Discover the story of the song > It Only Gets Much Worse – Nate Ruess

The song is about the protagonist reflecting on past mistakes and lost love. He remembers how he didn't mean to hurt his partner, but he lost control and things got worse. He can't bear to hear her say that it hurts because he knows that things will only continue to get worse. The song ends on a more hopeful note, with the protagonist declaring that he won't let negative forces bring him down.