Frail State of Mind
The 1975 Lyrics


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(Frail state of mind)
(Frail state of mind)
(Frail state of mind)

Go outside?
Seems unlikely
I'm sorry that I missed your call
I watched it ring
Don't waste their time
I've always got a (frail state of mind)

Oh boy don't cry
I'm sorry, but I
I always get this way sometimes
Oh, I'll just leave
I'll save you time
I'm sorry 'bout my (frail state)

(Frail state of mind)

Stay at mine, you might just like it
Might stop you being miserable
Nah, I'm alright, nah trust I'm fine
Just dealing with a (frail state of mind)

Oh, don't be shy
I'm sorry, but I
I always get this way sometimes
You lot just leave
I'll stay behind
I'm sorry 'bout my (frail state of mind)

(Frail state of mind)
(Frail state of mind)
(Frail state of mind)

(Frail state of mind)

Oh, what's the vibe?
I wouldn't know, I'm normally in bed at this time
You guys, go do your thing
And I'll just leave at nine
Don't wanna bore you with my (frail state of mind)

Oh winner winner, that's your biggest lie
I'm sure that you're fine
I haven't told a lie in quite some time
You know we'll leave, if you keep lying
Don't lie behind your (frail state of mind)

(Frail state of mind)
(Frail state of mind)




(Frail state of mind)
(Frail state of mind)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The 1975's Frail State of Mind explores the feeling of anxiety and how it affects the singer's social interactions. The singer seems to feel uncertain about leaving the house, as it is mentioned in the first verse. The line "I'm sorry that I missed your call, I watched it ring" highlights the avoidance behavior that people with anxiety tend to experience, prioritizing their comfort over social interactions. The singer apologizes for his "frail state of mind," acknowledging the stigma that comes with discussing mental health struggles.


The chorus repeats the phrase "frail state of mind," reinforcing the idea that the anxiety and uncertainty the singer feels are a consistent part of his life. The second verse touches on the idea of seeking company as a way to mask the negative emotions that come with anxiety, yet the singer acknowledges that this may not always be helpful.


The bridge of the song explores the belief that the anxiety is somehow unworthy or boring to others, and the fear of being judged for how the singer feels. The song ends on a repeated "frail state of mind," suggesting that the feeling of uncertainty and anxiety that the singer experiences is likely to be persistent.


Line by Line Meaning

Go outside? Seems unlikely
I don't really want to go outside, it doesn't seem like something I would enjoy


I'm sorry that I missed your call I watched it ring
I'm sorry I didn't answer your call, but I watched it ring and didn't want to pick up


Don't waste their time I've always got a (frail state of mind)
Don't bother other people with my problems, because I always have a fragile and vulnerable state of mind


Oh boy don't cry I'm sorry, but I I always get this way sometimes Oh, I'll just leave I'll save you time I'm sorry 'bout my (frail state)
Please don't cry or worry about me, I often feel this way and I don't want to waste your time. I'm sorry for my fragility and my inability to handle the situation.


Stay at mine, you might just like it Might stop you being miserable Nah, I'm alright, nah trust I'm fine Just dealing with a (frail state of mind)
You're welcome to stay with me, it might make you feel better, but I'm dealing with my own issues and struggling mentally.


Oh, don't be shy I'm sorry, but I I always get this way sometimes You lot just leave I'll stay behind I'm sorry 'bout my (frail state of mind)
Please don't be embarrassed or shy, I often feel this way. You can go ahead without me, I'll stay behind and deal with my vulnerability on my own.


Oh, what's the vibe? I wouldn't know, I'm normally in bed at this time You guys, go do your thing And I'll just leave at nine Don't wanna bore you with my (frail state of mind)
I don't really know what's going on, since I usually go to bed early. You can go ahead and do what you want without me, and I'll leave later on. I don't want to bring down the mood with my emotional issues.


Oh winner winner, that's your biggest lie I'm sure that you're fine I haven't told a lie in quite some time You know we'll leave, if you keep lying Don't lie behind your (frail state of mind)
You're not telling the truth when you say you're okay. I know you're not okay, and I haven't lied to you. If you keep lying to us, we'll leave. Don't hide behind your vulnerability and use it as an excuse to lie.




Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Adam Hann, George Daniel, Matthew Healy, Ross MacDonald

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@jcuervo541

**********Lyrics**********

Go outside?
Seems unlikely
I'm sorry that I missed your call
I watched it ring
Don't waste their time
I've always got a (frail state of mind)

Oh boy don't cry
I'm sorry, but I
I always get this way sometimes
Oh, I'll just leave
I'll save you time
I'm sorry 'bout my (frail state)

Stay at mine, you might just like it
Might stop you being miserable
Nah, I'm alright, nah trust I'm fine
Just dealing with a (frail state of mind)

Oh, don't be shy
I'm sorry, but I
I always get this way sometimes
You lot just leave
I'll stay behind
I'm sorry 'bout my (frail state of mind)

Oh, what's the vibe?
I wouldn't know, I'm normally in bed at this time
You guys, go do your thing
And I'll just leave at nine
Don't wanna bore you with my (frail state of mind)

Oh winner winner, that's your biggest lie
I'm sure that you're fine
I haven't told a lie in quite some time
You know we'll leave, if you keep lying
Don't lie behind your (frail state of mind)



@sheron476

[Intro]
(Frail state of mind)
(Frail state of mind)

[Verse 1]
Go outside?
Seems unlikely
I'm sorry that I missed your call (Missed your call)
I watched it ring (Ring)
"Don't waste their time"
I've always got a (Frail state of mind)

[Chorus]
"Oh, boy, don't cry"
I'm sorry, but I
I always get this way sometimes (Way sometimes)
Oh, I'll just leave
I'll save you time
I'm sorry 'bout my (Frail state of mind)

[Post-Chorus]
(Frail state of mind)

[Verse 2]
"Stay at mine
You might just like it
Might stop you being miserable" (Miserable)
Nah, I'm alright
Nah, trust I'm fine
Just dealing with a (Frail state of mind)


[Chorus]
"Oh, don't be shy"
I'm sorry, but I
I always get this way sometimes (Way sometimes)
You lot just leave
I'll stay behind
I'm sorry 'bout my (Frail state of mind)

[Post-Chorus]
(Frail state of mind)
(Frail state of mind)
(Frail state of mind)
(Frail state of mind)

[Bridge]
Oh, what's the vibe?
I wouldn't know, I
I'm normally in bed at this time (Bed at this time)
You guys, go do your thing
And I'll just leave at nine
Don't wanna bore you with my frail state of mind
"Oh, winner, winner, that's your biggest lie
I'm sure that you're fine"
I haven't told a lie in quite some time (Quite some time)
"You know we'll leave if you keep lying
Don't lie behind your (Frail state of mind)"


[Outro]
(Frail state of mind)
(Frail state of mind)
(Frail state of mind)
(Frail state of mind)



P.S couldn't find the lyrics dude so I became one



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@KelticLegend

Matty looks like he just walked off the set of Skins.

@akahige8967

or misfits

@Charlie-ft4pc

YES

@sendy941

Yess 😂

@Vanessa15x

Omg

@majudelro

KelticLegend omg

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@brileyramirez

"I haven't told a lie in quite some time" - i saw an interview where matty said that being a drug addict turned him into a liar and this line just hit me so hard imma go cry now

@charliecullis2508

Do you know which interview it was?

@jenmarks

Thanks for commenting this. 🖤

@LifeIsARoadkill

@@charliecullis2508 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_agjB2bECxA this is the link, it's a lovely interview

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