The Worst
J.B. music Lyrics

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Girl, I heard you're getting married
Girl, I heard you're getting married
This time you're really sure
And this is the end
They say you really mean it
This guy's the one that makes you feel
So safe, so sane and so secure
And baby if he loves you more than me

And baby if he loves you more than me
Maybe it's the best thing
Maybe it's the best thing for you
But it's the worst that could happen to me.
I'm never gettin' married, never gettin' married
You know that's not my scene
But a girl like you needs to be married
I've known all along you couldn't live forever
in between.
And baby if he loves you more than me
And baby if he loves you more than me
Maybe it's the best thing
Maybe it's the best thing for you
But it's the worst that could happen to me.
And girl I don't really blame you
For having a dream of your own
Hey girl I don't really blame you
A woman like you needs a house and a home.
Baby if he really loves you more than me
Maybe it's the best thing
Maybe it's the best thing for you
But it's the worst that could happen to me.
Oh girl don't want to get married
Girl I'm never, never gonna marry

Oh it's the worst thing that could happen
Oh girl

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of J.B's song "The Worst" convey a sense of heartbreak and acceptance. The song is about a man who has learned that the woman he loves is getting married to someone else, and he is struggling to come to terms with it. He hears from others that she is certain about the marriage and that she has found a man who makes her feel safe, secure and loved - things that the singer himself has failed to do.

The singer contemplates his own reluctance to marry and acknowledges that the woman he loves needs to be married. He accepts that it might be the best thing for her and her future, even if it's the worst thing that could happen to him. He expresses that he doesn't blame her for wanting a dream of her own and a home, which he couldn't give to her. The singer concludes by accepting that he will never marry, but he will always love the woman who is marrying someone else.

Line by Line Meaning

Girl, I heard you're getting married
I heard that you're engaged

This time you're really sure
You're certain that this is the right decision

And this is the end
This will be the end of our relationship

They say you really mean it
People are saying you're serious about getting married

This guy's the one that makes you feel
You feel safe, comfortable and happy with him

So safe, so sane and so secure
You feel protected and stable in your relationship

And baby if he loves you more than me
If he loves you more than I do

Maybe it's the best thing
It could be the right decision for you

Maybe it's the best thing for you
It might be the best thing for your future

But it's the worst that could happen to me.
But for me, it's the worst possible outcome

I'm never gettin' married, never gettin' married
I don't want to get married, ever