My Bad

Song Meaning

The lyrics paint a picture of someone grappling with a deep, nocturnal sadness that the morning light is meant to erase, but can't quite conquer. There's a plea to keep the night, and the accompanying sounds, going, suggesting a fear of the day and its harsh realities. The narrator acknowledges their own shortcomings, admitting, "My bad, My bad / 泣かせてしまって" (My bad, my bad / For making you cry), and expressing regret for not being present: "隣に居てやれなくて" (For not being able to be by your side). This creates a central tension between a profound, unspoken love and the narrator's perceived inability to properly express or enact it. The narrator observes their companion as someone who cries every night, someone they desperately want to see and comfort. Yet, this person seems to push feelings away, always appearing distant, "いつもスカすの" (always acting cool/aloof). The narrator contrasts this with their own situation, noting they have friends while the companion seems perpetually alone. This fuels the narrator's drive to create, writing lyrics and singing alone in the studio, aiming to be a guiding light: "君の光になる" (become your light). The most striking aspect is the narrator's self-assessment as both "最高んでもって最低" (the best and yet the worst). This duality highlights the internal conflict and perhaps explains the inability to be the stable presence their companion needs. The lyrics suggest that the everyday, the "当たり前" (obvious/taken for granted), is rare, and that both individuals are flawed humans. The repeated "My bad" isn't just an apology; it's an acknowledgment of a fundamental failing in their ability to connect and provide solace, despite the deep affection implied by "愛してるのに" (even though I love you).