Worms Lyrics – Buck Meek

Buck Meek, the American singer-songwriter and Big Thief guitarist, is poised to deepen his introspective catalog with “Worms”, the eighth cut on his forthcoming solo LP The Mirror, due February 27 via 4AD. Clocking in around 3:30, this English-language folk-infused piece continues Meek’s trademark blend of poetic vulnerability and rustic texture. Produced by Big Thief drummer James Krivchenia, the album doubles as a family affair with contributions from Adrianne Lenker (backing vocals), harpist Mary Lattimore, ambient composer Alex Somers and a rotating cast of drummers. Lyrically, “Worms” reportedly unearths metaphors of decay and rebirth, threading existential musing through natural imagery—a thematic cousin to the tender narratives of his past solo work like Haunted Mountain and Two Saviors. While not yet a single, early chatter suggests its subtle fusion of pastoral calm and lyrical grit will resonate with devotees of indie folk and Americana, reaffirming Meek’s singular voice in contemporary songwriting, blending introspection with quiet musical expansiveness.