The song "Bad Day" by Justus Bennetts is a revenge-themed track that expresses the narrator's desire for karma to catch up with someone who has wronged them. The lyrics depict a strong resentment towards this person and a wish for various negative events to befall them. The song begins with the narrator expressing their hopes for the person to face financial struggles and unfortunate incidents, such as their iPhone breaking, their ex-partner unexpectedly appearing on their next first date, and their car getting towed causing them to be late for their job. The repeated phrase "hope you have a bad day" emphasizes the narrator's desire for this person to experience negativity. The lyrics also touch upon the past interactions between the narrator and this individual. The narrator recalls a moment when the person belittled them, suggesting they would amount to nothing. The mention of the narrator's mom dropping them on their head implies that the person believed the narrator was unintelligent or unimportant. The lyrics further incorporate the concept of karma, stating that there is a shared quality between the person and karma itself (i.e., both being a "bitch"). The song continues with the narrator acknowledging the spite they hold towards this person, although recognizing that this attitude may not be right. They reflect on the mistreatment they faced from the person and assert their wish for negative outcomes to befall them. The second verse carries on with the narrator's desires for the person to face more misfortune. They hope the person loses their keys and gets locked out, and when things seem to be improving for them, they hope everything turns sour. The lyrics imply that the person never cared or listened when the narrator tried to express themselves or voice their concerns, showcasing their disregard for the narrator's feelings. The bridge of the song emphasizes the negative impact the person had on the narrator. The lyrics state that the person brought out the worst in them and suggests that they deserve to feel bad if they make the narrator feel that way. The narrator reveals that friends and family have advised them to cut this person out of their life completely, comparing it to a necessary surgical procedure. Overall, "Bad Day" is a song about seeking revenge and wishing ill upon someone who has wronged the narrator. It conveys a sense of anger, resentment, and a desire for justice and karma to take its course.
