Serious
Duran Duran瑩 Lyrics
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Oh, woman you make it real, it's the only way for me
So, if we sometimes fight, doesn't mean we got problems
Ain't always black and white, who cares anyway?
Ooh - doesn't have to be serious
Ooh - doesn't have to be serious
(serious)
Doesn't have to be serious
Oh baby you get so wild, Mmm too much understanding
Oh baby you're such a child, put up with all the tears and cryin'
Don't worry if you're confused, we all tend to be sometimes
The whole world is getting used, its just the way it is...
Maybe right, Oh, but maybe wrong
Doesn't have to be serious, being hard isn't being strong
Doesn't have to be serious, fighting for love, fighting for pain
Ooh doesn't have to be serious, and if you win, oh what do you gain?
Doesn't have to be serious..
Ooh, doesn't have to be serious maybe right, Ooh, but maybe wrong
Ohh doesn't have to be serious, fighting for love, fighting for pain
Ooh doesn't have to be serious, and if you win, oh what do you gain?
Ooh doesn't have to be serious, maybe right, oh but maybe wrong
Doesn't have to be serious, being hard, isn't being strong
Doesn't have to be serious, fighting for love, fighting for pain
Ohh doesn't have to be serious and if you win...
The song Serious by Duran Duran is a reflection on the ups and downs of a relationship. The lyrics explore the idea that even though couples may argue and have disagreements, it doesn't necessarily mean that their relationship is in trouble. The chorus repeats, "doesn't have to be serious," emphasizing the message that life and love don't always have to be taken so seriously. The song encourages listeners to let go of the fear of making mistakes or taking risks, and to enjoy life's moments as they come.
The verses of the song describe the different facets of a relationship, including passionate moments, times of confusion, and periods of sadness. The lyrics suggest that even when emotions are running high, it's important to remember that things don't always have to be taken seriously. The line, "being hard isn't being strong," challenges the idea that toughness is necessary in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, woman you make me feel, like I'm on fire
You make me feel intensely alive and passionate
Oh, woman you make it real, it's the only way for me
You make everything more tangible and meaningful in my life
So, if we sometimes fight, doesn't mean we got problems
Just because we argue, it doesn't always signify underlying issues
Ain't always black and white, who cares anyway?
Not everything is clear-cut and it's not always important to know every detail
Ooh - doesn't have to be serious
The situation does not need to be taken seriously
Oh baby you get so wild, Mmm too much understanding
You can be unpredictable but incredibly understanding at the same time
Oh baby you're such a child, put up with all the tears and cryin'
You may act childish at times and I have to deal with your sadness
Don't worry if you're confused, we all tend to be sometimes
It's normal to feel uncertain or perplexed
The whole world is getting used, its just the way it is...
Everyone adapts to changes in their own way
Maybe right, Oh, but maybe wrong
We may be correct, but we also may be incorrect in our judgments
Doesn't have to be serious, being hard isn't being strong
Being tough or unyielding does not equate to being strong
Doesn't have to be serious, fighting for love, fighting for pain
We do not need to take things too seriously, even when it comes to fighting for relationships or enduring hardships
Ooh doesn't have to be serious, and if you win, oh what do you gain?
It's not always necessary to be the winner, what do you truly gain from it?
Doesn't have to be serious, maybe right, oh but maybe wrong
We don't always have to take things seriously, because we could be either right or wrong
Doesn't have to be serious, being hard, isn't being strong
We don't always have to be tough to prove our strength
Doesn't have to be serious, fighting for love, fighting for pain
We don't always have to be too serious, even when we fight for love or when in pain
Ohh doesn't have to be serious and if you win...
It's not always necessary to take things too seriously, even when we do emerge victorious
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN TAYLOR, NICK RHODES, SIMON LE BON, STERLING CAMPBELL, WARREN CUCCURULLO
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