Yer So Bad – English Lyrics

• By: Tom Petty

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Tom Petty's "Yer So Bad" to explore relatable themes of navigating life's disappointments and finding genuine comfort amidst a "world gone mad." Its witty, observational lyrics and folksy, Beatlesque sound make it an engaging listen, offering a fun way to grasp idiomatic English and the nuances of expressing affection. This song is special for its blend of satire and warmth, delivered with Petty's signature charm, making it a perfect track to understand everyday American English expressions and storytelling in music.

[English]

(people chatting)

(woman laughs)

♪ One, two, three, four ♪

("Yer So Bad") ♪ Yeah ♪

♪ My sister got lucky, married a yuppie ♪

♪ Took him for all he was worth ♪

♪ Now she's a swinger dating a singer ♪

♪ Yeah ♪

♪ I can't decide which is worse ♪

♪ But not me baby ♪

♪ I've got you to save me ♪

♪ Oh, yer so bad ♪

♪ Best thing I ever had ♪

♪ In a world gone mad ♪

♪ Yer so bad ♪

♪ My sister's ex-husband can't get no loving ♪

♪ Yeah ♪

♪ Walks around dog-faced and hurt ♪

♪ Now he's got nothin', head in the oven ♪

♪ I can't decide which is worse ♪

♪ But not me baby ♪

♪ I've got you to save me ♪

♪ Oh, yer so bad ♪

♪ Best thing I ever had ♪

♪ In a world gone mad ♪

♪ Yer so bad ♪

♪ Hey ♪

♪♪♪

♪ Oh, but not me baby ♪

♪ I've got you to save me ♪

♪ Oh, yer so bad ♪

♪ Best thing I ever had ♪

♪ In a world gone mad ♪

♪ Yer so bad ♪

♪ Oh, yer so bad ♪

♪ Best thing I ever had ♪

♪ In a world gone mad ♪

♪ Yer so bad ♪

♪♪♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
sister /ˈsɪstər/ A1	noun - a female sibling
married /ˈmærid/ A2	adjective - having a husband or wife verb - to join in marriage
yuppie /ˈjʌpi/ C1	noun - a young urban professional, especially one perceived as materialistic
worth /wɜːrθ/ B2	noun - the value of something adjective - deserving or equal to
swinger /ˈswɪŋər/ C2	noun - a person who engages in casual or non-traditional sexual relationships
singer /ˈsɪŋər/ A2	noun - a person who sings
decide /dɪˈsaɪd/ B1	verb - to make a choice or judgment
worse /wɜːrs/ B1	adjective - of poorer quality or condition
baby /ˈbeɪbi/ A1	noun - a very young child noun - a term of endearment for a loved one
save /seɪv/ A2	verb - to rescue from harm or danger verb - to keep safe for future use
bad /bæd/ A1	adjective - not good in any way
thing /θɪŋ/ A1	noun - an object or item
world /wɜːrld/ A1	noun - the earth, together with all of its countries and peoples
mad /mæd/ B2	adjective - mentally ill or angry
ex-husband /ˈɛks ˈhʌzbənd/ B2	noun - a woman's former husband
head /hɛd/ A2	noun - the part of the body above the neck
oven /ˈʌvən/ B1	noun - an enclosed compartment for cooking food
dog-faced /ˈdɔg feɪst/ C2	adjective - having the appearance of a dog’s face (used figuratively here)