The Worst Day Ever
Simple Plan Lyrics
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The clock is ringing
I need to spend an hour snoozing
'Cause I don't think I'm gonna make it
I punch in
I'm still sleeping
Watch the clock
'Cause every day is never ending
I need to work I'm always spending
And I feel like
I'm living the worst day
Over and over again
And I feel like the summer is leaving again
I feel like
I'm living the worst day
I feel like you're gone
And every day is the worst day ever
Yesterday was the worst day ever
And tomorrow won't be better
It's history repeating (on and on)
Summer plans are gone forever
I traded them in for dishpan water
And every day is never ending
I need to work I'm always spending
And I feel like
I'm living the worst day
Over and over again
And I feel like the summer is leaving again
I feel like
I'm living the worst day
I feel like you're gone
And every day is the worst day ever
Whoa, every day is the worst day ever
It's so long
I can't go on
It's so long
I can't go on
And I feel like
I'm living the worst day
Over and over again
I feel like the summer is leaving again
I feel like
I'm living the worst day
I feel like you're gone
And every day is the worst day ever
Whoa, every day is the worst day ever
Whoa, is the worst day ever
Whoa, is the worst day ever
Whoa, is the worst day ever
The lyrics of Simple Plan's "Worst Day Ever," paint a picture of somebody struggling through a seemingly never-ending cycle of exhaustion and monotony. The song quite literally starts with a character struggling to even manage to wake up in the morning, before moving on to highlight the mundane experience of work as being characterized by never-ending monotony. It's a repetitive cycle, with each day feeling like the worst ever. Yesterday was the worst day ever and, unfortunately, tomorrow won't be any better. The chorus repeats and reflects on feeling stuck in this cycle, slowly losing a sense of self.
The song speaks to a very relatable experience of modern life, that of feeling trapped in an unchanging cycle of daily routine, with all the hidden challenges and grinding monotony that it brings. Whether it be work or school or life, the song speaks a truth that many listeners can identify with, the feeling of being trapped on an endless treadmill of unending days, each one worse than the last.
In summary, "Worst Day Ever," is a song that speaks to the exhausting and seemingly never-ending cycle of monotony, day-in and day-out, that many individuals experience in their everyday lives.
Line by Line Meaning
6 a.m.
The start of a new day.
The clock is ringing
Alarm clock ringing to signal a new day has begun.
I need to spend an hour snoozing
Feeling too tired to start the day and wanting to snooze for a bit.
'Cause I don't think I'm gonna make it
Feeling overwhelmed and not confident in being able to handle the challenges of the day.
I punch in
Starting work for the day.
I'm still sleeping
Feeling tired and not fully awake even while at work.
Watch the clock
Constantly checking the time, hoping that time will pass faster.
But it's not moving
Feeling like time is standing still while at work.
'Cause every day is never ending
Feeling like every day is the same and time moves slowly.
I need to work I'm always spending
Having to work to make a living and feeling like time and energy is always being spent on work.
And I feel like I'm living the worst day
Feeling like every day is the worst and most difficult day.
Over and over again
The feeling of being stuck in a cycle of unending difficult days.
And I feel like the summer is leaving again
Feeling like time is moving too fast and not being able to enjoy the good times.
I feel like you're gone
Feeling disconnected from loved ones and support system.
And every day is the worst day ever
Feeling like every day is a struggle and the worst day ever.
Yesterday was the worst day ever
Feeling like yesterday was the worst day and today might be just as bad.
And tomorrow won't be better
Feeling like there is no hope for the future and things will only get worse.
It's history repeating (on and on)
Feeling stuck in a cycle and that the same things keep happening.
Summer plans are gone forever
Feeling like there is no time to enjoy summer vacation or plans.
I traded them in for dishpan water
Having to give up personal plans and activities for work or other responsibilities.
Whoa, every day is the worst day ever
Summing up the feeling that every day is a struggle and the worst day ever.
It's so long
Feeling like time is moving too slowly and the day is dragging on.
I can't go on
Feeling overwhelmed and potentially unable to handle the challenges of the day.
Whoa, is the worst day ever
Reiterating the feeling that the day is the worst day ever.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ARNOLD LANNI, ARNOLD DAVID LANNI, CHARLES-ANDRE COMEAU, JEAN-FRANCOIS STINCO, PIERRE BOUVIER, SEBASTIEN LEFEBVRE
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