Bitch Bad
Lupe Fiasco
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Yeah, I say Bitch bad, woman good, lady better Hey, hey Hey, hey Now imagine there's a shorty, maybe five maybe four Ridin' 'round with his mama listening to the radio And a song comes on and a not far off from being born Doesn't know the difference between right and wrong Now I ain't trying to make it too complex But let's just say shorty has an undeveloped context About the perception of women these days His mama sings along and this what she says "Niggas, I'm a bad bitch, and I'm that bitch Something that's far above average" And maybe other rhyming words like cabbage and savage And baby carriage and other things that match it Couple of things are happenin' here First he's relatin' the word "bitch" with his mama comma And because she's relatin' to herself, his most important source of help And mental health, he may skew respect for dishonour Bitch bad, woman good Lady better, they misunderstood (I'm killin' these bitches) Uh, tell 'em Bitch bad, woman good Lady better, they misunderstood They misunderstood (I'm killin' these bitches) Yeah, now imagine a group of little girls nine through twelve On the internet watchin' videos listenin' to songs by themselves It doesn't really matter if they have parental clearance They understand the internet better than their parents Now being the internet, the content's probably uncensored They're young, so they're malleable and probably unmentored A complicated combination, maybe with no relevance Until that intelligence meets their favourite singer's preference "Bad bitches, bad bitches, bad bitches That's all I want and all I like in life is bad bitches, bad bitches" Now let's say that they less concerned with him And more with the video girl acquiescent to his whims Ah, the plot thickens High heels, long hair, fat booty, slim Reality check, I'm not trippin' They don't see a paid actress, just what makes a bad bitch Bitch bad, woman good Lady better, they misunderstood I say, I say, I say, I say, I say, I say (I'm killin' these bitches) Bitch bad, woman good Lady better, they misunderstood (I'm killin' these bitches) Disclaimer, this rhymer, Lupe, is not usin' "bitch" as a lesson But as a psychological weapon To set in your mind and really mess with your conceptions Discretion's, reflections, it's clever misdirection 'Cause, while I was rappin' they was growin' up fast Nobody stepped in to ever slow 'em up, gasp Sure enough, in this little world The little boy meets one of those little girls And he thinks she a bad bitch and she thinks she a bad bitch He thinks disrespectfully, she thinks of that sexually She got the wrong idea, he don't wanna f*ck her He think she's bad at bein' a bitch, like his mother Momma never dressed like that, come out the house hot mess like that Ass, titties, breasts like that, all out to impress like that Just like that, you see the fruit of the confusion He caught in a reality, she caught in an illusion Bad mean good to her, she really nice and smart But bad mean bad to him, bitch don't play your part But bitch still bad to her if you say it the wrong way But she think she a bitch, what a double entendre Bitch bad, woman good Lady better, they misunderstood I say, I say, I say, I say, I say, I say (I'm killin' these bitches) Bitch bad, woman good Lady better, they misunderstood (I'm killin' these bitches) Bitch bad, woman good, lady better They misunderstood You're misunderstood (I'm killin' these bitches) Bitch bad, woman good, lady better Greatest mother hood (I'm killin' these bitches)
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Written by: DOMINIC J. JORDAN, JAMES M. GIANNOS, JASON P D BOYD, WASALA JACO
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Song Background"Bitch Bad" is a song by American rapper Lupe Fiasco. It was the second single from his fourth studio album "Food & Liquor II: The Great American Rap Album Pt. 1", released in 2012.
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MessageThe song garners attention due to its in-depth discussion about the perception, usage, and consequences of the word "bitch" in contemporary society, specifically in the hip-hop community.
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Hip Hop Narrative"Bitch Bad" plays out as a three-verse story, a popular narrative format in hip-hop, where Lupe Fiasco analyzes the damaging effects of misogynistic lyrics on younger generations, from different perspectives.
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Music VideoThe music video was directed by Gil Green and premiered in August 2012. The video's stark, dramatic visuals are as powerfully compelling as the lyrics, artistically conveying the song's message.
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Parental GuidanceThe song's thought-provoking message doubles as a commentary on the role of parents in guiding their children's understanding of such complex matters surrounding language, respect for self and others.
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Social IssuesFiasco describes the song as a conversation about the confusion that can develop from repeated use of derogatory language, touching on feminism, women's rights and the portrayal of women in society.
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Metaphoric ApproachThe song uses a series of metaphors and analogies to communicate its messages about the stereotyping and objectification of women, culminating in the refrain, "Bitch bad, woman good, lady better."
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Critical ReceptionThe song received widespread praise for its hard-hitting message and unique perspective, with many critics commending Lupe's lyrical sophistication and societal commentary.
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Usage in AcademiaSome educators have used this song as a tool in discussing the complex issues of misogyny, identity, and the misuse of language, especially in hip hop culture and American society at large.
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Fiasco's InfluenceThe release of "Bitch Bad" solidified Lupe Fiasco's standing as one of the most socially-conscious and thought-provoking rappers of his generation, elevating discussions around hip hop and societal constructs.
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