Don't Think Twice It's All Right
Brandi Carlile feat. Indigo Girls Lyrics
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If you don't know by now
It ain't no use to sit and wonder why, babe
It don't matter anyhow
When the rooster crows at the break of dawn
Look out your window and I'll be gone
You're the reason I'm travelin' on
But don't think twice, it's all right.
It ain't no use in turnin' on your light, babe
It's a light I never knowed
It ain't no use in turnin' on your light, babe
I'm on the dark side of the road
Still, I wish there was something you could do or say
To try and make me change my mind and stay
We never did too much talkin' anyway
So don't think twice, it's all right.
It ain't no use in callin' out my name, now
Like you've never done before
It ain't no use in callin' out my name, now
I can't hear you anymore
I'm a-thinkin' and a-wond'rin' all the way down the road
I once loved a woman, a child, I'm told
I gave her my heart but she wanted my soul
But don't think twice, it's all right.
I'm walkin' down that long, lonesome road, babe
Where I'm bound, I can't tell
But goodbye's too good a word, babe
So I'll just say "Fare Thee Well."
I ain't saying you treated me unkind
You could have done better, but I don't mind
You just kinda wasted my precious time
But don't think twice, it's all right
Don't think twice, it's all right
The song "Don't Think Twice, It's All Right" by Brandi Carlile featuring Indigo Girls is a cover of Bob Dylan's classic song. The song is about the end of a relationship and the difficulties in accepting that it is over. The lyrics express a certain level of sadness and regret, but also a sense of acceptance and moving on. The singer expresses that it is useless to overanalyze the situation or hope for a different outcome, as the relationship has run its course, and it is time to part ways.
The first verse sets the tone of the song, conveying the message that it is pointless to dwell on why things ended the way they did. The second verse reveals that the relationship was not a happy one, with the singer conceding that they were always on the "dark side of the road." The third verse talks about the past and how the singer had given everything they had to the relationship, but it still wasn't enough. The line "But don't think twice, it's all right" serves as a reminder to accept the situation for what it is and move on.
The final verse expresses uncertainty about the future but ends on a somewhat optimistic note. The singer acknowledges that saying goodbye is never easy but decides to do it with the word "Fare Thee Well," indicating that they want to let go of the past and move forward.
Overall, the song is a poignant portrayal of a breakup, capturing the mix of emotions that come with the end of a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
It ain't no use to sit and wonder why, babe
There is no point in trying to understand why things have ended, dear
If you don't know by now
It's too late to keep asking questions about it
It don't matter anyhow
It doesn't matter how much we ponder about it
When the rooster crows at the break of dawn
As soon as morning comes
Look out your window and I'll be gone
I'll already be far away
You're the reason I'm travelin' on
You are why I'm leaving
But don't think twice, it's all right.
Please don't dwell on it, everything will be fine.
It ain't no use in turnin' on your light, babe
No need to light up the darkness I'm in now, my love.
It's a light I never knowed
I never knew the light that you bring to my life before this.
I'm on the dark side of the road
I'm lost in a path that is uncertain.
Still, I wish there was something you could do or say
I wish there was something that could change my mind.
To try and make me change my mind and stay
So I can stay and not leave you.
We never did too much talkin' anyway
We hardly talked about anything.
So don't think twice, it's all right.
Just let it be, everything will be all right.
It ain't no use in callin' out my name, now
No point in calling my attention now.
Like you've never done before
As you did before, but this time, it's in vain.
I can't hear you anymore
I'm too far away to hear your voice.
I'm a-thinkin' and a-wond'rin' all the way down the road
I'm reflecting on everything while I travel.
I once loved a woman, a child, I'm told
I loved this woman so much, I became foolish in love.
I gave her my heart but she wanted my soul
I gave her everything, but it wasn't enough for her.
But don't think twice, it's all right.
Please don't dwell on it, everything will be fine.
I'm walkin' down that long, lonesome road, babe
I'm walking along a long and lonely path, my dear.
Where I'm bound, I can't tell
I don't know where I'm headed.
But goodbye's too good a word, babe
Saying goodbye is too painful for me.
So I'll just say "Fare Thee Well."
I'll just say farewell.
I ain't saying you treated me unkind
I'm not saying that you were mean to me.
You could have done better, but I don't mind
You could've done more, but I don't feel wronged.
You just kinda wasted my precious time
You just made me feel like I wasted my time.
But don't think twice, it's all right
Please don't dwell on it, everything will be fine.
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Written by: Bob Dylan
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