Line-up
Jason Beebout (vocals)
Sergie Loobkoff (guitar)
Johnny Cruz (drums)
Sean Kennerly (guitar)
Jeremy Bergo (bass)
Discography
Samiam (1990)
Soar (1991)
Billy (1992)
Clumsy (1994)
You Are Freaking Me Out (1998)
Astray (2000)
The New Red Years (2000)
Whatever's Got You Down (2006)
Trips (2011)
Bad Day
Samiam Lyrics
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Just saw a dog get hit on the freeway
With my stomach in my mouth
I almost hit a truck driving in the next lane
Spent all my money on beer
And I've got rent to pay
I was late again this morning
If I had a fallout shelter
I could lock myself inside and sleep
Somebody could come and drop a bomb on me
Maybe then something would change
Lately I can't stand people
They're always rubbing me the wrong way
I don't feel like smiling
It wouldn't look right on my face
That's just the way I feel
That's just the way I feel
It's been another bad day
It's been another bad day
It's been another bad day
The lyrics to Samiam's song "Bad Day" paint a vivid picture of a person having a series of unfortunate events happening to them throughout their day. The first verse describes the singer's shock and horror as they witness a dog getting hit on the freeway whilst they were driving. This traumatic event causes their stomach to turn, highlighting the raw emotion they're feeling. In the next line, the singer narrowly avoids crashing into a truck in the adjacent lane, adding to the tension and unease of the situation. The second verse focuses on the singer's financial struggles as they reveal they've spent all their money on beer when they should have been saving for rent. This displays a lack of responsibility, further compounding the issues the singer is facing. Being late for work only adds to the growing list of problems they're experiencing.
The bridge explores the idea of wanting to hide away from everything and everyone; the singer feels that they are unable to escape their problems and would like a fallout shelter to retreat to, where things would calm down. The chorus voices the recurring theme of the song - that this is just another bad day in what seems like a never-ending cycle of misfortune. The final verse is marked by the singer's increasing disdain for those around them, as they seem to be the cause of more problems than they solve. They don't feel like smiling, even though it is socially expected, as it wouldn't be a genuine expression. The song ends as it began, with the singer proclaiming yet another bad day.
Overall, "Bad Day" is a song that perfectly captures the frustration and stress that can build up in everyday life. The lyrics are relatable to anyone who's ever had a tough day, and the raw emotion expressed through the song is palpable. The feeling of being unable to escape or control one's situation is a universal human experience, and it's captured excellently in this song.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been another bad day
The day has been full of negative experiences and emotions.
Just saw a dog get hit on the freeway
Witnessing the death of an innocent animal on the road is a distressing and traumatic event.
With my stomach in my mouth
The sight of the dog being hit has caused nausea and shock.
I almost hit a truck driving in the next lane
The shock of the animal's death caused the artist to momentarily lose control of their driving.
Spent all my money on beer
The artist has made poor financial choices, prioritizing alcohol over their essential needs.
And I've got rent to pay
The singer is facing a financial obligation that they cannot afford to ignore, adding to their stress.
I was late again this morning
The singer has a recurring problem with punctuality, adding to their feelings of failure.
I'm lying in the bed I've made
The artist recognizes that their current circumstances are a result of their own choices and actions.
If I had a fallout shelter
The artist wishes for a place to escape from their problems and the world at large.
I could lock myself inside and sleep
The artist desires a state of unconsciousness to avoid dealing with their issues.
Somebody could come and drop a bomb on me
The singer would prefer to be obliterated rather than continue living in their current state of distress.
Maybe then something would change
The artist feels helpless and hopeless, believing that drastic measures are the only way to alter their circumstances.
Lately I can't stand people
The singer is feeling a general dislike and annoyance towards others around them.
They're always rubbing me the wrong way
Other people's behavior and actions are causing irritation and frustration for the singer.
I don't feel like smiling
The singer is unable to find joy or positivity in their current situation.
It wouldn't look right on my face
The artist feels disingenuous about putting on a happy or content facade when they are feeling the opposite.
That's just the way I feel
The artist acknowledges that their emotions and mindset are valid, and they are allowed to feel this way.
That's just the way I feel
The singer reiterates their emotions and mental state, emphasizing their validity and importance.
It's been another bad day
The singer concludes that the day has been full of negativity and disappointment.
It's been another bad day
The artist emphasizes once more that the day has been unsatisfactory and disheartening.
It's been another bad day
The artist repeats the sentiment for a third time, solidifying the idea that this day was not a good one.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JASON BEEBOUT, SERGIE LOOBKOFF
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@shank2733
it's been another bad day
just saw a dog get hit on the freeway
with my stomach in my mouth
i almost hit a truck driving in the next lane
spent all my money on beer
and i've got rent to pay
i was late again this morning
i'm laying in the bed i've made
if i had a fall out shelter
i could lock myself inside and sleep
somebody could come and drop a bomb on me
maybe then something would change
lately i can't stand people
they're always rubbing me the wrong way
i don't feel like smiling
it wouldn't look right on my face
that's just the way i feel
it's been another bad day
@denisesnoddy3903
Helps me every single time I here it . Thanks
@j.wilcox3547
I was lucky enough to see them on this tour. They opened up for Bad Religion. Great show
@1thess523
I saw them twice once after this album and then for the You Are Freaking Me Out tour
@TomDabektv
I wish people still maybe music like this. Reminds me when I was a kid
@1thess523
I got all kinds of 90's music in my channel, if you want check out my "band practice" Playlist because my son and i and sometimes my brother play music that you might like
@1thess523
I'm just about 42 and have my finger on the punk pulse but i haven't come across any recent bands that sound like this, there ia one that i can think of that reminds me of them but the name slips me right now. There are some good bands out there but not many sound like these old 90's bandsbut if you know of any shoot me some names!
@1thess523
Cool, i know the Descendents tour manager. He's a guy out of Houston Tx that played for a band called Latch Key Kids, my old band put in Houston back in the mid 90's and that's where I met him, he's a cool guy and a really goos guitarist /singer. He was just the guitarist for Latch Key Kids but sang in a band called Fat Chance that was really good, there's a band called Fat Chance on YouTube but that's not them.
@1thess523
cool, my show days are over for the most part. Back in the mid 90's when I was not married with children and played in a band we opened up for some good bands and saw tons of these bands in their prime for dirt cheap, the average price was $0-5 for 1-2 bands and max $10 for shows like (NOFX,Face To Face,Snuff), on one bill and another was (Smoking Popes,Bracket, and Tilt) and other was (Bad Religion,Green Day,ALL). Those were the days!!!!
@michaelcharron5454
Just wanna go jump on my board... I'm 38 now we fall harder
@ericcarrig4507
That was just the song I needed thank thank you babe 😘