"Bad Girlfriend" is a song by Canadian rock band Theory of a Deadman and is the second single from their third studio album '' Scars & Souvenirs'' (2008). The track's lyrics describe the circumstances of when lead singer and guitarist Tyler Connolly met his now ex-wife in a bar in Vancouver. The band collectively composed the song which was produced by

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. It peaked at number 42 on the ''

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chart and number 75 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, and was their first single to reach number one on the ''Billboard''

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chart, making it the band's most successful release in the United States at the time.

Background and development

"Bad Girlfriend" has been defined as a "tongue in cheek", "party-rocking tune", with lead singer and guitarist Tyler Connolly labeling it a "stripper song". The lyrics describe the events of when Connolly met his now ex-wife, Canadian actress Christine Danielle, at a bar called The Roxy in Vancouver.

produced the track and Danielle assisted in the composition of the lyrics, including the explicit opening line, "My girlfriend's a dick magnet". Guitarist Dave Brenner acknowledged that the "raunchy, funny" tone of the single did not reflect the usual fashion of previous tracks, saying, "It shows a different side of Theory of a Deadman. The past albums have been pretty heavy content-wise and this one shows more of a sense of humor to Theory of a Deadman." Connolly has also addressed that the record label despised the song and didn't want it on the album.

Release and commercial performance

The song was released on May 14, 2008, as the second single off the band's third studio album, '' Scars & Souvenirs'' (2008). It peaked at number 42 on the ''

chart. In the United States, it reached number 75 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, making it the first of the band's songs to appear on this particular chart and their most successful single at the time. It peaked at number eight on ''Billboards

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chart and spent two weeks at number one on the

chart.

Music video

The music video for "Bad Girlfriend" was directed by Colin Minihan and depicts the band performing as a woman leaves for work at a strip club unbeknownst to her significant other, who attends the club with friends and is surprised to see his girlfriend dancing on stage.

Charts

Certifications

References

External links

* {{authority control 2008 songs 2008 singles 604 Records singles Song recordings produced by Howard Benson Songs written by Tyler Connolly Theory of a Deadman songs