Gilmore also played "Smokey" in The Big Lebowski
Don't Worry 'Bout Me
Jimmie Dale Gilmore Lyrics
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It's all over now
Though I may be blue
I'll manage somehow
Love can't be explained
It can't be controlled
Once day it's warm
Don't pitty me
'Cause I feelin' blue
Don't be ashamed
It might happen to you
Oh, oh love
Kiss me one time
Then go love, I'll understand
Don't worry 'bout me
Sweet, sweet, sweet love
I want you to be
As happy as I
When you love me
Well, I'll never forget you
Your sweet memory
It's all over now
Well don't worry 'bout me
Then when I tell some heart
One heart goodbye
One heart is free
And one heart will cry
Oh oh, sweet, sweet baby
Sweet baby, sweet
It's alright
Well, don't worry 'bout me
The song "Don't Worry 'Bout Me" by Jimmie Dale Gilmore is a heartfelt ballad that talks about the end of a love affair. The lyrics indicate that the singer has come to terms with the end of their relationship and that they no longer want their former partner to worry or feel guilty about how things turned out. The opening lines, "Don't worry 'bout me, it's all over now, though I may be blue, I'll manage somehow," communicate acceptance of the situation and a sense of moving on.
The song goes on to talk about the nature of love and how it can't be controlled and is often unpredictable. The line "love can't be explained, it can't be controlled, one day it's warm, next day it's cold," shows how love can be an emotional rollercoaster, with highs and lows that are beyond our control. However, the singer doesn't want their former partner to feel sorry for them, as they know that feeling blue is a part of the process and something that will eventually pass.
The chorus of the song is a plea to their former partner to move on and be happy. "Sweet, sweet, sweet love, I want you to be as happy as I, when you love me," is a testament to the depth of the singer's love and their ultimate desire for their former partner's happiness. The final verse is a reflection on the memories of their love affair and the sense of closure that comes with saying goodbye.
Overall, "Don't Worry 'Bout Me" is a poignant reflection on the end of a relationship and the emotions that come with it. The lyrics show a sense of acceptance and a desire for closure while acknowledging the power of love and how it can leave us feeling vulnerable.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't worry 'bout me
Please don't concern yourself with my well-being
It's all over now
Our relationship has come to an end
Though I may be blue
Although I am feeling sad
I'll manage somehow
I will find a way to cope with my emotions
Love can't be explained
The nature of love cannot be described or understood
It can't be controlled
Love is not something that can be forced or manipulated
Once day it's warm
Love can be passionate and intense at times
Next day it's cold
Love can also become distant and unfeeling without warning
Don't pitty me
Please do not feel sorry for me
'Cause I feelin' blue
Because I am experiencing sadness
Don't be ashamed
There is no need to feel guilty or embarrassed
It might happen to you
You too may experience heartbreak in the future
Oh, oh love
Love, oh love
Kiss me one time
Give me one last kiss
Then go love, I'll understand
After our parting kiss, you are free to leave and I will not hold it against you
Sweet, sweet, sweet love
Endearing, passionate love
I want you to be
I desire that you feel
As happy as I
As elated as I am
When you love me
During the time that you are loving me
Well, I'll never forget you
I will always remember you
Your sweet memory
The fond recollection of you
Then when I tell some heart
When I break another person's heart
One heart goodbye
I bid farewell to one heart
One heart is free
One heart is now released from my grasp
And one heart will cry
Another heart will experience sorrow
Oh oh, sweet, sweet baby
Endearing term of affection for a loved one
Sweet baby, sweet
Darling, endearing
It's alright
Everything will be okay
Well, don't worry 'bout me
Please, do not concern yourself with my well-being
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