It Only Gets Much Worse
Nate Ruess Lyrics

I was born before the storm
I existed before the chaos and turmoil that would come to affect my life.

My mother placed a dozen thorns
My mother prepared me for the difficulties that were to come in my life.

The sorry's and the take it back's Lay silent in her folded hands and
My mother held onto apologies and regrets, unable to express them and make things right.

Head to headstone I just danced Oblivious to consequence As morning sank into the ground The highest branch I sorted out
I lived recklessly, blind to the consequences of my actions, and pursued the highest attainable goals without consideration for the risks.

Oh, I didn't mean to let it go I didn't mean to bruise but I lost control And when she said to me it's still a ghost[?]
I regret the harm that came as a result of my lack of self-control; the past still haunts me.

All your love may fade away All you'll become may all go to waste So I can't stand to hear you say it hurts When it only gets much worse It only gets much worse
Despite our efforts, love and growth may eventually vanish and we may experience greater hardships, so hearing complaints about current struggles seems trivial.

Oh you caught me come to life The moment when your eyes met mine And from your bed, the sun came in And to this day it never set
You brought me to life and opened my eyes to new possibilities that continue to light up my life.

But here's to this I'm used to it[?] I stepped out for some cigarettes The neon lights they called me in Her eyes like yours, just different
Despite the pain and struggles of the past, I am now accustomed to them, and I still find myself drawn to familiar but different people and situations.

And no, I didn't mean to let you go I didn't mean to bruise but I lost control What didn't mean a thing destroyed us both Darling
I lost control again, and my actions had unintended, devastating effects on our relationship.

I couldn't quite believe The way you used to pull me down It takes its toll[?] I survived The laws of gravity Destroyed some property I would not let them sink their teeth into my soul Whoa-oh
I couldn't believe how your behavior affected me, and it took a toll on me, but I survived and refuse to let it destroy me.

All I love may fade away All I become may all go to waste So I can't stand, hear it say it hurts When it only gets much worse
Everything I hold dear and every accomplishment I achieve may eventually disappear or fall apart, so hearing complaints about current struggles seems trivial.

All we'll become may all go to waste So I can't stand to hear you say it hurts When it only gets much worse It only gets much worse
Our shared goals and potential accomplishments may also dissipate or fail, so hearing complaints about current struggles seems trivial.