Good Bad Boy

Joe Jackson · Other Songs - Joe Jackson

We hear you, we see it

You do it like you wanna be it

Come with a guise, we guarantee it



Get in the line and be a good bad boy

Get in the line and be a good bad boy



We got it, we're loaded

And we can write you like a sonnet

But you can't fight us if you wanted



Get in the line and be a good bad boy

Get in the line and be a good bad boy



You're our kind of rebel

It's your kind of crime

'Cause everyone gets one chance



So scowl for the camera

But don't howl at the moon

Be a good bad boy



We move it, we shake it

And we're not askin' you to fake it

But we're not just about to take it



Get in the line and be a good bad boy

Get in the line and be a good bad boy



C'mon now, the first swing

We gotta get your body workin'

You're gonna sweat until you're hurting



Get in the line and be a good bad boy

Get in the line and be a good bad boy



We'll take out some clothes and

We'll take out some crowns

And then we can start to dance



So snarl for the camera

But don't lodge it too soon

Be a good bad boy



So pout for the camera

But don't shout out the tune

Be a good bad boy



Get in the line and be a good bad boy

Get in the line and be a good bad boy

Get in the line and be a good bad boy

Get in the line and be a good bad boy



Get in the line and be a good bad boy

Get in the line and be a good bad boy

Get in the line and be a good bad boy

Get in the line and be a good bad boy

Good Bad Boy - Joe Jackson

Released in 1981, "Good Bad Boy" stands as a defining track in the early career of Joe Jackson, marking his transition from the Jackson family's shadow to a solo pop icon. The song exemplifies the new wave and synth-pop sounds that characterized his debut era, blending catchy melodies with a distinct, slightly melancholic edge. As one of his most recognizable singles, it helped establish his reputation as a versatile artist capable of crafting both pop anthems and more introspective ballads. The recording remains a staple of his discography, often featured on greatest hits compilations and celebrated for its role in launching his successful solo journey. Its enduring appeal lies in its perfect balance of commercial polish and personal expression, capturing the spirit of early 1980s British pop music.