Bad Boys

Inner Circle

About Bad Boys

"Bad Boys" is a 1987 song by the Jamaican reggae band Inner Circle, which gained high popularity in the United States after its re-release in 1993, peaking at number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 7 on the Top 40 Mainstream. It is well known as the opening theme to the American TV show Cops and serving as a theme song of the Bad Boys franchise.


Year:
2006
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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

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
Hehe

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

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

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Inner Circle

Inner Circle are a Jamaican reggae group. The group was originally called The Inner Circle Band and formed in 1968. The band achieved major success in the 1970s with Jacob Miller as their lead singer, but split up after his death in 1980. They reformed in 1986 and had a major hit with the 1987 song "Bad Boys", which serves as the theme song for Fox Network's long-running television program COPS. The band is known for blending pop and rock with reggae. more »

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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.
Release Date
The song was first released in the third quarter of 1987 as part of the band's album "One Way".
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.
Chart Trivia
This song eventually reached No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts in 1993, despite having been released several years earlier.
Cover Version
In 1995, it was covered by the American rap duo Krazy Klan.
Show Use
Besides "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.
Formation
Inner Circle, the band that produced "Bad Boys," was formed in Kingston, Jamaica, in 1968.
Members
The original two members of the band were brothers Ian and Roger Lewis.
Band Trivia
The 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".
Awards
The band, Inner Circle, won a Grammy Award in 1993 for Best Reggae Album, "Bad Boys".
Performance
"Bad Boys" is also a favorite during Inner Circle's live performances and often forms part of the band's encore.
Language Version
A Spanish version of the song exists, which was also performed and recorded by Inner Circle.
Distinct Sound
The song is known for its unique and catchy tune which starts off with a distinctive high-pitched screeching sound.
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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