There Are Worse Things I Could Do
Glee Cast Feat. Kate Hudson Lyrics
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Than go with a boy or two
Even though the neighborhood thinks I'm trashy and no good
I suppose it could be true
But there are worse things I could do
I could flirt with all the guys
Smile at them and bat my eyes
Make them think they stand a chance
Then refuse to see it through
That's a thing I'd never do
I could stay home every night
Wait around for Mister Right
Take cold showers every day
And throw my life away
On a dream that won't come true
I could hurt someone like me
Out of spite or jealousy
I don't steal and I don't lie
But I can feel and I can cry
A fact I'll bet you never knew
But to cry in front of you
That's the worst thing I could do
The song "There Are Worse Things I Could Do" by the Glee Cast featuring Kate Hudson is an incredible mix of angst and self-reflection sung by Hudson's character, Cassandra July. The song is a monologue where she acknowledges her rebellious behavior and addresses her vulnerabilities. The opening lines, "There are worse things I could do/ Than go with a boy or two/ Even though the neighborhood thinks I'm trashy and no good," describe how she is perceived by others, but she won't allow herself to be judged by societal standards.
In the second verse, Cassandra talks about how she could flirt and date all these men without taking it any further, but that's not something she believes in; she would never lead someone on. She sings the lines, "Then refuse to see it through/ That's a thing I'd never do/ I could stay home every night/ Wait around for Mister Right," which focuses on the underlying idea of not settling for someone who isn't worth it or perfect. The line "take cold showers every day" emphasizes that she is in control of how and when she gives herself to anyone. Ultimately, the song emphasizes Cassandra's vulnerability as she acknowledges that to "cry in front of you/ That's the worst thing I could do." She has the ability to hurt "someone like me/ Out of spite or jealousy," but instead, she chooses to be honest and open with herself and others.
Line by Line Meaning
There are worse things I could do
I am not ashamed of my actions, as there are more immoral behaviors I could engage in.
Than go with a boy or two
I have the freedom to date and explore relationships, regardless of what others may think.
Even though the neighborhood thinks I'm trashy and no good
The opinions of others do not define my worth or character, and I am comfortable with myself regardless of their judgments.
I suppose it could be true
While I do not believe these judgments to be accurate, I acknowledge that they may have some truth to them.
But there are worse things I could do
Despite these potential flaws, I am still a good person and could engage in much worse behaviors.
I could flirt with all the guys
I have the ability to use my charms to gain attention from multiple men.
Smile at them and bat my eyes
I am capable of using my facial expressions to flirt and convey interest.
Press against them when we dance
I can use physical touch while dancing to create a more intimate connection with someone.
Make them think they stand a chance
I can lead someone on to believe that there may be potential for a deeper relationship.
Then refuse to see it through
However, I have no intention of actually following through with these false promises.
That's a thing I'd never do
Leading someone on and then breaking their heart is not something I am willing to do.
I could stay home every night
I have the option to isolate myself and avoid taking any risks in the dating scene.
Wait around for Mister Right
I could choose to believe in the perfect man for me and wait for him to come along.
Take cold showers every day
I could avoid sexual desires altogether and suppress my own needs for companionship.
And throw my life away
However, by doing so, I would be missing out on numerous experiences and opportunities.
On a dream that won't come true
The notion of a perfect, fairytale romance is unrealistic and does not necessarily lead to true happiness.
I could hurt someone like me
I have the potential to inflict pain upon someone emotionally similar to myself.
Out of spite or jealousy
Negative emotions such as envy or anger could drive me to hurt someone else.
I don't steal and I don't lie
While I may have flaws, I actively strive to maintain a strong sense of honesty and morality in my conduct.
But I can feel and I can cry
Despite being a good person, I am still capable of experiencing and expressing genuine emotions.
A fact I'll bet you never knew
My vulnerability and sensitivity may not always be apparent to others, but they do exist within me.
But to cry in front of you
However, revealing my emotions to others can be a difficult and uncomfortable experience for me.
That's the worst thing I could do
Being vulnerable and showing my true feelings is one of the most challenging actions for me to take.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jim Jacobs, Warren Casey
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