Bad Guy
Embracing the Villain Within
Lyrics
White shirt now red, my bloody nose
Describing physical altercation with a bloody nose.
Sleeping, you're on your tippy toes
Someone is asleep, possibly unaware of the speaker's actions.
Creeping around like no one knows
The speaker is sneaking around discreetly.
Think you're so criminal
Feeling rebellious and proud of it.
Bruises, on both my knees for you
Injuries endured for someone else without gratitude.
Don't say thank you or please
Not expecting politeness, asserting independence.
I do what I want when I'm wanting to
Asserting personal freedom and autonomy.
My soul? So cynical
A cynical perspective on life and actions.
So you're a tough guy
Describing oneself as a tough and rebellious character.
Like it really rough guy
Enjoys rough or intense experiences.
Just can't get enough guy
Expressing insatiable desire for intensity.
Chest always so puffed guy
Projecting confidence, possibly overconfident.
I'm that bad type
Identifying as the "bad type" with a rebellious attitude.
Make your mama sad type
Acknowledging the potential to make others upset.
Make your girlfriend mad tight
Suggesting an ability to attract romantic attention.
Might seduce your dad type
Suggesting the capacity to be provocative.
I'm the bad guy, duh
Reiterating the self-identification as the "bad guy."
I'm the bad guy
Emphasizing the role as the "bad guy."
I like it when you take control
Expressing a liking for being dominated or controlled.
Even if you know that you don't
Acknowledging the power dynamic but accepting it.
Own me, I'll let you play the role
Willing to play a submissive role for someone else.
I'll be your animal
Comparing oneself to an animal, suggesting primal instincts.
My mommy likes to sing along with me
Referencing a connection with the speaker's mother.
But she won't sing this song
Mother won't engage with the song due to explicit content.
If she reads all the lyrics
Concern that if the mother reads the lyrics, she'll disapprove.
She'll pity the men I know
Anticipating judgment from people known to the speaker.
So you're a tough guy
Reiteration of the tough and rebellious persona.
Like it really rough guy
Repeating the preference for intense experiences.
Just can't get enough guy
Expressing insatiable desire for intensity.
Chest always so puffed guy
Projecting confidence, possibly overconfident.
I'm that bad type
Reiterating the self-identification as the "bad type."
Make your mama sad type
Acknowledging the potential to make others upset.
Make your girlfriend mad tight
Suggesting an ability to attract romantic attention.
Might seduce your dad type
Suggesting the capacity to be provocative.
I'm the bad guy, duh
Reiterating the self-identification as the "bad guy."
I'm the bad guy, duh
Emphasizing the role as the "bad guy."
I'm only good at being bad, bad
Claiming proficiency in being "bad" as a defining trait.
I like when you get mad
Deriving satisfaction from provoking anger in others.
I guess I'm pretty glad that you're alone
Expressing contentment with the absence of others.
You said she's scared of me?
Questioning someone's fear of the speaker.
I mean, I don't see what she sees
Expressing confusion about how others perceive the speaker.
But maybe it's 'cause I'm wearing your cologne
Suggesting a connection through the scent of the speaker.
I'm a bad guy
Reiterating the self-identification as the "bad guy."
I'm a bad guy
Emphasizing the role as the "bad guy."
Bad guy, bad guy
Repetition of the term "bad guy."
I'm a bad-
Continuation of the self-identification as the "bad guy."
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