All You Ever Do Is Bring Me Down
The Mavericks Lyrics


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I can't sleep a wink anymore
Ever since you first walked out the door
Then I just started drinking to forget
But I don't think the worst has happend yet

All you ever do is bring me down
Making me a fool all over town
They all wonder why I wear a frown
That's cause honey all you ever do is bring me down

It's funny how my whole world fell apart
I think I saw it coming from the start
I tried to tell myself that you'd be true
But I expected way too much of you

All you ever do is bring me down
Making me a fool all over town
They all wonder why I wear a frown
That's cause honey all you ever do is bring me down

All you ever do is bring me down
Making me a fool all over town




They all wonder why I wear a frown
That's cause honey all you ever do is bring me down

Overall Meaning

The Mavericks's song All You Ever Do Is Bring Me Down is a classic heartbreak anthem that captures the rollercoaster of emotions that come with a failed relationship. At the outset, the singer declares they can't sleep a wink anymore, from the pain of being abandoned. They admit to turning to alcohol to forget their troubles, yet still wonder if the worst is yet to come. The singer's vulnerability becomes clear in these opening lines, as they struggle to cope with the sudden void in their life.


The chorus echoes the song's title, with a catchy refrain that repeats the same line over and over. It's clear that the subject of the song has left a deep scar on the singer, to the point where they feel like a fool all over town. The chorus is followed by a verse that offers insight into the dynamics of the relationship. The singer realizes that their world had started to fall apart a long time ago, as they sensed the other person's dishonesty from the start. Yet, they still held onto the hope that they would be faithful, only to be bitterly disappointed.


Overall, The Mavericks's song All You Ever Do Is Bring Me Down takes a classic theme - heartbreak - and adds some soulful country flavor. The lyrics are straightforward and relatable, capturing the pain of a failed relationship in a way that is easy to sing along to. The song's catchy rhythm, strong vocal performance, and powerful lyrics have made it a favorite of many fans of the genre.


Line by Line Meaning

I can't sleep a wink anymore
I am unable to sleep a single minute ever since you left me.


Ever since you first walked out the door
My sleepless nights began the moment you left me by walking out the door.


Then I just started drinking to forget
In an attempt to forget the pain you caused me, I have resorted to heavy drinking.


But I don't think the worst has happened yet
I fear that the worst is yet to come and my situation is going to get worse.


All you ever do is bring me down
You only give me grief and cause me problems in my life.


Making me a fool all over town
Because of your actions, people are laughing at me and I feel like a fool.


They all wonder why I wear a frown
People are curious about my unhappiness and the reason behind my frown.


That's cause honey all you ever do is bring me down
I am unhappy because you are constantly bringing me down with your actions.


It's funny how my whole world fell apart
It's ironic how my entire life collapsed after you left me.


I think I saw it coming from the start
I had an idea that you might hurt me from the beginning of our relationship.


I tried to tell myself that you'd be true
I attempted to convince myself that you would never betray me.


But I expected way too much of you
I realized that my expectations of you were too high and unrealistic.




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