Bridges began performing in and around Fort Worth, Texas and stirred up music industry interest with analog recordings, produced by Justin Block and Austin Jenkins of White Denim, which were uploaded to his SoundCloud page. Signed to major-label Columbia, his first singles -- including a rich ballad written about his mother -- appeared in February 2015 with a sound that evoked mid-to-late '60s soul. The following month, Bridges caught more attention with performances at SXSW, roughly 200 miles south of his home base. His debut album, Coming Home, was released in June 2015.
Don't Worry
Leon Bridges Lyrics
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We've been runnin' this thing, burnin' it down, down
Sweetly talkin' but you and I both know
Keep on runnin' it down, the world that we ignored
I don't have much but I give you love
I used to say that kind of stuff
Like a broken clock, stopped givin' you time
Tell me what he gon' do? What he gon' do?
How he gonna make sweet love to you? (Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
And mmm, if he hurts you, know I'm runnin' him down, runnin' him down (ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
Don't worry 'bout, don't worry 'bout me
Don't worry 'bout, don't worry 'bout me
Been a few months since I called your phone
I ain't mad, but I'm movin' on
Yeah, I gotta new lil' thing in fact
Nothin' wrong, it's in the past
Don't worry 'bout, don't worry 'bout me
Don't worry 'bout, don't worry 'bout me
Shut you out, you know I tried
Said I got over you but I lied
Morning love and morning fights
I miss it all (ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
Said you went down to Corpus
I miss you in the doorway (ooh)
Stayin' up all night
Silly, silly me
Yeah
It wasn't just one time
Baby, I've been livin' with your lies too long
Callin' past midnight, having to pick you up on my way home
I don't mind if you get a little wild
I just ask that you be there for me
'Cause you had been slippin' for a while
And I needed to find someone to give me what I need
Don't worry 'bout, don't worry 'bout me (no, don't you worry about me)
(Don't worry 'bout me)
Don't worry 'bout, don't worry 'bout me
I've been runnin' from myself
But there's something different this time
Every other night, you got my mind runnin' wild
Take me on a slow ride
Park the car and stay inside
Can't forget your kisses, sweet
Remember how your body be
Always were the perfect fit
I know how you like it
Sip it down like moonshine
Hold you in the moonlight
No one sees me like you, babe
Let your tears roll down my face
I don't wanna go back
Girl, don't do him like that
Okay, then I have to leave
Don't worry 'bout me
Don't worry 'bout, don't worry 'bout me (ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
Don't worry 'bout, don't worry 'bout me (ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
Don't worry 'bout, don't worry 'bout me (ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
Don't worry 'bout, don't worry 'bout me
"Don't Worry" by Leon Bridges Ink is a song that talks about a tumultuous relationship and the after-effects of a breakup. The lyrics start by metaphorically comparing the relationship to playing with fire and burning everything down, signifying that it was destructive. The singer of the song then talks about trying to give his love to his partner, but due to his lack of commitment, he lost her to another man. He warns the new man that if he hurts her, he will come running for him.
The chorus of the song then shifts the focus towards the singer's perspective, telling his ex-partner not to worry about him. He highlights that he has moved on and has found someone new, and he has shut her out of his life, even though he misses the fights and the love they shared. He admits that he has been living with her lies for too long, and he needed someone who can give him what he needs.
Towards the end of the song, Leon Bridges Ink again reminisces about his relationship, talking about the perfect fit they were and the intimate moments they shared. However, he finally admits that he needs to leave and move on from her.
Line by Line Meaning
We been runnin' 'round covered in gas, playin' with matches, oh
We've been recklessly living our lives, taking dangerous risks without fear of the consequences.
We've been runnin' this thing, burnin' it down, down
We've been in control, but our actions are slowly destroying everything around us.
Sweetly talkin' but you and I both know
We say nice things to each other, but deep down we both know that things aren't okay.
Keep on runnin' it down, the world that we ignored
We continue to ignore the consequences of our actions and the impact they have on the world around us.
I don't have much but I give you love
I may not have material things to offer, but I have love to give.
I used to say that kind of stuff
I used to make empty promises that I couldn't keep.
Like a broken clock, stopped givin' you time
I stopped giving you the attention and time you deserve, just like a clock that has stopped working.
Now you're takin' your love to another guy (ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
You have moved on and given someone else the love that I could not provide.
Tell me what he gon' do? What he gon' do?
