Bad News
Kimmy Lyrics


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I'm not going to work today
and I'm not going tomorrow
I'm going back to sleep

I'm not going to work today
and I'm not going tomorrow
I think that I just won't eat
I'm done with work. Like, I'm not actually done with work, but I'm done with work. Like, spiritually, I am done with this shit. And I hate the culture we're in: this hustle culture where you have to continuously work and you're shamed if you don't work and you gotta have two jobs, you gotta hustle, you gotta keep making money, you gotta cap-
Like, yo, if rent wasn't fuckin'

And it's so fuckin' stupid 'cause I'm working so damn much, and then I don't have time to do things that I actually like




And they say "Yo, you gotta keep working so you can do the things you like."
But when am I gonna get time to practice the things I like to get good at those thing I like so that they can make money for me? Fuck

Overall Meaning

The opening lyrics of the song "Bad News" by Kimmy portray a sense of defiance and exhaustion towards the idea of work and productivity. The repetition of the lines "I'm not going to work today, and I'm not going tomorrow" emphasizes a strong desire to escape from the daily grind and responsibilities. This sentiment is further emphasized with the line "I'm going back to sleep," suggesting a retreat into a cocoon of rest and avoidance of the pressures of work.


The lyrics continue to express a lack of motivation and appetite for the mundane routine of everyday life, with the declaration "I think that I just won't eat." This line conveys a sense of disillusionment and disinterest in engaging with basic necessities when weighed down by the demands of work. The repetition of the refusal to work and the abandonment of basic needs highlights a growing sense of disillusionment and detachment from the conventional expectations of society.


As the song progresses, Kimmy delves deeper into her frustration with the prevailing culture of relentless productivity and the pressure to constantly hustle and earn money. She critiques the societal expectation that individuals must juggle multiple jobs and sacrifice their well-being in pursuit of financial success. The mention of "hustle culture" reflects a larger societal trend that glorifies overwork and perpetuates a cycle of burnout and dissatisfaction.


The lyrics further express a poignant critique of the paradoxical nature of modern work culture, where the pursuit of money and success often comes at the expense of personal fulfillment and creative pursuits. Kimmy's frustration with the lack of time to engage in activities she genuinely enjoys and the pressure to constantly work in order to afford such pursuits underscores a poignant commentary on the detrimental impact of capitalism on individual well-being and self-fulfillment. The raw emotion and vulnerability in these lyrics serve as a powerful reflection of the struggles and conflicts that many individuals face in navigating the demands of work and personal passion in a society that prioritizes productivity above all else.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm not going to work today
I'm done with work. Like, I'm not actually done with work, but I'm done with work. Like, spiritually, I am done with this shit.


and I'm not going tomorrow
I hate the culture we're in: this hustle culture where you have to continuously work and you're shamed if you don't work and you gotta have two jobs, you gotta hustle, you gotta keep making money, you gotta cap-


I'm going back to sleep
And it's so fuckin' stupid 'cause I'm working so damn much, and then I don't have time to do things that I actually like


I think that I just won't eat
They say 'Yo, you gotta keep working so you can do the things you like.' But when am I gonna get time to practice the things I like to get good at those thing I like so that they can make money for me? Fuck




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Written by: Collin Ungerleider, Jordan Mayers

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