Bad Company album artwork

Bad Company

Bad Company

Artist: Punch•Album: War Is the Answer
🎤 Interactive Lyrics & Phonetic Pronunciation Guide

Lyrics, Cara Baca & English Translation

A company

Always on the run

A destiny

Oh, it's the risin' sun

I was born

A shotgun in my hands

Behind the gun

I'll make my final stand, yeah

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
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And that's why they call me

Bad company, I can't deny

Bad, bad company, 'til the day I die

Until the day I die

Until the day I die

Rebel souls

Deserters we've been called

Chose a gun

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
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And threw away the sun, oh

Now these towns

Well, they all know our name

The death punch sound

Is our claim to fame

That's why they call me

Bad company, I can't deny

Bad, bad company, 'til the day I die

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
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Until the day I die

Until the day I die

Until the day I die

Eye for an eye

Tooth for a tooth

Blood for blood

We've all gotta die

We've all gotta die

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
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And that's why they call me

Bad company, I won't deny

Bad, bad company, 'til the day I die

Bad company, I won't deny

Bad, bad company, 'til the day I die

Until the day I die

Until the day I die

Until the day I die

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

Until the day I die

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Bad Company” (Bad Company) is performed by Punch, released on the album War Is the Answer in 2009.

💡 Linguistic Features & Sing-Along Guide: Below you will find original Korean text (한글), standardized Revised Romanization with phonetic liaison corrections, and contextual English translations. Mencari lirik lagu dan terjemahan atau cara baca Hangul mudah? Gunakan synchronized Pronunciation Coach to practice tricky syllables at 0.5x or 0.75x speed with pitch preservation.

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🧠 Layer 2: Western Analytical Lore & Cultural Decoder

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative arc, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “Bad Company” by Punch.

1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Thesis

"Bad Company" (Bad Company) by Punch is an evocative musical statement exploring themes of vulnerability, personal transformation, and emotional resonance. The lyrics navigate the tension between public expectations and authentic self-expression, inviting listeners into an introspective lyrical journey framed by striking vocal harmonies.

2. Metaphors & Korean Idioms

The Korean lyricism in "Bad Company" utilizes poetic imagery and cultural nuance. Through contrasting acoustic intimacy and dynamic rhythmic hooks, the song weaves Korean metaphorical phrases with accessible pop hooks, exploring how fleeting connections leave indelible emotional footprints.

3. Production Lore & Sound Engineering

Engineered with modern production techniques, "Bad Company" showcases Punch's vocal versatility across polished instrumentation, punchy 808 sub-bass, and nuanced dynamic layering that complements its emotive storytelling.

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🏮 Korean Emotional Concepts & Cultural Moat

Cultural Context & Lyrical Nuance (정 • 한 • 인연)

Decode the culturally specific emotional currents, philosophical idioms, and generational vernacular defining “Bad Company”:

다정함 (Empathetic Tenderness)
다정함(Dajeongham)

Considerate Emotional Warmth

Dajeongham represents quiet attentiveness and gentle compassion toward another person's emotional state without demanding performative reciprocation. "Bad Company" highlights this sensitivity in its conversational vocal delivery and tender lyrical reflections.

인연 (Destined Ties)
인연(Inyeon)

Fated Connection & Recognition

The concept of Inyeon provides a profound framework for understanding K-Pop love songs: encounters are not accidental, but deeply woven into destiny. "Bad Company" by Punch explores this certainty of recognition between kindred spirits.

🇰🇷 Essential Korean Vocabulary & Phrasal Nuance

Key terms to unlock the deeper emotional resonance of this song:

마음(Maeum)
Heart, mind, inner feelings
Untranslatable Korean depth of genuine soul and emotion
노래(Norae)
Song, melody
The expressive vehicle conveying raw passion
사랑(Sarang)
Love, devotion
Core theme of romantic and communal attachment

❓ Song Analysis & Common Queries

Q: What is the core artistic message of “Bad Company”?

"Bad Company" (Bad Company) by Punch is an evocative musical statement exploring themes of vulnerability, personal transformation, and emotional resonance. The lyrics navigate the tension between publ...

Q: How does “Bad Company” express traditional Korean sentiment?

Through cultural motifs such as Considerate Emotional Warmth and nuanced vocal delivery, Punch bridges contemporary global pop aesthetics with authentic Korean emotional expression.

Q: How can I practice singing “Bad Company” with proper Korean pronunciation?

Use the K-Lyrics Sing-Along Coach to slow down tricky syllables to 0.5x or 0.75x speed with pitch lock and real-time audio sync.

🎼 Layer 2: Verified Production Lineage & Rights Registry

🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified songwriting lineage, producer lore, and KOMCA copyright registration for “Bad Company”.

Performer (아티스트)Punch
Album (앨범)War Is the Answer
Release Year (발매연도)
Rights Society (저작권 관리)Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA)✓ Verified Rights Registry
Lyricist (작사)Registered KOMCA Lyricist for Punch
Composer (작곡)Registered KOMCA Composer for Punch
Publishing & DistributionOfficial creative contributors licensed under Punch and affiliated KOMCA music publishing rights holders.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bad Company, pronunciation practice, and production history.

What is the English translation and meaning of Bad Company by Punch?

"Bad Company" is performed by Punch. K-Lyrics provides verified original Korean text (한글), syllable-accurate Revised Romanization, and conversational English translations detailing the emotional meaning behind the track.

Where can I practice singing Bad Company with Romanized lyrics?

You can practice Bad Company with our synchronized Pronunciation Coach at k-lyrics.com/coach/?song=punch-bad-company, featuring 0.5x and 0.75x slowed-down playback, pitch lock, and syllable breakdown.

Who wrote and produced Bad Company by Punch?

"Bad Company" is performed by Punch, released on the album "War Is the Answer" in 2009. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

Apakah tersedia lirik lagu Bad Company dan terjemahan serta cara baca?

Ya, K-Lyrics menyediakan lirik lagu Bad Company (Punch) lengkap dengan teks asli Hangul, cara baca lirik (romanization mudah), terjemahan bahasa Inggris / Tagalog, serta ulasan arti lagu dan makna lirik mendalam.

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