100 Bad Days
AJR Lyrics


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Remember when we all got drunk?
I ended up with two broke thumbs
Oh my God, I felt so dumb, lucky me
I wrote a song that no one knows
I played a show and no one showed
Oh my God, I felt so alone, lucky me

When all is going wrong and you're scared as hell
What you gonna do? Who you gonna tell?
Maybe a hundred bad days made a hundred good stories
A hundred good stories make me interesting at parties

A hundred bad days made a hundred good stories
A hundred good stories make me interesting at parties
Yeah, no, I ain't scared of you
No, I ain't scared of you no more

La-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da, da, da
La-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da, da, da
No, I ain't scared of you
No, I ain't scared of you no more

Remember when she broke my heart
Waitin' for the waiter to return my card?
Right as I let down my guard, lucky me
We had to work a bit more hard
Only just to get a little bit less far
We could laugh about it all tomorrow, couldn't we?

When all is going wrong and you're scared as hell
What you gonna do? Who you gonna tell?
Maybe a hundred bad days made a hundred good stories
A hundred good stories make me interesting at parties

A hundred bad days made a hundred good stories
A hundred good stories make me interesting at parties
Yeah, no, I ain't scared of you
No, I ain't scared of you no more

La-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da, da, da
La-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da, da, da
No, I ain't scared of you
No, I ain't scared of you no more

Do your thing it goes like this
No, I ain't scared of you
No, I ain't scared of you

A hundred bad days made a hundred good stories
A hundred good stories make me interesting at parties
Yeah, no, I ain't scared of you
No, I ain't scared of you
A hundred bad days made a hundred good stories
A hundred good stories make me interesting at parties




Yeah, no, I ain't scared of you
No, I ain't scared of you no more

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to AJR's "100 Bad Days" reflect on the idea that the difficult moments in life can actually lead to positive outcomes, such as interesting stories to tell. The song opens up with the singer remembering a time when he got drunk and ended up with two broke thumbs, feeling "so dumb" and "so alone." However, from that experience, he wrote a song that nobody knows, which follows the idea that even negative experiences can lead to creativity and productivity. The chorus repeats the idea that "a hundred bad days made a hundred good stories / A hundred good stories make me interesting at parties," emphasizing the idea that difficult experiences can lead to positive outcomes.


The second verse reflects on a time when the singer's heart was broken, and he was waiting for the waiter to return his card. Despite the pain and heartbreak, he finds humor and a positive outlook in being able to laugh about it all tomorrow. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the idea that difficult experiences can shape us into more interesting individuals.


Overall, the lyrics to "100 Bad Days" encourage a positive mindset towards challenging situations, suggesting that even the toughest experiences can lead to growth and new stories to tell.


Line by Line Meaning

Remember when we all got drunk?
Do you recall that time we were all drinking together?


I ended up with two broke thumbs
I had injured both of my thumbs that night


Oh my God, I felt so dumb, lucky me
I felt incredibly foolish but was fortunate that something good came out of it


I wrote a song that no one knows
I created a musical piece that nobody is familiar with


I played a show and no one showed
I performed on stage but nobody came to watch


Oh my God, I felt so alone, lucky me
Although I was lonely, I can appreciate the solitude in hindsight


When all is going wrong and you're scared as hell
During times of utter chaos and fear


What you gonna do? Who you gonna tell?
What actions can you take? Who can you confide in?


Maybe a hundred bad days made a hundred good stories
Perhaps enduring many difficult days led to many valuable experiences


A hundred good stories make me interesting at parties
The stories I gained from my hardships serve as a source of intrigue among my peers


Yeah, no, I ain't scared of you
I am no longer afraid of the adversity I face


No, I ain't scared of you no more
I have overcome my fear and have grown more resilient


Remember when she broke my heart
Do you remember that time when my heart was broken?


Waitin' for the waiter to return my card?
I was waiting for the server to return my credit card


Right as I let down my guard, lucky me
Just as I had lowered my defenses, something positive happened


We had to work a bit more hard
We had to put in more effort


Only just to get a little bit less far
Despite our hard work, we didn't progress as far as we had hoped


We could laugh about it all tomorrow, couldn't we?
We could always look back on this and find humor in the situation


Do your thing it goes like this
Alluding to a sense of improvisation or spontaneity


A hundred bad days made a hundred good stories
Through adversity, valuable experiences were gained


A hundred good stories make me interesting at parties
These experiences make me more intriguing to others


No, I ain't scared of you
I am no longer afraid of facing challenges


No, I ain't scared of you no more
I have grown more resilient in the face of adversity




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Adam Brett Metzger, Jack Evan Metzger, Ryan Metzger

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angie

fr tho

Comments from YouTube:

@TheAMaazing

Not only is this a good bop, but I kinda agree with the message in this. Even if you have a kinda miserable day/time, at least that'll be a good story to tell to your mates hahaha

@khadijasaltaccount2921

I love your animations and totally agree

@richard-f

Well my grandma sometimes defualt dances on me

@zborn7343

You listen to AJR, Noice

@thedreamer9522

HEYYYY ITS THE AMAAZING I LOVE YOU

@skope9066

what if you have no mates?

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@jugglinjosh

What a video! So weird! So amazing! Keep killin' it - pumped for the album!

@bushes_2676

Josh Horton hi I’m here early

@akwarddino3884

Dude I watch your vids

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