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.
The Worrying Kind
Robert Gordon Lyrics
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With a pair of rovin' eyes
But since I found her I'm the worryin' kind
When she's out on a date
She's always flirting with the guys
Makes me so jealous,
I'm the worryin' kind
Now, if you ever see my baby
Just why I say that I'm the worryin' kind
All the guys are all around her
Can't you see she in demand
I guess you see why
I'm the worryin' kind
I date her once, twice
And I get to thinking, she's nice
When we get to kissin', mmm, gee
Just think what I been missin'
Now that I found her, goin' out of my mind
You know I worry 'bout my baby
Know that she's been runnin' 'round
Don't wanna show her,I'm the worryin' kind
I wants to find a way, a way
That I can finally tame her down
Then I no longer be the worryin' kind
The song "The Worrying Kind" by Robert Gordon is about a man who falls in love with a woman but can't seem to trust her. He's found a woman with a pair of rovin' eyes, and he loves her deeply, but every time she's out on a date, he can't help but worry about her flirting with other guys. The singer is plagued with jealousy and feels out of control. He is the worrying kind – a man who can't keep his mind off the possibility of losing his love interest.
The lyrics convey the singer's insecurity and feelings of inadequacy. Even when he's with his girl, he can't help but think about all the other guys who might be trying to snatch her away from him. He's lonely, worried, and uncertain about his relationship's future. The song highlights the anxiety and pain of unrequited love and the difficulties that can arise when we let our emotions rule our actions.
The song's mood is melancholic, with a touch of despair, echoing the true blues. It's like the message is that love is a difficult game that doesn't often end well. Ultimately, the song is a reflection of the human experience: we all worry and struggle with our relationships – it's just that some of us are the worrying kind.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I've gotten me a baby
I have found a partner
With a pair of rovin' eyes
She is attractive to others
But since I found her I'm the worryin' kind
Since I started dating her, I have become anxious and concerned
When she's out on a date
When she is spending time with someone else
She's always flirting with the guys
She is acting in a way that suggests she is interested in other men
Makes me so jealous,
It causes me to feel envious and suspicious
I'm the worryin' kind
I am prone to worry
Now, if you ever see my baby
If you ever encounter my partner
Say, I know you'll understand
Acknowledge that it is a difficult situation
Just why I say that I'm the worryin' kind
The reason for my behavior is my anxiety
All the guys are all around her
Men are constantly showing interest in her
Can't you see she in demand
She is popular and desired
I guess you see why
I imagine you understand the source of my worry
I'm the worryin' kind
I am constantly anxious
I date her once, twice
I have gone out with her on a few occasions
And I get to thinking, she's nice
I start to believe she is a good person
When we get to kissin', mmm, gee
When we are intimate
Just think what I been missin'
Reflecting on the experience of not having her in my life previously.
Now that I found her, goin' out of my mind
My worry has increased since I started seeing her
You know I worry 'bout my baby
You are aware of how much I am concerned about my partner
Know that she's been runnin' 'round
I suspect that she has been avoiding me
Don't wanna show her,I'm the worryin' kind
I do not want to reveal how much anxiety I feel
I wants to find a way, a way
I want to discover a solution
That I can finally tame her down
I want to regulate her behavior and make her exclusively committed to me
Then I no longer be the worryin' kind
At that point, my anxiety will dissipate
Contributed by James R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.