Something's Wrong
Bayside Lyrics


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Here we are
Half past dead on Friday night
In a bar
Serving up confidence and fights

You were right when you told me I was wrong
When I said trends as sick as these never last long
And all the boys celebrate they're gender victory
And the girls celebrate defeat

sSomething's wrong with this one
Something's wrong with this one
I can't be the first one with the strength to curse my generation
Something's wrong
There's something wrong with me

Not to say that I know any more than you
But at least I can admit to care is the hardest thing we do

You were right when you told me I was wrong
When I said we'd only be blinded for so long

Something's wrong with this one
Something's wrong with this one
I can't be the first one with the strength to curse my generation
Something's wrong

Before you leave and close your tab
Raise your glass to the death of the generation gap
Unless of course you've got other plans
Who do you think you are?
And how'd you ever get this way
Putting lust above humanity and calling it ok

You were wrong when you told me I was right
When I said pleasure comes in ways you can't define

Something's wrong with this one
Something's wrong with this one
I can't be the first one with the strength to curse my generation
Something's wrong
Something's wrong




Something's wrong
Is something wrong with me?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bayside’s “Something’s Wrong” express a sense of disillusionment towards the current state of society, more specifically towards the younger generation. The song starts with the singer expressing how he finds himself in a bar “half past dead on a Friday night, serving up confidence and fights.” This setting symbolizes the aimless, reckless behavior of many young adults. The singer feels a sense of discontent when he witnesses both boys and girls around him, celebrating their triumphs or defeats. He acknowledges that something is wrong with both his generation and himself.


The chorus repeats the line “Something’s wrong with this one,” emphasizing a feeling of unease and disconnect within society. The singer admits that he doesn’t know more than anyone else, but he’s willing to care and recognize that it’s the hardest thing to do. He seems to be frustrated with the lack of accountability and individual responsibility in society today. The second verse reverses the roles from the first, where the singer addresses someone who had once corrected him. This time he believes that he knows the truth, and his companion doesn't agree. He calls out those who prioritize their lusts and desires over humanity and consider it acceptable.


Line by Line Meaning

Here we are
We are in this place, at this time.


Half past dead on Friday night
It is late on Friday night and we are exhausted.


In a bar
We are currently in a drinking establishment.


Serving up confidence and fights
We are boosting our own egos and potentially causing conflicts.


You were right when you told me I was wrong
I was incorrect about something and you were correct in pointing this out to me.


When I said trends as sick as these never last long
I claimed that certain negative trends would not endure for extended periods of time.


And all the boys celebrate they're gender victory
Males are celebrating some perceived triumph over females.


And the girls celebrate defeat
Females are resigned to their supposed inferiority and are not fighting back.


Something's wrong with this one
There is a problem with this situation or trend.


I can't be the first one with the strength to curse my generation
I cannot be the only person who is able to criticize our society.


There's something wrong with me
I may be an outsider for thinking differently and criticizing societal norms.


Not to say that I know any more than you
I do not necessarily possess superior knowledge or understanding compared to you.


But at least I can admit to care is the hardest thing we do
However, acknowledging one's capacity for compassion and empathy is a difficult task for many people.


When I said we'd only be blinded for so long
I argued that the greater population would eventually become aware of the shortcomings of our society and address them.


Before you leave and close your tab
As you prepare to depart and settle your account for the night,


Raise your glass to the death of the generation gap
You may want to toast to the breakdown of generational barriers and increased inter-generational understanding.


Unless of course you've got other plans
Unless you have alternative ideas or intentions.


Who do you think you are?
I am questioning your identity and motivation.


And how'd you ever get this way
I am wondering how you have come to adopt certain beliefs or behaviors.


Putting lust above humanity and calling it ok
You may be prioritizing sexual desire over concern for others and excusing this behavior.


You were wrong when you told me I was right
You made an error in agreeing with me earlier.


When I said pleasure comes in ways you can't define
I suggested that pleasure can be derived from non-traditional methods or sources.


Something's wrong
Once again, there is a problem with the current state of affairs.


Is something wrong with me?
I may be questioning my own perception and judgment, unsure of my own understanding of societal issues.




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Here we are, half past dead on Friday night
In a bar, serving up confidence and fights
You were right when you told me I was wrong
When I said friends as sick these never last long
And all the boys celebrate their gender of victory
Keep preying on the weak, and the girls celebrate defeat
Something's wrong with this one I can't be the
First one with the strength to curse my generation
Something's wrong, there's something's wrong with me
Not to say that I know any more than you
But at least I can admit, to care is the hardest thing we do
You were right when you told me I was wrong
When I say, "We don't need to be blinded for so long."
Something's wrong with this one I can't be the
First one with the strength to curse my generation
Something's wrong
Before you leave then close your tab
Raise a glass to the death of the generation gap
Unless of course you've got other plans
Who do you think you are?
And how do you ever get this way?
Putting lust above humanity and calling it okay
You were wrong when you told me I was right
When I said pleasure comes in ways you can't define
Something's wrong with this one I can't be the
First one with the strength to curse my generation
Something's wrong
Something's wrong, is something wrong with me?



All comments from YouTube:

BC

I love the album cover, also this song reminds me of myself, we can't judge others even though its the hardest part in life, nothing is wrong with this one! And nothing is wrong with you:)

Dawn Holly

That's a good way to look at it, but I think it's about politics and in our world, something is wrong with it because society is bad

Alex Villanueva

Bayside changes lives

The Bad Bandito (Robert Lewis)

This is a good album.

Fresh

Who the FUCK gave this a thumbs down?!

Tyler H

Me. I love Bayside, more than anyone I know personally, but this is one of their worst songs imo.

The Bad Bandito (Robert Lewis)

I can listen to Howard Hughes all day, and I don't even like that song. I can listen to Baby Britain or Moceanu or any other weird song, can't stand I Think I'll Be Okay. We'll Be Okay  is fantastic though.

Tyler H

@Robert Lewis Loveless Wrists is pretty weak. I Think I'll Be Ok is great in my opinion. There are only a handful of Bayside songs that I actually dislike. Something's Wrong just happens to be one of those for me.

The Bad Bandito (Robert Lewis)

I'm not a big fan of I think I'll be okay or Loveless Wrists, I'd rather listen to this than either of those songs.

Tyler H

@Fresh This is the worst song Bayside has put out.

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