Bad Day
Jenny Dalton Lyrics
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I've gone and hurt somebody
I'm going to be erased
I go back to your place 'cause you seem to understand
You know where it hurts babe
I've had a bad day
I don't think that you are a mistake
I'm going to be displaced
And I see that you are writing the same page
I know where it hurts babe
You've had a bad day
I'll see what I can do
But you know there's gonna be some bad days
I'll see what I can do
But you know there's gonna to be some bad taste
And I didn't want to be a bad name
Jenny Dalton’s song “Bad Day” depicts a scenario in which the singer has committed an act that has hurt someone. The lyrics speak to the guilt that the singer feels and the fear of being erased for the mistake. Seeking solace, the singer goes to a person’s ‘place’ who understands them and ‘knows where it hurts’. It is implied that the individual she has gone to see may also be dealing with a bad day.
The lyrics speak to the human condition and the fact that we all make mistakes that can have negative consequences on others. The idea that there’s someone out there who can alleviate the pain is highlighted. The idea of companionship and empathy is apparent in these lyrics.The chorus then comes in as the singer quite bluntly acknowledges that things won’t always go their way, and that they can anticipate more bad days in the future. Despite this, the singer finds comfort in knowing that they have someone to help them through these tough times.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh my god now look at what I've done
I am now seeing the consequences and repercussions of my actions
I've gone and hurt somebody
I have unintentionally caused harm to someone
I'm going to be erased
I feel like I am going to be forgotten or ignored because of my mistake
I go back to your place 'cause you seem to understand
I seek comfort and solace in your company because you have a way of empathizing with me
You know where it hurts babe
You are aware of my emotional pain and understand what I am going through
I've had a bad day
Overall, I am having a rough time and feeling down
I don't think that you are a mistake
I do not view you as a regrettable decision or choice
I think that you're an answer
I perceive you as a solution or remedy to my problems
I'm going to be displaced
I feel like I am going to be out of place or unwelcome in my current situation
And I see that you are writing the same page
I observe that we are facing similar problems and going through similar experiences
I know where it hurts babe
I understand your emotional pain and can empathize with you
You've had a bad day
You are also experiencing a difficult time and feeling down
I'll see what I can do
I will try my best to make things better
But you know there's gonna be some bad days
However, there will inevitably be difficult times in the future
But you know there's gonna to be some bad taste
There will be unpleasant or unsatisfactory experiences along the way
And I didn't want to be a bad name
I did not want to be perceived negatively or have a bad reputation due to my mistake
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MARK BLACKWELL, JANEE BENNETT, PADDY DALTON
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