Bad Boys
Alexandra Burke
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(Bad boys, bad boys) Alexandra, girl, I know what you like (Bad boys, bad boys) Oh, oh (bad boys, bad boys) Hey, yeah (bad boys, bad boys) Some people call them players But I'm far from terrified 'Cause somehow I'm drawn to danger And have been all of my life It feels my heart divided Halfway between wrong and right I know I'm playing with fire But I don't know why Yeah, the bad boys are always catching my eye (Ooh way, ooh wha) I said the bad boys are always spinning my mind (Ooh way, ooh wha) Even though I know they're no good for me It's the risk I take for the chemistry With the bad boys always catching my eye (Ooh way, ooh way, ooh wha) Ooh, bad boys Some think it's complicated But they're straight-up fun for me I don't need no explanation It's nothing more than what you see here My heart still feels divided Halfway between wrong and right I know I'm playing with fire But I don't know why Yeah, the bad boys are always catching my eye (Ooh way, ooh wha) I said the bad boys are always spinning my mind (Ooh way, ooh wha) Even though I know they're no good for me It's the risk I take for the chemistry With the bad boys always catching my eye (Ooh way, ooh way, ooh wha) I know you want me shawty 'cause I'm a (bad boy) Hey shawty can't help it, she so so addicted to them rougher fellas With even the alphabet she only sings the crooked letters Let mama take all the risks For that chemistry she like them tougher than leather ? By any means necessary, girl She likes them ruthless, that's my world It's not the news, it's what I heard To get them more the merrier It's not a big surprise I know them bad boys catch your eyes Look at her walk when I go in disguise You'll have them shawty, don't worry, you fly Yeah, the bad boys are always catching my eye (Ooh way, ooh wha) I said the bad boys are always spinning my mind (Ooh way, ooh wha) Even though I know they're no good for me It's the risk I take for the chemistry With the bad boys always catching my eye (Ooh way, ooh wha) Yeah, the bad boys are always spinning my mind (Ooh way, ooh wha) I said the bad boys are always catching my eye (Ooh way, ooh way, ooh wha) Bad boys, bad boys
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Written by: MIKE BUSBEE, LAUREN K. EVANS, ALEX JAMES, LARRY JR. SUMMERVILLE, MELVIN WATSON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Bad Boys" was released as a single on 12 October 2009 by Syco Music, RCA Records, and Sony Music.
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Singer ProfileAlexandra Burke is a British singer who won the fifth series of "The X Factor" in 2008 and "Bad Boys" is her debut single post-win.
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Award-WinningThe song won the Brit Award for Best British Single in 2010.
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Chart Performances"Bad Boys" became a chart-topping hit, going straight to number one on the UK Singles Chart. It was also successful internationally, charting within the top ten of several other countries including Ireland, Greece, and Turkey among others.
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Platinum StatusIn the UK, "Bad Boys" was certified Platinum for shipping over 600,000 copies.
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Music VideoThe music video was filmed in Los Angeles and features Burke being pursued by the police, symbolizing the theme of the song. American rapper Flo Rida also makes an appearance in the video.
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CollaborationThe song is notable for featuring Flo Rida, a renowned American rapper, making it a cross-Atlantic collaboration.
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Writer and Producers"Bad Boys" was written by a team of writers, including Melvin Kuiters, Phil Bentley, and Scott Ritchie, while production credits go to The Phantom Boyz.
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Promotional EffortsTo promote the single, Burke gave live performances on various platforms, including the fifth series of The X Factor.
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Critical ReceptionCritics had a generally positive response towards "Bad Boys," with many praising Burke’s vocal performance, the catchy beat, and the upbeat nature of the song.
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