Bad
Michael Jackson
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Your butt is mine Gonna tell you right Just show your face In broad daylight I'm telling you On how I feel Gonna hurt your mind Don't shoot to kill Come on Come on Lay it on me All right I'm giving you On count of three To show your stuff Or let it be I'm telling you Just watch your mouth I know your game What you're about Well they say the sky's the limit And to me that's really true But my friend you have seen nothin' Just wait 'til I get through Because I'm bad, I'm bad come on You know I'm bad, I'm bad come on, you know You know I'm bad, I'm bad come on, you know And the whole world has to Answer right now Just to tell you once again Who's bad The word is out You're doin' wrong Gonna lock you up Before too long Your lyin' eyes Gonna tell you right So listen up Don't make a fight Your talk is cheap You're not a man You're throwin' stones To hide your hands But they say the sky's the limit And to me that's really true And my friends you have seen nothin' Just wait 'til I get through Because I'm bad, I'm bad come on You know I'm bad, I'm bad come on, you know You know I'm bad, I'm bad come on, you know And the whole world has to Answer right now Just to tell you once again Who's bad We can change the world tomorrow This could be a better place If you don't like what I'm sayin' Then won't you slap my face Because I'm bad, I'm bad come on You know I'm bad, I'm bad come on, you know You know I'm bad, I'm bad come on, you know And the whole world has to Answer right now Just to tell you once again Who's bad Because I'm bad, I'm bad come on You know I'm bad, I'm bad come on, you know You know I'm bad, I'm bad come on, you know And the whole world has to Answer right now Just to tell you once again Who's bad Who's bad?
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Written by: Michael Jackson
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14 facts about this song
Album Introduction"Bad" is a song by American songwriter Michael Jackson, released by Epic Records on September 7, 1987, as the second single from his seventh studio album, which also carries the same name, 'Bad'.
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Song ProductionThe song was produced by legendary producer Quincy Jones, who had previously also collaborated with Michael Jackson on his immensely successful album "Thriller".
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SongwritingNotably, unlike many of his earlier hits, "Bad" was written by Michael Jackson himself.
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Chart PerformanceThe song quickly climbed the charts and reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, making "Bad" one of Jackson's number one hits.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Bad" was directed by esteemed filmmaker Martin Scorsese and co-starred actor Wesley Snipes. It was filmed in Brooklyn and features an elaborate dance sequence in a subway station.
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Video LengthThe official full-length music video is 18 minutes long, making it one of the longest music videos ever produced.
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Iconic DanceThe music video showcased the now-iconic 'Bad' dance, which has been re-created by fans and pop stars alike around the world.
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Song MessageThe song "Bad" was reportedly inspired by a real life incident when Jackson was a student in New York. It aims to deliver a message about street life and maintaining respect.
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Album MilestoneWith "Bad", Jackson became the first and only artist to achieve five number one singles from the same album on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Grammy Nomination"Bad" was nominated for Record of the Year and Best Male Pop Vocal Performance at the 30th Annual Grammy Awards.
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Song Cover"Bad" has been covered by numerous artists since its release, demonstrating its lasting influence and popularity.
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Live PerformancesThe song was a prominent part of Jackson's live performances and was played on all of his world tours: Bad, Dangerous and HIStory.
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Platinum StatusThe single received Platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 1989.
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Cultural ImpactThe song has been referenced in various television shows, films, and even video games, proving its cultural impact and longstanding popularity.
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