Lyric discussion by Mickyfinn 

Cover art for Bad Streets lyrics by Missing Persons

I see this as an expression of "I'm my own person" or "I'm strong" or "I don't take anything from anyone". And "I'm kickin down bad streets" is how she describes it - being a little naughty/independent. But I also get a sense of "Just look at what I'm becoming" is her thinikng that she doesn't like all the bravado either. That there is an emotional price for being that way.