Nate Ruess: It Only Gets Much Worse (LYRIC VIDEO)

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  • čas přidán 14. 06. 2015
  • Nate Ruess's official lyric video for 'It Only Gets Much Worse'' from the new album Grand Romantic - available now on Fueled By Ramen. smarturl.it/grandromantic
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    LYRICS
    I was born before the storm
    My mother placed a dozen thorns
    The “sorry”s and the "take it back”s
    lay silent in her folded hands
    And head to headstone I just danced
    oblivious to consequence
    As a mourning sank into the ground
    the highest branch I sought it out oh
    I didn’t mean to let it go
    I didn’t mean to bruise but I lost control
    And what she said to me it still echoes
    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
    Oh you caught me come to life
    the moment when your eyes met mine
    and from your bed the sun came in
    and till this day it never set
    But years of this and used to it
    I stepped out for some cigarettes
    The neon lights they called me in
    Her eyes like yours just different enough
    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
    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
    I couldn’t quite believe
    the way it used to pull me down
    and take its toll
    I survived the laws of gravity
    these jaws of brevity
    I will not let them sink their teeth into my soul
    All my love may fade away
    All I’ll become may all go to waste
    so I can’t stand here and say it hurts
    when it only gets much worse
    All our love may fade away
    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

Komentáře • 484

  • @nateruessmusic
    @nateruessmusic  Před 9 lety +1173

    "It Only Gets Much Worse" was another song written in the shower. I've always been a fan of referencing past song titles in current ones (i.e. Why Am I The One) and I found IOGMW particularly amusing.
    I first started the demo as a fun song and went into the studio w Andrew to lay down some piano and vocals. He wrote some phenomenal Nilssonesque bridge chords that I wrote the bridge melody to.
    At the time, I never really wrote any lyrics other than the chorus- I just had a melodic mumbling in place on the demo, and as we started building it in the Grand Ro sessions, I realized that I really wanted someone else's help and opinion in finishing up the words.
    In the meantime Roger Manning Jr. did a phenomenal job on the strings. The song was completely done but I still hadn't written lyrics. I wanted this one to be particularly good.
    My friend Sloane Crosley was in LA the same time I was there recording- and we met up for a drink one night. She was leaving the next day, but I begged her to stay an extra night and finish the lyrics with me.
    I've never written lyrics with anyone other than P!nk on JGMAR, and that was "her" song- so I was a little more willing to take a back seat. I think there was a part of me that felt really challenged by Sloane being a published author that compelled me to really work hard on finishing it with her.
    We had a wonderful and strenuous time. But in the end they're some of my favorite lyrics I've ever written.
    Fortunately there was a beautiful song to sing them to once they were done.

    • @FLOWINGFAITH7
      @FLOWINGFAITH7 Před 9 lety +12

      Nate Ruess I love your songs! But the one that's more stuck in my mind is We are young, Some nights, Nothing without love, Give me a reason & this one, It only gets much worse!" Your a great singer! I think you did more fabulous on the Give me a reason. Great voice too!

    • @FLOWINGFAITH7
      @FLOWINGFAITH7 Před 9 lety +1

      Araceli Guzman Also Great Big Storm

    • @RYBATUGA
      @RYBATUGA Před 9 lety +1

      Nate Ruess You are the best Nate!

    • @bethcarlin3461
      @bethcarlin3461 Před 9 lety +3

      Nate Ruess Thank you for sharing this song's story. These details make the song that much more meaningful. Thank you!

    • @lizjc81
      @lizjc81 Před 9 lety +6

      Nate Ruess One of my favourites (though it is hard to pick!) on Grand Ro. You really did make a great cohesive album - as one song fades I can hear the notes of the next one starting in my head.

