Billie Eilish sings about seducing your dad in NSFW 'bad guy' lyrics

29 March 2019, 16:12

By Sam Prance

The iconic meaning behind Billie Eilish's new 'bad guy' lyrics...

Billie Eilish fans are living for her iconic NSFW 'bad guy' lyrics and its music video.

Today (Mar 29), Billie Eilish released her highly anticipated, debut album WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO? and it's safe to say that it does not disappoint. Not only does it see Billie hone in on her unique sound ('ilomilo') but it's also filled with futuristic bops ('my strange addiction') and heartbreaking ballads ('i love you'). Still, not one track on the album is quite as wild 'bad guy' and it's already a fan favourite and single.

Read Billie Eilish's 'bad guy' lyrics in full below.

'bad guy' is a bass heavy banger in which Billie taunts a lover and teases that she's tougher than him. It's clever and it slaps and it's filled with incredible tongue and cheek lyrics like "I'm that bad type // Make your mama sad type // Make your girlfriend mad type // Might seduce your dad type // I'm the bad guy... duh". That final "duh" is already one of the standout musical moments of 2019.

Billie also released a 'bad guy' video today an it's as iconic as the song. Not only is it all kinds of trippy (Billie spends a lot of it covered in blood) but she also literally taunts various men in it. From sitting on them as they do push-ups, to force feeding them cereal, it's wild few minutes. Oh and there's some decapitated men in there too. It's early days but it's up there with Billie's best work.

Watch the 'bad guy' music video below.

Billie Eilish - bad guy

Discussing 'bad guy' with PopBuzz ahead of the release, Billie said: "I knew I wanted “bad guy” to be first, and “xanny” to be next, and that was like, all I knew from the beginning". When asked about it by DWDD, Billie replied: "Bro, 'bad guy'? Phew! Shit smacks!" She didn't lie. It's the perfect anthem for anyone for anyone who likes get in touch with their dark side. Naturally, fans are completely obsessed.

We agree. Girlfriend bothering and dad seducing on the same song? We have decided to stan forever.

Billie Eilish - 'bad guy' lyrics

VERSE 1
White shirt now red, my bloody nose
Sleepin', you're on your tippy toes
Creepin' around like no one knows
Think you're so criminal
Bruises on both my knees for you
Don't say thank you or please
I do what I want when I'm wanting to
My soul so cynical

CHORUS
So you're a tough guy
Like it really rough guy
Just can't get enough guy
Chest always so puffed guy
I'm that bad type
Make your mama sad type
Make your girlfriend mad type
Might seduce your dad type
I'm the bad guy, duh

POST-CHORUS
I'm the bad guy

VERSE 2
I like it when you take control
Even if you know that you don't
Own me, I'll let you play the role
I'll be your animal
My mommy likes to sing along with me
But she won't sing this song
If she reads all the lyrics
She'll pity the men I know

CHORUS
So you're a tough guy
Like it really rough guy
Just can't get enough guy
Chest always so puffed guy
I'm that bad type
Make your mama sad type
Make your girlfriend mad type
Might seduce your dad type
I'm the bad guy, duh

POST-CHORUS
I'm the bad guy, duh
I'm only good at bein' bad, bad

BRIDGE
I like when you get mad
I guess I'm pretty glad that you're alone
You said she's scared of me?
I mean, I don't see what she sees
But maybe it's 'cause I'm wearing your cologne

OUTRO
I'm a bad guy
I'm a bad guy
Bad guy, bad guy
I'm a bad