Que Sera Sera
Jon Secada Lyrics


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When I was just a little boy
I asked my mother
What will I be?
Will I be handsome?
Will I be rich?
Here's what she said to me

Que será, será
Whatever will be, will be
The future's not ours to see
Que será, será

When I was just a child in school
I asked my teacher
What should I try?
Should I paint pictures?
Should I sing songs?
This was her wise reply

Que será, será
Whatever will be, will be
The future's not ours to see
Que será, será

Que será, será
Que será, será
Que será, será
Que será, será
Que será, será
Que será, será
Que será, será
Que será, será
Que será, será
Que será, será
Que será, será
Que será, será

When I grew up and fell in love
I asked my sweetheart
What lies ahead?
Will there be rainbows
Day after day?
Here's what my sweetheart said

Que será, será
Whatever will be, will be
The future's not ours to see
Que será, será, oh





Que será, que será

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jon Secada's song Que Sera Sera is a powerful and reflective message about life and the future. The song is essentially about a person's journey through life and the different stages of growth and development that we all go through. The song starts with a little boy asking his mother what will become of him, whether he will be rich and handsome, and his mother replying with the profound message of 'Que será, será', meaning whatever will be, will be. This message is repeated throughout the song in each stage of life, highlighting that the future is uncertain and unpredictable, and we should accept it without worrying too much about it.


The second verse features an older child seeking advice from his teacher on what he should focus on, whether he should paint pictures or sing songs. The teacher gives him the same advice as his mother, to let whatever will happen to happen, and to trust in the future. The chorus is repeated again, emphasizing this message. The final verse features an older person seeking advice from their lover about what lies ahead, and the lover also gives the same advice, signaling the fact that the message is timeless and applicable to all stages of life. The song ends with the chorus repeated several times, allowing the message to close strong and resonate within the listener.


Line by Line Meaning

When I was just a little boy
When I was young and naive


I asked my mother
I sought advice and guidance from one who knew better


What will I be?
What will my future hold?


Will I be handsome?
Will I be physically attractive and desirable?


Will I be rich?
Will I be wealthy and successful?


Here's what she said to me
My mother's words of wisdom were as follows:


Que será, será
Whatever will be, will be


The future's not ours to see
We cannot predict or control the future


When I was just a child in school
When I was young and impressionable


I asked my teacher
I sought knowledge and advice from an authority figure


What should I try?
What areas of study or interests should I pursue?


Should I paint pictures?
Should I explore my creativity through visual arts?


Should I sing songs?
Should I explore my creativity through music?


This was her wise reply
My teacher responded with the following words of wisdom:


Que será, será
Whatever will be, will be


When I grew up and fell in love
As I matured and experienced romantic love


I asked my sweetheart
I shared my hopes and fears with my partner


What lies ahead?
What does the future hold for us?


Will there be rainbows
Will there be joy and happiness in our future?


Day after day?
Will our happiness last?


Here's what my sweetheart said
My partner shared the following words of comfort with me:


Que será, será
Whatever will be, will be


Que será, que será
Whatever will be, will be


Que será, será
Whatever will be, will be


Que será, será
Whatever will be, will be


Que será, será
Whatever will be, will be


Que será, será
Whatever will be, will be


Que será, será
Whatever will be, will be


Que será, será
Whatever will be, will be


Que será, será
Whatever will be, will be


Que será, será
Whatever will be, will be


Que será, será
Whatever will be, will be




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