According to a Pitchfork article, Rina wrote the heart-tugging highlight “Bad Friend” after checking Facebook for the first time in a while and seeing that a formerly close friend had a new baby. The track details a trip they took to Tokyo in 2012, when they got drunk and danced naked to Carly Rae Jepsen in a karaoke booth. It was ultimately produced by Kyle Shearer, whose résumé includes work with Carly Rae Jepsen—‘which is wild,’ Rina says, shaking her head. ‘Just what are the fucking chances?’
Bad Friend
Rina Sawayama Lyrics
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Summer of 2012, burnt in my mind
High, crazy, and drunk, five in a room
Singing our hearts out to Carly, sweat in our eyes
Throwing drinks at each other
Making fun of our lovers
Getting kicked out on the street, oh
I'm so good at crashing in
Making sparks and shit but then
I'm a bad, I'm a bad, I'm a bad friend
So don't ask me where I've been
Been avoiding everything
'Cause I'm a bad, I'm a bad, I'm a bad friend
I'm a bad friend, yeah, yeah
Guess we fell out, what was that all about?
Maybe I overreacted, well maybe you shouldn't have
God it's insane how things can change like that
Don't even know where you are
What you do, and who you do it with
Throwing drinks at each other
Making fun of our lovers
Getting kicked out on the street, oh
We were best friends forever, but the truth is
I'm so good at crashing in
Making sparks and shit but then
I'm a bad, I'm a bad, I'm a bad friend
So don't ask me where I've been
Been avoiding everything
'Cause I'm a bad, I'm a bad, I'm a bad (friend)
Put your hands up if you're not good at this stuff
Put your hands up if you're not good at this stuff
I'm a bad friend, oh yeah
Put your hands up if you're not good at this stuff
Maybe I'm a bad friend
I'm so good at crashing in
Making sparks and shit but then
I'm a bad, I'm a bad, I'm a bad friend
So don't ask me where I've been
Been avoiding everything
'Cause I'm a bad, I'm a bad, I'm a bad (friend)
I'm so good at crashing in
Making sparks and shit but then
I'm a bad, I'm a bad, I'm a bad friend
So don't ask me where I've been
Been avoiding everything
'Cause I'm a bad, I'm a bad, I'm a bad friend
The song "Bad Friend" by Rina Sawayama and End of the World talks about the memories of a past summer when they were young and carefree, running through the bright Tokyo lights with nothing to lose. The lyrics reflect on the moments of bonding and fun shared with friends, getting high, crazy, and drunk in a room singing their hearts out to Carly. They reminisce about throwing drinks at each other, making fun of their lovers, and getting kicked out on the street, always believing they were best friends forever.
However, the song's theme takes a dark turn when the lyrics reveal the truth - that they have all fallen out, and the singer realizes that they are a bad friend. They admit to avoiding everything, unable to face the reality that they have lost touch with their friends. The lyrics reflect on the importance of friendships and the consequences of not being a good friend, but also recognize that admitting one's flaws and faults is an essential first step in repairing relationships.
In summary, the song "Bad Friend" is a poignant reflection on the importance of friendships and the fear of losing touch with those closest to us. It highlights the consequences of not being a good friend and the difficult but necessary step of admitting one's flaws and making amends to repair relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
We ran through the bright Tokyo lights, nothing to lose
We were carefree and reckless, enjoying the vibrant cityscape of Tokyo with no worries.
Summer of 2012, burnt in my mind
The memories of that summer are forever etched in my mind.
High, crazy, and drunk, five in a room
We were intoxicated with alcohol and each other's company, five of us in a single room.
Singing our hearts out to Carly, sweat in our eyes
We sang with passion to the music of Carly, sweat pouring down our faces.
Throwing drinks at each other
We threw drinks playfully and carelessly at each other.
Making fun of our lovers
We mocked and teased each other about our romantic partners.
Getting kicked out on the street, oh
We got kicked out onto the street for causing a disturbance.
We were best friends forever, but the truth is
Although we claimed to be best friends forever, the reality is different.
I'm so good at crashing in
I excel at abruptly entering people's lives.
Making sparks and shit but then
I create excitement and energy, but it's short-lived.
I'm a bad, I'm a bad, I'm a bad friend
I'm not a good friend because of my unreliable and irresponsible behavior.
So don't ask me where I've been
Don't expect me to be forthcoming about my whereabouts and activities.
Been avoiding everything
I've been avoiding everything and everyone.
Guess we fell out, what was that all about?
We drifted apart, but I'm not sure why.
Maybe I overreacted, well maybe you shouldn't have
Perhaps I reacted excessively, but maybe you should have behaved differently.
God it's insane how things can change like that
It's crazy how quickly things can change between friends.
