Lyrical Breakdown of Good Girls, Bad Guys - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Good Girls, Bad Guys" on Lazyjot. Here, we unravel the lyrical complexity and artistic brilliance that define this iconic song.

• Lyric Overview: Witness how DMX weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "Good Girls, Bad Guys" is a testament to masterful songwriting.
• Rhyme and Rhythm Analysis: Our Lazyjot editor highlights the ingenious use of multi-syllabic rhymes and the rhythm pattern that DMX employs. Understand the construction of each verse and how it contributes to the song's overall impact.
• Syllable Pattern Insights: Dive deeper into the structural elements of the lyrics. See how the syllable count varies across the song, adding a unique rhythm and flow to DMX's narrative.

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[Dyme] Why do good girls (what what what) like bad guys? [DMX] Hey yo Boo, why do (good girls) like bad guys? Knowin that bad guys tell mad lies? (And why do) dog niggaz (want a honey wit class?) (Sometimes you want more than just a honey wit ass) [DMX] Uh, uh Hey yo, who would ever think that the two would go good Midtown honey, nigga from the hood But knock on wood, I got this bitch (what?) excuse me She don't like to be called a bitch, try not to lose me The rules we go by, where I'm from, she don't know When I say I'm goin around the way, she won't go (Hell no) C'mon baby, you aight with me Tryin to get you, to spend the whole night with me (But I'm a good girl) Uhh, that's why I like her Couldn't treat her like a hoodrat, didn't bite her Turn a church girl to a straight Ruff Ryder Take her to the Ramada make it an all nighter (Oh no, I only go to the Swiss hotel) Fuckin with me? I have you in the back of the Chevelle Like what (what) hittin it raw dogg in the butt You was good this mornin, but tonight you a slut Chorus: DMX (Dyme) Why do (good girls) like bad guys Knowin that bad guys tell mad lies? (And why do) dog niggaz (want a honey wit class?) (Sometimes you want more than just a honey wit ass) Hey yo Boo, why do (good girls) like bad guys Knowin that bad guys tell mad lies? (Then why do) dog niggaz (want a honey wit class?) (Sometimes you want more than just a honey wit ass) [Dyme] Hey yo Boo, I'm diggin you, cause you make me wanna do All them things I was taught I wasn't supposed to I'm secure, keep it tight while you on tour (You fuckin wit a dog!) That's why I'm feelin you more Attractive to me, wit yo' tactics Hit it like AHHH! Make me backflip (You been tryin to act, rich, that's why I taxed you And I just got married) Hell, but I ain't even ask you (I'm just tellin you, cause nowadays, bitches be flippin) One more bitch, I'm skippin (Damn girl, stop trippin) Cause you be actin like (Listen, I ain't always talkin money But I will keep you wit a smile, and walkin funny So what's it gon' be?) Yo, what you mean? (What to do? You want the nigga wit the slacks, or the jeans and the boots? You wanna be safe or be laced, cause you can be replaced) Yeah, you can be erased (Don't get slapped, babyface) Chorus [DMX] Man, I got shorty stayin out late (Well I keep him wit a cut And his nails stay clean) At least I get a nut And I got honey rebellin (And I stopped him from sellin) I be gettin away with murder, right? (shit, I ain't tellin) [Dyme] Why do good girls (what what what) like bad guys? [DMX] Hey yo Boo, why do (good girls) like bad guys? Knowin that bad guys tell mad lies? (And why do) dog niggaz (want a honey wit class?) (Sometimes you want more than just a honey wit ass) [DMX] Uh, uh Hey yo, who would ever think that the two would go good Midtown honey, nigga from the hood But knock on wood, I got this bitch (what?) excuse me She don't like to be called a bitch, try not to lose me The rules we go by, where I'm from, she don't know When I say I'm goin around the way, she won't go (Hell no) C'mon baby, you aight with me Tryin to get you, to spend the whole night with me (But I'm a good girl) Uhh, that's why I like her Couldn't treat her like a hoodrat, didn't bite her Turn a church girl to a straight Ruff Ryder Take her to the Ramada make it an all nighter (Oh no, I only go to the Swiss hotel) Fuckin with me? I have you in the back of the Chevelle Like what (what) hittin it raw dogg in the butt You was good this mornin, but tonight you a slut Chorus: DMX (Dyme) Why do (good girls) like bad guys Knowin that bad guys tell mad lies? (And why do) dog niggaz (want a honey wit class?) (Sometimes you want more than just a honey wit ass) Hey yo Boo, why do (good girls) like bad guys Knowin that bad guys tell mad lies? (Then why do) dog niggaz (want a honey wit class?) (Sometimes you want more than just a honey wit ass) [Dyme] Hey yo Boo, I'm diggin you, cause you make me wanna do All them things I was taught I wasn't supposed to I'm secure, keep it tight while you on tour (You fuckin wit a dog!) That's why I'm feelin you more Attractive to me, wit yo' tactics Hit it like AHHH! Make me backflip (You been tryin to act, rich, that's why I taxed you And I just got married) Hell, but I ain't even ask you (I'm just tellin you, cause nowadays, bitches be flippin) One more bitch, I'm skippin (Damn girl, stop trippin) Cause you be actin like (Listen, I ain't always talkin money But I will keep you wit a smile, and walkin funny So what's it gon' be?) Yo, what you mean? (What to do? You want the nigga wit the slacks, or the jeans and the boots? You wanna be safe or be laced, cause you can be replaced) Yeah, you can be erased (Don't get slapped, babyface) Chorus [DMX] Man, I got shorty stayin out late (Well I keep him wit a cut And his nails stay clean) At least I get a nut And I got honey rebellin (And I stopped him from sellin) I be gettin away with murder, right? (shit, I ain't tellin) Straight out the hood (yeah, nigga you get mushy) I got honey suckin dick (and I got you eatin pussy) I can be good in a bad way (I can be bad in a good way) Girl, you ain't the same dog (that's what them rats in the hood say Or would say, if you was around them more often) I got honey smokin weed (it be havin me coughin) She keep the dog on the leash (when we walk in the streets) And if y'all think it's sweet (then the dog's off the leash Now I don't want no drama, wit no baby's mama I might be a good girl, but I keeps the armor) Girl, you off the hook, but at least now I know why Good girls like bad guys Chorus [Dyme] Why do good girls (what what what) like bad guys? Why do good girls (what what what) like bad guys? Why do good girls (what what what) like bad guys? Why do good girls (what what what) like bad guys? Uhh, uhh C'mon, yeah, I like that C'mon, wha wha what Yeah yeah, DMX Dyme, baby girl Ruff Ryder, uhh, yeah. [Dyme] Why do good girls (what what what) like bad guys? [DMX] Hey yo Boo, why do (good girls) like bad guys? Knowin that bad guys tell mad lies? (And why do) dog niggaz (want a honey wit class?) (Sometimes you want more than just a honey wit ass) [DMX] Uh, uh Hey yo, who would ever think that the two would go good Midtown honey, nigga from the hood But knock on wood, I got this bitch (what?) excuse me She don't like to be called a bitch, try not to lose me The rules we go by, where I'm from, she don't know When I say I'm goin around the way, she won't go (Hell no) C'mon baby, you aight with me Tryin to get you, to spend the whole night with me (But I'm a good girl) Uhh, that's why I like her Couldn't treat her like a hoodrat, didn't bite her Turn a church girl to a straight Ruff Ryder Take her to the Ramada make it an all nighter (Oh no, I only go to the Swiss hotel) Fuckin with me? I have you in the back of the Chevelle Like what (what) hittin it raw dogg in the butt You was good this mornin, but tonight you a slut Chorus: DMX (Dyme) Why do (good girls) like bad guys Knowin that bad guys tell mad lies? (And why do) dog niggaz (want a honey wit class?) (Sometimes you want more than just a honey wit ass) Hey yo Boo, why do (good girls) like bad guys Knowin that bad guys tell mad lies? (Then why do) dog niggaz (want a honey wit class?) (Sometimes you want more than just a honey wit ass) [Dyme] Hey yo Boo, I'm diggin you, cause you make me wanna do All them things I was taught I wasn't supposed to I'm secure, keep it tight while you on tour (You fuckin wit a dog!) That's why I'm feelin you more Attractive to me, wit yo' tactics Hit it like AHHH! Make me backflip (You been tryin to act, rich, that's why I taxed you And I just got married) Hell, but I ain't even ask you (I'm just tellin you, cause nowadays, bitches be flippin) One more bitch, I'm skippin (Damn girl, stop trippin) Cause you be actin like (Listen, I ain't always talkin money But I will keep you wit a smile, and walkin funny So what's it gon' be?) Yo, what you mean? (What to do? You want the nigga wit the slacks, or the jeans and the boots? You wanna be safe or be laced, cause you can be replaced) Yeah, you can be erased (Don't get slapped, babyface) Chorus [DMX] Man, I got shorty stayin out late (Well I keep him wit a cut And his nails stay clean) At least I get a nut And I got honey rebellin (And I stopped him from sellin) I be gettin away with murder, right? (shit, I ain't tellin) Straight out the hood (yeah, nigga you get mushy) I got honey suckin dick (and I got you eatin pussy) I can be good in a bad way (I can be bad in a good way) Girl, you ain't the same dog (that's what them rats in the hood say Or would say, if you was around them more often) I got honey smokin weed (it be havin me coughin) She keep the dog on the leash (when we walk in the streets) And if y'all think it's sweet (then the dog's off the leash Now I don't want no drama, wit no baby's mama I might be a good girl, but I keeps the armor) Girl, you off the hook, but at least now I know why Good girls like bad guys Chorus [Dyme] Why do good girls (what what what) like bad guys? Why do good girls (what what what) like bad guys? Why do good girls (what what what) like bad guys? Why do good girls (what what what) like bad guys? Uhh, uhh C'mon, yeah, I like that C'mon, wha wha what Yeah yeah, DMX Dyme, baby girl Ruff Ryder, uhh, yeah. Traight out the hood (yeah, nigga you get mushy) I got honey suckin dick (and I got you eatin pussy) I can be good in a bad way (I can be bad in a good way) Girl, you ain't the same dog (that's what them rats in the hood say Or would say, if you was around them more often) I got honey smokin weed (it be havin me coughin) She keep the dog on the leash (when we walk in the streets) And if y'all think it's sweet (then the dog's off the leash Now I don't want no drama, wit no baby's mama I might be a good girl, but I keeps the armor) Girl, you off the hook, but at least now I know why Good girls like bad guys Chorus [Dyme] Why do good girls (what what what) like bad guys? Why do good girls (what what what) like bad guys? Why do good girls (what what what) like bad guys? Why do good girls (what what what) like bad guys? Uhh, uhh C'mon, yeah, I like that C'mon, wha wha what Yeah yeah, DMX Dyme, baby girl Ruff Ryder, uhh, yeah.