"My Own Worst Enemy" Quotes

Context

This line is from the song "My Own Worst Enemy" by Lit, from their album A Place in the Sun (1999).

This is a cautionary tale about the regrets of over-indulging in adult beverages. And the song only mentions what the singer remembers, meaning there may be even more embarrassing moments we don't hear about. Good thing they didn't have smartphones and Facebook back in 1999, or his big, ugly night could be shared with the world.

It's time to eat humble pie and make apologies starting with, "It's no surprise to me, I am my own worst enemy." The lesson to be learned here is this: own up to your carelessness.

Where you've heard it

Maybe you've told this to yourself after committing an act of stupidity. Or perhaps you've heard this from one of your parents trying to balance the checkbook or find the car keys.

Additional Notable References:

• Someone thought that this song would pair well with polka music.
• Or there's this video game parody version of the song.

Pretentious Factor

If you were to drop this quote at a dinner party, would you get an in-unison "awww" or would everyone roll their eyes and never invite you back? Here it is, on a scale of 1-10.

Hey, we all do wince-worthy stuff we regret later. So next time, say this line to atone for your "my bads" and start being your own BFF.