Don't even know where you are
I don't know your current location.
What you do, and who you do it with
I'm clueless about your activities and social circle.
Put your hands up if you're not good at this stuff
Raise your hands if you're also bad at maintaining friendships.
Maybe I'm a bad friend
I acknowledge that I might not be a good friend.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jonny Lattimer, Rina Sawayama
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@universalsubliminals1174
ayooo THIS SONG...
XS
early 2000s vibes..
all of it.
if y'all need a sick girly spotify playlist with this type of music, may i suggest:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1TBIDgeGot8Syb7yf5GtPu?si=NeeZmbcVS5akpu8YlBdTsg
:))
@universalsubliminals1174
ayooo THIS SONG...
XS
early 2000s vibes..
all of it.
if y'all need a sick girly spotify playlist with this type of music, may i suggest:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1TBIDgeGot8Syb7yf5GtPu?si=NeeZmbcVS5akpu8YlBdTsg
:))
@universalsubliminals1174
ayooo THIS SONG...
XS
early 2000s vibes..
all of it.
if y'all need a sick girly spotify playlist with this type of music, may i suggest:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1TBIDgeGot8Syb7yf5GtPu?si=NeeZmbcVS5akpu8YlBdTsg
:))
@universalsubliminals1174
ayooo THIS SONG...
XS
early 2000s vibes..
all of it.
if y'all need a sick girly spotify playlist with this type of music, may i suggest:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1TBIDgeGot8Syb7yf5GtPu?si=NeeZmbcVS5akpu8YlBdTsg
:))
@nomdeplume1358
in case anyone wanted the lyrics ✨
[Verse 1]
We ran through the bright Tokyo lights, nothing to lose
Summer of 2012, burnt in my mind
Hot, crazy, and drunk, five in a room
Singing our hearts out to Carly, sweat in our eyes
[Pre-Chorus]
Throwing drinks at each other
Making fun of our lovers
Getting kicked out on the street, oh
We were best friends forever, but the truth is
[Chorus]
I'm so good at crashing in
Making sparks and shit, but then
I'm a bad, I'm a bad, I'm a bad friend
So don't ask me where I've been
Been avoiding everything
'Cause I'm a bad, I'm a bad, I'm a bad friend
I'm a bad friend, yeah
[Verse 2]
Guess we fell out, what was that all about?
Maybe I overreacted, well, maybe you shouldn't have...
God, it's insane how things can change like that
Don't even know where you are
What you do and who you do it with
[Pre-Chorus]
Throwing drinks at each other
Making fun of our lovers
Getting kicked out on the street, oh
We were best friends forever, but the truth is
[Chorus]
I'm so good at crashing in
Making sparks and shit, but then
I'm a bad, I'm a bad, I'm a bad friend
So don't ask me where I've been
Been avoiding everything
'Cause I'm a bad, I'm a bad, I'm a bad friend
[Bridge]
Put your hands up if you're not good at this stuff
Put your hands up if you're not good at this stuff
(Oh, I'm a bad friend, oh yeah, oh yeah)
Put your hands up if you're not good at this stuff
(Should we put the bridges back together?)
Maybe I'm a bad friend
[Chorus]
I'm so good at crashing in
Making sparks and shit, but then
I'm a bad, I'm a bad, I'm a bad friend
So don't ask me where I've been
Been avoiding everything (Everything)
'Cause I'm a bad, I'm a bad, I'm a bad friend
I'm so good at crashing in
Making sparks and shit, but then
I'm a bad, I'm a bad, I'm a bad friend
So don't ask me where I've been
Been avoiding everything
'Cause I'm a bad, I'm a bad, I'm a bad friend
@namunaama
I honestly feel a little honored to be here so early in her career when it's clear she's only going up from here.
@inessa5923
That's how I felt in 2017 lol
@HS-ie8tj
@@inessa5923 same lol
@schhutze
@@inessa5923 it all started with that single photo of her binary tattoo face and long red-orange hair look for me! spotify giving me all the good reccs back then ✨
@inessa5923
@@schhutze Yes! Cyber Stockholm Syndrome was my first track lol :,) Feels so long ago now
@universalsubliminals1174
ayooo THIS SONG...
XS
early 2000s vibes..
all of it.
if y'all need a sick girly spotify playlist with this type of music, may i suggest:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1TBIDgeGot8Syb7yf5GtPu?si=NeeZmbcVS5akpu8YlBdTsg
:))
@awestar2719
why is rina such a cute old japanese businessman??? 🥺
@inessa5923
"Cute old" lol ahhh I guess I was the only one who found her (him) hot
@sontrajamfemininegaze145
Omg I didn't realise it was her. I watched through the whole thing without realising it was her lol!
@florasock4292
Fr bro 😳