Three Little Birds
Bob Marley & The Wailers(Exodus (1977)) Lyrics


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Don't worry about a thing
'Cause every little thing gonna be alright
Singing' don't worry about a thing
'Cause every little thing gonna be alright

Rise up this mornin'
Smiled with the risin' sun
Three little birds
Pitch by my doorstep
Singin' sweet songs
Of melodies pure and true
Saying', (this is my message to you)

Singing' don't worry 'bout a thing
'Cause every little thing gonna be alright
Singing' don't worry (don't worry) 'bout a thing
'Cause every little thing gonna be alright

Rise up this mornin'
Smiled with the risin' sun
Three little birds
Pitch by my doorstep
Singin' sweet songs
Of melodies pure and true
Sayin', this is my message to you

Singin' don't worry about a thing, worry about a thing, oh
Every little thing gonna be alright, don't worry
Singin' don't worry about a thing, I won't worry
"'Cause every little thing gonna be alright

Singin' don't worry about a thing
'Cause every little thing gonna be alright, I won't worry
Singin', don't worry about a thing
'Cause every little thing gonna be alright




Singin' don't worry about a thing, oh no
'Cause every little thing gonna be alright

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Three Little Birds" by Bob Marley & The Wailers exude a message of hope and optimism. The song is all about reassuring the listener that everything is going to be alright, no matter what! Bob Marley is urging the listener to stop worrying and stressing about things because in the end, it won't matter. Every little thing is going to be alright! The reference to 'three little birds' outside his doorstep is symbolic, representing the simple things in life that may not seem important but can make a huge difference in our mental attitude and general outlook.


The lyric "Rise up this mornin'/Smiled with the risin' sun" suggests a new start and a new day. The reference to the morning is significant in reflecting an optimist's viewpoint of starting afresh every day with a positive attitude. The song's uplifting melody and repetitive lyrics also contribute to the hopeful message by reinforcing the central theme of "don't worry about a thing" through repetition.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't worry about a thing
Don't stress about anything in life


'Cause every little thing gonna be alright
Because everything will eventually turn out fine, despite any current worries


Singing' don't worry about a thing
Sing it out loud so that it sinks in your heart and mind


Rise up this mornin'
Wake up with positivity and energy for the day ahead


Smiled with the risin' sun
Embrace the beauty of nature and welcome the new day with happiness


Three little birds
Three small creatures that are symbolic of hope and positivity


Pitch by my doorstep
Located nearby, as though they have come to deliver a message


Singin' sweet songs
Chirping harmonious tunes that are pleasing to the ear


Of melodies pure and true
Singing tunes that are completely authentic and genuine


Saying', (this is my message to you)
Conveying a specific message of hope and reassurance through their song


Singin' don't worry 'bout a thing
Repeating the message of not worrying, emphasizing its importance


Rise up this mornin'
Repeating the image of waking up with positivity and energy


Singin' sweet songs
Continuing to chirp harmonious tunes that bring joy and comfort


Sayin', this is my message to you
Reasserting that the birds have a particular message to deliver


Every little thing gonna be alright, don't worry
Repeating the phrase that things will turn out fine, encouraging the listener to let go of their worries


I won't worry
The singer repeats that they also will not worry, to lead by example and inspire the listener


Singin' don't worry about a thing, oh no
Repeating the message of not worrying, with added emphasis from the 'oh no'


'Cause every little thing gonna be alright
A reminder that all will be well, despite any struggles or challenges




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BOB MARLEY

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@la-petite-planete

Don't worry about a thing
Cause every little thing gonna be all right
Singing don't worry about a thing
Cause every little thing gonna be all right
Rise up this morning
Smiled with the rising sun
Three little birds
Pitch by my doorstep
Singing sweet songs
Of melodies pure and true
Saying
This is my message to you-ou-ou
Singing don't worry about a thing
Cause every little thing gonna be all right
Singing don't worry about a thing
Cause every little thing gonna be all right



@diamondintherough2113

Nonsense

We unlike the DISRESPECTFUL VIDEO that displays a #RASTAFARIAN MAN as a Pig in what is being claimed as the official video

Bob Marley wouldn’t eat, touch, or portray himself as a pig it’s VEHEMENTLY against that is good & Holy to the man & to Rastafarian’s the world over

Could only be done by a Whyte cultural appropriator because they DONT truly KNOW & RESPECT the CULTURE yet seek to claim OWNERSHIP and RIGHTS to it .. !!!

The CAU-CACITY of it all



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@brodyjames4126

My dog loves me singing Bob to him. Just hope Bob's community will enjoy knowing that.

@Afterimage909

Trust me, you definitely not the only one, so nothing to worry about lol continue in friend!

@akshaykakade8462

Who else wishes Bob Marley was still alive!

@adonijah948

Him still alive Bob lives on forever

@klantifashakur9894

I wish this video was never made. And Bob was alive

@nathansmart7150

Crazy he'd be 75

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@@adonijah948 Bob lives in our hearts ☮️🇲🇱

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