Bad State of Mind

"Bad State of Mind"
Single by Treaty Oak Revival
from the album West Texas Degenerate
ReleasedFebruary 14, 2025
Genre
Length4:21
LabelSelf-released
Songwriters
  • Andrew Carey
  • Blake Stiles
  • Cody Holloway
  • Jeremiah Vanley
  • Lance Vanley
  • Sam Canty
Producers
  • Carey
  • Holloway
  • J. Vanley
  • L. Vanley
  • Canty
Treaty Oak Revival singles chronology
"Happy Face"
(2024)
"Bad State of Mind"
(2025)

"Bad State of Mind" is a song by American southern rock and country rock band Treaty Oak Revival, released on February 14, 2025, as the second single from their third studio album West Texas Degenerate (2025).

Background

Treaty Oak Revival described the song as "our gift to those who might be having a bad time on Valentine's Day."[1]

Composition

"Bad State of Mind" is a country rock and midwest emo song.[1][2] Over layers of guitar, Sam Canty delivers emotional lyrics as he addresses his negative, intrusive thoughts and frustration with circumstances beyond his control, while hoping to move past this state soon.[1]

Live performances

Treaty Oak Revival performed the song on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on April 21, 2025.[3]

Charts

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[9] Gold 500,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ a b c Sloman, Christine (February 14, 2025). "Treaty Oak Revival aspire to get beyond a "Bad State of Mind" on new single". Melodic Magazine. Retrieved December 12, 2025.
  2. ^ Sacher, Andrew (March 3, 2025). "'In Defense of the Genre': Best Punk & Emo Songs of February". Brooklyn Vegan. Archived from the original on March 3, 2025. Retrieved March 24, 2026.
  3. ^ Brookes, Georgette (April 23, 2025). "Treaty Oak Revival Perform Electric Rendition of 'Bad State of Mind' on Jimmy Kimmel Live". Holler. Retrieved December 12, 2025.
  4. ^ "Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of March 1, 2025". Billboard. Retrieved December 12, 2025.
  5. ^ "Bubbling Under Hot 100: Week of March 1, 2025". Billboard. Retrieved December 12, 2025.
  6. ^ "Billboard Country Update" (PDF). Billboard. February 24, 2025. Retrieved December 12, 2025.
  7. ^ "Hot Rock & Alternative Songs: Week of March 1, 2025". Billboard. Retrieved December 12, 2025.
  8. ^ "Hot Rock & Alternative Songs – Year-End 2025". Billboard. Retrieved December 25, 2025.
  9. ^ "American single certifications – Treaty Oak Revival – Bad State of Mind". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved December 12, 2025.