Bad Influence – English Lyrics

• By: SEVENTEEN

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into SEVENTEEN's "Bad Influence," a sleek pop-rap collaboration with Pharrell Williams. This song offers a unique opportunity to learn English by exploring themes of navigating social pressures and embracing personal desires, all while enjoying its catchy rhythms and introspective lyrics about finding joy in a complex world. Its modern sound and thoughtful message make it a compelling listen for language learners and music enthusiasts alike.

[English]

And I had time to think about it

It’s too much bullshit that surround it

I don’t want it at all

But hey, I wanna have a good time

(Good time, good time, good, good, good)

And I had time to think about it

But life would be so much better without it

I don’t want it at all

But hey, I wanna have a good time

(Good time, good time, good, good, good)

Let’s go out (Let’s go out)

Let’s go ‘round

What ya doin’ now?

Let’s go out (Let’s go out)

Bust the scene

Flip the vibe, chase the fade (chase the fade)

And be the section everybody talkin’ bout (Talkin’ bout)

Only fun shit is allowed

(Bad influence, you had to do it) An ordinary time ain’t enough for you

(Bad influence, you had to do it) You wanna have a good, good night

(Bad influence, you had to do it) It’s 4 in the morning, what the fuck we doin’?

(Bad influence, you had to do it) You turn and say, "a good, good time!"

And I had time to think about it (bad influence)

But life would be so much better without it

I don’t want it at all

But hey, I wanna have a good time

(Good time, good time, good, good, good time) (good, good, good time)

Sometimes you wanna luck up

You get frustrated, call me stuck up

But once you bring the plug up

Makes me wanna get fucked up

Let’s go out (Let’s go out)

Let’s go ‘round

What ya doin’ now?

Let’s go out (Let’s go out)

Bust the scene

Flip the vibe, chase the fade (chase the fade)

And be the section everybody talkin’ bout (Talkin’ bout)

Only fun shit is allowed

(Bad influence, you had to do it) An ordinary time ain’t enough for you

(Bad influence, you had to do it) You wanna have a good, good night

(Bad influence, you had to do it) It’s 4 in the morning, what the fuck we doin’?

(Bad influence, you had to do it) You turn and say, "a good, good time!"

And I had time to think about it (bad influence)

It’s too much bullshit that surround it

I don’t want it at all

But hey, I wanna have a good time

(Good time, good time, good, good, good)

And I had time to think about it (bad influence)

But life would be so much better without it

I don’t want it at all

But hey, I wanna have a good time

(Good time, good time, good, good, good time)

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
influence /ˈɪnfluəns/ B2	noun - the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something
bullshit /ˈbʊlʃɪt/ C1	noun - nonsense or stupid talk (vulgar slang)
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - the indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future regarded as a whole
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the condition that distinguishes animals and plants from inorganic matter, including the capacity for growth, reproduction, functional activity, and continual change preceding death
want /wɒnt/ A1	verb - to have a desire to possess or do (something)
think /θɪŋk/ A1	verb - to have a particular opinion, belief, or idea about someone or something
go /ɡəʊ/ A1	verb - to move from one place to another; travel
good /ɡʊd/ A1	adjective - to be desired or approved of; having the qualities required for a particular role
better /ˈbetər/ A1	adjective - of a higher standard or more suitable than something else
bust /bʌst/ B2	verb - to arrive somewhere in an energetic or exciting way (slang)
vibe /vaɪb/ B2	noun - a person's emotional state or the atmosphere of a place as communicated to and felt by others (colloquial)
chase /tʃeɪs/ A2	verb - to pursue in order to catch or catch up with
fade /feɪd/ B1	noun - a gradual disappearance or reduction
ordinary /ˈɔːrdəneri/ B1	adjective - with no special or distinctive features; normal
fuck /fʌk/ C2	verb - to have sexual intercourse with (vulgar slang) noun - an act of sexual intercourse (vulgar slang)
stuck /stʌk/ B1	adjective - unable to move or be moved
frustrated /ˈfrʌstreɪtɪd/ B2	adjective - feeling or expressing distress and annoyance resulting from an inability to change or achieve something
plug /plʌɡ/ B2	noun - a source of supply or connection, especially in slang context for drugs or valuable information

Key Grammar Structures

• It’s too much bullshit that surround it

  ➔ Relative Clause with 'that'

  ➔ The word 'that' introduces a relative clause modifying 'bullshit'. It specifies *which* bullshit is being referred to – the bullshit **that** surrounds 'it'.

• But hey, I wanna have a good time

  ➔ Modal Verb 'wanna' (contraction of 'want to')

  ➔ 'Wanna' is an informal contraction of 'want to', expressing a desire. It's common in spoken English and song lyrics. The structure is 'I + wanna + base form of verb'.

• Let’s go out (Let’s go out)

  ➔ Tag Question/Imperative with 'Let's'

  ➔ 'Let's' is used to make suggestions. Repeating it as a tag question reinforces the suggestion and seeks agreement. It's a casual way to invite someone.

• Flip the vibe, chase the fade

  ➔ Imperative Mood/Verb Phrases as Commands

  ➔ These are direct commands. 'Flip the vibe' means to change the atmosphere, and 'chase the fade' suggests pursuing something fleeting or disappearing. The implied subject is 'you'.

• Sometimes you wanna luck up

  ➔ Informal Phrasal Verb 'luck up'

  ➔ 'Luck up' is slang meaning to get lucky, often in a risky or impulsive way. It implies hoping for a positive outcome without much effort or planning.