  • @chidinmachizzy7244
    @chidinmachizzy7244 Před 3 měsíci +6

    2024 where are you guys🎉

  • @rosequick1142
    @rosequick1142 Před 5 lety +317

    Nate come back please I need more of your music it's amazing

  • @giseroj720
    @giseroj720 Před 9 lety +241

    I find fascinating the fact that the lyrics are so so deep and the music is so beautiful. It's just impossible for Nate to come up with an ugly song, they are all so beautiful. Thank you Nate for these beauties.

    • @Danvento
      @Danvento Před 10 měsíci

      It goes well with beautiful landscapes

  • @windphoenix98
    @windphoenix98 Před 9 lety +180

    why does all Nate's song have to be this beautiful ♥

    • @hopeyoonies
      @hopeyoonies Před 8 lety +1

      +gcblods 98 is that kim junho on your thumbnail? Haha.. i love him

    • @windphoenix98
      @windphoenix98 Před 8 lety

      Eunice Ann Dollete yeah~ oh yay you love him too? xD I'm a fan of Junho I love him too♥ hahaha

  • @SeanMeade794
    @SeanMeade794 Před 9 lety +599

    Nate: it get's better
    Nate: it only gets much worse
    Me: okay

  • @legitboss7080
    @legitboss7080 Před 7 lety +147

    I love Nate's style of music

    • @spktr117
      @spktr117 Před 7 lety +2

      Legit Boss Agreed

    • @alwayjohnrallos7359
      @alwayjohnrallos7359 Před 5 lety

      Really an artist, those jumpin and dancin matches his music and voice and also his style

  • @tessc-b1886
    @tessc-b1886 Před 7 lety +134

    I swear he can't write a bad song 👏👏

  • @MsMiniGiraffes
    @MsMiniGiraffes Před 9 lety +93

    This actually moved me to tears. Nate just pours his heart and soul into every song and I can always feel it. I love his music so much, and this is one of my favorites.

  • @roberttfwala6229
    @roberttfwala6229 Před 2 lety +6

    A pure born vocalist.....he sings like its the end of life. While i celebrate him, i wonder how come he's not a celebrity like the others we used to. Swaziland down south of South Africa is full of love for you my brother

  • @joy5949
    @joy5949 Před 4 lety +4

    "oh you caught me come to life the moment when your eyes met mine and from the bed the sun came in and till this day it never set" maaaaaAAN my poor heart

  • @harajukubran
    @harajukubran Před 4 lety +10

    who wants nate ruess and fun to return ?

  • @GammersCorner
    @GammersCorner Před 8 lety +80

    this song kills me inside but like okay?????????????????????????

  • @sadierose1323
    @sadierose1323 Před 3 lety +5

    Man I miss Nates singles and FUN so much. Honestly he's my favorite singer ever...

  • @queenoftacos9059
    @queenoftacos9059 Před 9 lety +83

    Some Nights: it gets better!!!
    Grand R.: it only gets much worse!

    • @ironpennchannel
      @ironpennchannel Před 6 lety +2

      Some nights: Why am I the one?
      Aim and Ignite: I wanna be the one
      Nate needs to quit all the contradictions lol

  • @saraincorvaia3421
    @saraincorvaia3421 Před 2 měsíci +1

    We'll be loving you for EVER...
    And EVER... And EVER...❤

  • @kyndrawalker2592
    @kyndrawalker2592 Před 8 lety +21

    I remember when fun broke into the lime light and "we are young" and "some night" were popular songs on the radio but I had no clue who Nate Ruess was. Years later he is my favorite singer and I admire the hell out of him. What an amazing voice and such talent for writing songs, I adore him so much.

  • @maejee8189
    @maejee8189 Před 5 lety +5

    Still here. I remember when he went to Manila and that i bought tickets few minutes before the concert. i think it was the best decision i made in my life. Hearing him sing live is a dream come true. Forever a fan!

  • @trapinitymusic6628
    @trapinitymusic6628 Před 5 lety +7

    2:41 i love this part

  • @regchen3083
    @regchen3083 Před 4 lety +7

    Always listen to this when I’m down. Dude please come back!

  • @GlooCosa
    @GlooCosa Před měsícem +3

    You're the best and with your beautiful voice....

