BAD GUY LYRICS – FALLING IN REVERSE

Bad Guy Lyrics Meaning

[Chorus]
In this chorus, the singer owns up to being seen as a “bad guy” who is difficult, obsessive, and problematic. They acknowledge their dramatic nature, addiction, and how their negative traits and thoughts make them a challenging person to deal with. They emphasize their troubled personality and how they don’t conform to social norms, framing it as a fact and even introducing themselves with this intense self-image.

[Verse 1]
The first verse focuses on the singer’s self-awareness of their flaws and the damage they carry. They recognize their issues and how their opinions may upset others. They bluntly admit to being difficult and not caring about pretending to be anything different from what they are.

[Pre-Chorus]
In this pre-chorus, the singer reflects on how others perceive them as crazy and shady. They are starting to question if these perceptions are true, feeling like they might be changing or becoming the person others say they are.

[Chorus]
Repeating the chorus, the singer reinforces their identity as a problematic and troubled individual. They repeat their self-description as a “bad guy,” emphasizing their dramatic and obsessive traits. The chorus highlights their struggle with bad thoughts and negative vibes, framing these characteristics as part of who they are.

[Verse 2]
In the second verse, the singer confronts those who criticize them, dismissing their feelings as insignificant. They challenge anyone who doesn’t like them, daring them to confront or challenge them if they have a problem with their behavior.

[Pre-Chorus]
This pre-chorus echoes the previous one, with the singer still grappling with being labeled as crazy or shady. They feel as though they are undergoing changes, perhaps becoming the very person they’ve been criticized for being.

[Chorus]
The chorus repeats again, underscoring the singer’s troubled persona. They continuously affirm their role as the “bad guy,” emphasizing their bad traits and erratic behavior. The repetition serves to drive home their self-perception and how they view themselves in relation to others.

[Bridge]
In the bridge, the singer reflects on their difficult life, feeling trapped in their own mind. They question whether their dramatic behavior is self-inflicted or a result of genuine issues, seeking a way out of their mental struggles.

[Pre-Chorus (Saraya)]
In this pre-chorus by Saraya, the focus is on summarizing the characteristics of the “bad guy” as described earlier. It reiterates the traits of being savage, obsessive, and dramatic, emphasizing the problematic nature of this persona.

[Chorus]
The final chorus repeats the themes of the song, with the singer emphasizing their negative traits and problematic behavior. The extended repetition reinforces their identity as a “bad guy,” reflecting their deep sense of being misunderstood and their troubled self-image.