Bad Boys
Inner Circle
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Bad boys Whatcha want, watcha want Whatcha gonna do When sheriff John Brown come for you Tell me Whatcha wanna do, whatcha gonna dooo Yeaheah Bad boys, bad boys Whatcha gonna do, whatcha gonna do When they come for you Bad boys, bad boys Whatcha gonna do, whatcha gonna do When they come for you When you were eight And you had bad traits You go to school And learn the golden rule So why are you Acting like a bloody fool If you get hot You must get cool Bad boys, bad boys Whatcha gonna do, whatcha gonna do When they come for you You chuck it on that one You chuck it on this one You chuck it on your mother and You chuck it on your father You chuck it on your brother and You chuck it on your sister You chuck it on that one and You chuck it on me Bad boys, bad boys Whatcha gonna do, whatcha gonna do When they come for you Bad boys, bad boys Whatcha gonna do, whatcha gonna do When they come for you Bad boys, bad boys Whatcha gonna do, whatcha gonna do When they come for you Bad boys, bad boys Whatcha gonna do, whatcha gonna do When they come for you Nobody naw give you no break Police naw give you no break Soldier naw give you no break Not even you idren naw give you no break, he he Bad boys, bad boys Whatcha gonna do, whatcha gonna do When they come for you Bad boys, bad boys Whatcha gonna do, whatcha gonna do When they come for you Bad boys, bad boys Whatcha gonna do, whatcha gonna do When they come for you Bad boys, bad boys Whatcha gonna do, whatcha gonna do When they come for you Why did you have to act so mean Don't you know you're human being Born of a mother with the love of a father Reflections come and reflections go I know sometimes you want to let go Hehehe I know sometimes you want to let go Bad boys, bad boys Whatcha gonna do, whatcha gonna do When they come for you Bad boys, bad boys Whatcha gonna do, whatcha gonna do When they come for you (You're too bad, you're too rude) (You're too bad, you're too rude) Bad boys, bad boys Whatcha gonna do, whatcha gonna do When they come for you Bad boys, bad boys Whatcha gonna do, whatcha gonna do When they come for you You chuck it on that one You chuck it on this one You chuck it on your mother and You chuck it on your father You chuck it on your brother and You chuck it on your sister You chuck it on that one and You chuck it on me Bad boys, bad boys Whatcha gonna do, whatcha gonna do When they come for you Bad boys, bad boys Whatcha gonna do, whatcha gonna do When they come for you
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Written by: Ian Lewis
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14 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Bad Boys" by Inner Circle is classified under the Reggae genre. It is one of the classic Reggae anthems that reached world fame.
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Release DateThe song was first released in the third quarter of 1987 as part of the band's album "One Way".
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Sequel Use"Bad Boys" rose to international prominence when it was used as theme music for the television show "Cops," a reality TV show following the daily activities of police officers.
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Chart TriviaThis song eventually reached No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts in 1993, despite having been released several years earlier.
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Cover VersionIn 1995, it was covered by the American rap duo Krazy Klan.
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Show UseBesides "Cops," it has also been used as background music in various other TV shows and movies, including "Bad Boys," from which it derives its fame.
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FormationInner Circle, the band that produced "Bad Boys," was formed in Kingston, Jamaica, in 1968.
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MembersThe original two members of the band were brothers Ian and Roger Lewis.
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Band TriviaThe band's second vocalist, Jacob Killer Miller, died in a car crash in 1980. After his death, the band took a seven-year hiatus and regrouped in 1986, one year before releasing "Bad Boys".
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AwardsThe band, Inner Circle, won a Grammy Award in 1993 for Best Reggae Album, "Bad Boys".
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Performance"Bad Boys" is also a favorite during Inner Circle's live performances and often forms part of the band's encore.
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Language VersionA Spanish version of the song exists, which was also performed and recorded by Inner Circle.
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Distinct SoundThe song is known for its unique and catchy tune which starts off with a distinctive high-pitched screeching sound.
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Legacy"Bad Boys" by Inner Circle is often cited as one of the most famous Reggae songs globally, effectively representing the genre beyond just Jamaica.
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