Bad Boy for Life
P. Diddy, Diddy, Mark Curry
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I'm the definition of, half man, half drugs Ask the clubs, Bad Boy - that's whassup After bucks, crush cruise after us No gaze, we ain't laughin much Nothin but big thangs, check the hitlist How we twist shit, what change but the name? We still here, you rockin wit the best Don't worry if I write rhymes, I write checks (ahh!) Who's the boss? Dudes is lost Don't think cause I'm iced out, I'ma cool off Who else but me? (who else?) And if you don't feel me that mean you can't touch me, it's ugly, trust me Get it right dawg, we ain't ever left We just, moved in silence and rep to the death (yeah) It's official, I survived what I been through Y'all got drama, "The Saga Continues..." We ain't, go-in nowhere, we ain't, goin nowhere We can't be stopped now, cause it's Bad Boy for life We ain't, go-in nowhere, we ain't, goin nowhere We can't be stopped now, cause it's Bad Boy for life Aiyyo strait from the Harlem streets I don't play, I push it down wit the Harlem Heat (uh-huh) All a sudden niggaz got a problem wit me (Black, what happened?) They run around actin like the black don't care eat And you know what? (what?) For some strange reason (uhh) I want this medication full of deranged eatin For y'all to put the word out (c'mon, c'mon) we ain't leavin We tryin to be rich before we do stop breathin Then fall (what?) we kinda hustle lanes Stay layin down on muscle games (c'mon) Still turn niggaz dreams to flames (yeah) You got the wire, if not I ain't sayin no more names You soon expire; (heh) no pain (nuh-uh) I feel remorse, the shit causes me and Diddy up first Racin Porsches wit the beat swing vaul exhausters [screeching] (yeah) On the cover of ya five (hehe) XXL's or (yeah) Source's (c'mon) bitch We ain't, go-in nowhere, we ain't, goin nowhere We can't be stopped now, cause it's Bad Boy for life We ain't, go-in nowhere, we ain't, goin nowhere We can't be stopped now, cause it's Bad Boy for life Yeah, yeah, yo, yeah It ain't shit changed, since the Notorious (We miss you B.I.G.) See everything still glorious (yeah) We still got Oreos, still be the victorious (that's right) See it's a lot of them, but it's more of us Still got cash to blow, raps that flow Still them cats that know, pack ya flow That's fo' sho', bottles that pop Joints that rock, play the background Hand 'em a jock, hold 'em a glock (hahaha) Money to get (yeah), cars to flip (uhh) Bars to sit at and sip Cogniac wit Jews that drink (c'mon) Hoes to see (uhh), make sure they knowin it's me (they know ya shit) Drop that beat, can't believe that I MC (haha) Bad Boy 'til the casket drop (Bad Boy) Gotta love it, place nuttin above it (nuttin) It's on like that (c'mon), don't believe, we ain't goin like that For always gonna be here (yeah), be there (uhh) Every (what?) motherfuckers here! We ain't, go-in nowhere, we ain't, goin nowhere We can't be stopped now, cause it's Bad Boy for life We ain't, go-in nowhere, we ain't, goin nowhere We can't be stopped now, cause it's Bad Boy for life We ain't, go-in nowhere, we ain't, goin nowhere We can't be stopped now, cause it's Bad Boy for life We ain't, go-in nowhere, we ain't, goin nowhere We can't be stopped now, cause it's Bad Boy for life We ain't, go-in nowhere, we ain't, goin nowhere We can't be stopped now, cause it's Bad Boy for life
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Written by: Dorsey Wesley, Jamel Fisher, Drayton Goss, Mark Keith Curry, Robert Ross
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Songtrust Ave
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11 facts about this song
Release Details"Bad Boy for Life" was released in 2001 as the lead single from P. Diddy's third album, "The Saga Continues".
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, the song peaked at number 33 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and number six on the UK Singles Chart.
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CollaborationsThe song features vocals from not just Mark Curry but also Black Rob, adding a different dimension to the track with their contributions.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Bad Boy for Life” is notable for the special cameos it contains. Celebrities like Ben Stiller, Shaquille O'Neal, Ice Cube, Mike Tyson, Snoop Dogg, and Xzibit have all made appearances in it.
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Genre and StyleThe song, in line with Diddy's signature style, blends elements of hip hop and rap, and is recognized for its catchy hook and high-energy composition.
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Producers"Bad Boy for Life" was produced by prominent music producers Megahertz and Diddy himself.
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AwardsThe song was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2002 for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group.
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CatchphraseThe line "We ain't going anywhere, we ain't, goin anywhere, we can't be stopped now, cause it's Bad Boy for Life" became a catchphrase and was often quoted or referenced in pop culture.
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Commercial Usage"Bad Boy for Life" has been used in several commercials, films, and TV shows. Perhaps most notably, it was featured in the blockbuster movie "Bad Boys II."
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Song LegacyYears after its release, "Bad Boy for Life" remains one of Diddy's most popular songs. It captures the essence of the 'Bad Boy' persona Diddy has maintained throughout his career in the music industry.
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Song ResurgenceIn 2020, the song experienced resurgence in popularity due to Diddy using it for his dance-a-thon fundraiser to raise money for healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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