Bad Boys
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He was never voted "Most Likely to Succeed"
But still he married Tammy Bell, the prettiest girl in all of Knox County
And his uncle got him on at Thompson's Tool and Die
And now he;s a foreman and he's home each night by five

Not Bad for a farmer's son
Pretty good for where he comes from
He's got a house full of love and a yard full of kids
A car, a truck, a fishin' boat and a dozen best friends
And he ain't the richest man in Illinois
But not bad, not bad for a good ole boy

He got his picture in the paper right on the front page
He's smilin' with a nine-point buck he took on openin' day
Just last summer he bulit a deck on the house
And a fiew the family down to Florida to meet Mickey Mouse

Not Bad for a farmer's son
Pretty good for where he comes from
He's got a house full of love and a yard full of kids
A car, a truck, a fishin' boat and a dozen best friends
And he ain't the richest man in Illinois
But not bad, not bad for a good ole boy

Well he's a little league coach and a junior college grad
A volunter fireman and a full-time dad

Not Bad for a farmer's son
Pretty good for where he comes from
He's got a house full of love and a yard full of kids
A car, a truck, a fishin' boat and a dozen best friends




And he ain't the richest man in Illinois
But not bad, not bad for a good ole boy

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Dusty's song "Bad Boys" tell the story of a man who, despite not being expected to achieve much in life, has managed to build a fulfilling and successful life for himself. The song highlights that he was never seen as someone who would excel ("He was never voted 'Most Likely to Succeed'") but managed to marry a beautiful woman, get a good job as a foreman at Thompson's Tool and Die, and is able to be home by five every night.


The song emphasizes that this man's accomplishments are significant considering his humble origins ("Not Bad for a farmer's son, Pretty good for where he comes from"). He has a loving family, a home, a yard full of kids, and enjoys the company of loyal friends. Although he may not be the wealthiest person in Illinois, the lyrics suggest that he has achieved a level of contentment and success that aligns with his values and background as a "good ole boy."


Overall, the lyrics celebrate the man's ability to defy expectations, create a loving and stable life, and find happiness and fulfillment in the simpler things.


Line by Line Meaning

He was never voted "Most Likely to Succeed"
Despite not being perceived as someone with great potential, he has achieved success in various aspects of his life.


But still he married Tammy Bell, the prettiest girl in all of Knox County
Despite not being the most popular or successful, he was able to find love with someone considered attractive and desirable.


And his uncle got him on at Thompson's Tool and Die
He secured a job at Thompson's Tool and Die through the help of his uncle.


And now he's a foreman and he's home each night by five
He has advanced in his career and now holds the position of a foreman, allowing him to have a stable work-life balance.


Not Bad for a farmer's son
Considering his humble background as the son of a farmer, his achievements are quite impressive.


Pretty good for where he comes from
Given his upbringing and the circumstances of his origin, his accomplishments can be considered quite commendable.


He's got a house full of love and a yard full of kids
He has a home filled with love and happiness, evident through the presence of his spouse and children.


A car, a truck, a fishing boat and a dozen best friends
He possesses material possessions such as a car, a truck, and a fishing boat, along with a close-knit circle of trusted friends.


And he ain't the richest man in Illinois
While he may not hold the title of the wealthiest individual in Illinois, his achievements and contentment surpass the importance of material wealth.


But not bad, not bad for a good ole boy
Considering his modest background and upbringing as a 'good ole boy,' his accomplishments and overall life situation can be regarded as quite impressive.


He got his picture in the paper right on the front page
His achievements were recognized and celebrated, as his photo appeared prominently on the front page of a newspaper.


He's smiling with a nine-point buck he took on openin' day
He proudly poses with a nine-point buck that he successfully hunted on the opening day of the respective hunting season.


Just last summer he built a deck on the house
In the previous summer, he constructed a deck as an addition to his home, enhancing its overall appeal and functionality.


And a few the family down to Florida to meet Mickey Mouse
He treated his family to a trip to Florida, specifically to visit the famous Disney character, Mickey Mouse, providing them with cherished memories.


Well he's a little league coach and a junior college grad
He actively participates in his community as a coach for a little league team and holds a degree from a junior college.


A volunteer fireman and a full-time dad
He selflessly volunteers as a fireman, ensuring the safety of his community, while also being fully committed to his role as a father.




Lyrics © Spirit Music Group
Written by: DUSTY DRAKE, KERRY KURT PHILLIPS, WAYNE WOMACK

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