The Weakness In Me
Melissa Etheridge · Ain't Nuthin' But a She Thing [1995]
I'm not the sort of person who falls in and quickly out of love
But to you I gave my affection right from the start
I have a lover who loves me
How could I break such a heart?
Yet still you get my attention.
Why do you come here?
When you know I've got troubles enough
Why do you call me?
When you know I can't answer the phone.
You make me lie when I don't want to
And you make someone else some kind of an unknowing fool
And you make me stay when I should not
Are you so strong, or is all the weakness in me?
Why do you come here?
And pretend to be just passing by
But I need to see you
And I need to hold you tightly.
Feeling guilty, worried
Waking from tormented sleep
Oh, this old love has me bound
But the new love cuts deep.
If I choose now
I'll lose out
Oh, one of you has to fall
And I need you
And you.
Why do you come here?
When you know I've got troubles enough
Why do you call me?
When you know I can't answer the phone.
You make me lie when I don't want to
And you make someone else some kind of an unknowing fool
And you make me stay when I should not
Are you so strong, or is all the weakness in me?
Why do you come here?
And pretend to be just passing by
But I need to see you
And I need to hold you tightly.
But to you I gave my affection right from the start
I have a lover who loves me
How could I break such a heart?
Yet still you get my attention.
Why do you come here?
When you know I've got troubles enough
Why do you call me?
When you know I can't answer the phone.
You make me lie when I don't want to
And you make someone else some kind of an unknowing fool
And you make me stay when I should not
Are you so strong, or is all the weakness in me?
Why do you come here?
And pretend to be just passing by
But I need to see you
And I need to hold you tightly.
Feeling guilty, worried
Waking from tormented sleep
Oh, this old love has me bound
But the new love cuts deep.
If I choose now
I'll lose out
Oh, one of you has to fall
And I need you
And you.
Why do you come here?
When you know I've got troubles enough
Why do you call me?
When you know I can't answer the phone.
You make me lie when I don't want to
And you make someone else some kind of an unknowing fool
And you make me stay when I should not
Are you so strong, or is all the weakness in me?
Why do you come here?
And pretend to be just passing by
But I need to see you
And I need to hold you tightly.
The Weakness In Me
Melissa Etheridge delivers a raw, confessional performance on 'The Weakness In Me,' a standout track from her 1995 album *Ain't Nuthin' But a She Thing*. Rooted in the blues-rock tradition that defines her career, the song showcases her signature vocal grit and emotional vulnerability. Released during a period where Etheridge continued to explore themes of personal struggle and resilience, the recording captures the essence of her work as a singer-songwriter who blends rock energy with intimate storytelling. The track stands as a testament to her ability to transform personal pain into universal anthems, solidifying her legacy as a pivotal figure in alternative rock and blues music.