Bad

Wale, Tiara Thomas

About Bad

"Bad" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Wale. It was released on February 5, 2013, as the first single from his third studio album The Gifted (2013). The song, produced by Kelson Camp, features a guest appearance from Tiara Thomas. "Bad" has so far peaked at number 21 on the US Billboard Hot 100, making it Wale's third top 40 entry after "No Hands" and "Lotus Flower Bomb", and becoming his highest-charting single as a lead artist. It also became Thomas' first top 40 entry.  


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2013
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I heard about you
You heard about me?
Haha, yeah, what, haha
Cause I had some issues
Back at ya, bad girl

Is it bad that I never made love, no I never did it
But I sure know how to f*ck I'll be your
Bad girl, I'll prove it to you
Can't promise that, I'll be good to you
'Cause I had some issues, I won't commit, no not having it
But at least I can admit that I'll be bad no to you (to you)
Yeah, I'll be good in bed, but I'll be bad to you
Bad that I never made love, no I never did
But I sure know how to f*ck ya, I be

Yeah hold up, bad girls ain't no good, 
And the good girls ain't no fun
Look (And the bad girls want a real nigga!)
Yeah, cause real niggas just want (ha)
So it seems that we caught up in the wrong thing
Got a thing for a queen who don't wanna leave
You got a (thing for a king, but you ain't a king)
Seems like the ones who roll never got a ring
And I can see that you're (bad, no to you)
Yeah in the literal sense, I mean the physical sense
I mean the, oops, wait, let me give me a second
I need a minute to vent, I'm only telling you that I heard you (bad girl)
And I'm tellin' you I could believe that
Not the type of fella to yell or be gettin' jealous
But we talkin' 'bout game, Wale got the league pass
We at that bed, floor, couch, hold up 
(Loud, pack, boy, roll up)
You know what's up? (Whats up?)
Forget it, 'cause you know the bad girls always unapologetic

Is it bad that, I never made love, no I never did it 
But I sure know how to f*ck I'll be your
Bad girl, I'll prove it to you
Can't promise that, I'll be good to you
'Cause I had some issues, I won't commit, no not having it
But at least I can admit that I'll be bad no to you (to you)
Yeah, I'll be good in bed, but I'll be bad to you

She hurt feelings, she ain't wrong
She work hard, she play harder
Got a smart mouth, like a speed fly
She don't catch feelings she too busy catching G5
She no saint, 'cept Saint Laurent
Gone blaze up, take the wheel Jah
And Rhianna got these women in they River's Island
I'm just tryin' to take a dip ya
Never did terrible bullshit ya
Enough with concerns, she try and live it up
No more sucker for love, she probably duck it because
You try to follow your gut feeling you get lost (Cause I've had some issues) 
Yeah and I noticed it
You got the coldest corazon, but warmer skin
You froze with it, you try and play Sub Zero I be Scorpion
Psh get over here today
Smellin' like Jean Paul, got the ye
Got about three friends, she don't even tweet them
Ain't no IG, but she follow K
And we at that bed, floor, couch, hold up
(Loud, pack, boy, roll up)
You know what's up? (Whats up?)
Forget it, all these bad bitches always unapologetic

Is it bad that, I never made love, no I never did it 
But I sure know how to f*ck I'll be your
Bad girl, I'll prove it to you
Can't promise that, I'll be good to you
'Cause I had some issues, I won't commit, no not having it
But at least I can admit that I'll be bad no to you (to you)
Yeah, I'll be good in bed, but I'll be bad to you (bad to you)

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Wale

Wale Victor Folarin (born Olubowale Victor Akintimehin in September 21, 1984), better known by his stage name Wale (/ˈwɑːlei/ WAH-lay), is an American rapper from Washington, D.C. Wale was born to Nigerian parents. He rose to prominence in 2006, when his song "Dig Dug (Shake It)" became popular in his hometown. Wale became locally recognized and continued recording music for the regional audience. Producer Mark Ronson discovered Wale in 2006 and signed him to Allido Records in 2007. While signed to that label, Wale released several mixtapes and appeared in national media including MTV and various urban magazines. more »

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Written by: Tiara Thomas, Olubowale Victor Akintimehin, Santrise Nicole Webb

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Artist Inspiration
"Bad" was written and performed by American rapper Wale. The song was released as a single from his third album "The Gifted" on February 5, 2013.
Collaborations
The song features singer Tiara Thomas in a notable collaboration. Later, an additional version was made featuring Rihanna.
Chart Topper
"Bad" was a commercial success, peaking at number 21 on the US Billboard Hot 100. It became Wale's second top 40 entry on the chart, following his feature on Waka Flocka Flame's "No Hands."
Song Theme
The lyrics of the song delve into themes of emotional vulnerability, regrets, and complexities of romantic relationships.
Certification
"Bad" was certified 2x Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), confirming its high sales.
Music Video
The official music video, released on March 20, 2013, was directed by Alexandre Moors and has over 140 million views on YouTube as of 2021.
Critic Response
The song was well-received by critics, with many praising its catchy beat, memorable hook, and raw exploration of relationship dynamics.
Song Origin
Initially, "Bad" was not intended for Wale. Tiara Thomas wrote it as a song for herself and performed it while touring with him. Impressed by the song, Wale asked her if he could take it for his album.
Featured Artists
Although initially featuring Tiara Thomas, Wale released a remix version of the song with Rihanna, which brought it further attention and popularity.
Awards
"Bad" was nominated for the Best Hip-Hop Song of the Year at the 2013 Soul Train Music Awards.
Album Success
"Bad" contributed significantly to the success of Wale's album "The Gifted," which debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200.
Sampling
The song samples the 2007 Tiara Thomas song, "The Cloud MusicEP."

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