Song meaning of In Spite of Ourselves by John Prine (Ft. Iris DeMent)

Hey there, music lovers! Today, I wanna chat about a song that really tugs at my heartstrings every time I hear it. It's "In Spite of Ourselves" by John Prine featuring Iris DeMent. Let me tell ya, this tune is a real gem with lyrics that paint a picture of love in all its quirky glory.

When John Prine croons about his lady love in the first verse, singing, "She don't like her eggs all runny, She thinks crossin' her legs is funny," I can't help but smile. It's like he's celebrating all the little things that make her unique and special. And when Iris DeMent jumps in with her verse, joking about catching her man sniffin' her undies, it's just so real and relatable. Love isn't always perfect, but it's those imperfect moments that make it real.

The chorus is where the magic really happens. "In spite of ourselves, we'll end up a-sittin' on a rainbow, Against all odds, honey, we're the big door prize." These lines capture the essence of love defying all expectations and logic. It's about embracing each other's flaws and quirks and finding beauty in the chaos.

As the song progresses, Prine and DeMent share more hilarious anecdotes about their partners, from convict movies making one of them horny to the other swearing like a sailor while shaving their legs. It's these little details that make the song so endearing and authentic.

And that final chorus, where they sing about spiting their noses right off their faces and nothing but big old hearts dancing in their eyes, it's just pure joy and love shining through.

"In Spite of Ourselves" is a reminder that love isn't always perfect, but it's those imperfections that make it beautiful. So next time you listen to this song, let yourself be swept away by the humor, the love, and the sheer joy of it all. In spite of ourselves, we'll all end up sitting on that rainbow, with big old hearts dancing in our eyes.

Keep on listening, folks, and let the music fill your soul with all the feels!