Que Sera Sera
Laurence Hobgood feat. Charlie Haden Lyrics
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I asked my mother what will I be
Will I be pretty
Will I be rich
Here's what she said to me
Que sera sera
Whatever will be will be
The future's not ours to see
since I am just a boy in school
I asked my teacher what should I try
Should I paint pictures
Should I sing songs
This was her wise reply
Que sera sera
Whatever will be will be
The future's not ours to see
Que sera sera
When I grew up and fell in love
I asked my lover what lies ahead
Will there be rainbows day after day
Here's what my sweetheart said
Que sera sera
Whatever will be will be
The future's not ours to see
Que sera sera
What will be, will be
Que sera sera...
Now I have children of my own
They ask their mother, what will I be
Will I be pretty, will I be rich
I tell them tenderly.
Que Sera, Sera,
Whatever will be, will be
The future's not ours, to see
Que Sera, Sera
What will be, will be.
The song "Que Sera Sera" by Laurence Hobgood feat. Charlie Haden is a classic that delivers a profound message about life. The lyrics take us through the different stages of life, from childhood to old age, and how no matter what, the future is not ours to see. The song starts with a little girl asking her mother what she will be when she grows up. Instead of giving her a definite answer, the mother tells her daughter "que sera sera", which translates to "whatever will be, will be". The second verse is about a boy asking his teacher for guidance, and she too, responds with the same phrase "que sera sera". The third verse speaks about falling in love and asking the lover about the future, and the response is the same. Finally, as the singer becomes a parent and is asked the same question, he delivers the same answer to his children.
The underlying message of the song is that we should not worry about the future because it is not in our control. Instead, we should focus on the present and live in the moment. Although planning for the future is essential, we should not get too caught up in it. The song reminds us that whatever will be, will be, and we should accept that and enjoy life as it comes. It's not just a timeless tune, but also an excellent reminder that we should live our lives free from worry and anxiety.
Line by Line Meaning
When I was just a little girl
From a very young age, I started wondering what my future holds.
I asked my mother what will I be
I turned to my mother for answers, asking what career or path I will take in life.
Will I be pretty
I was curious if physical appearance would play a big role in determining my future.
Will I be rich
I also asked if financial success would be in store for me.
Here's what she said to me
My mother provided me with advice and consolation.
Que sera sera
No one can see into the future with certainty, so what will be, will be.
Whatever will be will be
The future is unpredictable and we must be prepared to embrace whatever comes our way.
The future's not ours to see
There is no way for us to know exactly what the future holds in store.
since I am just a boy in school
Similar to when I was a young girl, I still carry the same anxieties about what the future holds, despite being a boy in school now.
I asked my teacher what should I try
Again, I sought guidance from a teacher on what path I should take in life.
Should I paint pictures
I wondered if artistic expression would be a viable future for me.
Should I sing songs
Perhaps I could use my voice as a tool for success?
This was her wise reply
My teacher was able to offer me some wise insight and advice.
When I grew up and fell in love
As I got older, my thoughts shifted towards matters of the heart and romantic relationships.
I asked my lover what lies ahead
In this relationship, I sought guidance on what the future of our partnership looks like.
Will there be rainbows day after day
I questioned if everything will be sunshine and rainbows, with no hardships or struggles to deal with.
Here's what my sweetheart said
My lover shared their own wisdom with me.
Now I have children of my own
As a parent, I understand the anxiety my children feel about their future, as I too experienced this exact thing.
They ask their mother, what will I be
My children, too, look to me for answers on what their future holds.
I tell them tenderly.
I comfort my children, in the same way my mother comforted me all those years ago.
Writer(s): Jay Livingston
Contributed by Kennedy F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Thomas Matecki
Laurence, that was beautiful!
higenari y
This track is 'Que sera sera' . #1st song of the album"When The Heart Dances".
oscar leyva
:)