Bad Boy
clarence palmer Lyrics


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I'm just a bad boy, (boy)
All dressed up in fancy clothes
I'm takin' the trouble
To blow my bubbles away

Bad boy (boy)
Life is just a bowl of cherries
I'm takin' the trouble
To turn my nights into days

The hot, blazin' sun (doo-doo, doo-doo)
Won't hurt my head (doo-doo, doo-doo)
'cause you'll always find me (doo-doo, doo-doo)
Right there in the shade (doo-doo, doo-doo)
I can see all the folks (doo-doo, doo-doo)
They're laughin' at me (doo-doo, doo-doo)
'cause I'm just naturally crazy

Bad boy (boy)
All dressed up in fancy clothes
I'm takin' the trouble
To blow my bubbles away

The hot, blazin' sun (doo-doo, doo-doo)
Won't hurt my head (doo-doo, doo-doo)
'cause you'll always find me (doo-doo, doo-doo)
Right there in the shade (doo-doo, doo-doo)
I can see all the folks (doo-doo, doo-doo)
They're laughin' at me (doo-doo, doo-doo)
'cause I'm just naturally lazy

Bad boy (ahh)
All dressed up in fancy clothes
I'm takin' the trouble




To blow my bubbles away
(BAD BOY!)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Bad Boy" by Clarence Palmer reflect the carefree attitude of someone who is just living in the moment and not worrying about the consequences. The singer describes himself as a bad boy who is dressed up in fancy clothes and who takes the trouble to blow his bubbles away. The use of the metaphor of bubbles suggests a fleeting and delicate nature of life that the singer is trying to enjoy to the fullest. The lyrics also imply a sense of rebellion and non-conformity, as the singer seems to be enjoying his life contrary to what is expected of him.


The chorus of the song talks about how the hot, blazin' sun won't hurt the singer's head because he is always in the shade, and he can see all the folks laughing at him because he is naturally crazy and lazy. The use of the phrase "naturally crazy" and "naturally lazy" suggests that the singer is comfortable with his unconventional ways and doesn't feel the need to conform to the societal norms of being productive and hardworking. The last line of the chorus, "I'm takin' the trouble to blow my bubbles away," reinforces the theme of living in the moment and enjoying life to the fullest without worrying about the future.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm just a bad boy, (boy)
I am a rebellious individual who does not conform to societal norms.


All dressed up in fancy clothes
I adorn myself with extravagant garments to express my flamboyant personality.


I'm takin' the trouble To blow my bubbles away
I exert effort to get rid of my problems and stressors by distracting myself with trivial activities.


Bad boy (boy)
Again, I am a mischievous and troublesome man.


Life is just a bowl of cherries
I perceive life as a wonderful and enjoyable experience full of opportunities and pleasures.


I'm takin' the trouble To turn my nights into days
I strive to live my life in a way that allows me to enjoy my time regardless of the hour or circumstance.


The hot, blazin' sun (doo-doo, doo-doo) Won't hurt my head (doo-doo, doo-doo) 'cause you'll always find me (doo-doo, doo-doo) Right there in the shade (doo-doo, doo-doo)
I avoid discomfort or trouble by seeking refuge in safe or comfortable situations even when it might seem odd to others.


I can see all the folks (doo-doo, doo-doo) They're laughin' at me (doo-doo, doo-doo) 'cause I'm just naturally crazy
People find my behavior bizarre and ridicule me for being an unconventional person who embraces my quirks.


I'm just naturally lazy
I enjoy taking things easy and leisurely, avoiding unnecessary work and stress.


Bad boy (ahh)
Once again, to reiterate, I am a troublemaker.


All dressed up in fancy clothes
My choice of dressing is extravagant and eye-catching.


I'm takin' the trouble To blow my bubbles away (BAD BOY!)
I am actively choosing to ignore my troubles and indulge in simple pleasures as an act of rebellion against the stresses of life.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: AVON LONG, LILLIAN HARDIN ARMSTRONG

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