What is he going to do to keep you happy and fulfill your needs?
How he gonna make sweet love to you? (Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
What is he going to do to show you love and intimacy?
And mmm, if he hurts you, know I'm runnin' him down, runnin' him down (ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
If he ever hurts you, I will seek revenge and make sure he pays for causing you pain.
Been a few months since I called your phone
It's been a while since I contacted you.
I ain't mad, but I'm movin' on
I'm not angry, but I am moving on from our past relationship.
Yeah, I gotta new lil' thing in fact
I have started a new relationship with someone else.
Nothin' wrong, it's in the past
There's nothing wrong with our past relationship, it's just over now.
Shut you out, you know I tried
I tried to distance myself from you.
Said I got over you but I lied
I pretended to have moved on from you, but in reality, I still have feelings for you.
Morning love and morning fights
We used to have good and bad moments together.
I miss it all (ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
I miss everything we had together.
Said you went down to Corpus
You went to Corpus without me knowing.
I miss you in the doorway (ooh)
I miss seeing you standing in the doorway when I come home.
Stayin' up all night
We used to spend all night talking and being together.
Silly, silly me
I realize now that I took our relationship for granted.
It wasn't just one time
Our relationship was not based on just one moment, but rather on many good times and memories.
Baby, I've been livin' with your lies too long
I have been aware of your lies and deception for a while now.
Callin' past midnight, having to pick you up on my way home
You would call me after midnight and I had to pick you up on my way home, even though I knew it was wrong.
I don't mind if you get a little wild
I don't care if you have fun and live your life.
I just ask that you be there for me
I just want you to be there for me in return.
'Cause you had been slippin' for a while
You had been neglecting our relationship for a while and I noticed.
And I needed to find someone to give me what I need
I needed to find someone who could provide me with the things I needed in our relationship.
Take me on a slow ride
Take me on a slow and relaxed journey with you.
Park the car and stay inside
Let's park the car and stay together inside for a while.
Can't forget your kisses, sweet
I will always remember your sweet kisses.
Remember how your body be
I remember how your body felt in my arms.
Always were the perfect fit
We were always great together and fit perfectly.
I know how you like it
I know what you like and what makes you feel good.
Sip it down like moonshine
Let's drink something strong and enjoy the moment together.
Hold you in the moonlight
Hold you close to me and admire the moonlight together.
No one sees me like you, babe
You are the only one who truly sees me and understands me.
Let your tears roll down my face
It's okay to cry and let your emotions out with me.
I don't wanna go back
I don't want to go back to our past relationship.
Girl, don't do him like that
Please don't treat your new partner the way you treated me.
Okay, then I have to leave
If you can't commit to treating someone right, then I have to go.
Don't worry 'bout, don't worry 'bout me (no, don't you worry about me)
Don't worry about me, I'll be okay without you.
(Don't worry 'bout me)
My happiness doesn't depend on you anymore.
Don't worry 'bout, don't worry 'bout me
I can take care of myself and don't need you to worry about me.
Don't worry 'bout, don't worry 'bout me (ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
I'm moving on and I'm not bothered by our past relationship anymore.
Don't worry 'bout, don't worry 'bout me (ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
I'll find happiness and success in life without you, so don't worry about me anymore.
Don't worry 'bout, don't worry 'bout me (ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
My future is bright and I'll be okay without you, so don't worry about me anymore.
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Amber Strother, Atia Boggs, Eric Frederic, Josh Crumbly, Nate Mercereau, Steve Wyreman, Todd Michael Bridges
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@eachonereachone
He understands music is supposed to be a soundtrack for life.
@princeamoakwa4057
Not the intrusive nonsense we are being bombarded by, right? ๐
@Myladykoller
E uma trilha muito bem planejada ๐ฎ
@cherrydeleon9646
Highly underrated, I can't understand. WHY?.
@vincentthompson1608
Nearly 7 minutes long and yet I wish it was even longer. So so so GOOD.
@zelennym.7425
I FELT THIS!!๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ like thatโs how you know itโs real GOOD! That it last long!! Some of these โartists โ go famous for just catchy lyrics that last less than 4min.
@cynthiaweatherly7993
You are sooo right about that!
@jaydickey1049
Next level stellar.
@jacobpowell5895
Facts
@nancyhaislep5113
Me too. Thats why I sometimes play it 3 or 4 times