1) American rockabilly revivalist Robert Gordon (March 29, 1947 – October 18, 2022) grew up in Bethesda, M.D., a suburb of Washington D.C. Unlike many of his heroes, he had a relatively comfortable childhood. At a young age, after hearing Elvis Presley's Heartbreak Hotel, he was inspired to choose R'n'R as his future career path, according to Wikipedia. In the mid-seventies Gordon was a part of the then-flourishing downtown NYC punk scene, fronting the CBGB regulars, Tuff Darts (who appear on an early CBGB live compilation album). After recording one album with the band ("All for the Love of Rock 'n' Roll) he parted ways with the band to work with such artists as Link Wray and Chris Spedding, both of whom share a love for early rock 'n' roll and rockabilly. Bruce Springsteen wrote the song, Fire, for Gordon and played piano on the studio version which also features the guitar-legend Link Wray.
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2) Robert Gordon is a Sheffield-based producer and co-founder of Warp Records. Most of his output is under pseudonyms (including "Track With No Name" as Forgemasters which was Warp's first release), but he has put out a handful of EPs and a full-length under his own name.
Nervous
Robert Gordon Lyrics
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You make me nervous when you talk
You make me nervous, can't you see?
Baby what ya doin' to me (ah hee, ah hee)
You make me nervous with your smile
You make me nervous with your style
You make me nervous, what can I do?
Well, my heart starts to pound when I see you go by
I get down inside and I just wanna cry
I'm all fed up with your "wait-awhile"
Listen to me baby, 'cause you're drivin' me wild
You make me nervous when you walk
You make me nervous when you talk
You make me nervous, can't you see?
Baby what ya doin' to me (ohw-wee)
You make me nervous with your smile
You make me nervous with your style
You make me nervous, what can I do?
Honey I want some love from you
Well, my heart starts to pound when I see you go by
I get down inside and I just wanna cry
I'm all fed up with your "wait-awhile"
Oh baby, you're nearly drivin' me wild
Oooh, nervous
Yeah, nervous
Oooh, nervous
The song "Nervous" by Robert Gordon is about the intense feelings of anxiety and nervousness that the singer experiences when he is around his love interest. The lyrics are straightforward and convey the message directly to the listener. Throughout the song, the singer repeats how his crush makes him nervous and how he wants love from them. He describes the physical symptoms of anxiety like a racing heart and feeling like crying, emphasizing how intense his emotions are.
The lyrics are relatable to anyone who has ever been in love or infatuated with someone. The feeling of being nervous or anxious around someone you have feelings for is a common experience that many people can relate to. The repetition of the lines "you make me nervous when you walk" and "you make me nervous when you talk" emphasizes the intensity of the nervousness that the singer experiences. The melody is catchy and upbeat, contrasting with the anxious and nervous tone of the lyrics.
Overall, "Nervous" communicates a universal feeling that many people can relate to. The song is simple and catchy, but the lyrics convey a message that is both relatable and intense.
Line by Line Meaning
You make me nervous when you walk
I feel uneasy when I see you walking towards me
You make me nervous when you talk
I feel anxious when I hear your voice
You make me nervous, can't you see?
It's evident that you're making me nervous
Baby what ya doin' to me (ah hee, ah hee)
I don't understand why you're having this effect on me
You make me nervous with your smile
Your smile makes me feel uneasy
You make me nervous with your style
Your style is making me anxious
You make me nervous, what can I do?
I don't know how to stop feeling nervous around you
Honey I want some love from you
I'm hoping for affection from you to calm my nerves
Well, my heart starts to pound when I see you go by
I get a racing heartbeat when you pass me
I get down inside and I just wanna cry
I feel depressed and emotional because of you
I'm all fed up with your "wait-awhile"
I'm tired of waiting for you to make a move
Listen to me baby, 'cause you're drivin' me wild
I'm losing control and you're the reason why
You make me nervous, can't you see?
It's evident that you're making me nervous
Baby what ya doin' to me (ohw-wee)
I can't explain this rush of emotions I feel when I'm around you
Oooh, nervous
I'm nervous
Yeah, nervous
Definitely nervous
Oooh, nervous
Still nervous
Contributed by Isaac L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.