Bad Girlfriend

This article is about the Theory of a Deadman song. For the Anne-Marie song, see Speak Your Mind.
"Bad Girlfriend"
A blonde woman is seen with her hand in a "Come here" motion. The phrases "Theory of a Deadman" and "Bad Girlfriend" are printed at the bottom.
Single by Theory of a Deadman
from the album Scars & Souvenirs
ReleasedMay 14, 2008 (2008-05-14)
RecordedSeptember 2007–January 2008
GenreHard rock[1]
Length3:25
Label
Songwriter(s)
  • Tyler Connolly
  • Dave Brenner
  • Dean Back
  • Christine Danielle Connolly
Producer(s)Howard Benson
Theory of a Deadman singles chronology
"So Happy"
(2008) 		"Bad Girlfriend"
(2008) 		"All or Nothing"
(2008)
Music video
"Bad Girlfriend" on YouTube

"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.

  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.