Blogocentric Formulations

Anxiety

DAY 3

"Anxiety"
by Doechii

I think this is probably the anthem of the past year for a lot of us. It samples "Somebody That I Used to Know" by Gotye to great effect, and it's certainly topical. Doechii originally worked on the song in 2019, but after a resurgence in 2025 on TikTok, she re-released it as an official single and I think that was a really wise choice. Anxiety is something that's pervasive in today's society, and I think this song really speaks to a lot of us.

Anxiety, keep on tryin' me
I feel it quietly
Tryin' to silence me, yeah
Anxiety, shake it off of me
Somebody's watchin' me
It's my anxiety, yeah

2025 ended up being the perfect year to release an updated version of this song; as with the first Trump Administration, there's been so much chaos and uncertainty in the world. Which is not to say that the Trump Administration is responsible for everything that's going on in the world, but they definitely embrace a theory of wielding political power that's inextricably tied to upending things and keeping people in a state of disregulation. Whether you're concerned about the political climate, social justice and civil rights, climate change, wealth inequality, international affairs, etc., there's probably something for you to feel anxious about right now, and this song definitely taps into those vibes.

My wife doesn't like listening to this song because the beat and the lyrics actually make her anxious. That's actually why I dig this so much; it's one of those songs that becomes a bit of a self-fulfilling prophecy and - honestly - if that's not a true encapsulation of what anxiety feels like, then I don't know what is.