Checkin' On Me
RÃ³isÃn Murphy Lyrics

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It's your uneasy mind
That's been making you blind
I won't lie to you

You've got trouble inside
Baby, I've nothing to hide
I've been good to you

All the way from New York City
Calling me constantly
He's asking if I'm sitting pretty
Waiting patiently

Darling, I would not forsake me
I'm telling you honestly, yeah yeah

What do you think you're gonna find
Checkin' up on me?
Baby, you've got a troubled mind
It's time to set me free
What do you think you're gonna find
Checkin' up on me?
Baby, you've got a troubled mind

How can you judge
If I don't miss you enough?
Any fool can see

If you can't trust yourself
Can't trust nobody else
Did you lie to me?
Yeah, did you lie to me?

Even when we are together
Still the jealousy
You know, I just wanna dance forever
And you wanna take that from me

Suppose you really think you're clever
Stealing my liberty, yeah, yeah

What do you think you're gonna find
Checkin' up on me?
Baby, you've got a troubled mind
It's time to set me free
What do you think you're gonna find
Checkin' up on me?
Baby, you've got a troubled mind

I got much to think about
Looking into you
I need to know when you're going out
And all the things you do
You may not be guilty by default
And have the nerve to question me
When it's you who could get caught

What do you think I'm gonna find
When I'm checkin' up on you?
Maybe you've got something to hide
Though I think I always knew
What do you think I'm gonna find
When I'm checkin' up on you?
Maybe you've got something to hide
Though I think I always knew

What do you think you're gonna find
Checkin' up on me?
Baby, you've got a troubled mind
It's time to set me free
What do you think you're gonna find
Checkin' up on me?
Baby, you've got a troubled mind

What do you think you're gonna find
Checkin' up on me?
Baby, you've got a troubled mind
It's time to set me free
What do you think you're gonna find
Checkin' up on me?
Baby, you've got a troubled mind

What do you think you're gonna find
Checkin' up on me?
Baby, you've got a troubled mind
It's time to set me free
What do you think you're gonna find

Checkin' up on me?
Baby, you've got a troubled mind

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Róisín Murphy's song "Checkin' On Me" delve into themes of suspicion, insecurity, and mistrust within a relationship. The opening lines convey a sense of frustration with a partner's constant checking and questioning, suggesting that it stems from their own unease and issues rather than any wrongdoing on the singer's part. The singer reassures their partner that they have been honest and faithful, emphasizing that there is no need for this constant scrutiny.

As the song progresses, the singer addresses the partner's jealousy and lack of trust, highlighting the negative impact it is having on the relationship. The lyrics mention the partner's attempts to control the singer, even in simple activities like dancing, suggesting a suffocating dynamic. Despite the singer's attempts to be transparent and maintain their freedom, the partner's suspicions persist, leading to a breakdown of trust and communication.

The chorus reflects the singer's frustration with the partner's behavior, questioning the motive behind the constant checking and implying that it is rooted in the partner's own internal struggles rather than any actual wrongdoing on the singer's part. The repeated refrain of "Baby, you've got a troubled mind" serves as a reminder of the partner's emotional state and the impact it is having on the relationship.

In the final verses, the singer turns the tables on the partner, expressing their own doubts and suspicions about the partner's actions. The lyrics suggest a turning point where the singer begins to question the partner's motives and integrity, hinting at a potential shift in power dynamics within the relationship. The repeated refrain and plea to "set me free" indicate a desire for liberation from the toxic cycle of mistrust and control that has come to define the relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

It's your uneasy mind
Your own anxiety is clouding your judgment

That's been making you blind
Causing you to overlook the truth

I won't lie to you
I am being honest with you

You've got trouble inside
You are dealing with internal conflict

Baby, I've nothing to hide
I have no secrets from you

I've been good to you
I have treated you well

How can you judge
How can you make a fair assessment

If I don't miss you enough?
If I do not show enough emotion for you

Any fool can see
It is obvious to anyone

Did you lie to me?
Have you been dishonest with me

What do you think you're gonna find
What do you expect to discover