Bad
showtek ft vassy Lyrics
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So good to be bad
Getting what I want, boy
Why does that make you so mad?
You see, why does it feel so good?
So good to be bad
'Cause if it's trouble that you're looking for
Oh baby, here I am
I said why does it feel so good?
So good to be bad (bad)
I say why does it feel so good?
So good to be bad
Getting what I want, boy
Why does that make you so mad?
You see, why does it feel so good?
So good to be bad
'Cause if it's trouble that you're looking for
Oh baby, here I am (I am)
Oh baby, here I am
I say why does it feel so good?
So good to be bad
The lyrics of Showtek Vassy David Guetta's Bad explore the idea of the thrill of doing something wrong or forbidden. The repeated lines "why does it feel so good, so good to be bad" express the idea that there can be a sense of excitement and enjoyment in doing something that society or our conscience deems as "bad". The singer is getting what they want, and this makes those around them upset or angry, which only adds to the thrill.
The lyrics also touch on the notion that sometimes people actively seek out trouble or rebellion - "if it's trouble that you're looking for, oh baby, here I am". The repeated "Oh baby, here I am" line emphasizes the idea that the person is willing and available to engage in this behavior, regardless of the consequences.
Overall, the lyrics of Bad acknowledge the attraction and danger of "bad" behavior and the way it can be alluring to some individuals, even if it goes against societal norms or personal values.
Line by Line Meaning
I say why does it feel so good?
The singer questions why it is so satisfying to engage in risky or inappropriate behavior.
So good to be bad
The pleasure derived from doing something wrong can be addicting.
Getting what I want, boy
The singer enjoys achieving their desires even if it means breaking the rules or hurting others.
Why does that make you so mad?
Others may become upset or angry at the artist's actions, but the artist does not understand why.
You see, why does it feel so good?
The artist repeats their original question, hoping for an answer or explanation.
'Cause if it's trouble that you're looking for
The singer implies that the listener has also indulged in risky behavior and is looking for someone to join them.
Oh baby, here I am (I am)
The singer offers themselves as a partner in crime, eager to continue engaging in bad behavior.
I said why does it feel so good?
The artist repeats their initial question once again, emphasizing their confusion about the appeal of wrongdoing.
So good to be bad (bad)
The artist reiterates the pleasure of engaging in inappropriate behavior, fully embracing their rebellion.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, O/B/O CAPASSO, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Wouter Janssen, Ossama Al Sarraf, Pierre David Guetta, Sjoerd Janssen, Vicky Karagiorgos, Manuel Reuter, Ned Shepard, Giorgio Tuinfort, Nick Turpin
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