  • @zack1634
    @zack1634 Před 4 lety +41

    Hi 2020. This song is good. Especially the lyrics. I love it.

  • @reirei1209
    @reirei1209 Před 2 lety +2

    Was brushing my teeth until this randomly played in spotify and i played it over and over again. Like, where was this for yearss? Its really a beautiful song🤍 it's year 2022 noww hope more people can find this song

  • @iSpunkrandom
    @iSpunkrandom Před 7 lety +26

    ridiculously beautiful

  • @johnpsych96
    @johnpsych96 Před 8 lety +51

    This album is really helping me get through finals. This album is so great!!

    • @Missmethinksalot1
      @Missmethinksalot1 Před 8 lety +3

      Same! I have this song on loop since the last 3 months of my dissertation.. I'd go nuts without it.

    • @dylanjacobs8274
      @dylanjacobs8274 Před 7 lety +2

      I hope this isn't the song you jam out to when you're doing finals.

    • @Missmethinksalot1
      @Missmethinksalot1 Před 7 lety

      100000 Subs, No vids? It's useful for people with a fatalistic approach to exams lol.

    • @iulianmititel3552
      @iulianmititel3552 Před 3 lety

      same now hahahah

  • @brimiester1650
    @brimiester1650 Před 9 lety +12

    Watching him grow from The Format to Fun. to now is truly amazing. His new songs and old songs have so much connection. He's basically a 2015 Freddie Mercury.

  • @TheBlutelfenfee
    @TheBlutelfenfee Před 8 lety +14

    It was definitely one of my best decisions to buy this album, even without hearing a song before. This song is one of the best I've ever heard in my life.

  • @TonyMwauraAMP
    @TonyMwauraAMP Před 8 lety +20

    This is album narrates my situation in such articulation, 4 years married going through separation.

  • @richardodaley9903
    @richardodaley9903 Před 5 lety +4

    Stuck in my head
    Stuck in my heart
    Stuck in my life this song

  • @ericahotsinpiller193
    @ericahotsinpiller193 Před 5 lety +7

    This album is the most underrated piece of art that I’ve ever experienced. A true masterpiece from beginning to end!

  • @leslieannroxas3073
    @leslieannroxas3073 Před 3 lety +2

    Its 2020 and we need you to come back!

  • @biggesttxt1769
    @biggesttxt1769 Před 3 lety +1

    Come back please... We are miss you so much Nate...

  • @kevinlima9336
    @kevinlima9336 Před 3 lety +2

    Nathaniel, I miss you so much! All my friends love your songs because of me 😂 any song I play to someone new they ask me for the album

  • @brandonspeight4888
    @brandonspeight4888 Před 9 lety +8

    I was a little worried at first about the fact that nate was going to go solo for a bit on the rolling stone, BUT I AM SOOOOOOOOO FFFFFRRRRREEEEEAAAKKKKKIIINNNGGG HHHHAAAPPPPYYY!!!!!! It truly makes me ponder why he would go back. ;D

  • @GamaRadiation282
    @GamaRadiation282 Před 4 lety +5

    The first part if the song talks about his mother's terminal illness and first taking her passing lightly "born before the storm" also a reference to "The great big storm" where he actually takes it lightly before its him hard. " at your headstone, I just danced, oblivious to consequence".

  • @shgraceahn
    @shgraceahn Před 3 lety +5

    This song is so appropriate for 2020. Let's brace ourselves, the year isn't over yet, and it will get worse still before it starts to get better.

  • @yoboijoe8014
    @yoboijoe8014 Před 3 lety +1

    2021 HI NATE RUESS COME BACK TO US YOUR SONG'S ARE GOOD I BEING HEARING YOU SENCE'S THE WE ARE YOUNG COME OUT AND I STILL LISENING IT.

  • @purplealchemistofficial
    @purplealchemistofficial Před 10 měsíci +1

    This album deserves so much more attention than it got when it was first released. It's so good.

