The Worst That Could Happen
Love's Crossroads: Nuptial Dilemma in The Worst That Could Happen
Lyrics
Girl, I heard you're getting married
Expresses awareness of the girl's upcoming marriage.
Girl, I heard you're getting married
Reiterates the knowledge of the girl's impending marriage.
This time you're really sure
Indicates the girl's confidence and certainty about the marriage.
And this is the end
Suggests the finality or conclusion of a relationship.
They say you really mean it
Highlights the sincerity of the girl's intentions in getting married.
This guy's the one that makes you feel
Describes the new man as someone who provides safety and security.
So safe, so sane and so secure
Emphasizes the positive qualities of the new guy.
And baby if he loves you more than me
Expresses the singer's concern that the new guy might love the girl more.
And baby if he loves you more than me
Reiterates the concern about the new guy's potentially stronger love.
Maybe it's the best thing
Suggests that the new relationship might be the best for the girl.
Maybe it's the best thing for you
Repeats the acknowledgment that the new relationship could be good for her.
But it's the worst that could happen to me.
Expresses the personal pain and emotional impact on the singer.
I'm never gettin' married, never gettin' married
States the singer's disinterest in getting married.
You know that's not my scene
Reaffirms the singer's aversion to marriage.
But a girl like you needs to be married
Recognizes the girl's need for marriage despite the singer's feelings.
I've known all along you couldn't live forever
Acknowledges the inevitability of change and the passage of time.
in between.
Suggests that the girl cannot remain in a state of indecision.
And baby if he loves you more than me
Reiterates the concern about the new guy's potential stronger love.
And baby if he loves you more than me
Emphasizes the worry that the new relationship might be better for the girl.
Maybe it's the best thing
Suggests that the new relationship might be the best for the girl.
Maybe it's the best thing for you
Repeats the acknowledgment that the new relationship could be good for her.
But it's the worst that could happen to me.
Expresses the personal pain and emotional impact on the singer.
And girl I don't really blame you
Acknowledges the girl's pursuit of her own dreams.
For having a dream of your own
Recognizes and understands the girl's desire for independence.
Hey girl I don't really blame you
Reiterates the acknowledgment of the girl's dreams and aspirations.
A woman like you needs a house and a home.
Acknowledges the girl's need for a stable life, including a home.
Baby if he really loves you more than me
Expresses concern about the new guy's potentially stronger love.
Maybe it's the best thing
Suggests that the new relationship might be the best for the girl.
Maybe it's the best thing for you
Repeats the acknowledgment that the new relationship could be good for her.
But it's the worst that could happen to me.
Expresses the personal pain and emotional impact on the singer.
Oh girl don't want to get married
States the singer's disinterest in marriage.
Girl I'm never, never gonna marry
Reiterates the singer's firm decision against marriage.
Oh it's the worst thing that could happen
Highlights the singer's perception of marriage as a negative outcome.
Oh girl
Repeats the sentiment that marriage is the worst thing that could happen.
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