"The Weakness In Me" is one of Joan Armatrading's most enduring and emotionally complex songs, serving as the centerpiece for her seventh album, (1981). Despite not achieving massive chart success in the U.S. upon its initial release, it has since become a definitive "vulnerability anthem" for millions. The Story Behind the Song
: Her 1995 cover for the compilation Ain't Nuthin' but a She Thing led to a Grammy nomination for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance in 2003.
, whose R&B rendition reached number 17 on the UK Singles Chart in 2006. It remains a staple of Armatrading’s live performances and was the title of her collected lyrics book published in 2022. Joan Armatrading - The Weakness in Me