When singer Bettina Mischke and keyboard player Roland Grosch decided to found Jazzamor in 2001 they perhaps did not imagine that their minimalistic lounge arrangements would take off so quickly. Two albums in three years have highlighted their productivity as they firm out their smoothe 60s jazzy sounds in Europe's main languages. The albums' commercial success have decided the pair on plunging into the live circuit with the same passion they brought to their recordings.
In 2006 they released their third studio album "Travel... (In Order Not To Arrive)". A trip around the world in music. Each song is placed at a special setting in the world. Sometimes it's the language, other times it's an instrument, a rhythm or a story that brings us on a journey to a distant country or a city. Sometimes it's just a wishful dream, other times tales of being there.
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Don't Think Twice It's All Right
Jazzamor Lyrics
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(Santa Cruz/California)
It ain′t no use to sit and wonder why, babe
It don't matter, anyhow
An′ it ain't no use to sit and wonder why, babe
If you don't know by now
When your rooster crows at the break of dawn
You′re the reason I'm trav′lin' on
Don′t think twice, it's all right
It ain′t no use in turnin' on your light, babe
That light I never knowed
An' 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 somethin′ you would 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, gal
Like you never did before
It ain't no use in callin′ out my name, gal
I can′t hear you any more
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 give 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, gal
So I'll just say fare thee well
I ain′t sayin' 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
Jazzamor's version of Bob Dylan's "Don't Think Twice, It's All Right" is a song that speaks of freedom and the inevitability of change. The song is about the end of a love affair and the decision to move on. The lyrics "it ain't no use to sit and wonder why" reinforce the idea that the singer has come to terms with the situation and is no longer dwelling on the reasons behind it. The one who left has realized that the relationship wasn't working and decided to end it. The second verse portrays the singer's sense of independence now that he is alone. The phrase "I'm on the dark side of the road" suggests that he is away from his former lover and feeling melancholic. Despite his sadness, he has accepted their separation and is ready to embrace the next chapter of his life.
The third verse is the climax of the song, and it's where the singer addresses his former lover directly. He's telling her that it's too late to try to make amends or say things that could change his mind. He has already made up his mind and is thinking of his future, leaving her behind. The final verse shows that he's resigned to what has happened and is now walking down the road, not sure where he's going, but completely at peace with his choice. The lyrics "goodbye's too good a word" suggest that while he has moved past the relationship, he still holds some affection for her.
Line by Line Meaning
It ain′t no use to sit and wonder why, babe
There's no point in overthinking things
It don't matter, anyhow
None of it really matters
An′ it ain't no use to sit and wonder why, babe
Don't keep trying to find reasons for things
If you don't know by now
If you still don't understand
When your rooster crows at the break of dawn
When a new day begins
Look out your window and I'll be gone
I'll be gone without a trace
You′re the reason I'm trav′lin' on
You caused me to leave
Don′t think twice, it's all right
Don't worry about it, everything is fine
It ain′t no use in turnin' on your light, babe
There's no need to turn on a light
That light I never knowed
I never really knew that light
An' it ain′t no use in turnin′ on your light, babe
Don't bother turning on the light
I'm on the dark side of the road
I'm going through a tough time
Still I wish there was somethin′ you would do or say
I wish you could do something to help
To try and make me change my mind and stay
To convince me to stay
We never did too much talkin' anyway
We didn't communicate much
So don′t think twice, it's all right
Don't worry about it, everything is fine
It ain′t no use in callin' out my name, gal
There's no point in calling my name
Like you never did before
Just like you always have
It ain't no use in callin′ out my name, gal
It won't change anything
I can′t hear you any more
I can't hear your voice anymore
I'm a-thinkin′ and a-wond'rin′ all the way down the road
I'm contemplating things as I go on my journey
I once loved a woman, a child I'm told
I used to love someone who was young and naive
I give her my heart but she wanted my soul
I gave her all I had to offer but it still wasn't enough
But don′t think twice, it's all right
Don't worry about it, everything is fine
I'm walkin′ down that long, lonesome road, babe
I'm going through a difficult time
Where I′m bound, I can't tell
I'm not sure where I'm headed
But goodbye′s too good a word, gal
Saying goodbye is too easy
So I'll just say fare thee well
I'll just say goodbye
I ain′t sayin' you treated me unkind
I'm not saying you were mean to me
You could have done better but I don′t mind
You could have treated me better but it's okay
You just kinda wasted my precious time
You wasted my time
But don't think twice, it's all right
Don't worry about it, everything is fine
Writer(s): Bob Dylan
Contributed by Sadie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.