Born June 22, 1930(1930-06… Read Full Bio ↴Roy Drusky , Birth name Roy Frank Drusky Jr.
Born June 22, 1930(1930-06-22) , Origin Atlanta, Georgia
Died September 23, 2004
Genre(s) Country Music
Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter, producer, actor, disc jockey
Years active 1953-2004
Label(s) Starday Records, Columbia Records, Decca Records, Mercury Records
Associated acts Eddy Arnold, Jim Reeves, Priscilla Mitchell
Roy Drusky was a country music singer who was popular from the 1960s through the early 1970s.
A native of Georgia, Roy Drusky became a popular country singer during the 1960s, known for his baritone voice. He sounded much like fellow country singer Eddy Arnold; both were known for their orchestral country songs.
Worried Mind
Roy Drusky Lyrics
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That promise, you've made was only a lie
Now after you've gone all alone, I'll pine for all
That I've got is a worried mind
I gave you a ring, I gave you a home
You promised me truth that you never wrong
I bought you fine clothes and I bought you wine
You promised me love that would never die
That promise, you've made was only a lie
Now after you've gone all alone, I'll pine for all
That I've got is a worried mind
The lyrics to Roy Drusky’s song “Worried Mind” tell a story of broken promises and deception in a relationship. The singer expresses his disappointment and heartbreak as he laments about the lies and false promises his lover made to him. He remembers how he gave her everything she wanted - a home, clothes, and wine - but all she gave in return was a worried mind. The reference to wine, especially, could imply that she was a heavy drinker or that alcohol was a part of their relationship issues.
The repeated line “You promised me love that would never die / That promise, you’ve made was only a lie” is both heartbreaking and powerful. It highlights the pain of being let down by someone we trusted and the frustration of realizing that their words were empty. The singer’s loneliness after his lover leaves is also a strong theme; he pines for her even though he knows she wasn’t true to him.
Overall, the song is a poignant reminder of the fragility of love and the importance of trust and honesty in relationships. It’s a relatable tale of heartbreak that continues to resonate with listeners today.
Line by Line Meaning
You promised me love that would never die
You swore love would last forever
That promise, you've made was only a lie
But that vow was just a deception
Now after you've gone all alone, I'll pine for all
Now that you've departed, I will yearn for everything
That I've got is a worried mind
But all I have is anxiety
I gave you a ring, I gave you a home
I provided you with a ring, and a haven
You promised me truth that you never wrong
You assured me of complete honesty and never doing any wrong
I bought you fine clothes and I bought you wine
I indulged you with fancy garments and expensive drinks
But all that you gave is a worried mind
But all you returned, in the end, was a troubled state
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K.C. Toronjo
He's giving it an Eddy Arnold try. I like his later voice even better.