Bad (The Cab song)

"Bad" was released as the album's lead single on July 11, 2011, ahead of the release of their second studio album, Symphony Soldier. The song also debuted on Sirius XM Radio. The song was released in the United Kingdom on September 17, 2012. ==Composition==

"Bad" was written by Alexander DeLeon, Alex T. Marshall and Martin Johnson, while production was handled by John Feldmann. Lyrically, the song finds DeLeon singing about a relationship gone bad, admitting that "he's not typically one to walk away from a good girl, he's had enough of their love: Baby, I know that you're good / But I don't want a good girl, no not today." ==Critical reception==

Kaj Roth of Melodic gave the song a positive review describing it as "Maroon 5 meeting Family Force 5." Amanda Hensel of PopCrush also gave a positive review writing, "Not only are DeLeon and the Cab guys sick of predictable and logical, they're really hoping for someone who stays out until all hours of the night and doesn't answer their phone calls at all." However, she noted "this song lacks in deep and thoughtful lyrics," but "makes up with its unique catchiness and feel-good and smooth vocals." ==Live performances==

The group posted an acoustic version of "Bad" online in September 2011, as well as performing the song live with co-writer Martin Johnson in July 2012. ==Music video==

The music video for "Bad" premiered via VEVO on September 14, 2011, and was directed by Lindsay Rosenberg. ==Personnel==

Credits for "Bad" retrieved from album's liner notes. The Cab • Alexander DeLeon – lead vocals • Alex T. Marshall – rhythm guitar, piano, backing vocals • Joey Thunder – bass Additional musicians • Ian Crawford – guitar • Brandon Paddock – guitar, bass • Dean Butterworth – drums Production • John Feldmann – producer, mixing • Martin Johnson – additional producer • Joe Gastwirt – mastering • Brandon Paddock – engineering • Lani Lee – photography ==Charts==