Bad for Good
Embracing the Rebel Within: Bad for Good by Deryl Dodd
Lyrics
Well I changed my ways to please that woman
Expressing a willingness to change for a woman
But I could never be good enough
Feeling inadequate despite efforts to change
Yeah, I gave up drinkin' and took up churchin'
Switching from drinking to attending church
And for awhile it wasn't tough
Initial success in maintaining the change
But barkeep I've made a decision after doing the best I could
Deciding to be true to oneself despite efforts
That for better or worse, I'm gonna be bad for good
Committing to being "bad for good" regardless of consequences
So bring on the whiskey
Expressing a desire for whiskey
Turn up the jukebox loud
Seeking a lively atmosphere with loud music
These boots were made for tonkin'
Indicating readiness for a night of dancing
Warn every woman around
Warning others about the forthcoming behavior
I'm gonna wind it up tonight
Planning to enjoy the night to the fullest
A little tighter than I should
Acknowledging potential excessiveness in the night's activities
Yeah for better or worse, I'm gonna be bad for good
Reaffirming the commitment to being "bad for good"
I really like my reputation
Proud of a positive reputation in the community
And how I'm known all over town
Enjoying being well-known throughout town
Of being the first in my generation
Being a trendsetter in closing down honky tonks
To close every single honky tonk down
Closing down establishments as a point of pride
I'm gonna be a tough act to follow
Anticipating challenges for others to follow the same path
Doin' what I said I would
Committing to actions promised to others
Yeah for better or worse, I'm gonna be bad for good
Reiterating the commitment to being "bad for good"
So bring on the whiskey
Repeating the desire for whiskey
Turn up the jukebox loud
Insisting on a lively and spirited atmosphere
These boots were made for tonkin'
Ready for a night of energetic dancing
Warn every woman around
Issuing a warning to others about the impending revelry
I'm gonna wind it up tonight
Planning to enjoy the night intensely
A little tighter than I should
Acknowledging potential excessiveness in the night's activities
Yeah for better or worse, I'm gonna be bad for good
Reaffirming the commitment to being "bad for good"
Oh somebody be bad
Encouraging someone else to embrace their wild side
I'm gonna wind it up tonight
Planning to enjoy the night intensely
A little tighter that I should
Acknowledging potential excessiveness in the night's activities
Yeah for better or worse, I'm gonna be bad for good
Reaffirming the commitment to being "bad for good"
Yeah for better or worse, I'm gonna be bad for good
Final repetition of the commitment to being "bad for good"
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