Badfish/ BossDj

Jack Johnson · Other Songs - Jack Johnson

When you grab a hold of me

Tell me that I'll never be set free

But I'm a parasite, creep and crawl

I step into the night.

Two pints of booze

Tell me are you a badfish too? are you a badfish too?

Ain't got no money to spend

And I hope this night will never end

Lord knows I'm weak

Won't somebody get me off of this reef



And baby your a big blue whale

I'll grab the reef when all duck diving fails

And I can swim but I wish I had never learned

'cause the water's too polluted with germs

Dive deep when it's ten feet overhead

And grab the reef, that's underneath my bed

It's underneath my bed

Ain't got no quarrels with God, ain't got no time to grow old

Lord knows that I'm weak

Won't somebody get me off of this reef



And there's a steel train comin' in, I would take it if I could

And I would not lie to you, because Sunday mornin' soon will come



Things will be, easier to say

Upon the microphone like I'm a Boss DJ

I will walk up upon the stage, like it was dry land

A Boss DJ ain't nothin' but a man

No trouble, no fuss, I know why..



It's so nice, I wanna hear the same song twice,

It's so nice I wanna hear the same song twice



Nowadays all the songs on the radio,

They all,

All drive me crazy

Badfish / BossDj

Jack Johnson's "Badfish," featuring BossDj, stands as a quintessential example of his early acoustic pop-rock style, characterized by his signature fingerpicking and laid-back vocal delivery. Released during the height of his independent success, the track exemplifies the carefree, sun-drenched aesthetic that defined his discography in the mid-2000s. While often associated with his broader catalog of acoustic ballads and upbeat pop-rock anthems, this specific recording highlights the collaborative energy Johnson frequently brought to his live performances and studio sessions. The song remains a staple of his public image, reflecting a musical era where his focus was on organic instrumentation and relatable, introspective themes delivered with a distinct California cool.