Carol Kidd has been known in jazz circles throughout the UK since she was 1… Read Full Bio ↴Carol Kidd has been known in jazz circles throughout the UK since she was 15, and she became a full time professional singer after singing with Frank Sinatra at Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow in 1990. Sinatra later wrote in his fan magazine, 'Perfectly Frank', expressing that "Carol Kidd is the best kept secret of British Jazz". This endorsement from Old Blue Eyes gave Kidd the confidence to make singing her career. Almost immediately she was invited to appear at the internationally acclaimed Ronnie Scott's Club in London. Tony Bennett was singing in London at the time and he made a point of coming to hear Kidd.
Since then, she has collected a series of awards, been voted Best Vocalist at the Cannes International Jazz Awards as Best Vocalist and Edinburgh International Jazz Festival as Best Performer in 1991. In the same year, her recording The Night We Called It A Day was voted Best Jazz Recording at the UK Musical Retailers Awards.
She was awarded an MBE (Services To Jazz) at Buckingham Palace in 1998. In 2006, Carol was a winner of the prestigious Nordoff-Robbins Tartan Clef Music Award. Sang around the world including Asia, jazz music lovers can savour the sweetness of Kidd's voice in her upcoming visit to Hong Kong.

Don't Worry About Me
Carol Kidd Lyrics

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Don't worry 'bout me
I'll get along
Forget about me
Just be happy my love

Let's say that our little show is over
And so the story ends
Why not call it a day the sensible way

And still be friends

Look out for yourself
That should be the rule
Give your heart and your love
To whomever you love
Darlin' don't be a fool

Why do we cling to this old faded thing
That used to be
So if you can forget
Then don't worry 'bout me

Why should we cling to some old faded thing
That used to be

So if you can forget
Then you don't worry 'bout me

Overall Meaning

In Carol Kidd's song Don't Worry About Me, the singer is giving advice to their former love interest, encouraging them to move on and not worry about their well-being. The lyrics express a sense of acceptance and resolution, acknowledging that the relationship has ended and it's time to move forward.

The opening lines of the song, "Don't worry 'bout me, I'll get along, Forget about me, Just be happy my love," set the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is telling their former love to let go of any worry or concern they may have for them and instead focus on their own happiness. The following lines, "Let's say that our little show is over, And so the story ends," juxtapose the relationship to a performance or story that has come to a close. The singer then suggests that they end things "the sensible way" and "still be friends."

The final verse of the song, "Why do we cling to this old faded thing that used to be, So if you can forget, Then don't worry 'bout me," expresses a sense of disillusionment with the relationship. The singer questions why they are holding onto something that has passed and suggests that it's time to move on. While there is a sense of sadness and nostalgia throughout the song, it ultimately encourages listeners to let go of the past and focus on the present.

Line by Line Meaning

Don't worry 'bout me
Please don't feel concerned or anxious about my well-being.

I'll get along
I will manage and survive, regardless of the current situation.

Forget about me
Please don't dwell on me or the past; move forward and focus on new experiences and opportunities.

Just be happy my love
I only wish for your happiness and contentment in life, despite any changes or challenges we may face.

Let's say that our little show is over
Our relationship has come to an end, and it's time to acknowledge and accept this fact.

And so the story ends
Our time together has concluded, and we must now move on to new chapters in our lives.

Why not call it a day the sensible way
Ending things in a mature and reasonable manner would be the most logical and healthy approach.

And still be friends
Though our romantic relationship has ended, we can still maintain a friendly and respectful relationship moving forward.

Look out for yourself
It's important to prioritize your own well-being and happiness above all else.

That should be the rule
Making self-care a priority should be a standard practice for everyone.

Give your heart and your love
Share your affection and affection with those who deserve and reciprocate it.

To whomever you love
Follow your heart and pursue relationships with those who you genuinely care for and love.

Darlin' don't be a fool
Don't make foolish or irrational decisions when it comes to matters of the heart and relationships.

Why do we cling to this old faded thing
Why do humans tend to hold onto relationships and memories that have lost their vibrancy and relevance?

So if you can forget
If you're able to let go and move forward, then there's no need to worry about me.

Then don't worry 'bout me
If you can find peace and happiness, then my well-being should not be a concern of yours.

Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sentric Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Rube Bloom, Ted Koehler

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