Discover the story of the song > Bad Reputation – Joan Jett and the Blackhearts

The song is sung by a woman who says she doesn't care about what people think of her. She says she can do what she wants and doesn't need anyone's approval. She also says that she's not afraid to be different and doesn't need to change to please anyone. The song's chorus repeats that she doesn't care about her bad reputation and asks why she should care anyway.