Lyrical Breakdown of Bad - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

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

• Lyric Overview: Witness how Wale weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "Bad" 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 Wale 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 Wale's narrative.

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I heard about you You heard about me? Haha, yeah Wal, haha 'Cause I had some issues (Wal, haha) Back at ya, bad girl Is it bad that I never made love, no, I never did But I sure know how to fuck I'll be your bad girl, I'll prove it to you Can't promise that I'll be good to you 'Cause I had some issues I won't commit, no, not having it But at least I can admit that I'll be bad, no, to you (to you) Yeah, I'll be good in bed, but I'll be bad to you Bad, that I never made love, no, I never did But I sure know how to fuck ya, I be (yeah, hold up) Bad girls ain't no good, and the good girls ain't no fun Look (and the bad girls want a real nigga), yeah 'Cause real niggas just want (ha) So it seems that we caught up in the wrong thing Got a thing for a queen who don't wanna leave You got a (thing for a king, but you ain't a king) Seems like the ones who roam never got a ring And I can see that you're (bad, no, to you) Yeah, in the literal sense, I mean the physical sense I mean the, oops, wait, let me give me a second I need a minute to vent, I'm only telling you that I heard you (bad girl) And I'm tellin' you I could believe that Not the type of fella to yell or be gettin' jealous But we talkin' 'bout game, Wale got the league pass We at that bed, floor, couch, hold up (Loud, pack, boy, roll up) You know what? What's up? (What's up?) Forget it, 'cause you know the bad girls always unapologetic Is it bad that I never made love, no, I never did But I sure know how to fuck I'll be your bad girl, I'll prove it to you Can't promise that I'll be good to you 'Cause I had some issues I won't commit, no, not having it But at least I can admit that I'll be bad, no, to you (to you) Yeah, I'll be good in bed, but I'll be bad to you She hurt feelings, she ain't wrong She work hard, she play harder Got a smart mouth like a speed fly She don't catch feelings she too busy catching G5 She no saint, 'cept Saint Laurent Gone blaze up, take the wheel Jah And Rihanna got these women in they River's Island I'm just tryin' to take a dip ya Never did terrible bullshit ya Enough with concerns, she try and live it up No more sucker for love, she probably duck it because You try to follow your gut feeling you get lost ('cause I've had some issues) Some issues, yeah, and I noticed it You got the coldest corazon, but warmer skin You froze with it, you try and play Sub Zero, I be Scorpion Pshh get over here today Smellin' like Jean Paul Gaultier Got about three friends, she don't even tweet them Ain't no IG, but she follow K And we at that bed, floor, couch, hold up (Loud, pack, boy, roll up) You know what? What's up? (What's up?) Forget it, all these bad bitches always unapologetic Is it bad that I never made love, no, I never did But I sure know how to fuck I'll be your bad girl, I'll prove it to you Can't promise that I'll be good to you 'Cause I had some issues I won't commit, no, not having it But at least I can admit that I'll be bad, no, to you (to you) Yeah, I'll be good in bed, but I'll be bad to you