Celluloid summer cut me like a knife   And the hipsters are riding shotgun with my life   Oh, their arrogance is worth its weight in gold   While they price me, merchandise me - then I'm sold      CHORUS   Seven weeks and it's off the charts   They tell me, "Bad Timing"   Everybody's on holiday   No reply - Bad Timing   Cash advance on my royalties?   "So sorry, Bad Timing"   I gave you all of my loyalties   No reply - Bad Timing      Talk ain't cheap when you're paying by the pound   But they always mention their expense account   'Til they take you to the point of no return   Legalize me, criticize me - I've been burned      CHORUS   Fell in love with my manager   They called that Bad Timing   I'm being taken advantage of   They told me, "Bad Timing"   And in return for my loyalty   So sorry, "Bad Timing"   He's taking half of my royalties   No reply - Bad Timing