Never Could Have Been Worse
Everything But the Girl · Everything But The Girl [1984]
Never Could Have Been Worse
words and music by Ben Watt
Each day she love you more but you couldn't care less,
you left me open mouthed and I couldn't eat a thing.
Oh
Dark glasses hide an eye thickened with pain,
she said she fell downstairs but I've seen the size of your fists.
Oh, could have been better,
Never could have been worse.
Dead years like pages missing from a book she knew
makes no sense without them, left her still like a child.
Oh, could have been better,
Never could have been worse.
Oh, could have been better,
Never could have been worse.
Could have been better.
Ã'© Copyright 1983 Complete Music Lts.
, 53 Kensington Garden Square, London W2 4Ba for the World
words and music by Ben Watt
Each day she love you more but you couldn't care less,
you left me open mouthed and I couldn't eat a thing.
Oh
Dark glasses hide an eye thickened with pain,
she said she fell downstairs but I've seen the size of your fists.
Oh, could have been better,
Never could have been worse.
Dead years like pages missing from a book she knew
makes no sense without them, left her still like a child.
Oh, could have been better,
Never could have been worse.
Oh, could have been better,
Never could have been worse.
Could have been better.
Ã'© Copyright 1983 Complete Music Lts.
, 53 Kensington Garden Square, London W2 4Ba for the World
Never Could Have Been Worse
Released in 1984 on the album Everything But The Girl, this track stands as a defining moment in the career of Everything But the Girl. The song captures the band's signature blend of indie pop and new wave sensibilities, characterized by its melodic hooks and introspective lyrics. As one of their most recognized recordings from the early era, it exemplifies the band's ability to craft emotionally resonant pop music that resonated with audiences during the mid-1980s. The recording remains a staple of their discography, often cited as a prime example of their early sound before they evolved into a more polished production style in later years.