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Lyrics
Speak plain he said But didn't say He acted that way And held me like a cup Fill me up Then pour me out Therein lies the doubt We had the same feelings At opposite times When a good man and a good woman Can't find the good in each other Then a good man and a good woman Will bring out the worst in the other The bad in each other But what and how To find us now When we've become two Fluorescently blue Down the neon river The sadness canoes Either without or with her When a good man and a good woman Can't find the good in each other Then a good man and a good woman Will bring out the worst in the other When a good man and that good woman Can't find the good in each other Then a good man and a good woman Will bring out the worst in the other The bad in each other
Song Meaning
"The Bad in Each Other" serves as an intricate examination of the nuances that make up human relationships. The recurring lines "When a good man and a good woman / Can't find the good in each other" encapsulate the central theme. It suggests that sometimes two inherently good people can bring out negative aspects in each other, not because they are fundamentally flawed, but because they fail to recognize the goodness that exists within one another. The lyrics "Fill me up / Then pour me out / Therein lies the doubt" evoke the cyclical nature of emotional highs and lows in relationships. It illustrates the push and pull dynamic that often exists between two people, where moments of closeness are followed by emotional withdrawal, sowing seeds of doubt and confusion. Feist employs water imagery, mentioning a "neon river" and "sadness canoes," to symbolize the fluid and ever-changing nature of emotions and relationships. Whether "either without or with her," the river of feelings flows regardless, emphasizing the inevitability of emotional complexity. The phrase "The bad in each other" serves as a poignant reminder that everyone has flaws and blind spots that can be magnified in the context of a relationship. Rather than idealizing or demonizing one another, Feist calls for acknowledgment of these complexities. The song doesn't offer a resolution, but it suggests that understanding and acknowledging these nuances is the first step in navigating the emotional labyrinth that is human interaction.
About
"The Bad in Each Other" is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter Feist, released in 2011 as part of her album "Metals." The song delves into the complexities of human relationships, exploring the idea that even good individuals can bring out the worst in each other. Musically, the track features an amalgamation of folk, indie, and orchestral elements that provide an emotionally resonant backdrop for its introspective lyrics. The song has been praised for its nuanced take on love and conflict, and it stands as a memorable track in Feist's discography that addresses the gray areas in relationships without offering easy answers.
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Song Info
Release Year
2011
Genres
Alternative
Indie
Rock
Moods
-
Vocals
Female