- Lifelines in 2016, which reached #15 on the Billboard 200,
- Trauma in 2019, which became their most successful album yet - receiving both a Best Rock Album Grammy nomination, as well as a Best Metal Performance nomination for the album’s first single - „Bow Down”,
- True Power in 2022.
Four of I Prevail’s songs have landed on the top 10 of Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Songs chart, with 2019’s „Hurricane” reaching #1.
Lineup:
Brian Burkheiser – clean vocals
Eric Vanlerberghe – clean harsh vocals
Steve Menoian – lead guitar
Dylan Bowman – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
Gabe Helguera – drums
Worst Part of Me
I Prevail Lyrics
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How did I let you in so deep?
You're the worst part of me
How did I let you in so deep?
Gotta dig you out of my skin
This where it has to end
But I'm climbing back up to the surface, back to where I belong
If we're being honest you broke every little promise
That you made to me, I was too blind to see
I was so defenseless now I'm coming to my senses
After all these years, it's finally crystal clear
You pulled me in with a warm embrace
To drag me down to the darkest place
I want to feel just like myself again
But with these chains around my ankles I can't get away
If we're being honest you broke every little promise
That you made to me, I was too blind to see
I was so defenseless now I'm coming to my senses
After all these years, it's finally crystal clear
You had control of me for far too long
Manipulated me but now I'm gone
I was so defenseless now I'm coming to my senses
After all these years, it's finally crystal clear
After these years, it's finally crystal clear
I let you bury me alive for far too long
But I'm climbing back up to the surface back to where I belong
And now it's clear that you're the worst part of me
How did I ever let you claw your way in so deep
If we're being honest you broke every little promise
That you made to me, I was too blind to see
I was so defenseless now I'm coming to my senses
After all these years, it's finally crystal clear
You had control of me for far too long
Manipulated me but now I'm gone
I was so defenseless now I'm coming to my senses
After all these years, it's finally crystal clear
The song “Worst Part of Me” by I Prevail discusses a toxic relationship and the struggles that come with breaking free from it. The lyrics serve as a reflection on how the singer allowed the other person to have so much control over their life, and how they’re now working to regain that control. The repetition of “You’re the worst part of me” serves as a cry for help to get rid of this person and move on from the pain they inflict.
The line “I let you bury me alive for far too long” is particularly powerful, as it demonstrates just how much the singer allowed this person to take over their life. The metaphor suggests that the relationship was suffocating and damaging, and that the singer had to give up parts of themselves to make it work. However, the following line shows hope for healing, as the singer declares that they’re “climbing back up to the surface,” implying that they are taking steps towards recovery.
The chorus’ message of “If we're being honest you broke every little promise
That you made to me, I was too blind to see” highlights the manipulation that was present in the relationship. The singer realizes they were vulnerable to this person, and with the newfound clarity they vow to never let it happen again. Overall, the song is a powerful anthem for anyone who has had to break free from a toxic relationship and is now working to heal themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
You're the worst part of me
The person being addressed is the worst and most negative part of the singer's life.
How did I let you in so deep?
The singer is questioning how they allowed the addressed person to have such a significant impact on their life.
Gotta dig you out of my skin
The singer is expressing the need to remove the addressed person from their life just as one would need to remove a thorn or foreign object embedded in their skin.
This is where it has to end
The artist has reached a breaking point and cannot continue their relationship with the addressed person any longer.
I let you bury me alive for far too long
The artist allowed the addressed person to control and consume their life for an extended period.
But I'm climbing back up to the surface, back to where I belong
The singer is expressing that they are breaking free from the control of the addressed person and reclaiming their life and identity.
If we're being honest you broke every little promise
The addressed person made many small promises to the singer which they systematically broke.
That you made to me, I was too blind to see
The artist was unaware of the addressed person's bad intentions and was oblivious to the harm being caused to them.
I was so defenseless now I'm coming to my senses
The artist was powerless to resist the addressed person's influence, but now they are recognizing the situation for what it truly is.
After all these years, it's finally crystal clear
The artist has had their eyes opened to the truth and reality of the situation after dealing with it for an extended amount of time.
You pulled me in with a warm embrace
The addressed person used kindness and affection to entice the singer into their realm of control.
To drag me down to the darkest place
The addressed person led the artist down a path of negativity, pain, and despair.
I want to feel just like myself again
The singer desires to reclaim their identity and life before being controlled by the addressed person.
But with these chains around my ankles I can't get away
The addressed person has a heavy hold over the singer and is preventing them from breaking free and escaping.
You had control of me for far too long
The addressed person has maintained control over the singer for a prolonged period which has caused harm and pain.
Manipulated me but now I'm gone
The addressed person had manipulated the artist, but the artist has since broken free and is no longer under their control.
After all these years, it's finally crystal clear
Reiteration of the point that the artist has finally realized the truth of the situation after dealing with it for an extended period.
And now it's clear that you're the worst part of me
The singer now understands that the addressed person is the most harmful aspect of their life.
How did I ever let you claw your way in so deep
The singer is questioning how they allowed the addressed person to have such a significant and harmful impact on their life.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Bernard James Perry, Brian A. Burkheiser, Erik Ron, John August Pregler, Stephen Daniel Menoian
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
beardedbrewedntattooed
I relate to every word of this song, I've been to hell and back in 98% of the all the relationships I've ever had in my life.... This song just speaks uncontrollable volumes to me
Hunter B
I recently got out of a very toxic, controlling and manipulative relationship. This song explains it all.
EDIT: Met the most amazing person, someone who I've been friends with since I was 10. We've been together over a year now and have moved in together. Just shows that no matter how hopeless a situation seems, there's always an end. Everything has an end, even emotional pain.
Sloths.in.cloth😎
You go
You don't need them
😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎
Koyote
congrats ma friend 😎
be free
A L
I'm in one the struggle is fucking real
Jessica Johnston
@A L me too, you arent alone. It's super hard every day.
Connor Dripps
Good job bro.
dragonblazer96
This is my kind of music. So glad there's newer groups continuing this style. I Prevail and As Lions are groups that are going to push this genre into the next decade
JoAngelo
just knew As Lions because of you. i gotta say thanks, theyre also great!
Valeria Vallejo
Dammmnnnn this song got to me. This one's going to be on repeat for a while.