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".
I Bring Out The Worst In You
Christine Lavin Lyrics
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So what are we doing here
Arguing with destiny
This kind of love will never work
It can only bring us pain
Why then do I feel so hurt
When I think of never seeing you again
You bring out my jealousy
Oh whatever happened to
That happy couple we used to be
What's happened to our common sense
It surly must have taken flight
'Cause both of us are so hell-bent
On staying here tonight
Why can't I let go of you
Why can't you let go of me
Can't you see her waiting in the wings
Impatiently
There must be a power that is holding us
We don't have the strength to break
Or maybe we're not tough enough
To admit to such a big mistake
So I Bring Out the Worst in You
You bring out the worst in me
Is this what you want to do
Keep on arguing with destiny
This kind of love will never work
It can only bring us pain
Why then do I feel so hurt
When I think of never seeing you again
Why then do I feel so hurt
When I think of never seeing you again
I Bring Out the Worst in You
You bring out the worst in me
The lyrics of Christine Lavin's song "I Bring Out The Worst In You" explore the pain and struggle of a toxic relationship that is still difficult to let go of. The song starts with the admission that the singer and their partner are unable to get along and that their love is doomed to fail. They acknowledge the damage that they inflict on each other, bringing out their "worst" traits and emotions, but they seem to be unable to stop themselves from staying together.
The chorus and the repeated refrain "I bring out the worst in you, you bring out the worst in me" highlight the cycle of negative behavior and emotions that the couple is trapped in. They wonder why they can't let go of each other and why they feel hurt at the thought of ending their relationship, even as they know it is not good for them. The singer suggests that they may be unable to break free of their toxic dynamic because they lack the strength or courage to do so or because they fear the unknown.
Overall, the song captures the complexity and pain of being in a relationship that is both destructive and addictive. The lyrics suggest a sense of resignation and even helplessness, as if the singer recognizes the futility of their situation but cannot find a way out.
Line by Line Meaning
You bring out the worst in me
I behave badly when I am with you
So what are we doing here
I wonder why we bother staying together
Arguing with destiny
Going against what is meant to happen between us
This kind of love will never work
Our relationship is doomed to fail
It can only bring us pain
We will only hurt each other if we stay together
Why then do I feel so hurt
I don't want to lose you even though it's for the best
When I think of never seeing you again
The thought of being without you hurts me
I bring out your darkest moods
I make you act in negative ways
You bring out my jealousy
You make me feel envious and insecure
What's happened to our common sense
We are not thinking logically about our relationship
It surely must have taken flight
Our common sense has disappeared
'Cause both of us are so hell-bent
We are determined to stay together even though it's not good for us
On staying here tonight
We are staying together despite knowing it's not healthy
Why can't I let go of you
I have trouble moving on from our relationship
Why can't you let go of me
You have trouble moving on from our relationship
Can't you see her waiting in the wings
Someone else is interested in us and waiting for us to break up
Impatiently
They are eager to be with us
There must be a power that is holding us
There is a force that is keeping us together
We don't have the strength to break
We are not strong enough to end our relationship
Or maybe we're not tough enough
We are not brave enough to end our relationship
To admit to such a big mistake
Acknowledging that our relationship is a mistake is difficult
Is this what you want to do
Do you really want to continue this unhealthy relationship?
Keep on arguing with destiny
Ignoring the inevitable and fighting against what is meant to happen
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Written by: CHRISTINE LAVIN
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