Raised in a musical family (her mother played harpsichords that her father built), Rogers has been living and breathing music since she was 6 years old. After earning a bachelors and masters degree in music composition from SUNY Purchase, she began a steady routine of recording and touring in support of her own music and as a back up singer and lead guitarist for indie-pop artist, Ingrid Michaelson.
During a rare few months off this winter, she decided to hibernate in her Brooklyn home and write a new record. In between working on the songs, she picked up a book called "Your Inner Fish" by Neil Shubin. "The book is about our evolution from life as far back as pre-historic fish and microbes and how that has affected our bodies and our lives now. It really grabbed me and I found myself a bit obsessed. I started to look at everything we do in life as a product of evolution, and many of the songs on this record were inspired by that idea," says Rogers.
Produced by Chris Kuffner (Ingrid Michaelson's Girls and Boys) and recorded partly in a Maine farmhouse studio owned by Sam Kassirer (producer of Josh Ritter and Erin McEown) and partly in Rogers’ home studio in Brooklyn, Out Of The Ocean features a host of talented friends including Ingrid Michaelson, Allie Moss, Ian Axel, Saul Simon-MacWilliams, Elliot Jacobson and Dave Eggar (Train, Beyonce). Like Rogers' live shows, the songs themselves have a huge dynamic range. From the haunting underwater mermaid ballad "In the Waves," to the synth-laden robot love song "Math and Science," to the driving pop-rock sing-along "Water and Dirt," Out Of The Ocean mirrors our understanding of life and love through time while maintaining a pop sensibility that Rogers is known for.
Like her previous releases, Bess Rogers Presents Bess Rogers (2010), Travel Back EP (2009) and Decisions Based On Information (2007), Out Of The Ocean was made and released independently. Knowing that this new record would require a more substantial budget, Rogers put out the call to her fans through Kickstarter. Within two days of launching the campaign, the initial goal of $10,000 was met; and by the end she had raised $26,000 with over 500 backers. "It was amazing." says Rogers. "The amount of support it got was mind-blowing and made me even more excited to make this record and get it out there into the world."
Bess' music has been featured on such television shows as One Tree Hill, Pretty Little Liars, Raising The Bar, and Switched At Birth, and a national Motts for Tots commercial. She has shared the stage with Ingrid Michaelson, Loudon Wainwright, Ari Hest, Ian Axel, Allie Moss and more. Out Of The Ocean was released on October 4, 2011, and was supported by a extensive tour in the US and the UK.
I Don't Worry
Bess Rogers Lyrics
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Let them throw me out on the street.
Let them cut my pay, I won't grovel at their feet!
I don't worry 'bout my car,
Let my registration expire.
Break in through the glass, let the air out of my tires
But I can't help thinking, oooooo, about you.
Cause I'd hold on tight if I was holding on to you.
I don't think about the past,
Or the things that I didn't say
What a waste of time, what a waste of energy
Cause I'm facing the facts, something's coming our way.
I don't worry 'bout it, cause it's never gonna change
But I can't help thinking, oooooo, about you.
Will you be the one to see me through?
Cause I'd hold on tight if I was holding on to you.
The weather's changing, and so are we
So ease my only worry
Will you be the one to see me through?
Lace your fingers between mine
And lets close our eyes
I don't need to live to 90 if you're dying by my side
The lyrics to “I Don’t Worry” by Bess Rogers reflect a sense of fearlessness in the face of external factors, such as job loss, financial insecurity, or material possessions. The singer of the song confidently states that they don’t worry about losing their job or car or registration, but instead, they are preoccupied with thoughts of someone they care about deeply. The singer admits to their vulnerability and acknowledges a sense of dependency on this particular person, hoping that they will be the one to see them through difficult times.
The phrase, “But I can’t help thinking about you” is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the singer’s obsession with this person. The repetition of this line creates a sense of longing and yearning for this person to provide a sense of security and stability. This is further emphasized by the line, “Cause I’d hold on tight if I was holding on to you,” which expresses the singer’s desire to cling onto this security that they desire.
The lyrics towards the end create an image of two individuals holding hands and closing their eyes together, showing that they find comfort in each other’s presence. The line, “I don’t need to live to 90 if you’re dying by my side” illustrates the idea that the quality and depth of the relationship with this person is more important than any external factors or circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't worry 'bout my job,
I am not concerned about my job and don't fear losing it.
Let them throw me out on the street.
If I lose my job or am forced to leave, I am not afraid to start over.
Let them cut my pay, I won't grovel at their feet!
Even if my salary is cut, I won't beg for my job or salary to be restored.
I don't worry 'bout my car,
I am not worried about the status or condition of my car.
Let my registration expire.
Even if my car's registration runs out, it won't be a big deal for me.
Break in through the glass, let the air out of my tires
If someone vandalizes or damages my car, I won't be bothered by it.
But I can't help thinking, oooooo, about you.
Despite being carefree about other things, I can't help thinking about the person I care about.
Will you be the one to see me through?
I wonder if this person will support and help me overcome the challenges I face.
Cause I'd hold on tight if I was holding on to you.
If I had this person beside me, I would hold onto them tightly and rely on their support.
I don't think about the past,
I don't dwell on the things that have already happened.
Or the things that I didn't say
I don't regret the words that went unsaid.
What a waste of time, what a waste of energy
Spending time on the past or regrets is unproductive and draining.
Cause I'm facing the facts, something's coming our way.
I am aware that there are challenges that we may have to face in the future.
I don't worry 'bout it, cause it's never gonna change
I am not worried about these challenges because they are inevitable and cannot be changed.
The weather's changing, and so are we
Just as the weather changes, people can and do change as well.
So ease my only worry
The only thing that worries me is whether this person will be with me through whatever comes our way.
Will you be the one to see me through?
This person is essential in helping me overcome my fears and concerns.
Lace your fingers between mine
Holding hands is a comforting and intimate gesture.
And let's close our eyes
Together, let's forget everything else and focus on the present moment.
I don't need to live to 90 if you're dying by my side
I don't need a long life if it means losing this important person by my side.
Contributed by Sydney K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
T P
I like it Bess.
mrbeastmaster
awsome!! i love seein bess on her own, shes so talented
Jessica B
OMG I am so happy I found this song! I heard it at my work and haven't been able to figure out who sang it, I've been searching for weeks. It's a good song.
Luciluvsflute Gmail
Yay! Flute!! Love it!
Emma Kennedy
this is amazing
tothe3D
100% awesome!! -Heather
crabbie333
Glad I found this and her other music .. catchy...
Kid Amador
One day she'll be famous :)
MithranArkanere
That's what I call self-absorbingly hogging the limelight.
xElementZ GAMING
I came here cause this song always please at my job! Lol and her other song also lol