Worst of You

"**Worst of You**" is a song by Maisie Peters, released through Atlantic Records as her third single on May 11, 2018. As of June 2022, it is her most-streamed song over Spotify. Another version was recorded at Metropolis Studios in London, exclusively for the streaming site.

## Background

To Notion Magazine, she revealed that when she wrote the song, she "wasn't [her] best self" and felt she hadn't done herself justice, though acknowledged it now being her "biggest song". In another interview, she noted, "The music industry as a whole has changed so much in four years. I've grown as an artist, as a person, as a songwriter. But I've still been able to make music that feels like me, and music that's a reflection of who I am and what I'm into right now. 'Worst of You' was definitely the beginning of that journey. I'll always have a soft spot for that song."

## Credits and personnel

* Maisie Peters - vocals, writer
* Fred Gibson - background vocals, writer, producer, engineer, bass, drums, guitar, keyboards
* Engine Earz - mixer
* Stuart Hawkes - masterer

## Lyrics

[Verse 1]

You promise it's different

You swear that you listened

I don't mind if you didn't

'Cause I just love the sound of your voice

You role-play the good guy, lemon juice your white lies

But I see 'em in the sunrise

[Pre-Chorus]

You got me right in the palm of your hand and you know it

Oh, it's what you do

So let me drown, I'll be there with the band

Hit the sea bed, all I'd see is you

[Chorus]

So give me your worst excuses, any reason to stay

Give me your lips that taste of her, I'd kiss them again

I'd rather you walk all over me than walk away

Give me the worst of you

'Cause I want you anyway

So take me to every party and just talk to your friends

Why don't you let me down, I'll let you do it again

Go on and walk all over me, just don't walk away

Give me the worst of you

'Cause I want you anyway

[Verse 2]

We make up, but I know we'll fistfight

Through iPhones, my left hook a no-show

'Cause I'll just keep letting you win

But baby, the truth is I make your excuses

You let me down and I'm used to it

[Pre-Chorus]

You got me right in the palm of your hand and you know it

Oh, it's what you do

So let me drown, I'll be there with the band

Hit the sea bed, all I'd see is you

[Chorus]

So give me your worst excuses, any reason to stay

Give me your lips that taste of her, I'd kiss them again

I'd rather you walk all over me than walk away

Give me the worst of you

'Cause I want you anyway

So take me to every party and just talk to your friends

Why don't you let me down, I'll let you do it again

Go on and walk all over me, just don't walk away

Give me the worst of you

'Cause I want you anyway, anyway, anyway-ay

'Cause I want you anyway, anyway, anyway-ay

[Outro]

Another night, another dotted line

I sign my heart away to you

Some call it foolish, guess I'll call it art

## References

1. ↑ Phillips, Aimee (February 26, 2021). "Maisie Peters Is Ready For The Next Chapter". *NOTION*.
2. ↑ Murphy, Aisling (May 13, 2022). "Britain's Maisie Peters scores summer hit with song about falling for 'Canadian king'". *The Record*. May 13, 2022.

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