Despite the dulcet piano and the feeling of pathos that greets the listener, “You’re the Worst” quickly evolves, leaving the balladic lowlands behind and incrementally reaching for something more – more groove-driven, something grander, more anthemic, more…well, just more.
Not content to feel sorry for herself as another loser closes the door on their way out, Eva James instead pours that energy and frustration into a fist-in-the-air slice of sonic empowerment, reminding herself that she is better than this, that she doesn’t need to take the blame and that she shouldn’t feel responsible for things not working out.
The message is simple, timely, yet timeless. No relationship is always a better option than being stuck in a toxic situation. Never lower your standards or expectations to make someone else happy. Your health is important, your mental health doubly so.
This slow-burner runs from an intimate whisper to a conclusion where Eva James is shouting from the rooftops, having run the whole gamut of sonic emotions. It is not only a cleverly structured piece but also an essential lyrical message, one that perhaps only comes with experience and is only learned as you dust yourself off after another fall.
So, having learned the hard way, this song is out there so others might not have to suffer. Words of wisdom that remind you to consider yourself, your feelings, and your well-being, to never submit to another’s will. In short…It is never selfish to consider yourself; it isn’t needy to protect your own needs. Never forget who you are.
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