Bad Reputation
Embracing Unconventionality: The Story of a Bad Reputation
Lyrics
I've got a bad reputation in this town
I have a negative image associated with me in this town.
It's something I can't live down
This reputation is something I find hard to overcome or change.
I wish I could be what people want me to be
I wish I could conform to people's expectations of me.
But somehow I can't come around
Despite the desire to change, I struggle to do so.
So you take your road and I'll take mine
We are going separate ways in life, each choosing our own path.
I'll drink the whisky and you drink the wine
I'll indulge in my vices (whisky) while you indulge in yours (wine).
Cause that's the situation
Summarizes the situation - I have a bad reputation.
I've got a bad reputation
Reiterating the theme of having a negative image attached to me.
I've got a bad reputation in this town
Re-emphasizing the existence of a bad reputation.
People try to put me down
People attempt to belittle or criticize me.
They call me a loser
Labels assigned to me include "loser."
A no good boozer
Describing me as a person with drinking problems.
And tell me I act like a clown
Being portrayed as someone who behaves foolishly.
Now if you don't like my face and style
If you dislike my appearance or mannerisms,
Don't waste time trying to tell me how
Don't bother telling me; instead, demonstrate your own flaws.
Just show me and get your own bad reputation
Suggesting that actions speak louder than words, and one should focus on their own reputation.
Yeah if you don't like my face and style
Reiteration of not caring about others' opinions of appearance or style.
Don't waste time tryin' to tell me how
Similar to lines 16-18, emphasizing actions over words.
Just show me
Direct call to action - show, don't just tell.
And get your own bad reputation
Encouraging others to develop their own negative reputation if they feel inclined.
A bad reputation
Summarizing the essence of the song - having a bad reputation.
You'll get a bad reputation
Repetition for emphasis on the consequences of actions.
Bad, bad reputation
Further emphasis on the negative reputation, using repetition.
Such a shame
Expressing regret or disappointment in having a bad reputation.
You've got a bad reputation A bad reputation
Reiterating the possession of a negative image.
It's a bad bad bad bad reputation
Stressing the severity of the bad reputation.
A bad reputation
Final repetition, emphasizing the enduring nature of the negative image.
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