Yer So Bad
Tom Petty, The Heartbreakers
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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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Written by: Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne
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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.
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Chart ToppingThe song reached number 5 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart in the US.
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Credit Details"Yer So Bad' is credited to both Tom Petty and Jeff Lynne.
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GenreIt falls under the rock music genre, with a strong emphasis on Heartland rock.
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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.
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CollaborationJeff Lynne of Electric Light Orchestra fame co-wrote and co-produced the album with Tom Petty.
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Acclamation"Full Moon Fever", the album which featured "Yer So Bad", was critically acclaimed and was certified five times platinum in the US.
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Music VideoThere is a music video for "Yer So Bad," which was shot in black-and-white and features Petty performing the song.
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LyricsThe 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.
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Cover VersionSeveral artists have covered "Yer So Bad", including notable musicians like John Mayer who performed his version during live performances.
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Personal CircumstancesIt'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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