New Single: ‘Nervous by Design’ by The Guv
Nervous by Design is a song about making peace with the imperfections in yourself, in life, and in the people who’ve shaped your journey.
It’s that feeling you get when you revisit the neighbourhood you grew up in.
Everything looks smaller. Problems that once felt huge now seem almost meaningless.
That shift in perspective, with a touch of nostalgia and a hint of sadness, is what inspired the song. I grew up in the backstreets of Istanbul in a tight-knit, multicultural community. Some of my strongest memories are from the mid-90s, trading Euro ‘96 stickers with friends, no smartphones, no Internet like we know it today, just imagination, laughter, and that sense of endless possibility. Life felt like a fantasy world, and we were the characters. This song is about missing that kind of innocence, and recognising how growing up brings with it a certain nervousness about life, about choices, about what could’ve been.
Available on all major streaming platforms
YouTube VEVO (Music Video): https://youtu.be/9keqaBKjJNo
Rock ‘N’ Load’s Thoughts: “This one has glorious early Queen vibes running through it, what’s not to love!!!”
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/track/23VtR2UY41n379zFwzm2Yl?si=ab0df14d0dff4b0d
Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/album/nervous-by-design-single/1807571630
Credits
Lyrics, piano & vocals by The Guv
Guitar, bass, keyboards, arrangement & production by Burak Kahraman
Drums by Daniel Fasano
Backing vocals supported by Ozan Alparslan
Stem-Mastered at Abbey Road Studios by Oli Morgan
About the Artist
The Guv draws inspiration from a diverse range of musical genres, including
progressive rock, art rock, baroque pop, classical and folk music.
The Guv’s recent collaboration with Ekaterina Shelehova,
‘Dancing With Your Ghost’ climbed into Apple Music’s Progressive Rock Top 50 in multiple countries.
His video for ‘Wildfire’ was also selected for screening at the London Music Video Festival 2024.
In a world that’s too fast, too transactional, and obsessed with efficiency, The Guv is a space to slow down and explore. Just honest experimentation and a love for music made by soul, not strategy.
Contact & Links
Website: https://theguv.co.uk
Instagram: https://instagram.com/the_guvmusic