Bad Girlfriend

This article is about the Theory of a Deadman song. For the Anne-Marie song, see Speak Your Mind.
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 Songwriter(s) | * Tyler Connolly
* Dave Brenner
* Dean Back

"**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 Howard Benson. It peaked at number 42 on the *Billboard* Canadian Hot 100 chart and number 75 on the *Billboard* Hot 100, and was their first single to reach number one on the *Billboard* Mainstream Rock 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. Howard Benson 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 *Billboard* Canadian Hot 100 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 *Billboard'*s Alternative Songs chart and spent two weeks at number one on the Mainstream Rock 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.

## References

1. ↑ Mervis, Scott (May 5, 2011). "Canadian Rockers Theory of a Deadman Take Cues from Seattle Grunge Era". *Pittsburgh Post-Gazette*. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
2. ↑ Ouellette, Mary (October 27, 2011). "Frontman Tyler Connolly Spills the 'Truth' on Theory of a Deadman's New Album". *Loudwire*. Retrieved April 1, 2019.
3. ↑ Erickson, Anne (October 20, 2015). "Theory of a Deadman's Tyler Connolly on 'Angel', Modern Rock and Go-to Gibsons". Gibson. Archived from the original on January 13, 2019. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
4. ↑ Benson, John (October 22, 2015). "Deadman Has a Theory About Writing Hit Songs". *The Vindicator*. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
5. ↑ Divita, Joe (December 19, 2018). "Meet Howard Benson, the Producer Making Your Favorite Bands Hit Machines". *Loudwire*. Retrieved April 1, 2019.
6. ↑ *Theory of a Deadman – Wikipedia: Fact or Fiction?*. *Loudwire*. September 3, 2014. Event occurs at 10:27. Archived from the original on 2021-12-15. Retrieved December 29, 2018.
7. ↑ "Theory of a Deadman Frontman Says Marrying 'Bad Girlfriend' Is Good Idea". 105.7 The Point. November 24, 2008. Archived from the original on September 23, 2018. Retrieved December 29, 2018.
8. ↑ "Theory of a Deadman Sing Praises of 'Bad Girlfriend'". 105.7 The Point. July 10, 2008. Archived from the original on January 13, 2019. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
9. ↑ Marchand, Francois (July 11, 2011). "Theory of a Deadman Takes a Low-life Route to Truth". *Calgary Herald*. Retrieved April 1, 2019.
10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 "Theory of a Deadman – Chart History: Billboard Canadian Hot 100 – Bad Girlfriend". *Billboard*. Retrieved October 14, 2019.
11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 "Theory of a Deadman – Chart History: Hot 100 – Bad Girlfriend". *Billboard*. Retrieved October 14, 2019.
12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 "Theory of a Deadman – Chart History: Alternative Songs – Bad Girlfriend". *Billboard*. Retrieved October 14, 2019.
13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 "Theory of a Deadman – Chart History: Mainstream Rock Songs – Bad Girlfriend". *Billboard*. Retrieved October 14, 2019.
14. ↑ "Bad Girlfriend - Theory of a Deadman". MTV Networks. October 13, 2008. Archived from the original on March 17, 2009. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
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## External links

* Theory of a Deadman - Bad Girlfriend Template:!(OFFICIAL VIDEOTemplate:)! on YouTube