Here are the words to a song that was named after a mis-spelling or a confusion created when George wrote «bridge» and Eric, having mis-read it, thought it said «badge» and then went on to name the song «Badge». Therefore the name means nothing reference the words of the song. Regardless of the name, the song is smashing good, a hell of a bloody good one for sure, y’all…
BADGE
Thinkin’ ‘bout the times you drove in my car.
Thinkin’ that I might have drove you too far.
And I’m thinkin’ ‘bout the love that you laid on my table.
I told you not to wander ‘round in the dark.
I told you ‘bout the swans, that they live in the park.
Then I told you ‘bout our kid: now he’s married to Mabel.
Yes, I told you that the light goes up and down.
Don’t you notice how the wheel goes ‘round?
And you better pick yourself up from the ground
Before they bring the curtain down.
Yes, before they bring the curtain down.
Ah Ah Ah, yeh yeh yeh
Ah Ah Ah, yeh yeh yeh
Talkin’ ‘bout a girl that looks quite like you.
She didn’t have the time to wait in the queue.
She cried away her life since she fell off the cradle.
«Badge» came from Cream’s fourth and last album Goodbye from 1969. When George Harrison and Eric Clapton were in the process of writing the song, and Eric misnaming it, Ringo Starr walked in drunk and told them about the swans that they live in the park…
It must have been fun back in those days with such creative people.
Cheers…
JaZzArt en València 
Que buena canción. Un sobresaliente
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Definitivamente! Gracias!
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What a delightful snapshot of rock history this is. The story behind “Badge”—born from a simple misreading and a tipsy Ringo cameo—captures the playful, spontaneous creativity of that era perfectly. Your enthusiasm for the song shines through, and it’s a joy to be reminded how some of the greatest music came from happy accidents and brilliant minds colliding. A smashing tribute to a timeless classic and a magical moment in music history. 🎸
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Definitely a great song! Thank you!
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What a wonderful slice of rock history you’ve shared — and what a joy it is to pause and appreciate it.
“Badge” is one of those rare songs where the story behind its creation is almost as charming as the music itself. Born from a simple misreading — George Harrison writing “bridge,” Eric Clapton seeing “badge” — the title ended up meaning nothing at all, and yet somehow that makes it perfect. It’s a reminder that creativity doesn’t always arrive fully formed or logical; sometimes it stumbles in sideways, laughs at itself, and stays anyway.
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Thank you so much Sir!
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it’s a classic either way
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A phenomenal one! Thank you!
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