Yer So Bad

Tom Petty

About Yer So Bad

"Yer So Bad" is a song co-written and recorded by Tom Petty. It was released in 1990 as the fifth single from his first solo album Full Moon Fever.


Year:
1989
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My sister got lucky, married a yuppie
Took him for all he was worth
Now she's a swinger dating a singer
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 lovin'
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

Ah 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

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Tom Petty

Thomas Earl "Tom" Petty (born October 20, 1950) was an American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He was the frontman of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and was a founding member of the late 1980s supergroup Traveling Wilburys and Mudcrutch. He had also performed under the pseudonyms of Charlie T. Wilbury, Jr. and Muddy Wilbury. more »

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Written by: Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne

Lyrics © Gone Gator Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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11 facts about this song

Release Details
"Yer So Bad' is a song by legendary rock musician Tom Petty, and is a part of his debut solo album 'Full Moon Fever', which was released in 1989.
Chart Topping
The song reached number 5 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart in the US.
Credit Details
"Yer So Bad' is credited to both Tom Petty and Jeff Lynne.
Genre
It falls under the rock music genre, with a strong emphasis on Heartland rock.
Album Success
'Full Moon Fever', the album which contained "Yer So Bad", was a great success and peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 in the US.
Collaboration
Jeff Lynne of Electric Light Orchestra fame co-wrote and co-produced the album with Tom Petty.
Acclamation
"Full Moon Fever", the album which featured "Yer So Bad", was critically acclaimed and was certified five times platinum in the US.
Music Video
There is a music video for "Yer So Bad," which was shot in black-and-white and features Petty performing the song.
Lyrics
The lyrics of the song tell the story of a man going through a break-up with his girlfriend, and discovering she’s moved on very quickly with another person. It's also indicative of Petty's knack for combining biting wit with heartfelt emotion.
Cover Version
Several artists have covered "Yer So Bad", including notable musicians like John Mayer who performed his version during live performances.
Personal Circumstances
It's been speculated that Petty's divorce from his wife, Jane, in 1996 influenced the lyrics for "Yer So Bad". However, Petty has never confirmed these speculations.

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