Portraying myself in a negative light

This is a song from E.L.F

Lyrics
Abby: I made my way into the public's eye

When I was 'round 9 or 10

Saved a harmless little butterfly

From being eaten by some jerk-butt's kitten

Was world-renowned for that little thing

Got money, some cars, and some serious bling

I was happy as could be, and I wanted the happiness to last

Had to hurry, think up a plan, my fame was fleeting fast

Soon I realized, to keep all the fame I had

Very simply put, I had to begin being bad

So, the next morning, I walked out of my cave

Reigned some terror before dawn

Burned the flag, cracked some racist jokes

Used no protection, and killed some folks

And as it turned out, the reaction was greater

Than it could have ever been if I kept doing good

That was when, right there and then, I knew just what I should

Portray myself in a negative light

Give the boys and girls a big ol' fright

Do bad, and in my mind I'll be doing right

Just go down to the bar and pick a fight

Because it gives me such a thrill

I'll find a sudden urge to kill

By doing wrong, I'm doing right

'Cause I'm portraying myself in a negative light ///

Irving: (spoken) Doesn't that sound kinda like the motives of a villain?

Abby: (spoken) I don't think so. It's all in good fun, so where's the harm?

Irving: (spoken) Well, uh, gee…. I don't kn~YOU KILLED MULTIPLE PEOPLE.

Abby: (spoken) Whoa, whoa, whoa-ho. Settle down, little nerdy boy. As long as I'm not being serious, it's fine. Right? ///

All that I do is wrong, I know

But I'm doing it for my benefit, not their remorse

If there is a problem, I won't deny that I'm the source

But for the sake of time, and to stop beating a dead horse

Maybe I shall go straight back to the chorus

See, I'm just portraying myself in a negative light

When I'm doing right, I'm in their wrong, which is my right

Look, this is my life, so why try to fight

Because for now and forever, I'll be picking fights

Not doing right

Causing chaos

Painting the town white

Not gathering moss

My gain's your loss

Eternal night

With all my might,

I'll be portraying myself in a negative light