Bully Lyrics – M4rkim

Bully Lyrics Meaning

[Verso 1]
Here Jimmy Hopkins introduces himself and explains how he ended up at Bullworth Academy. His mom basically abandoned him to live her own life, and because no other school wanted him, he was sent there. He promises the principal he’ll try to behave, but quickly makes it clear that even though he’s small, he can hit hard. He warns bullies to respect him or risk getting hurt. Jimmy then talks about making friends like Gary and Pete, and even learning to fight from a homeless man. He also shows he’s not someone who’ll take advantage of others without expecting something in return, especially when helping nerds. Slowly, his reputation at school grows, and even though he doesn’t like school itself, he earns respect from groups and even from bullies. At the same time, he admits he’s not the kind of guy to put up with bullying. He doesn’t go looking for trouble, but if someone tries to mess with him, he’ll fight back. This part paints Jimmy as a tough outsider who stands up for himself, finds his place in the chaos of school life, and refuses to be walked over by anyone.

[Refrão]
This part feels like a welcome message to Bullworth Academy, but with a dark twist. Jimmy explains that the school is full of troublemakers and that even though it’s supposed to be a place of learning, it’s more like a battlefield. Everyone already knows who he is, and he warns people that they probably won’t like him because he always gets what he wants. He points out that some students only learn through bullying, and now he’s in control, almost running the school like his own kingdom. School life is compared to a war where everyone has to choose a side: either be the one who gets picked on or stand with those who do the picking. The chant of “Bully” emphasizes that cycle of power and intimidation.

[Verso 2]
Here, Jimmy turns his focus to the popular kids, the “rich boys” and “cool kids.” He challenges them directly, saying they can come at him one by one, and he’ll still win. He shows confidence, even questioning if he went too far, then claiming it’s proof he’s the real king of the school. He also comments on relationships, mocking someone who’s being cheated on and pointing out how messy drama can get. Things escalate into fights, especially when Johnny, another character, is involved. Jimmy makes it clear he doesn’t want to deal with toxic relationships, preferring instead to control groups and make them work for him. After that, he moves on to athletes and nerds. He tells nerds not to worry because he’s not just trying to bully them—he actually wants their help. By joining forces, they can show who really runs the school. This part shows Jimmy’s strategy: he fights hard when needed but also builds alliances to gain more power and respect.

[Ponte]
Here Jimmy describes a clever plan to sabotage a big sports game, showing his sneaky side. He talks about disguising himself and facing off against annoying athletes, beating them at their own event. Once again, he comes out on top, proving he’s in charge at Bullworth. He reminds everyone that he already warned them they wouldn’t like him, and now the whole school chants his name. This section highlights his dominance and his ability to outsmart as well as outfight.

[Verso 3]
Jimmy starts questioning what it means to be the “king” of Bullworth, acknowledging that some might say the power is getting to his head. Then he realizes chaos has returned, and blames Gary, who betrayed him. He angrily calls Gary out, demanding he stop hiding. He’s ready to fight him directly, confident that any group siding with Gary will still be defeated. This section shows betrayal, anger, and Jimmy’s determination to finish what Gary started.

[Pré-Refrão]
Here, Jimmy directly confronts Gary, calling him a liar and manipulator. He challenges him to settle things with fists, noticing that Gary’s been training but still isn’t strong enough. Eventually, Gary is exposed in front of the whole school, and Jimmy feels the satisfaction of showing everyone the truth. After all this chaos, Jimmy casually says it’s time to go back to class, almost like nothing happened. He closes by telling listeners if they didn’t enjoy his story, they can take it up with him outside, showing his confident, no-nonsense attitude.

[Refrão]
Once again, the chorus brings back the atmosphere of Bullworth Academy. Jimmy reminds everyone that the school is filled with the worst kinds of students and that he has made a name for himself there. He warns that people probably won’t like him because he always takes control and gets what he wants. The school is shown as a place of constant battles where bullying is the main way people understand power. Jimmy stands tall as the one running things, and he challenges everyone to pick a side: either suffer as the bullied or join those who bully. The repeated chant of “Bully” reinforces that this cycle is the reality of Bullworth.