad to you
Will be skilled in sexual activity but not emotionally loyal

Yeah hold up, bad girls ain't no good
Making a general statement about the reputation of 'bad girls'

And the good girls ain't no fun
Suggesting that traditionally 'good girls' may not be as exciting

Look (and the bad girls want a real nigga)
Noticing that 'bad girls' may still want a loyal partner

Yeah, 'cause real niggas just want (ha)
Implying that being a loyal partner is an attractive trait

So it seems that we caught up in the wrong thing
Both parties may be caught up in an emotionally conflicting situation

Got a thing for a queen who don't wanna leave
Attracted to a woman who may not be willing to commit

You got a (thing for a king, but you ain't a king)
Also attracted to a loyal partner but may not be capable of being one

Seems like the ones who roll never got a ring
Suggesting that those who are known as players may not have successful relationships

And I can see that you're (bad, no to you)
Referring to the other person's 'bad girl' reputation without being affected by it

Yeah in the literal sense, I mean the physical sense
Clarifying that the previous statement was not an insult

I mean the, oops, wait, let me give me a second
Correcting a possible miscommunication

I need a minute to vent, I'm only telling you that I heard you (bad girl)
Expressing a need to clarify previous statements

And I'm tellin' you I could believe that
Admitting that the other person's reputation has some truth to it

Not the type of fella to yell or be gettin' jealous
Claiming to not be the type to display jealousy

But we talkin' 'bout game, Wale got the league pass
Switching the topic to sports and claiming to have knowledge and access to it

We at that bed, floor, couch, hold up
Suggesting possible locations of sexual activity

(Loud, pack, boy, roll up)
Referring to drugs being present during sexual activity

You know what's up? (Whats up?)
Asking if the other person is aware

Forget it, 'cause you know the bad girls always unapologetic
Implying that the other person should not feel the need to apologize for being a 'bad girl'

She hurt feelings, she ain't wrong
Describing the other person as potentially hurting others but not being in the wrong for doing so

She work hard, she play harder
Acknowledging the other person's strong work ethic and ability to have fun

Got a smart mouth, like a speed fly
Describing the other person's quick wit and ability to verbally defend themselves

She don't catch feelings she too busy catching G5
Implying that the other person is focused on wealth and success rather than emotional attachment

She no saint, 'cept Saint Laurent
Acknowledging the other person's potential for mischief while also praising their fashion sense

Gone blaze up, take the wheel Jah
Suggesting drug use while driving

And Rhianna got these women in they River's Island
Implying that Rihanna's fashion choices influence other women's style

I'm just tryin' to take a dip ya
Expressing interest in sexual activity

Never did terrible bullshit ya
Claiming to have never done anything morally wrong

Enough with concerns, she try and live it up
Encouraging the other person to stop worrying and enjoy life

No more sucker for love, she probably duck it because
Admitting to not being emotionally vulnerable in relationships anymore

You try to follow your gut feeling you get lost (Cause I've had some issues)
Suggesting that personal issues make it difficult to trust one's intuition

Yeah and I noticed it
Acknowledging that personal issues affect emotional vulnerability

You got the coldest corazon, but warmer skin
Describing the other person as emotionally cold but physically attractive

You froze with it, you try and play Sub Zero I be Scorpion
Suggesting that the other person is emotionally distant and can't handle emotional intimacy

Psh get over here today
Jokingly referring to a Mortal Kombat fighting move

Smellin' like Jean Paul, got the ye
Describing the other person's expensive fashion and fragrance

Got about three friends, she don't even tweet them
Implying that the other person values quality friendships over quantity and social media

Ain't no IG, but she follow K
Not having an Instagram account but following a Kardashian

And we at that bed, floor, couch, hold up
Continuing the conversation about possible locations of sexual activity

(Loud, pack, boy, roll up)
Repeating previous reference to drugs being present during sexual activity

You know what's up? (Whats up?)
Asking if the other person is aware

Forget it, all these bad bitches always unapologetic
Reiterating the idea that 'bad girls' should not feel the need to apologize for their actions