Badass Woman – English Lyrics

• By: Meghan Trainor
• Album: The Hustle

Lyrics & Translation

[English]

I'm a badass woman (Ooh)

What's wrong with that?

Can't hold me back

Yeah, I'm a badass woman

Just made like that

But I'm proud of that

'Cause I'm a badass woman

Never second guess me

'Cause, baby, I'm the boss

Don't underestimate me

'Cause I'm the one in charge

I am smarter than you give me credit for

And I'm way stronger than I ever been before

I'm a force of nature that you can't ignore

You can't ignore, you can't ignore no more

I'm a badass woman (Ooh)

What's wrong with that?

Can't hold me back

Yeah, I'm a badass woman

Just made like that

But I'm proud of that

'Cause I'm a badass woman

Never saying sorry

For saying what's on my mind (On my mind)

And I don't need a body

To prove I'm worth your time (Time)

Oh, I am smarter than you give me credit for

And I'm way stronger than I ever been before

Oh, I'm a force of nature that you can't ignore

You can't ignore, you can't ignore no more

'Cause I'm a badass woman (Ooh)

What's wrong with that?

Can't hold me back

Yeah, I'm a badass woman (I'm bad)

Just made like that (Uh-huh)

But I'm proud of that (Yeah)

'Cause I'm a badass woman

...

'Cause I'm a badass woman

...

I am smarter than you give me credit for

And I'm way stronger than I ever been before

Oh, I'm a force of nature that you can't ignore

You can't ignore, you can't ignore no more

I'm a badass woman (Ooh)

What's wrong with that?

Can't hold me back (Oh-oh)

Yeah, I'm a badass woman (Ooh)

What's wrong with that?

Can't hold me back

Yeah, I'm a badass woman (Ooh)

Just made like that

But I'm proud of that

'Cause I'm a badass woman

I'm way smarter than you give me credit for

And I'm way stronger than I ever been before

Oh, I'm a force of nature that you can't ignore

You can't ignore, you can't ignore no more

'Cause I'm a badass woman

I'm a force of nature that you can't ignore

You can't ignore, you can't ignore no more

'Cause I'm a badass woman

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
badass /ˈbædæs/ B2	adjective/noun - someone or something that is impressive, cool, or strong
woman /ˈwʊm.ən/ A1	noun - an adult female human
proud /praʊd/ B1	adjective - feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction because of achievements
credit /ˈkrɛd.ɪt/ B2	noun - believing that someone is honest or good
stronger /ˈstrɑːŋ.gər/ B2	adjective (comparative of strong) - more powerful or capable
force /fɔːrs/ B2	noun - a powerful influence or effect
nature /ˈneɪ.tʃər/ B2	noun - the physical world and its phenomena
ignore /ɪɡˈnɔːr/ B1	verb - to refuse to pay attention to something or someone
power /ˈpaʊər/ B2	noun - the ability to do something or act in a particular way
mind /maɪnd/ B1	noun - the part of a person that thinks and feels
worthy /ˈwɜːr.ði/ C1	adjective - deserving respect, admiration, or reward
confidence /ˈkɒn.fɪ.dəns/ C1	noun - the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something

Key Grammar Structures

• I'm a badass woman (Ooh)

  ➔ Present Simple Tense

  ➔ The verb 'am' is in the present simple tense, used to describe a permanent state or a habitual action. Here, it emphasizes the speaker's identity as a 'badass woman'.

• What's wrong with that?

  ➔ Present Simple with Contraction

  ➔ The contraction 'What's' is a shortened form of 'What is,' commonly used in informal speech. It is in the present simple tense, questioning the validity of a statement.

• Can't hold me back

  ➔ Modal Verb (Can't)

  ➔ The modal verb 'can't' is used to express inability or prohibition. Here, it emphasizes that the speaker cannot be held back or restrained.

• Just made like that

  ➔ Past Simple Passive

  ➔ The phrase 'Just made like that' implies a passive action in the past, suggesting the speaker was created or formed in a certain way. The passive voice is used to emphasize the result rather than the doer.

• Never second guess me

  ➔ Adverb of Frequency (Never)

  ➔ The adverb 'never' indicates that the action of 'second guessing' the speaker should not occur at all. It emphasizes a strong prohibition or refusal.

• I am smarter than you give me credit for

  ➔ Comparative Structure

  ➔ The phrase uses a comparative structure with 'than' to compare the speaker's intelligence to the credit given by others. It highlights the speaker's belief in her underestimated abilities.

• You can't ignore no more

  ➔ Double Negative

  ➔ The phrase 'can't ignore no more' is an example of double negative, which is grammatically incorrect in standard English but is used here for emphasis in informal speech.

• I'm way stronger than I ever been before

  ➔ Superlative with 'ever'

  ➔ The use of 'ever' in 'than I ever been before' emphasizes the highest degree of comparison, indicating the speaker's strength is at its peak compared to any previous time.