Kina started playing shows at the age of four in front of her stuffed animals. Now she plays in front of people, though it wasn’t the quickest transition for the admittedly shy songstress. While attending college at USC, Kina often retreated to the secluded stairwells around campus where she could write and sing without being heard. Protected by their quiet confines, she found a safe haven and a creative outlet for her music. Armed with a guitar and a cup of tea, Kina wrote in every stairwell she came across. And it was within these stairwells that she developed her confidence as a songwriter and her poise as a performer.
In 2007, Kina joined YouTube, made a music video and entered herself into a contest. A few months later, her video for “Message From Your Heart” aired during the Superbowl and its 97 million viewers (or 194 million eyeballs, depending on how you’re keeping track) and she walked away with a record deal. Since then, Kina has regularly posted her songs on YouTube, amassing many millions of views, and toured throughout North America. Her songs have been heard on television shows such as ABC’s General Hospital and MTV’s College Life.
Little Worrier
Kina Grannis Lyrics
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Lay your head to rest
And give yourself some peace
Lines get blurrier
When you make believe
Let the clock unwind
And let go your mind
This time
Does it change a thing
Dwelling down each road of possibilities
Every moments sings
Of some disbelief
Don't make fallen leaves
Speak of solemn trees tonight
Don't worry
Little worrier
Don't hurry the hurt
Let the moment burn
And just take your time
This is your life
Please don't let your tears run dry
Every second past
Is a heartbeat gone
And tucked behind the glass
You can't get it back
It will never last
Don't worry
Little worrier
Don't hurry the hurt
Let the moment burn
And just take your time
This is your life
Please don't let your tears run dry
Kina Grannis's song "Little Worrier" is a gentle reminder to those who tend to worry about every little thing in their life. In the first verse, Kina is speaking directly to the listener, asking them to rest their head and allow themselves some peace. She acknowledges that sometimes it's easy to blur the lines between reality and make-believe, leading to an increase in worry and anxiety. She then encourages her listener to let go of their troubled thoughts for a moment and relax. The second verse goes a step further and reminds us not to dwell too much on the endless possibilities that can lead us further down the rabbit hole of worry. It's important, she suggests, to enjoy the present moment and not to let the past or future dictate our emotions. She urges her listener to embrace their life and all the joys and sorrows that come with it, without letting their tears run dry.
Line by Line Meaning
Little worrier
Addressing someone who is prone to worrying
Lay your head to rest
Give your mind a break and stop stressing
And give yourself some peace
Allow yourself to relax and find inner peace
Lines get blurrier
Things become less clear when you imagine possible outcomes
When you make believe
When you start imagining things that may not be true
Let the clock unwind
Stop rushing and just let time pass naturally
And let go your mind
Relax and don't dwell on negative thoughts
This time
This moment right now
Does it change a thing
Does worrying or overthinking actually help the situation?
Dwelling down each road of possibilities
Overthinking and imagining every possible outcome
Every moments sings
Each moment has a unique beauty
Of some disbelief
There's always some doubt or uncertainty
Don't make fallen leaves
Don't focus on negative things or regrets
Speak of solemn trees tonight
Don't let negative thoughts or regrets bring you down
Don't worry
Just relax and don't stress
Little worrier
Addressing someone who is prone to worrying
Don't hurry the hurt
Don't rush to heal from past pain or hurt
Let the moment burn
Experience the present moment fully
And just take your time
Don't rush through life, take it at your own pace
This is your life
You have control over your own life
Please don't let your tears run dry
Don't bottle up your emotions, it's important to express them
Every second past
Each passing moment
Is a heartbeat gone
Time is fleeting and every moment passes quickly
And tucked behind the glass
Memories are stored away in our minds
You can't get it back
Time and past moments cannot be changed or undone
It will never last
Nothing in life is permanent and everything eventually comes to an end
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: KINA KASUYA GRANNIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
7clouds
beautiful melody and voice! well done! <3
Sandy Leung
I've been having a serious down time in life, triggering acute insomnia. This song actually helps me sleep on some nights because it eases my heart. Thank you Kina.
Roarbark
Sandy Leung Hang in there <3
Randi Taylor
I NEED this album. Kina is lovely.
Crona Sad
a voice that can take my pain away even just for a bit
Tessa
This is by far my favourite song, great job Kina (:
Jimin
After your concert in New Zealand, I fell in love with your music even more than I had been, and I listened to this album everyday for many months. It's been a few years since the concert but I still get reminded of the songs from this album when I'm feeling calm and content, sometimes also when I'm glum and lonely. So here I am listening to this song today because it naturally came to mind on a saturday afternoon cuddling with my beloved doggo 😊. Thanks for your music Kina 💓
Caroline
Love this song, so peaceful and calming
Devon S.
this song is so calming and beautiful :)
Creature
I love These Songs Thank you for making this Album!!!!<33