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"Want You Bad" is a song by American punk rock band the Offspring. The song is featured as the fourth track on the band's sixth studio album Conspiracy of One (2000) and was released as the second single from the album. The song is also featured on the band's Greatest Hits album (2005). It became another Offspring US Hot Modern Rock Track top 10. The title is a play on words, with the narrator of the song saying to his girlfriend he wants her "to be bad" as in a dominatrix way, rather than he wants her "badly". The song was remixed by the Dwarves singer Blag Dahlia. The remix appeared on some versions of the "Million Miles Away" single. Two of the single's B-sides, "80 Times" and "Autonomy", appeared on the band's 2010 Japan only compilation album Happy Hour!. 


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The Offspring is an American punk rock band from Orange County, California, formed in 1984. They are widely credited, alongside fellow California punk, ska punk, and pop punk bands Sublime,Green Day, and Rancid, with popularizing and reviving mainstream interest in punk rock in the United States in the 1990s. Known as Manic Subsidal until 1986, the band consists of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Dexter Holland, lead guitarist Noodles, bassist Greg K. and drummer Pete Parada. Parada replaced former drummer Adam "Atom" Willard in 2007, during the recording of the band's eighth studio album, Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace, and has been a member of the band since. more »

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Album Information
"Want You Bad" is from The Offspring's sixth studio album, "Conspiracy of One," which was released in 2000.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 8 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks in the U.S. and number 15 in the UK Singles Chart.
Music Video
Marcos Siega directed the music video of the song. It represents the band performing the song live with comic book-style graphics.
Genre Classification
"Want You Bad" is identified under the Pop Punk and Punk Rock genres.
Unique Style
The song is known for its unique style, blending punk rock with catchy poppers.
Song Theme
The song's lyrics explore the theme of desiring someone not for who they are, but for who they could potentially be.
Writing Credits
"Want You Bad" was written by the band members Dexter Holland, Kevin Wasserman, Gregory Kriesel, and Ron Welty.
Live Performances
The Offspring frequently includes "Want You Bad" in their live performances as it's one of their most popular songs among fans.
Featured in Media
The song was featured in the film "American Pie 2," which enhanced its popularity among moviegoers and music fans alike.
Cover versions
Several artists and bands have covered "Want You Bad," reflecting its influence in the punk rock and pop-punk scene.
Previous Band Success
Prior to this song, The Offspring had already obtained mainstream success with their previous album "Americana," which made "Want You Bad" highly anticipated.

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