Word To The Badd!!
Babyface · Other Songs - Babyface
daryl simmons, jermaine jackson, and lisa left-eye lopes (1991)
Performed by jermaine jackson
What up yo, word to the badd
I gave my love
You gave your love
Thought wed never part
Said you loved me
Then you left me
With a broken heart
You never think about who you love
You only think about number one
You forgot about where we started from
You only think about what you want
You don't care about how it's done
You only think about you, your throne
Be it right or be it wrong
It aint about your world
It aint about the things that you do
If you don't care, I don't care
Cause you keep thinkin about you
It aint about you takin my pie
You been takin for a long time
If you don't care, I don't care
If you keep
Well I aint thinkin about you
Word up yo, word to the badd
Once you were made
You changed your ways
Even told me lies
Could not trust you
Still I loved you
My mind worried overtime
You know I tried to be there for you
Like a lover I cared for you
It didn't matter you always play me off
You only care about what you want
You don't care about how it's done
You only think about you, your throne
Be it right or be it wrong
Hook
Oh no no, I aint thinkin about you
Oh no
What up yo, word to the badd
Thinkin about that pie that youve been takin from me
From a lover to another lover hard to believe
Lost and don't know it yet you still show it
Givin seems to be harder than it is to receive
The glass has gotten shady when it should have been clearer
But it's you always starin in the mirror
Constantly fakin it aint no mistakin it
Get a grip cause you're not far from breakin it
Thinkin about the time when we used to be close
It shouldn't be a past tense cause nobody knows
What the future may hold, what tomorrow might bring
Its not guaranteed that you'll be spreadin your wings
And funny it seems how it used to be
Times when you needed to lean on me
Now you're standin on two and you wanna act now
Girl I aint thinkin about you
Gone too far
Ya better turn back
I know who you are
You know where Im at
Sad but it's true
From me to you
Pick up the phone
Don't be alone
Step off the throne
Come back home
Hook
Word To The Badd!!
Babyface's 'Word To The Badd!!' stands as a defining track from the late 1980s, showcasing his signature blend of R&B and pop sensibilities. Recorded during a period where he was establishing himself as a premier songwriter and producer, the song exemplifies the smooth, soulful production that characterized his work with artists like Whitney Houston. The track features Babyface's characteristic vocal delivery, layered with lush instrumentation that became a hallmark of his discography. Released alongside other notable works from the era, it reflects the polished sound of the late 80s that prioritized melodic hooks and emotional depth. As a key component of his catalog, the song remains a testament to his ability to craft timeless recordings that bridged the gap between contemporary R&B and mainstream pop.