Group 1 Crew - Bad Day Lyrics
Lyrics
You picked a bad day to break my heart, bad day to break my heart
Always thought that you'd stay, but here we are dying from a broken heart
Happily ever after
Happily never laughter
Is all I can hear when I think about how it's something we never could capture
Heartbreak was the ocean
Man, you know I don't swim
Instead of throwing a vest, you throwing me in
I know you think that I'm a drama queen
Writing another song about you
But don't you know this is my therapy
The only way I know to get through
This life is crazy, don't you agree
It's like we had our own raincloud
Communication was bittersweet
We didn't break up, we broke down
You picked a bad day to break my heart, bad day to break my heart
Always thought that you'd stay, but here we are dying from a broken heart
I wish that we can push rewind, we could push rewind
Before we both went crazy and we lost our mind
We can push rewind, we could push rewind
Before we both went crazy and we lost our mind
I think of every time
That you and I
Had wit each other and nobody cried
Couple of years and nobody lied
Couple of fights but nobody died
Ha ha, I'm kiddin witcha
Knew there was trouble whenever we talked
Every time we would end up demeaning each other and that was never a good look
Aaah this crazy
This ain't the way that people should be
Love should resemble the beautiful truth that is found in our God and we both are missing
I know it's a bad day
For us to have broken hearts
Instead of fallin in love, we fallin apart
You picked a bad day to break my heart, bad day to break my heart
Always thought that you'd stay, but here we are dying from a broken heart
I wish that we can push rewind, we could push rewind
Before we both went crazy and we lost our mind
We can push rewind, we could push rewind
Before we both went crazy and we lost our mind
You pushed our love over the edge
You know I gotta let go, baby
There's no coming back once it's dead
We got our whole life to fall in love again
So let's forgive and forget
You picked a bad day to break my heart, bad day to break my heart
Always thought that you'd stay, but here we are dying from a broken heart
I wish that we can push rewind, we could push rewind
Before we both went crazy and we lost our mind
We can push rewind, we could push rewind
Before we both went crazy and we lost our mind
We can push rewind, we could push rewind
Before we both went crazy and we lost our mind
We can push rewind, we could push rewind
Before we both went crazy and we lost our mind
I know it's a bad day
For us to have broken hearts
Instead of fallin in love, we fallin apart
Video
Bad Day
Meaning & Inspiration
Group 1 Crew's "Bad Day," released on July 29, 2016, as part of their album *Power*, plunges into the raw, disorienting aftermath of a broken relationship. The song immediately captures the sting of betrayal and the profound sense of loss that accompanies an unexpected farewell. It’s a candid exploration of heartache, where the promise of "happily ever after" shatters into "happily never laughter," leaving behind a wake of regret and confusion. The image of being thrown into a "heartbreak ocean" without a life vest vividly communicates the feeling of being overwhelmed and abandoned in the storm of emotions, a profound sense of helplessness that many experiencing sudden loss can intimately understand.
The depth of the song’s meaning unfolds as the artist transparently shares the therapeutic power of processing pain through expression. Acknowledging the perception of being a "drama queen" for writing about the breakup, the lyricist defends the act as essential "therapy," the only way to navigate through the chaos. This resonates deeply with the human need to lament, to vocalize suffering as a means of healing, much like the psalmists who poured out their anguish before God in passages like Psalm 61:2, crying out from the "ends of the earth" when their heart is overwhelmed. The song also shines a light on the breakdown within the relationship, describing communication as "bittersweet" and lamenting how "we didn't break up, we broke down." This speaks to the slow erosion of connection, the fights that left no one dead but consistently demeaned, highlighting how a lack of edifying dialogue can gradually destroy a bond. Ephesians 4:29 wisely instructs to "Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear." The song’s narrative illustrates the painful consequences when this divine guidance is overlooked.
Central to "Bad Day" is the poignant wish to "push rewind," a universal longing to undo what has been broken, to return to a time before things spiraled out of control. This desire for reversal speaks to the deep regret over lost innocence and shared joy, a yearning for what once was. Yet, the song powerfully pivots from this sorrow to a profound spiritual truth, asserting, "Love should resemble the beautiful truth that is found in our God and we both are missing." This statement elevates the personal tragedy into a broader spiritual lesson, reminding us that true, enduring love is not merely an emotion or a human construct but a reflection of God’s very nature. 1 John 4:8 confirms this: "Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love." The song’s message then becomes an examination of how a relationship, even one deeply cherished, can fall short when it deviates from this divine blueprint for love, unity, and respect. It acknowledges the inherent brokenness when human love isn't rooted in the ultimate source of love.
Ultimately, "Bad Day" offers a path toward restoration, not necessarily of the lost relationship, but of the spirit. The realization that "there’s no coming back once it’s dead" is met with the inspiring declaration, "We got our whole life to fall in love again, So let’s forgive and forget." This final message is a testament to the resilient human spirit and the transformative power of God’s grace. It embraces the biblical command to forgive, echoing Colossians 3:13, "Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you." This act of letting go is not an admission of defeat but a courageous step toward healing and hope, trusting that even after profound loss, God can bring forth new beginnings and opportunities for love that better reflect His truth. The song closes not in despair, but with a quiet acceptance and a forward-looking perspective, affirming that even when hearts are broken, the journey of finding love, and indeed God's love, is far from over.