Bad Company
YOnaka Lyrics

I go out of my mind, thinking 'bout what I used to be
The singer is tormented by thoughts about their past self.

I got a picture in my head, but it's not what I like to see
The singer's mental image of their past self is unpleasant.

And then this big black cloud came down to smother me
The singer was overwhelmed by negative emotions.

I was left with no choice but to care about company, yeah
The artist had to resort to seeking companionship to escape their negative thoughts.

So tell me what you want, tell me want you want
The artist is pleading for clarity about the other person's intentions.

Why have you come for me? (Why have you come for me?)
The singer questions why the other person entered their life.

Cause I was fine before you came to my door
The singer was content before the other person entered their life.

Now it's my blood you see
The other person's presence has caused the artist to feel helpless and vulnerable.

Mother, can you help me?
The artist is reaching out for support and guidance from a maternal figure.

I've been locked up, can't escape it
The artist is trapped in their negative thoughts and emotions.

Have I done wrong? Am I guilty?
The singer questions if they are to blame for their current state.

Why do I feel like I'm suffocating?
The artist feels overwhelmed and constricted by their emotions.

Oh, what does he want from me?
The singer is confused and unsure about the other person's intentions.

Said, 'I don't know?' but he won't leave
The other person is persistent and not giving clear answers to the singer's questions.

So I guess I got bad company
The singer acknowledges that the other person's presence is causing them to feel worse.

I've been lying in my bed, but I haven't slept a wink
The artist is suffering from insomnia due to their negative thoughts and emotions.

When I try to close my eyes, yeah, my mind, it just overthinks
The artist finds it difficult to quiet their racing thoughts.

Is this just fun for you? (Is this just fun for you?)
The singer questions if the other person is taking pleasure in their suffering.

Cause I know that it's not, I know that it's not
The singer is certain that their misery is not a source of enjoyment for the other person.

Because I am you
The artist identifies with the other person and sees themself in them.

Cause I'm trying to scream, it feels like a dream
The artist feels helpless and unable to express themself to the other person.

No sound comes out, no one's to be seen
The artist feels unheard and alone in their struggle.

But I know I'm not alone
The singer is aware that others experience similar emotions and struggles.

And you talk to me with your violent tongue
The other person speaks in a hurtful and aggressive manner towards the artist.

But I won't react 'cause I'll look psycho
The singer chooses not to respond to the other person's harmful words out of fear of being seen as mentally unstable.

This can't keep going on
The singer recognizes that their current situation is not sustainable in the long term.

Got bad company
The singer reaffirms that the other person's presence in their life is causing them harm.