  • @RO-st8wh
    @RO-st8wh Před 2 lety +7

    2022 anyone?
    Still listening to this amazingy beautiful piece

  • @campcritter5996
    @campcritter5996 Před 8 lety +12

    Oh lord, you are amazing! Every song touches me in so many ways. Remembering, letting go, pain, love, happiness.....thank you!

  • @hiya3213AJ
    @hiya3213AJ Před 6 lety +5

    this entire album is a masterpiece

  • @Senai29920
    @Senai29920 Před 3 lety +2

    this song is the very definition of eargasm

  • @Mary_0-_-
    @Mary_0-_- Před 7 lety +50

    Well that's reassuring..

    • @rawovunlapin8201
      @rawovunlapin8201 Před 7 lety +13

      average dipcrap I guess you just have to... carry on

    • @i_Z3R0
      @i_Z3R0 Před 6 lety +5

      Though Some Nights it gets better

  • @josephineo.b3599
    @josephineo.b3599 Před rokem +1

    Nate, Where have you been? Please, we need more music from you.

  • @rileygreer6442
    @rileygreer6442 Před 8 lety +7

    MY HERO NATE RUESS YOU HAVE SUCH A GREAT VOICE

  • @sheladyquinto1643
    @sheladyquinto1643 Před 4 lety +2

    Nate- you just touch my heart and soul. oh my gosh this is me becoming so emmoooooooo. It affects me soooo much.

  • @duranzelda03
    @duranzelda03 Před 9 lety +12

    I never heard of you before last night when I watched you on a late night with Seth Meyers and I instantly fell in love with your voice, you have such beautiful music and and your voice is a powerhouse. All I really have to say is... Wow!!!

    • @Chickenflavor420
      @Chickenflavor420 Před 8 lety +1

      I wish all people would do this, he deserves soooo much more

  • @josephkelley8641
    @josephkelley8641 Před 4 lety +1

    One of our greatest, the writing is always just unbelievable.
    Organic, heartfelt, special - NO lazy words or phrases, nothing trite -
    .Stuff we've never heard before.
    .

  • @kodyletteriello4452
    @kodyletteriello4452 Před 8 lety +8

    Best album in the world

  • @devin8047
    @devin8047 Před 8 lety +7

    The first few lines made me teary

  • @adyprayoga2306
    @adyprayoga2306 Před 4 lety +2

    Come back for us please

  • @hitmebabyonemoretime1399
    @hitmebabyonemoretime1399 Před 8 lety +13

    This is very special, I rarely hear a song where 10 seconds in I already decide I love it, this was one of those songs and I'm glad you put that mumbling to use haha thanks Nate

  • @addplus7417
    @addplus7417 Před 7 lety +29

    underrated song

    • @lillyc4607
      @lillyc4607 Před 5 lety

      It's an underrated album

    • @rawovunlapin8201
      @rawovunlapin8201 Před 4 lety +2

      @@lillyc4607 eh, I like it a lot, but I can definitely see why a lot of people wouldn't.

  • @gowriyaamini
    @gowriyaamini Před 4 lety +3

    Something about this song the emotions behind that voice draws me in ♡♡

  • @dannymarks6724
    @dannymarks6724 Před 7 lety +11

    I love Nate Ruess!! Love, love, love, love forevan😍

  • @DiegoBorgesdeOliveira19
    @DiegoBorgesdeOliveira19 Před 8 lety +3

    Man, this song is so motivating lol. I like Fun. because it makes me feel better. But this song, killed my feelings lol.
    But loved it! Nate is one of the greatest singers of our time!

  • @katev4827
    @katev4827 Před 9 lety +7

    EVERY SONG IS AMAZING. Thank you Nate.

  • @user-td3ut4tg3v
    @user-td3ut4tg3v Před 3 lety +3

    His song is so profound powerful😤 that kind of energy that I need the most

  • @jademerino7741
    @jademerino7741 Před 4 lety +2

    One of the best compososions of unique letters with sincere meaning. It's also my favorite voice.

