John Coxon (Spring Heel Jack, Spiritualized)
Pat Thomas (has played with Derek Bailey, Tony Oxley, Jimmy Carl Black and Eugene Chadbourne amongst countless others)
Alexis Taylor (Hot Chip)
A Cat
Don't Worry
About Group Lyrics
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It is only forever
If I've lost all that once mattered
Don't worry, it's only shattered
If I look you in the eye and my eye
Forces yours away
Don't worry, don't worry
We have got no backbone
We need to build a backbone
I'll try to strengthen our home
Not break our hands
If I run away, don't worry
It is only forever
If I've lost all that once mattered
Don't worry, it's only shattered
If I look you in the eye and my eye
Forces yours away
Don't worry, don't worry
There is nothing left to say
Don't worry, don't worry
Don't worry, don't worry
Don't worry, don't worry
The lyrics of About Group's song "Don't Worry" speak of fear, loss, and the fragility of relationships. The first two lines convey the idea of leaving, but they ask not to worry, as it is a definitive move, not a temporary absence. The following two lines hint at a sense of hopelessness; the things that once held meaning and importance are now lost and broken. The singer seems to be telling their partner not to worry about the state of the relationship because there is nothing left to worry about. The lines "If I look you in the eye and my eye/Forces yours away" suggest a sense of guilt and shame. They may be avoiding eye contact because of something they did wrong or some mistake they are ashamed of.
The middle verses of the song contain a kind of self-reflection or introspection about the state of the relationship. "We have got no backbone" could refer to a lack of commitment, courage, or strength in the relationship. The next lines suggest the need to strengthen the relationship instead of breaking it apart. The final repeated lines of the song, "Don't worry, don't worry," emphasize the message that everything will be alright, even if things appear to be broken or lost.
Overall, "Don't Worry" is a melancholic song about a relationship that is on the brink of falling apart. The singer is telling their partner not to worry, despite the certainty of their departure. The song is open to interpretation, as the exact cause of the relationship's decline is never explicitly stated. Nonetheless, the lyrics convey a sense of fragility, despair, and the hope for redemption.
Line by Line Meaning
If I run away, don't worry
If I leave, please don't fret
It is only forever
But, I may be gone for a long time
If I've lost all that once mattered
If things I used to care about are gone
Don't worry, it's only shattered
Don't worry, they are just broken
If I look you in the eye and my eye
If when we make eye contact, and my gaze
Forces yours away
Makes you look elsewhere
Don't worry, don't worry
Don't be alarmed or anxious
There is nothing left to say
There is no point in saying anything further
We have got no backbone
We lack determination or strength of character
We need to build a backbone
We ought to work on improving our resoluteness
I'll try to strengthen our home
I'll endeavor to improve our relationship
Not break our hands
Not by damaging ourselves in the process
Don't worry, don't worry
Don't be concerned or anxious
Don't worry, don't worry
Don't fret, everything will be ok
Don't worry, don't worry
Don't worry, it will all work out in the end
Contributed by Camden L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Rendezvouslaparc
Brilliant, Alexis Taylor's vocals and the guitar makes this a beautiful song
@nuttybex
love it and love the song
@jetta473
this is a fookin tune
@sxrichardson
Really like this.
@sonofapup
Smooth!
@alantorres6025
Buena
@alejandro41m
9th! hipster yisus!!
@TheErnestocore
@nuttybex house for life
@nssurge
8th!
@Ivanwaiiwaii
This video makes me dizzy but i like anyway