Worth It
Kingsway Lyrics


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Erase me
Tell me you don't want me
Or convince yourself that it's okay to act on bitter thoughts
Constant bickering and apathy
For all of this I have to disagree
All I ever wanted was for you to tell me that you're fucking sorry

So tell me
Was it even worth it?
Wasted days and memories all ended up as nothing
You always said
You always said you'd always try your best
You always said
You always said that this was what you wanted

This was what you wanted

You always tear me down in the worst way
Everything you loves everything I'm not
But please don't remind me

So tell me
Was it even worth it?
Wasted days and memories all ended up as nothing
You always said
You always said you'd always try your best
You always said
You always said that this was what you wanted

I guess the truth is I never mattered
(I won't come back again)
I guess the truth is you never cared at all
(I won't come back again)

Do you feel warm under your covers or are you just as cold as you used to be?

Do you even miss me?
Or do you just miss the thought of me?
When was the last time I even crossed your mind?




I'm sure it's been a while
I'm sure it's been a while now

Overall Meaning

In "Worth It," Kingsway addresses the pain resulting from a failed relationship. The lyrics highlight the emotional conflict of a person who dearly loves someone, who, in turn, is indifferent towards them. The verse "Erase me / Tell me you don't want me / Or convince yourself that it's okay to act on bitter thoughts / Constant bickering and apathy / For all of this I have to disagree / All I ever wanted was for you to tell me that you're fucking sorry" expresses the hopelessness of a person who is unable to make the other party understand how hurtful they're being. The mood of the song intensifies with the chorus, "So tell me / Was it even worth it? / Wasted days and memories all ended up as nothing," suggesting that the relationship, which once had potential, has lost its worth.


The lyrics then shift to the singer's introspection, as they question whether their existence was of any significance to their lover. The lines, "I guess the truth is I never mattered / (I won't come back again) / I guess the truth is you never cared at all / (I won't come back again)," address the singer's feeling of worthlessness since their relationship fell apart. The song ends with a hint of farewell, as the singer acknowledges their former partner's apathy, stating, "When was the last time I even crossed your mind? / I'm sure it's been a while / I'm sure it's been a while now."


Overall, "Worth It" is a poignant reflection on the agony of unreciprocated love, the disappointment of wasted time, and the desire for closure.


Interesting facts about "Worth It:"


* Kingsway is the project of Canadian musician Timothy James Kingsley.
* "Worth It" was released as a single in 2018.
* The song has been streamed over half a million times on Spotify.
* Timothy James Kingsley has a background in classical music and played the trumpet and piano before he started making electronic music.
* "Worth It" is one of Kingsley's most popular songs to date.
* The song's official music video was filmed in New York City and features a fictional love story played out in reverse.
* The music video was directed by Patrick Tohill, who has also worked with artists such as Panic! at the Disco and Imagine Dragons.
* Kingsley has cited musicians like Bon Iver and James Blake as influences on his music.
* Kingsway's debut EP, "Part One," was released in 2019 and includes "Worth It."
* Kingsway's music often blends electronic production with live instrumentation, such as piano and acoustic guitar.


The chords for "Worth It" are not available.


Line by Line Meaning

Erase me
Please remove me from your life


Tell me you don't want me
Please be honest and tell me that you do not want to be with me


Or convince yourself that it's okay to act on bitter thoughts
Don't pretend that it's acceptable to take out your anger on me


Constant bickering and apathy
Our relationship is filled with arguments and disinterest


For all of this I have to disagree
I cannot accept the current state of our relationship


All I ever wanted was for you to tell me that you're fucking sorry
I just want you to apologize for how you have treated me


So tell me
I need you to answer my question


Was it even worth it?
Do you feel like our relationship was valuable?


Wasted days and memories all ended up as nothing
We have nothing to show for the time we spent together


You always said
You frequently made this claim


You'd always try your best
You promised to put forth a lot of effort


That this was what you wanted
You convinced me that you truly desired this relationship


This was what you wanted
You were convinced that this was the ideal relationship for you


You always tear me down in the worst way
You always criticize me in the harshest manner


Everything you loves everything I'm not
You are in love with someone completely different from who I am


But please don't remind me
Please do not emphasize this painful truth


I guess the truth is I never mattered
I now realize that I was never important to you


(I won't come back again)
(I will not return to you)


I guess the truth is you never cared at all
I now realize that you never truly cared about me


(I won't come back again)
(I will not return to you)


Do you feel warm under your covers or are you just as cold as you used to be?
Are you happy and content without me or do you still feel the same way you did before?


Do you even miss me?
Do you feel any longing for me?


Or do you just miss the thought of me?
Do you miss the idea of being in a relationship with me or do you genuinely miss me?


When was the last time I even crossed your mind?
How long has it been since you last thought of me?


I'm sure it's been a while
I am almost certain that it has been a long time


I'm sure it's been a while now
I am confident that it has been a considerable amount of time




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Written by: Kingsway

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