In Spite of Ourselves
In Spite of Ourselves

John Prine ft. Iris DeMent - In Spite of Ourselves Lyrics

This delightful tune paints a picture of two imperfect, quirky individuals who are head over heels in love with each other. Despite their eccentricities and flaws - from strange eating habits to peculiar personal hygiene routines - they have an unwavering… Read more

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In Spite of Ourselves Lyrics

She don't like her eggs all runny
She thinks crossin' her legs is funny
She looks down her nose at money
She gets it on like the Easter Bunny
She's my baby
I'm her honey
I'm never gonna let her go

He ain't got laid in a month of Sundays
I caught him once and he was sniffin' my undies
He ain't too sharp but he gets things done
Drinks his beer like it's oxygen
He's my baby
And I'm his honey
Never gonna let him go

In spite of ourselves
We'll end up a'sittin' on a rainbow
Against all odds
Honey, we're the big door prize
We're gonna spite our noses
Right off of our faces
There won't be nothin' but big ol' hearts
Dancin' in our eyes

She thinks all my jokes are corny
Convict movies make her horny
She likes ketchup on her scrambled eggs
Swears like a sailor when shaves her legs
She takes a lickin'
And keeps on tickin'
I'm never gonna let her go

He's got more balls than a big brass monkey
He's a wacked out weirdo and a love bug junkie
Sly as a fox and crazy as a loon
Payday comes and he's a howlin' at the moon
He's my baby
I don't mean maybe
Never gonna let him go

In spite of ourselves
We'll end up a'sittin' on a rainbow
Against all odds
Honey, we're the big door prize
We're gonna spite our noses right off of our faces
There won't be nothin' but big ol' hearts
Dancin' in our eyes

In spite of ourselves
We'll end up a'sittin' on a rainbow
Against all odds
Honey, we're the big door prize
We're gonna spite our noses right off of our faces
There won't be nothin' but big ol' hearts
Dancin' in our eyes

There won't be nothin' but big ol' hearts
Dancin' in our eyes

In spite of ourselves

Writer(s): John Prine
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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What is the Meaning of In Spite of Ourselves?

This delightful tune paints a picture of two imperfect, quirky individuals who are head over heels in love with each other. Despite their eccentricities and flaws - from strange eating habits to peculiar personal hygiene routines - they have an unwavering devotion to one another. The chorus highlights the idea that, against all odds, they've found happiness together. They're not just surviving, but thriving in their relationship, even planning on 'sitting on a rainbow' together. This song is a humorous and heartwarming reminder that love isn't about perfection; it's about accepting and cherishing our partners for who they truly are, quirks and all.

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