Bad Reputation

About this song

The song comes from Adelitas Way's experience after the band moved to its own label, free of major-label control. The band's third studio album, Stuck, was marked by label interference that made recording difficult, and songs such as Drive and Something More were edited without the band's approval. Singer Rick DeJesus was also banned from several radio stations for speaking out about the state of rock music.

What it's about

The song is about feeling like an outcast and being judged by the media for doing things his own way, on his own terms. It reflects the frustration of having a reputation for being difficult because he speaks his mind and refuses to be told what to do.

Summary written with AI, based on the song's page on Genius.

Fun facts

• Written by Marti Frederiksen and Rick DeJesus.
• Produced by Marti Frederiksen.