Worried About You
The Rolling Stones Lyrics


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Sometime I wonder why you do these things to me
Sometime I worry girl that you ain't in love with me
Sometime I stay out late, yeah I'm having fun
Yes, I guess you know by now that you ain't the only one

Yeah and baby, ooh sweet things that you promised me yeah
They seemed to go up in smoke
Yeah, vanish like a dream, baby

I wonder why you do these things to me

'Cause I'm worried
Yeah I just can't seem to find my way, baby
Ooh, the nights I spent just waiting on the sun
Just like your burned out cigarette
You threw away my love

Why did you do that babe?
I wonder why, why you do these things to me

Oh I'm worried
Lord, I'll find out anyway
Sure going to find myself a girl someday
'Till then I'm worried
Yeah, I just can't seem to find my way

Yeah, I'm a hard working man
When did I ever do you wrong?
Yeah, I get all my money baby
Yeah I bring it, bring it all home
Yeah, I'm telling the truth, yeah

Sweet things, the sweet things oh that you promised me
Well I'm worried, I just can't seem to find my way, baby

I I'm worried about you, yeah
I'm worried about you, yeah
Tell you something now
I'm worried 'bout you, oh yeah
I'm worried 'bout you, child oh yeah
I'm worried 'bout you, woman oh yeah
I'm worried 'bout you, oh yeah
I'm worried 'bout you, oh yeah

Yeah, I'm worried
Lord, I'll find out anyway
Sure as hell I'm going to find that girl someday




'Till then I'm worried
Lord, I just can't seem to find my way

Overall Meaning

The Rolling Stones' "Worried About You" is a song about the deeply rooted insecurity and uncertainty of a man in a relationship. Mick Jagger, the lead vocalist of the band, expresses his concern and confusion about his partner's true feelings towards him. He wonders why she does the things she does, is afraid that she might not be in love with him, and questions the promises she made. He tries to find comfort in late-night partying, but he knows he's not the only one, the relationship is not exclusive. The lyrics act as a self-reflection of a man who is trying to make sense of his partner's actions and feelings while struggling to find his way. The song conveys the universal fear of being vulnerable and the difficulty of trusting someone completely.


The lyrics of the song are a testament to Mick Jagger's songwriting ability and his flair for conveying complex themes in his songs. The song's raw and honest emotions connect with the listeners and make them empathize with the artist's struggles. The delivery of the lyrics by Mick Jagger accompanied by the band's music creates a somber and introspective mood that reflects the song's melancholic theme.


Line by Line Meaning

Sometime I wonder why you do these things to me
There are times when I am confused about the reason behind your actions towards me


Sometime I worry girl that you ain't in love with me
I have moments where I fear that you might not feel the same level of love towards me


Sometime I stay out late, yeah I'm having fun
At times, I choose to enjoy my free time and stay out late without worrying about anything else


Yes, I guess you know by now that you ain't the only one
You should be aware that you are not the only person in my life


Yeah and baby, ooh sweet things that you promised me yeah
You once made sweet promises to me


They seemed to go up in smoke
But those promises turned out to be empty and without substance


Yeah, vanish like a dream, baby
Just like a dream, those promises vanished without a trace


'Cause I'm worried
I am concerned about our relationship


Yeah I just can't seem to find my way, baby
I am struggling to find my way in this relationship


Ooh, the nights I spent just waiting on the sun
There were nights when I waited for you, but you never showed up


Just like your burned out cigarette
Your actions towards me have extinguished my love for you


You threw away my love
You have been careless with my feelings and hurt me deeply


Why did you do that babe?
I am questioning why you treated me in that way


Lord, I'll find out anyway
I will eventually uncover the truth behind your actions


Sure going to find myself a girl someday
I will find someone who will treat me better in the future


'Till then I'm worried
Until then, I will continue to be anxious about our relationship


Yeah, I'm a hard working man
I am a diligent worker


When did I ever do you wrong?
I have never harmed or betrayed you


Yeah, I get all my money baby
I earn all my money through hard work


Yeah I bring it, bring it all home
I bring all my earnings home to support our relationship and family


Yeah, I'm telling the truth, yeah
I am being honest about my actions and feelings towards you


Sweet things, the sweet things oh that you promised me
The sweet promises you made to me in the past


I I'm worried about you, yeah
I am concerned about your well-being


Tell you something now
Let me confide in you


I'm worried 'bout you, oh yeah
I am worried about you, without a doubt


I'm worried 'bout you, child oh yeah
I am worried about you, my dear


I'm worried 'bout you, woman oh yeah
I am worried about you, my partner


I'm worried 'bout you, oh yeah
I am worried about you, there is no denying it


Lord, I just can't seem to find my way
I am struggling to navigate this relationship




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Written by: Mick Jagger, Keith Richards

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on 2000 Light Years From Home

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