BAD – English Lyrics

• By: David Guetta, Showtek, Vassy
• Album: Album 7

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into “Bad,” an energetic EDM anthem by David Guetta, Showtek, and Vassy. This track is perfect for learning English phrases related to empowerment and breaking free, as its catchy lyrics repeatedly question why it feels so good to defy expectations and pursue what makes you happy, despite what others might think. The direct and repetitive nature of the chorus makes it easy to follow along and grasp core messages of individuality and liberation.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
good /ɡʊd/ A1	adjective - of high quality; excellent.
bad /bæd/ A1	adjective - of poor quality or low standard.
want /wɒnt/ A1	verb - have a desire to possess or do (something); wish for. noun - a desire for something.
mad /mæd/ A2	adjective - angry; annoyed.
trouble /ˈtrʌb(ə)l/ A2	noun - difficulty or problems.
looking /ˈlʊkɪŋ/ A1	verb - to search for something
feel /fiːl/ A1	verb - be aware of (something) through touching.
boy /bɔɪ/ A1	noun - a male child or young man.

Key Grammar Structures

• Why does it feel so good?

  ➔ Subject-Verb Inversion in Questions

  ➔ The auxiliary verb "does" comes before the subject "it" to form a question. This is a standard structure for asking questions in English when using "do/does/did".

• So good to be bad

  ➔ Infinitive of Purpose (Elliptical)

  ➔ This phrase is elliptical, meaning some words are missing but understood. It implies "It is so good *in order* to be bad." The "in order" part is omitted for brevity and stylistic effect.

• Getting what I want, boy

  ➔ Present Participle as a Gerund (Implied Reason)

  ➔ "Getting" functions as a gerund (a verb acting as a noun). It implies a reason or explanation for the following question. It can be expanded to something like "*Because I am* getting what I want, boy...".

• Why does that make you so mad?

  ➔ Causative "make" with Adjective Complement

  ➔ The verb "make" here is causative, meaning it causes something to happen. The structure is: "make" + object + adjective. "That" (the act of the speaker getting what they want) causes the listener to be "mad" (the adjective describing the state).

• 'Cause if it's trouble that you're looking for

  ➔ Cleft Sentence with "it" (inverted)

  ➔ This is an inverted cleft sentence for emphasis. The standard structure is "It is [emphasized element] that [remainder of the clause]". Here, it's inverted to "[Clause] that you're looking for." but It still means, "If it is trouble that you are looking for..."

• Oh, baby, here I am

  ➔ Inversion for Emphasis (Adverbial Phrase)

  ➔ Normally, it would be "I am here." Inversion (placing "here" before the subject "I") emphasizes the speaker's presence and readiness.