  • @MissRebel18
    @MissRebel18 Před 7 lety +16

    dude youre SO good!! youre voice is sooo unique i love youre work this song makes me cry the emotion is overwhelming... i love it

  • @arasmile2022
    @arasmile2022 Před 9 měsíci +4

    정말 아름다운 노래,특별한 가수
    지금 들어도 여전히 최고예요

  • @bernadettehiggins5747
    @bernadettehiggins5747 Před 4 lety +4

    Thank you Nate, I listen to music daily and was introduced to your music by my oldest daughter, I am now very happy to have a complete new playlist of great sounds great vocals and great lyrics. Keep them coming. Your newest fan Bernadette from Southern Ireland xxxxx

  • @BrendanoHarns
    @BrendanoHarns Před 9 lety +144

    Aim and Ignite: "I wanna be the one"
    Some Nights: "Why am I the one"
    Because you asked for it!
    Some Nights: "It gets better"
    Grand Romantic: "It only gets much worse"
    Okay, hold up.

    • @rapid_meme_god
      @rapid_meme_god Před 5 lety

      Wait what lmao

    • @verminwithapen4262
      @verminwithapen4262 Před 5 lety +1

      Brendano Harns the titles just get increasingly sad

    • @pierce8593
      @pierce8593 Před 5 lety

      Next song: Everything without love

    • @GiulioGrippi
      @GiulioGrippi Před 5 lety

      @@pierce8593 to get even more contrast could be "everything without hate" 😂😂

    • @ParkerMax
      @ParkerMax Před 5 lety +2

      @@GiulioGrippi everything with hate

  • @finncantwinn
    @finncantwinn Před 7 lety +8

    I love this song it has so much emotion

  • @nicollomatt
    @nicollomatt Před 6 lety +7

    I was born before the storm
    My mother placed a dozen thorns
    The "Sorry"s and the "Take it back"s
    Lay silent in her folded hands
    One of the most beautiful lyrics i have ever heard

  • @anahermosillo1668
    @anahermosillo1668 Před 7 lety +7

    i love you!! and i love all your music!! my friends say that you are too romantic to this world, BUT I LOVE IT!!!

  • @paulosalta
    @paulosalta Před 3 lety

    I swear this guy makes the best lyrics. This poem is just beautiful.

  • @paulosalta
    @paulosalta Před 3 lety

    I know that this may be disputed, but I find Nate's voice and his songs (together with fun.'s songs) the best thing we had in the last decade. Lyrics are great, his voice is refreshing, music is amazing. I want so many more songs. Please.

  • @ameliadeonarine3473
    @ameliadeonarine3473 Před rokem +2

    I've been a great fan since last year. I Love your songs Nate

  • @TruongSonNguyenTien-hw8rp

    6 years, love you Nate, my life is hard, but fuck it, i still alive!

  • @oswurth8774
    @oswurth8774 Před rokem

    This is the most Queen-like of his songs, it doesn't take a strong imagination to hear Freddie singing these lyrics

  • @genevieve3303
    @genevieve3303 Před 4 lety +11

    I'm sure you are not gonna respond to this, but I was wondering and I'm for sure not the only one but, are you gonna start to make other songs, your songs are just the best I've been obsesse with all your songs the past week and we just need more song and we need to hear from you :) Your songs are the best and I mean it

  • @genevieve3303
    @genevieve3303 Před 4 lety +3

    Also the other reason why I love your songs so much is the meaning of it and also your official music videos are the best bc of all your energy in it it just goes on and on and it's like if I can feel it so thank you for being you

  • @ssekabira_josewinter
    @ssekabira_josewinter Před rokem

    I'm a Nate fan from Uganda (Africa), Nate's music is therapy

  • @hollyhargis6369
    @hollyhargis6369 Před 8 lety +2

    so great, as always.

  • @zovolin7246
    @zovolin7246 Před 6 lety

    I don't even have words for this beautiful song. Overwhelming sadness and enormous beauty.

