In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
I don't believe a word they're saying
What they're saying isn't true
Everybody calls her bad girl (Bad bad girl)
Everybody put her down (Bad bad girl)
Why don't they take the time to understand
She's looking for a love she's never found
And it's only 'cause she's lonely (Bad bad girl)
That's the way she got her name (Bad bad girl)
All she did was look for someone to love
And they put the girl to shame
(Hey there she's not the girl for you)
Well you don't know her like I do
(Hey there listen to your friends )
If you're gonna put her down, here's where our friendship ends
I don't hear a word you're saying (Bad bad girl)
She's the one I'm dreaming of (Bad bad girl)
So don't you ever call her bad girl again
'cause she's found someone to love
(Hey there open up your eyes)
All I see is just a pack of lies
(Hey there she's gonna break your heart)
I'm gonna listen to the rumours that you start
I don't hear a word you're saying (Bad bad girl)
She's the one I'm dreaming of (Bad bad girl)
So don't you ever call her bad girl again
'Cause she's found someone to love
What they're saying isn't true
Everybody calls her bad girl (Bad bad girl)
Everybody put her down (Bad bad girl)
Why don't they take the time to understand
She's looking for a love she's never found
And it's only 'cause she's lonely (Bad bad girl)
That's the way she got her name (Bad bad girl)
All she did was look for someone to love
And they put the girl to shame
(Hey there she's not the girl for you)
Well you don't know her like I do
(Hey there listen to your friends )
If you're gonna put her down, here's where our friendship ends
I don't hear a word you're saying (Bad bad girl)
She's the one I'm dreaming of (Bad bad girl)
So don't you ever call her bad girl again
'cause she's found someone to love
(Hey there open up your eyes)
All I see is just a pack of lies
(Hey there she's gonna break your heart)
I'm gonna listen to the rumours that you start
I don't hear a word you're saying (Bad bad girl)
She's the one I'm dreaming of (Bad bad girl)
So don't you ever call her bad girl again
'Cause she's found someone to love
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Bad Girl Lyrics as written by Neil Sedaka Howard Greenfield
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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