She is known for her sense of humor, which is expressed in both her music and her onstage performances. Many of her songs alternate between emotional reflections on romance and outright comedy. Two of her more famous songs include "Sensitive New Age Guys" and "Bald Headed Men".
As Bad As It Gets
Christine Lavin Lyrics
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of your longest night
you've never been this powerless
or prayed this hard for light
wish there was something I could do
to pull you through
but the only who can handle this now
is you
This is as bad as it gets
if you can make it through this
I'm willing to bet
that you will make it through anything
the world will throw your way
this is as low as you've ever been
if you can reach deep down
tap the power within
I know that you will find the strength
to make it through this day
This is the coldest night
of your bleakest year
it's hard to understand
all the forces that have brought you here
between the anger and pain
amid the losses and gains
there's a space
if you can find it
you will rise again
This is as bad as it gets
if you can make it through this
I'm willing to bet
that you will make it through anything
the world will throw your way
this is as low as you'll ever be
if you can stop for a minute
and listen to me
I know that you will find the strength
to make it through
this day
Nothing in your life has prepared you
for such a troubled time
but you're not one to give up
or give in
when your life
is on the line
This is as bad as it gets
if you can make it through this
I'm willing to bet
that you will make it through anything
the world will throw your way
this is as low as she goes
if you can reach deep down
tap the power that flows within
I know that you will find the strength
to make it through this day
and then I know
you will be OK
you'll be alright
don't give up the fight
The song "As Bad As It Gets" by Christine Lavin is a message of hope to someone who is going through a very tough time. The singer tells the listener that they have never been this powerless and have never prayed this hard for light. In this hour of darkness and despair, the singer wishes there was something they could do to help, but knows that the only person who can handle this now is the listener themselves. The song acknowledges the deep pain and loss that the listener has experienced and encourages them to reach deep down and tap into the power within to rise again.
The song uses imagery of the coldest night of the bleakest year to describe the listener's current state. While it may be hard to understand all the forces that brought the listener to this point, there is a space within them that can help them rise again. The singer reminds the listener that they are strong and have not given up or given in despite the troubles they are facing. The song ends on a note of optimism, saying that if the listener can make it through this, they can make it through anything the world throws their way.
Overall, "As Bad As It Gets" is a powerful message of hope in the face of darkness and despair. It reminds us that we are stronger than we think and that we can tap into our own inner strength to overcome the toughest challenges in life.
Line by Line Meaning
This is the darkest hour
This is the most difficult moment
of your longest night
of the longest period of struggle you have ever experienced
you've never been this powerless
you have never felt so helpless
or prayed this hard for light
or begged for a resolution as desperately as you are now
wish there was something I could do
I wish I could help you in some way
to pull you through
to help you overcome this difficult time
but the only who can handle this now
however, the only person who can get you through this is you
is you
you are the only one who can do this
This is as bad as it gets
This is the worst it can possibly be
if you can make it through this
if you can get through this tough time
I'm willing to bet
I am confident
that you will make it through anything
that you will be able to overcome any challenge in the future
the world will throw your way
regardless of what the world throws your way
this is as low as you've ever been
this is the worst feeling you have ever had
if you can reach deep down
if you can dig deep inside yourself
tap the power within
find the inner strength
I know that you will find the strength
I am confident that you will have the strength
to make it through this day
to get through this tough day
This is the coldest night
This is the emotional winter
of your bleakest year
of the darkest period you've been through
it's hard to understand
it's difficult to comprehend
all the forces that have brought you here
all the events that have led you to this moment
between the anger and pain
in the midst of the anger and pain
amid the losses and gains
despite the wins and losses
there's a space
there is still room
if you can find it
if you can see it
you will rise again
you will overcome this and thrive once more
Nothing in your life has prepared you
You have never experienced anything like this before
for such a troubled time
for such a difficult period
but you're not one to give up
But you are not the kind of person to give up
or give in
or surrender
when your life is on the line
when your livelihood is on the brink
this is as low as she goes
this is the rock bottom
I know that you will find the strength
I am confident that you have the ability to find the inner strength
and then I know you will be OK
and then I know that you will be alright
you'll be alright
you will be fine
don't give up the fight
don't stop trying to overcome this challenge
Contributed by Lila D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.