  • @Kanakarhu
    @Kanakarhu Před 7 lety +16

    When you are lost in the dark forest, there is always chance that you fall into darker ravine.

  • @amandachew3494
    @amandachew3494 Před 2 lety +2

    Nate's songs and voice heals me, love his songs so much!! his powerful clear voice makes me feel relief

  • @kc7159
    @kc7159 Před 7 lety

    I heard this song when my friend died so unfortunately this song is linked to sadness for me

  • @olusegunsamuel5313
    @olusegunsamuel5313 Před 2 lety

    Nate Ruess why did you leave me?
    You can't just come into my life, make me feel important then leave. I owe my teenage years to your songs
    I've heard all your songs starting from the format, listened to all your covers of other songs, watched all your interviews, watched your live performances. I come here at least once a week to listen to your songs and read old comments.
    Please come back, please.

  • @yosephpambudhi4471
    @yosephpambudhi4471 Před 6 lety +12

    Where did he go guys? 2018 still heard nothing about him

    • @BlueKaine
      @BlueKaine Před 5 lety

      He dead

    • @llathem2212
      @llathem2212 Před 5 lety

      He’s been writing for other artists. Pink of course and some others.

  • @irenar.3619
    @irenar.3619 Před 8 lety

    Your songs makes me cry for sadness, happiness and longing at the same time. Just beautiful...

  • @13eat13boxes
    @13eat13boxes Před 4 lety

    Nate's voice>>>

  • @paulamarianamoreschi3260
    @paulamarianamoreschi3260 Před 5 lety +3

    So beautiful song !!. Thanks for share !!.

  • @griseldamarquez6036
    @griseldamarquez6036 Před 5 lety +1

    I miss Nate :(

  • @andreaalmejo2561
    @andreaalmejo2561 Před 9 lety +4

    The Format memories

  • @lena8284
    @lena8284 Před 7 lety +21

    2016 in one song

  • @molgorp7199
    @molgorp7199 Před 3 lety +3

    Oh hey, its my 9th grade anthem. Actually, even now it still has quite a bit of relevance in my life, if not more so than it used to

  • @nickmc3821
    @nickmc3821 Před 6 lety

    I can't be the first one to think how much Nate Reuss has a similar sound to Freddie Mercury. Which hopefully he would consider a compliment. Absolutely amazing sound and feeling. Listening for so long and will continue to.

  • @irmacontreras5854
    @irmacontreras5854 Před 6 lety +3

    Nate is perfect

  • @syadiqinpauzi794
    @syadiqinpauzi794 Před 4 lety +1

    Still listening to this song :’)

  • @andreacloete1723
    @andreacloete1723 Před 3 lety +1

    What didn't mean a thing distroyed us both..... I felt that😔

  • @fujonii259
    @fujonii259 Před 3 lety +4

    Someone linked this to answer a question "Will it get better?" to a story plot that was going downhill every chapter and it's honestly much better than getting rickrolled.

  • @zannat1835
    @zannat1835 Před 2 lety +1

    Need more of your songs!

  • @mencinng7554
    @mencinng7554 Před 4 lety +1

    What a amazing voice.. Ouh My god ❤️

  • @tdyn4
    @tdyn4 Před 9 lety +1

    I'm in love with this song. It just makes me feel all sorts of emotions, mostly sad ones though..

  • @roshaniroy9516
    @roshaniroy9516 Před 5 lety +2

    I just love ur music n u, just stay on earth 🌎 forever and always give favor to music 🎶and us

  • @antney12
    @antney12 Před 9 lety +3

    Love this song!

  • @billiepollet2179
    @billiepollet2179 Před 9 lety

    I love this song so much. I actually cried the first few times I listened to it. Nate just sings with so much passion, it amazes me every time

  • @blueofthe7
    @blueofthe7 Před 9 lety

    This is my favorite from Grand Romantic. It's so sad, but so beautiful.