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James Calder · Gamma Rays · Track 01

One Thing Worse

James Calder returns with this oddball but relatable alt pop song about seeing life through the lens of surviving dealing with an incredibly awful person. No matter what happens to him, he can always think of one thing worse, and knowing that… he can get through this new challenge.

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Lyrics

Mm-hmm ya ya ya
Pouring lemon juice on a paper-cut
Your new boss is someone you despise
Car breaks down after your warranty ends
Finding out your promotion was all lies
There are so many things in this world
That always seem to make us wanna curse
But there’s one thing in life I can count on
I can always think of one thing worse…
You are the worst
Oh my Lord, it’s true
You are the worst
In everything you do
You are the worst
In every possible way
You are the worst
In everything you say
You are the worst
Even if the sky itself fell
You would be the worst
You make my life hell
Mm-hmm ya ya ya
I’d rather be stung by a thousand bees
I could even eat a bowl full of glass
Walk barefoot over a bed of hot coals
Or even getting ten shots a day in the ass
None of these things or anything else
Compares to how you make me feel
You’re the only person that I truly hate
So if you ask me about your appeal
You are the worst
Oh my Lord, it’s true
You are the worst
In everything you do
You are the worst
In every possible way
You are the worst
In everything you say
You are the worst
Even if the sky itself fell
You would be the worst
You make my life hell
Mm-hmm ya ya ya
So when I’m hit in the crotch with a bat
And every time I stub my toe at night
Or when I’m in a long line at the DMV
Even all those times I’ve missed my flight
Every time anything bad happens to me
I will always manage to make it through
Because ever since I escaped your grip
Nothing compares to me surviving you
Because
You are the worst
Oh my Lord, it’s true
You are the worst
In everything you do
You are the worst
In every possible way
You are the worst
In everything you say
You are the worst
Even if the sky itself fell
You would be the worst
You made my life hell
Mm-hmm ya ya ya
You are the worst
Yes you’re the worst
There’s no doubt
You are the worst
Mm-hmm ya ya ya

Behind the Music

Composer’s Thoughts

I think we ALL know someone in our life that fits this song. It could be a boss, an ex, a relative, a former friend, or anyone… but we all have someone who is the WORST. I kept this intentionally vague as to the identity and relationship because that’s not the point. The point is, now that we know how bad things can be, we can focus on getting past anything else. In a way, their toxicity helps us to survive just about anything.

James’ Thoughts

No matter who, it is a universal constant that we all have that ONE toxic person in our life who truly sucks. I know who mine is (and no it isn’t my brother). We can either laugh or we can cry, so I prefer to handle things with humor. This is my core philosophy, so this really spoke to me. Hopefully, you agree and it helps. What doesn’t kill us makes us stronger, right?