Gregory Abbott burst on the music scene in the late eighties and early nine… Read Full Bio ↴Gregory Abbott burst on the music scene in the late eighties and early nineties with his multi-platinum mega-hit "Shake You Down", top 5 R&B hits "Got The Feelin (Its Over)", "I'll Prove It To You" and "Let Me Be Your Hero". He has written and recorded with artists such as Whitney Houston, Ashford & Simpson, Bill Cosby, Cindi Lauper, Brenda Russell, Jennifer Warnes, Michael Bolton, Ronnie Spector, Diane Warren, Leiber/Stoller and Barry Mann, to name just a few.

In addition to producing his own albums, Abbott has co-produced others. Of special note are his co-productions with the legendary Ahmet Ertigun, the late Chariman and Founder of Atlantic Records. Abbott's music and performances have been used in network television series, soap operas, and commercials (ESPN). His songs have been interpolated, sampled and covered by Hip Hop artists worldwide (Fifty Cent, Tony Yayo among numerous others). His music has also been featured in major motion pictures; the latest being the film "Are We Done Yet" starring Ice Cube and Nia Long, .

Abbott took a hiatus from music to write and do further work on his PhD and has now returned at his creative best.

Three Little Birds
Gregory Abbott Lyrics

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Don't worry 'bout a thing, no
Every little thing is gonna be alright

Rise up this morning, smiled with the risin' sun
Three little birds perched on my doorstep
Singin' sweet songs of melodies pure and true
Singin', this is my message to you

Singin', don't worry 'bout a thing
Every little thing is gonna be alright
Baby, don't worry 'bout a thing
Every little thing is gonna be alright

Rise up this mornin', smiled with the risin' sun
Three little birds perched on my doorstep
Singin' sweet songs of melody pure and true
Singin', this is my message to you

Singin', don't worry 'bout a thing, oh no
Every little thing is gonna be alright
Singin', don't worry 'bout a thing
Everything is gonna be alright

Late in the evening, just when the sun goes down
Same little birds, they always come around
Singing their songs, songs that I know so well
They're singing, this is my message to you

They say you don't have to worry, you don't have to worry now, no
Every little thing is gonna be alright
Try not to worry, don't worry 'bout a thing
You can believe it's gonne be alright

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Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Gregory Abbott's song "Three Little Birds" convey a positive and reassuring message that everything is going to be alright, no matter what happens. The singer wakes up in the morning and hears the sweet songs of three little birds perched on his doorstep. The birds' message is that he shouldn't worry about anything, that every little thing will be alright. The singer takes comfort in their songs, and the birds seem to come back every evening to remind him of this comforting message.

The song's lyrics are simple but powerful. The message of not worrying and letting go of one's worries is one that is very relatable and resonates with many people. The three little birds are like messengers, bringing a message of hope and comfort to the singer and the listeners.

In addition to the song's uplifting message, the melody and rhythm also contribute to its positive and soothing tone. The song's repetitive structure and use of harmonies and backing vocals give it a catchy and memorable quality. Overall, "Three Little Birds" is a song that inspires listeners to let go of their worries and reminds them that everything will be alright in the end.

Line by Line Meaning

Don't worry 'bout a thing, no
There's no need to stress or fret over anything

Every little thing is gonna be alright
No matter how small, there is no reason to worry because everything will eventually work out

Rise up this morning, smiled with the risin' sun
I woke up feeling refreshed and motivated for the new day ahead

Three little birds perched on my doorstep
A few small and innocent creatures have found peace and comfort on my property

Singin' sweet songs of melodies pure and true
Those birds were chirping sweet melodies that were genuine and authentic

Singin', this is my message to you
By singing, the birds were conveying a specific message to me

Late in the evening, just when the sun goes down
As night falls and darkness takes over

Same little birds, they always come around
Those adored and familiar little birds continue to find comfort near me

Singing their songs, songs that I know so well
Those same songs that I have heard countless times before

They're singing, this is my message to you
The recurring message being delivered to me through the bird's songs

They say you don't have to worry, you don't have to worry now, no
The birds assure me that everything will be okay and no worrying is necessary

Try not to worry, don't worry 'bout a thing
It's important to actively work towards a stress-free mindset and trust that things will improve on their own

You can believe it's gonne be alright
Have faith and trust that everything will work out in the end

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Comments from YouTube:

Linda Comeaux

6y↑7

This Song us So True. Don't Worry, Everything Is Going To Be Alright. To Worry Does Not Solve A Thing. The Song is Sung So Beautiful.

Patricia Hartless

3y↑1

Three Little Birds is a beautiful song . Gregory Abbott and Phoebe Snow . A fantastic duet . Your voice's harmony so perfect together .

ConsumerWarrior

4y↑2

If I'm not mistaken, this song was the last single that Phoebe Snow ever released. Her teamwork with Gregory Abbott made it all happen. 2003 was the year. A thumbs-up for this song. :-)