Price grew up in the small town of Aledo, Illinois, where she played piano and sang in church choir before studying dance and theater at Northern Illinois University. She dropped out of school in 2003, at age 20, and moved to Nashville, Tennessee.
Price cites Janis Joplin, Bobbie Gentry, Emmylou Harris, Bonnie Raitt, Todd Snider, and Dolly Parton as major influences. Her voice has also been compared to those of Loretta Lynn and Tammy Wynette. Price's great-uncle, Bobby Fischer, was a songwriter for George Jones, Conway Twitty, Charley Pride and Reba McEntire. Nashville Scene noted that she often writes about "life's cruel twists and unjust turns" and that "her matter-of-factness conveys an enduring humility." In an interview with Aquarium Drunkard, Price admitted that "for a very long time, I didn't want to be a white girl, I wanted to be a soul singer", listing James Brown and Etta James as particular favorites.
On July 27, 2017, Price released a four-track EP titled Weakness, followed by her second full-length album All American Made on October 20, 2017.
In December 2018, Price received a nomination for Best New Artist at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards.
On July 10, 2020 she released her third full-length album That’s How Rumors Get Started.
Weakness
Margo Price Lyrics
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Sometimes I'm my only friend, and my own worst enemy
But heaven knows what the next one's gonna do
But I never meant to cause the harm that I have done to you
Sometimes I drink beaujolais, sometimes I drink gin
Sometimes whiskey does me right, sometimes it does me in
Still I can't hurt myself much more than anyone else can
I'm worried for no reason
I'm worried and I'm blue
There's no better cure for it
Than being next to you
I can't hide what I am, guess it's plain to see
Sometimes my weakness is stronger than me
Sometimes my weakness is stronger than me
Sometimes I live in a penthouse, sometimes I live in a shack
Sometimes I fall off the wagon like a train runnin' off the track
But I reckon that I'll jump back on it, get the Smokey off my back
'Fore I wind up back in prison and give myself another heart attack
I'm worried for no reason
I'm worried and I'm blue
There's no better cure for it
Than being next to you, oh
I can't hide what I am, guess it's plain to see
Sometimes my weakness is stronger than me
Sometimes my weakness is stronger than me
Margo Price’s “Weakness” is a song about the different sides of oneself, constantly changing and evolving. In the first verse, Price compares herself to two iconic figures, Virginia Woolf and James Dean, indicating the extremes of femininity and masculinity that she experiences. She then goes on to confess the harm she has caused despite never intending to do so. She drinks different types of alcohol at different times, but no matter what, she cannot hurt herself more than someone else can.
In the chorus, Price reveals that she worries even when there is no reason to and sometimes feels blue, but being next to her loved one is the only cure. She cannot hide who she is, and sometimes, her weakness is stronger than her. In the second verse, Price talks about the different living conditions she has experienced, from living in a penthouse to a shack, falling off the wagon but always jumping back on. She ends the verse with the fear of winding up back in prison and having another heart attack.
Overall, the song is about the duality of being human, experiencing highs and lows, and trying to navigate through difficult times knowing that sometimes, one's own weaknesses can be more difficult to overcome than external factors.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I'm Virginia Woolf, sometimes I'm James Dean
I have different sides to me, sometimes I'm intellectual and serious like Virginia Woolf, other times I'm rebellious and cool like James Dean.
Sometimes I'm my only friend, and my own worst enemy
I can be my own support system at times, but I can also be my own source of trouble and negative thoughts.
But heaven knows what the next one's gonna do
I can't predict my own actions or thoughts, and that's scary to me.
But I never meant to cause the harm that I have done to you
I regret any pain I may have caused others, and it was never my intention to do so.
Sometimes I drink beaujolais, sometimes I drink gin
I have different tastes and moods when it comes to alcohol.
Sometimes whiskey does me right, sometimes it does me in
Alcohol can have different effects on me, sometimes it helps me relax or feel better, other times it leads to negative consequences.
But you've seen all my darkest shades, everything I've been
You have seen the sides of me that I keep hidden or try to ignore, and I appreciate that you still accept me despite it all.
Still I can't hurt myself much more than anyone else can
I am aware that my actions and choices can harm others, but I also know that I am my own worst enemy and can hurt myself more than anyone else can.
I'm worried for no reason
I feel anxious or upset even though there may be no immediate cause for it.
I'm worried and I'm blue
I am feeling sad and anxious at the same time.
There's no better cure for it
There is no guaranteed solution or remedy for these feelings.
Than being next to you
Being close to you provides me with some comfort and relief.
I can't hide what I am, guess it's plain to see
I am aware that my flaws and weaknesses are evident to others, and I can't pretend otherwise.
Sometimes my weakness is stronger than me
Occasionally, my flaws or vulnerabilities can overpower me and affect my decisions or actions.
Sometimes I live in a penthouse, sometimes I live in a shack
My living arrangements can vary greatly, from luxurious to humble.
Sometimes I fall off the wagon like a train runnin' off the track
At times, I struggle with staying on track and making good choices, like a train that derails off its path.
But I reckon that I'll jump back on it, get the Smokey off my back
I believe that I can recover from my mistakes and get back on the right path, and I hope to avoid negative consequences or addictions.
'Fore I wind up back in prison and give myself another heart attack
I want to avoid making choices that could lead to serious legal trouble or health issues.
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Written by: Margo Price
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VonBluesman
I love your new song and the talented players sound fantastic.
jim Schleich
I've always loved this song, finally seeing the video (great of course). Here's a fun mental exercise/dream of mine: imagine Randy Travis covering this! Those lyrics with his phrasing? C'MON that'd be KILLER!
Carolina R.
Go Margo ⭐⭐⭐You are Awesome 💖💗💜
Team Scali
Real human felt music still a hero in my eyes
drew Roberts
God i love her!!
Walt White
This is real country music.
Tommy Holifield
My 79 year old husband loves your music.
GMH.
DrSwarly
Awesome song, awesome video. Margo is such a BAMF!
Carolina R.
LOVE MARGO PRICE 💜💛💙❤😍🍀🌺🍀
Noah Bodhi
Holy Hallelujah, first time listener.. and it won’t be my last.. and I’m this close to buying tickets to your Nashville show tonight