The Worrying
Oli Fox Lyrics


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Do you, don't you miss me when I'm gone?
Cause I've been friends with silence for too long
And you come, you go, you're gone without trace
So do you, don't you miss me when I'm gone?

Or are you the worst idea, the best mistake coming to me
Cause my mind is burning wild, I need
Something

Something to stop the worrying
The demons running through my bones
Something to stop the worrying
So I don't to have to wonder at all
Tonight

Are you scared to care for tears on my face?
Or did my name found a brand new hiding place?
Cause you said you're afraid to let me go
But are you frightened not to deal with the unknown?

Or are you the worst idea, the best mistake coming to me
Cause my mind is burning wild, I need
Something

Something to stop the worrying
The demons running through my bones
Something to stop the worrying
So I don't to have to wonder at all
I've been losing sleep
Tell me am I yours to keep?
Just to stop the worrying
Tonight

Am I the first thing on your mind?
Am I the reason we survive?
Am I the first thing on your mind?
Am I the reason we survive?

Cause darling I am worrying
The demons running through my bones
Something to stop the worrying
So I don't to have to wonder at all
I've been losing sleep
Tell me am I yours to keep?
Just to stop the worrying
Tonight





So do you, don't you miss me when I'm gone?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Oli Fox's song "The Worrying" depict a person struggling with their own thoughts, seeking reassurance and comfort from their significant other. One can interpret the song as a plaintive cry for attention from someone who is constantly battling their inner demons. In the first verse, the singer asks if their absence is noticeable to their partner, as they have grown so accustomed to being alone with their thoughts that they have "been friends with silence for too long." The chorus repeats the need for "something to stop the worrying," highlighting the desperate desire for a solution to their internal struggles.


The second verse delves deeper into the singer's insecurities, questioning whether they are a burden to their significant other and if they are scared of being alone. The lines "Or did my name found a brand new hiding place?/Cause you said you're afraid to let me go" suggest that the singer has doubts about their relationship's stability and whether their partner truly wants them around. The bridge asks if the singer is valued by their partner, if they are the "reason we survive," or if they are just another face in the crowd.


Line by Line Meaning

Do you, don't you miss me when I'm gone?
Do you think of me and feel my absence when we are apart?


Cause I've been friends with silence for too long
I have been suffering in loneliness for too much time.


And you come, you go, you're gone without trace
You enter and exit my life without leaving a mark or an impression.


So do you, don't you miss me when I'm gone?
Do you think of me and feel my absence when we are apart?


Or are you the worst idea, the best mistake coming to me
You could be a terrible idea or a great mistake that I am making.


Cause my mind is burning wild, I need
My thoughts are uncontrollable, I require something to tranquilize them.


Something
Anything that gives me peace of mind.


Something to stop the worrying
Anything that could stop my anxiety and distress.


The demons running through my bones
The fears and worries that are consuming me entirely.


So I don't to have to wonder at all
So I don't have to think or doubt anymore.


Tonight
As the day ends, I want to be at peace.


Are you scared to care for tears on my face?
Do you feel uneasy to show concern for my emotional display?


Or did my name found a brand new hiding place?
Or did you stop talking about me to avoid conflicts?


Cause you said you're afraid to let me go
You express fear of losing me, yet you drift away without a thought.


But are you frightened not to deal with the unknown?
But perhaps you are scared of confronting the uncertainty of our relationship.


I've been losing sleep
I have been unable to rest or sleep properly.


Tell me am I yours to keep?
Can you assure me that I am in safe hands?


Am I the first thing on your mind?
Do you give me the top-most priority in your thoughts?


Am I the reason we survive?
Am I the cause of our being together?


Cause darling I am worrying
Because, my darling, I am really anxious.


So don't to have to wonder at all
So I won't have to question or ponder anymore.




Writer(s): Michael Kintish, Harry Foxx

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The Worrying
Oli Fox

Do you, don't you miss me when I'm gone?
‘Cause I've been friends with silence for too long
And you come, you go, you're gone without trace
So do you, don't you miss me when I'm gone?
Or are you the worst idea, the best mistake coming to me

‘Cause my mind is burning wild, I need
Something..

Something to stop the worrying
The demons running through my bones
Something to stop the worrying
So I don't to have to wonder long
Tonight
Are you scared to care for tears on my face?

Or did my name found a brand new hiding place?

‘Cause you said you're afraid to let me go
But are you frightened not to deal with the unknown?
Or are you the worst idea, the best mistake coming to me

‘Cause my mind is burning wild, I need
Something ..

Something to stop the worrying
The demons running through my bones

Something to stop the worrying
So I don't to have to wonder long
I've been losing sleep

Tell me am I yours to keep?
Just to stop the worrying
Tonight

Am I the first thing on your mind?
Am I the reason we survive?
Am I the first thing on your mind?
Am I the reason we survive?
‘Cause darling I am worrying
The demons running through my bones
Something to stop the worrying
So I don't to have to wonder at all
I've been losing sleep
Tell me am I yours to keep?
Just to stop the worrying
Tonight
Do you, don't you miss me when I'm gone?



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The Worrying
Oli Fox

Do you, don't you miss me when I'm gone?
‘Cause I've been friends with silence for too long
And you come, you go, you're gone without trace
So do you, don't you miss me when I'm gone?
Or are you the worst idea, the best mistake coming to me

‘Cause my mind is burning wild, I need
Something..

Something to stop the worrying
The demons running through my bones
Something to stop the worrying
So I don't to have to wonder long
Tonight
Are you scared to care for tears on my face?

Or did my name found a brand new hiding place?

‘Cause you said you're afraid to let me go
But are you frightened not to deal with the unknown?
Or are you the worst idea, the best mistake coming to me

‘Cause my mind is burning wild, I need
Something ..

Something to stop the worrying
The demons running through my bones

Something to stop the worrying
So I don't to have to wonder long
I've been losing sleep

Tell me am I yours to keep?
Just to stop the worrying
Tonight

Am I the first thing on your mind?
Am I the reason we survive?
Am I the first thing on your mind?
Am I the reason we survive?
‘Cause darling I am worrying
The demons running through my bones
Something to stop the worrying
So I don't to have to wonder at all
I've been losing sleep
Tell me am I yours to keep?
Just to stop the worrying
Tonight
Do you, don't you miss me when I'm gone?

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i do ..

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Im so glad I found this. It's so beautiful.

Lexi Brandt

This is actually my favorite song. I cant get it out of my head.

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Thank you Shazam. I heard this song on the radio and got addicted to it right away. I thought it must be a popular song that I was missing out but it turns out it is not. This good song really deserves more attention. 💙💙

Mimi Lyddon-Hardie

Would love an acoustic version of this!

Zoë MSP

You deserve so much more-
This is amazing!

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