Northernly · We Were Never Really Here · Track 11
Bad Coffee
The turn — not healed, not glowing, just a morning that didn't cave in. Recovery measured in bad coffee and old shoes.
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The remade version of “Bad Coffee”: new melody, new arrangement, same story.
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Lyrics
I woke up late, but not panicked, The room was quiet in a good way. The coffee tasted kinda awful, But it didn't ruin my day. The sink is full, the trash is out, My phone didn't buzz all night. I forgot what I was mad about, Guess that's a decent sign. I'm not fixed, I'm not glowing, I don't have it figured out. But my chest doesn't feel like it's caving in Every time I breathe out. I still drink bad coffee, Still wear the same old shoes. Still mess things up occasionally, But I've got nothing to prove. I laughed at something dumb today, Didn't even feel weird. I caught myself humming in the car Like no one else was here. I'm not chasing anything, I'm not running from it too. I'm just standing where my feet are Doing what I can do. I'm not saying life is perfect, I'm not saying it's great. I'm just saying I don't feel like I'm dying every day. Yeah, the world's still loud and messy, And I'm still kinda tired. But I made it through another morning And that feels alright.
All songs on We Were Never Really Here
- 01Cup of CoffeeLyrics →
- 02DreamsLyrics →
- 03JulyLyrics →
- 04Silent ThoughtsLyrics →
- 05We Were Never Really HereLyrics →
- 06Day Late and a Dollar ShortLyrics →
- 07How Did We End Up HereLyrics →
- 08If Death do Us PartLyrics →
- 09Your MedicineLyrics →
- 10Your GloryLyrics →
- 11Bad CoffeeLyrics →
- 12Better TomorrowLyrics →
- 13Static Between RoomsLyrics →
- 14DaylightLyrics →
- 15Still StandingLyrics →
Questions
Where can I stream this song?+
Bad Coffee is available on Spotify, Apple Music, and SoundCloud as part of We Were Never Really Here. Album links are available above and on the release page.
Can I buy the vinyl?+
We Were Never Really Here is pressed on vinyl and shipped from the United States. Each record is made to order, with production taking 3-5 business days before shipping.
What album is this from?+
This song is track 11 on We Were Never Really Here, released in 2025.
Content care+
Northernly songs are trauma-informed and include reflections on grief, abuse, and recovery. Move slowly. Skip what you need to. Crisis hotlines and survivor resources are at /resources.