Good Girls Go Bad

Leighton Meester, Cobra Starship

About Good Girls Go Bad

"Good Girls Go Bad" is a song by American pop band Cobra Starship with guest vocals by Leighton Meester. It was the first single released from their third studio album, Hot Mess. The song was released digitally through iTunes on May 11, 2009. On May 8, 2009, "Good Girls Go Bad" made its radio debut on KIIS-FM with Ryan Seacrest's show. The song was produced by former American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi and Kevin Rudolf. The song went on to become Cobra Starship and Leighton Meester's first US hit and top 10, peaking at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified double-Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America, denoting over 2 million copies sold in the United States. The song received heavy airplay in Canada as well, debuting at 21 on Canada's radio airplay chart "Canadian Hit 30" week ending July 25, 2009. The song also debuted on Radio 1 in the UK in September 2009. The song was licensed in various media. Some of the official remixes also feature rapper Flo Rida. 


Year:
2009
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I'll make them good girls go bad
I'll make them good girls go
Good girls go
(good girls go)

I know your type
Yeah daddy's little girl
Just take a bite (one bite)
Let me shake up your world
Cause just one night couldn't be so wrong
I'm gonna make you lose control

She was so shy
Till I drove her wild

I make them good girls go bad
I make them good girls go bad
You were hanging in the corner
With your five best friends
You heard that I was trouble but you couldn't resist
I make them good girls go bad
I make them good girls go
Good girls go
(good girls go)
(good girls go)

I know your type
Boy you're dangerous
Yeah you're that guy
I'd be stupid to trust
But just one night couldn't be so wrong
You make me want to lose control

She was so shy
'Til I drove her wild

I make them good girls go bad
I make them good girls go bad
I was hanging in the corner
With my five best friends
I heard that you were trouble but I couldn't resist
I make them good girls go bad
I make them good girls go
Good girls go
(good girls go)
(good girls go)

Oh she got a way with them boys in the place
Treat em like they don't stand a chance
And he got a way with them girls in the back
Actin' like they too hot to dance

Oh she got a way with them boys in the place
Treat em like they don't stand a chance
And he got a way with them girls in the back
Actin' like they too hot to dance

I make them good girls go bad
I make them good girls go
Them good girls go bad

(good girls go)

I was hanging in the corner
With my five best friends
I heard that you were trouble but I couldn't resist
I make them good girls go bad
I make them good girls go bad
I make the good girls go
(good girls go)
(good girls go)
(good girls go)

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Cobra Starship

Cobra Starship is an American dance-pop band created by former Midtown bassist and lead vocalist Gabe Saporta in 2003 in New York City, New York. After writing and recording the band's debut album While the City Sleeps, We Rule the Streets as a solo project, Saporta enlisted guitarist Ryland Blackinton, bassist Alex Suarez, drummer Nate Novarro, and keytarist Victoria Asher, all of whom provide backing vocals. more »

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Written by: Gabe Saporta, Kara Dioguardi, Kevin Rudolf, Jacob Kasher Hindlin

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Collaboration
"Good Girls Go Bad" is a song by American pop band Cobra Starship and features guest vocals from actress and singer Leighton Meester.
Release Date and Album
The song was released on May 11, 2009, serving as the lead single from Cobra Starship's third studio album "Hot Mess."
Chart Performance
"Good Girls Go Bad" was a commercial success, peaking at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Cobra Starship's first top ten hit and Meester's first and only chart entry.
Platinum Certification
In September 2009, the song was certified Platinum in the U.S., signifying sales over one million.
Lyrics and Theme
The song revolves around the theme of good girls being attracted to the bad boy stereotype and getting into things they ordinarily wouldn't.
Songwriters and Production
The track was co-written by Kara DioGuardi, Kevin Rudolf, Cobra Starship leader Gabe Saporta, and produced by Kevin Rudolf.
Award Nomination
The song received a nomination in the category "Choice Music: Hook Up" at the 2009 Teen Choice Awards.
Creation
Gabe Saporta stated in an interview that he wrote the song after running into Leighton Meester while dining at a restaurant in New York City.
Music Video
The music video features Leighton Meister as the girl who turns bad, while Cobra Starship serves as the band playing in the underground club she attends.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by several artists, including Iyaz on his album "Replay," demonstrating its widespread appeal.
Use in Popular Media
"Good Girls Go Bad" has been used in various television shows, including The Vampire Diaries and Melrose Place, showcasing its mainstream acceptance.
Live Performances
Throughout their touring history, Cobra Starship frequently performed "Good Girls Go Bad" at their live concerts, making it one of their most recognizable songs.

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