“Bad Boys” is a song performed by Inner Circle and written by Ian Lewis. It is also known as the theme song from the television show Cops.
Song Details
| Song Name | Bad Boys |
| Singer | Inner Circle |
| Songwriter | Ian Lewis |
| Lable | BadBoysOfReggae |
Bad Boys Bad Boys What You Gonna Do When They Come For You Lyrics
Huh!
Bad boys!
What’cha want? What’cha want?
What’cha gonna do
When Sheriff John Brown come for you?
Tell me, what’cha ya wanna do, what’cha gonna do?
Yeah!
Bad boys, bad boys
What’cha gonna do?
What’cha gonna do when they come for you?
Bad boys, bad boys
What’cha gonna do?
What’cha gonna do when they come for you?
When you were eight and 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 then you must get cool!
Bad boys, bad boys
What’cha gonna do?
What’cha gonna do when they come for you?
Bad boys, bad boys
What’cha gonna do?
What’cha gonna do when they come for you?
You chuck it on that one, ya chuck it on this one
You chuck it on ya mother and ya chuck it on ya father
You chuck it on ya brother and ya chuck it on ya sister
And you chuck it on that one and ya chuck it on me!
Bad boys, bad boys
What’cha gonna do?
What’cha gonna do when they come for you?
Bad boys, bad boys
What’cha gonna do?
What’cha gonna do when they come for you?
Bad boys, bad boys
What’cha gonna do?
What’cha gonna do when they come for you?
Bad boys, bad boys
What’cha gonna do?
What’cha 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
Hey
Bad boys, bad boys
What’cha gonna do?
What’cha gonna do when they come for you?
Bad boys, bad boys
What’cha gonna do?
What’cha gonna do when they come for you?
Why did you have to act so mean?
Don’t you know you’re human being?
Born from a mother with the love from 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
What’cha gonna do?
What’cha gonna do when they come for you?
Bad boys, bad boys
What’cha gonna do?
What’cha gonna do when they come for you?
Bad boys, bad boys
What’cha gonna do?
What’cha gonna do when they come for you?
Bad boys, bad boys
What’cha gonna do?
What’cha 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
What’cha gonna do?
What’cha gonna do when they come for you?
Bad boys, bad boys
What’cha gonna do?
What’cha gonna do when they come for you?
Bad boys, bad boys
What’cha gonna do?
What’cha gonna do when they come for you?
Bad boys, bad boys
What’cha gonna do?
What’cha gonna do when they come for you?
You chuck it on that one, ya chuck it on this one
You chuck it on ya mother and ya chuck it on ya father
You chuck it on ya brother and ya chuck it on ya sister
And you chuck it on that one and ya chuck it on me!
Bad boys, bad boys
What’cha gonna do?
What’cha gonna do when they come for you?
Bad boys, bad boys
What’cha gonna do?
What’cha gonna do when they come for you?
Bad boys, bad boys
What’cha gonna do?
What’cha gonna do when they come for you?
Bad boys, bad boys
What’cha gonna do?
What’cha gonna do when they come for you?
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. Who sings the song “Bad Boys”?
The song is performed by Inner Circle, a Jamaican reggae band.
2. Who wrote “Bad Boys”?
The song was written by Ian Lewis, a member of Inner Circle.
3. What show is “Bad Boys” known for?
It is famously used as the theme song for the TV show Cops, which aired in the U.S. starting in 1989.
4. What genre is “Bad Boys”?
“Bad Boys” is a reggae track with elements of dancehall and pop.
5. When was “Bad Boys” released?
The song was originally released in 1987, and gained international fame in the early 1990s after being featured on Cops.
6. Was “Bad Boys” used in any movies?
Yes. Besides Cops, the song was also used in the Bad Boys film series starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence.
🎧 Meaning of the Song “Bad Boys”
The song “Bad Boys” addresses the theme of law enforcement and criminal behavior. Its lyrics ask a direct and pointed question:
“Bad boys, bad boys, whatcha gonna do / Whatcha gonna do when they come for you?”
This chorus challenges individuals who break the law, asking them to consider the consequences of their actions. The tone is both catchy and cautionary.
At its core, the song:
- Warns wrongdoers that law enforcement will catch up with them.
- Reflects on justice and accountability.
- Carries a somewhat satirical edge, using repetition and rhythm to deliver a serious message in a light, reggae-infused style.
While it became a pop culture staple, especially due to its use on Cops, the song has deeper roots in Jamaican reggae’s tradition of addressing social issues through music.