The Worst Is Yet To Come
Motion City Soundtrack Lyrics
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Say it again
I like how you work my name
Embroidering the pain on every speck of skin
The distance has been not so kind
I curse this caveat
And the temperatures are wearing paper thin
I am sick of listening
The worst is yet to come, my dear
I've been fighting back for what feels like nearly several hundred years
If you just let me make my own mistakes
I promise I'll behave, only in the worst way
Too heavy to hold my own evaporating soul
Sweltered and sandwiched in the middle
Of this melting heart of major compromise
I have one foot out and one foot almost in
I am sick of listening
The worst is yet to come, my dear
I've been fighting back for what feels like nearly several hundred years
If you just let me make my own mistakes
I promise I'll behave, only in the worst way
Only in the worst way
I won't say I'm sorry
This hasn't been a waste of time
Tell me, do you think we'll be fine after all?
I'm all nerve, an anxious, sort of complicated fear
The worst is yet to come, my dear
The worst is yet to come, my dear
I've been fighting back for what feels like nearly several hundred years
If you just let me make my own mistakes
I promise I'll behave, only in the worst way
The worst is yet to come, my dear
I've been fighting back for what feels like nearly several hundred years
If you just let me make my own mistakes
I promise I'll behave, only in the worst way
Only in the worst way
Only in the worst way
The song "The Worst Is Yet To Come" by Motion City Soundtrack is a reflection of the singer's internal struggles and anxiety about what the future holds for himself and his relationship. The first verse talks about the comfort and safety in being held closely, but also acknowledges the pain that comes with it. The distance between them has taken a toll and the singer is tired of listening to the same old problems. The chorus emphasizes that the worst is yet to come, implying that the current problems that they have faced are not the end and the future holds even more struggles. The singer has been fighting back for a long time but promises to behave in the worst way if given the chance to make their own mistakes.
The second verse continues the theme of internal struggle, with the singer feeling like their own soul is evaporating and that they are stuck in a situation of major compromise. They have one foot out and one foot almost in, reflecting their indecisiveness and uncertainty. The bridge of the song shows the singer's anxiety and complicated fears, wondering if everything will be okay in the end. They refuse to apologize for the time spent, as it has helped them grow, but the final chorus still holds onto the idea that the worst is yet to come.
Line by Line Meaning
There is no safer place than in between cold embraces
The singer finds comfort in the lack of emotion in their partner's embrace.
Say it again
The singer wants their partner to continue showing affection.
I like how you work my name
The singer enjoys hearing their name being said by their partner.
Embroidering the pain on every speck of skin
The artist's partner is able to make them feel their emotions intensely.
The distance has been not so kind
Being away from their partner has been difficult for the artist.
I curse this caveat
The singer is frustrated with the circumstances of their relationship.
And the temperatures are wearing paper thin
The situation is becoming more fragile and tense.
I am sick of listening
The artist is tired of hearing the same advice or opinions from others.
The worst is yet to come, my dear
The artist is expecting the situation to get worse.
I've been fighting back for what feels like nearly several hundred years
The struggle has been ongoing and feels never-ending for the artist.
If you just let me make my own mistakes
The singer wants the freedom to make their own choices, even if they lead to negative consequences.
I promise I'll behave, only in the worst way
The artist will act recklessly and without restraint if given the chance.
Too heavy to hold my own evaporating soul
The singer feels overwhelmed and unable to keep themselves together.
Sweltered and sandwiched in the middle
The singer is trapped in a difficult situation with no escape.
Of this melting heart of major compromise
Both parties have had to make significant sacrifices for the relationship to continue.
I have one foot out and one foot almost in
The artist is unsure if they want to continue the relationship.
I won't say I'm sorry
The artist is not apologetic for their actions or feelings.
This hasn't been a waste of time
The singer values the time they have spent in the relationship despite its difficulties.
Tell me, do you think we'll be fine after all?
The singer is unsure if the relationship will survive its challenges.
I'm all nerve, an anxious, sort of complicated fear
The artist is anxious and fearful about the future of the relationship.
Only in the worst way
The artist will only act out in a negative manner.
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@ethabblugh186
Motion City Soundtrack songs always make me think of a normal guy who has bouts of insanity which give him insight on the inner workings of life and society. Fucking awesome.
@justinhuges987
That intro bass line is by far one of the greatest bass pumps ever in this type of genre
@UnscrewedWheat
Those bonus songs should have been actually been on the album. They're so good.
@angelicaanez9327
MCS it's sooooo GOOOOOOOOOOD. Their lyrics are something else.
@radddrummer
The drums in this song are so great!
@zwambold
I can't believe I havent listened to this music in over a month. Amazing stuff every album.
@kravenmoorehead3824
soooooooooooooooo goooooooood
@spencerakd
love the bass on this one (:
@NateD4Gr8
They are one of those bands that have changed for the better!!! I love every album they've put out!!
@FromTheEyeOfApethy
I've been listening to this song on repeat for a few days now. Fuck this is good. I especially love the Jimmy Eat World esque bridge.