Bad Loser was about Clifford (Adams) Davis.
Liar was about some school teacher Chris dated after her breakup with Eddy. She briefly found love but then, as more than 1/2 the songs on IN THE MEANTIME reveal, that wound up being a “bad journey.” Thankfully, the album takes us through the process of anger to acceptance: “Forgiveness” and “Giving it Back” show us she’s healed and is ready to move on.
Why the “vs.” in the thread heading? You Make Loving Fun and Just Crazy Love are both great tunes in their own way. If I had to pick it would be YMLF all day, as that song is one of the high water marks of her career. But JCL is an interesting song, especially since it sounds about 8-10 years ahead of its time. It reminds me of those early guitar-driven pop tunes of the early 80s that made acts like Rick Springfield, The Romantics, and Scandal popular. Weston’s guitar work is partially responsible. But Christine tapped into something different and fashion-forward with that tune. It would have fit perfectly alongside the best songs from her 1984 record.
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