branched out into music, but that is the opposite of how they began. After first being brought to life in Bagdasarian's 1950s novelty recordings under the name David Seville and the Chipmunks, the characters were an unprecedented success, and the singing Chipmunks and their manager were given life in several animated cartoon series and motion pictures.
The voices of the group were all performed by Bagdasarian, who sped up the playback to create the higher pitched, squeaky voices. This process was not entirely new; Bagdasarian had also used it for a previous novelty song project, "The Witch Doctor", but it was so unusual and well executed it earned the "trio" two Grammy Awards for engineering. Although the characters were fictional, they did release a long line of "real" albums and singles, with "The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)" becoming a number-one hit single in the United States. After his death in 1972, the voices of the Chipmunks were subsequently recorded by his son, Ross Bagdasarian, Jr., and his wife, Janice Karman, in all subsequent incarnations to date.
Three Little Birds
Alvin and The Chipmunks Lyrics
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'Cause every little thing is gonna be alright
Singin', don't worry 'bout a thing
'Cause every little thing is gonna be alright
Rise up this mornin', smiled at the rising sun
Three little birds pitched by my doorstep
Singing sweet songs of melodies pure and true
Singin' don't worry (no no no) 'bout a thing ('bout a thing)
'Cause every little thing (oh) is gonna be alright (is gonna be alright)
Singin' don't worry (don't you worry) about a thing (baby, don't you worry 'bout a thing)
'Cause every little thing, is gonna be alright (yes it is)
Rise up this mornin', smiled to the rising sun
Three little birds pitched by my doorstep
Singing sweet songs of melodies pure and true
Singing, this is my message to you (so, pretty baby, let me tell you)
Don't worry, (Don't you worry) about a thing (No, don't you worry 'bout a thing 'cause)
Every little thing (yeah-heah) is gonna be alright (ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
Singin' don't worry (no, don't you worry) 'bout a thing (said don't you worry 'bout a thing 'cause)
Every little thing (ooh) is gonna be alright (alright)
Baby, don't worry (no) about a thing (no, don't you worry 'bout a thing cause)
Every little thing (everything) is gonna be alright (yes it is, yes it is, yes it is)
Singin' don't worry (no don't you worry) 'bout a thing (said don't you worry bout a thing 'cause)
Every little thing (yeah-heah) is gonna be alright
The lyrics of the song convey a message of hope and optimism in difficult times, inspiring the listener to not worry about anything because everything will be alright in the end. The song opens with the line "Don't worry about a thing" which is repeated several times throughout the song, emphasizing the message. The chorus reassures the listener that every little thing is going to be alright, urging them to not worry about anything. The singer also hears the singing of three little birds outside his doorstep that are singing sweet songs of melodies pure and true, which inspires him to spread this hopeful message to everyone.
The song isn't just about the lyrics but the reggae beat that brings a soothing feel to the song. The upbeat rhythm of the song imparts great energy to the listener, lifting their mood and creating a sense of calmness. The message behind the song is something that people of all ages can relate to, making it a timeless classic. The song encourages people to stay positive, remain hopeful, and know that things will work out eventually, which can be helpful in difficult situations.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't worry, about a thing
Do not stress over anything
'Cause every little thing is gonna be alright
All problems will pass, and everything will be fine in the end
Singin', don't worry 'bout a thing
Reiterating not to stress over anything
Rise up this mornin', smiled at the rising sun
Starting the day optimistically and positively
Three little birds pitched by my doorstep
Small things in life can bring joy and happiness
Singing sweet songs of melodies pure and true
Expressing joy and happiness through music that is beautiful and honest
Singing, this is my message to you
The birds' singing is a message of hope and reassurance
Singin' don't worry (no no no) 'bout a thing ('bout a thing)
Repeating the message not to worry
'Cause every little thing (oh) is gonna be alright (is gonna be alright)
Reassuring that everything will be okay in the end
Singin' don't worry (don't you worry) about a thing (baby, don't you worry 'bout a thing)
Repeating the message not to worry
'Cause every little thing, is gonna be alright (yes it is)
Assuring that everything will turn out fine
Singing sweet songs of melodies pure and true
Expressing joy and positivity through music
Singing, this is my message to you (so, pretty baby, let me tell you)
Reassuring the listener that everything will work out
Baby, don't worry (no) about a thing (no, don't you worry 'bout a thing cause)
Addressing the listener directly, telling them not to worry
Every little thing (everything) is gonna be alright (yes it is, yes it is, yes it is)
Reassuring that even the smallest problems will pass and everything will be okay
Singin' don't worry (no don't you worry) 'bout a thing (said don't you worry bout a thing 'cause)
Repeating the message not to worry
Every little thing (yeah-heah) is gonna be alright
Reassuring that everything will work out fine
Contributed by Olivia T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.