You're No Good
Michael Bolton Lyrics


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Feelin' better now that we're through
Feelin' better 'cause I'm over you
I learned my lesson; it left a scar
But now I see how you really are

[Chorus]
You're no good, you're no good
You're no good, baby, you're no good
I'm gonna tell you again
You're no good, you're no good
You're no good, baby, you're no good

I broke her heart gentle and true
I broke her heart over someone like you
I'll beg forgiveness on bended knee
But I won't blame her if she says to me

[Chorus]

I'm tellin' you now, baby
That I'm going my way
Forget about you, baby
I'm on my way

[Chorus]

You're no good, you're no good
You're no good, baby, you're no good





Baby, oh baby, you're no good
You're no good, you're no good

Overall Meaning

In Michael Bolton's song "You're No Good," the singer expresses his feelings about a failed relationship. He feels better now that they've broken up and he's moved on. He's learned his lesson and it left a scar, but it helped him to see how the other person really was. The chorus repeats that she's no good and he won't be coming back.


The second verse reveals that he broke another woman's heart to be with the person he's now broken up with. He begs for forgiveness but won't blame her if she decides to leave. In the final verse, he tells his ex that he's going his own way and forgetting about her. The chorus repeats the same message that she's no good.


The song is a classic break-up anthem that has been covered by many artists, including Linda Ronstadt and Elvis Presley. It was written by Clint Ballard Jr. and was first recorded by Dee Dee Warwick in 1963. Michael Bolton recorded it for his album "Everybody's Crazy" in 1985.


Line by Line Meaning

Feelin' better now that we're through
I feel better now that our relationship has ended


Feelin' better 'cause I'm over you
I feel better because I've moved on from you


I learned my lesson; it left a scar
I learned from our past relationship and it has caused emotional pain


But now I see how you really are
I now understand your true nature


You're no good, you're no good
You are not a good person


You're no good, baby, you're no good
You are not a good partner


I broke her heart gentle and true
I ended our relationship with kindness and honesty


I broke her heart over someone like you
I ended our relationship because of someone like you


I'll beg forgiveness on bended knee
I will ask for forgiveness in a sincere manner


But I won't blame her if she says to me
I won't be upset if she doesn't forgive me


I'm tellin' you now, baby
I'm letting you know right now


That I'm going my way
That I am moving on


Forget about you, baby
I am forgetting about you


You're no good, you're no good
You are not a good person


You're no good, baby, you're no good
You are not a good partner


Baby, oh baby, you're no good
You are not a good person or partner


You're no good, you're no good
You are not a good person




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Bob Boberson

It's one thng to cover a tune. Another to basically replicate another's arrangement. Come up with something on your own.

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