Don't Think Twice It's All Right
Paul and Mary Peter Lyrics
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It don't matter, anyhow
And it ain't no use to sit and wonder why, babe
If you don't know by now
When the rooster crows at the break of dawn
Look out your window and I'll be gone
You're the reason I'm travelin' on
Don't think twice it's all right
It ain't no use in turnin' on your light, babe
Light I never know'd
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
I'm walkin' down that long, lonesome road, babe
Where I'm bound, I can't tell
But goodbye is too good a word gal
So I'll just say "fair-thee-well"
I ain't saying you treated me unkind
You could have done better, but I don't mind
And you just sorta wasted my precious time
But 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 anymore
I'm thinkin' and wonderin' all the way down the road
I once loved a woman, a child I'm told
I gave her my heart but she wanted my soul
Don't think twice it's all right
The lyrics of Don't Think Twice It's All Right by Bob Dylan express a feeling of resignation towards a failed relationship. The singer tells his lover that it does not matter why things went wrong between them, that he is obviously leaving and that she should not bother trying to change his mind. He goes on to say that he wishes there was something she could do to make him stay, though it is not likely to happen, as the two never did much talking anyway. The singer admits to being lost and uncertain of where he is headed, but he is willing to leave without bitterness or regret, bidding her farewell with a vague promise of a possible reunion someday. Overall, the song speaks to the universal experience of heartbreak, of accepting that sometimes there is no reason or solution for the end of a relationship, and that it is better to let go and move on.
Line by Line Meaning
It ain't no use to sit and wonder why, babe
You shouldn't waste time pondering why things happened this way
It don't matter, anyhow
There's no point in dwelling on things. What's done is done
And it ain't no use to sit and wonder why, babe
You can't change what happened, no matter how much you think about it
If you don't know by now
If you haven't figured it out yet
When the rooster crows at the break of dawn
When the sun rises
Look out your window and I'll be gone
I'll already be gone when you wake up
You're the reason I'm travelin' on
You drove me away
Don't think twice it's all right
It's best not to dwell on the past and just move on
It ain't no use in turnin' on your light, babe
Don't try to find me, I want to be left alone
Light I never know'd
I never knew a light like yours
I'm on the dark side of the road
I'm in a dark place emotionally
Still I wish there was somethin' you would do or say
I wish you would try to change my mind, but I know you won't
To try and make me change my mind and stay
To convince me to stay with you
We never did too much talkin' anyway
We had communication problems in our relationship
So don't think twice it's all right
It's better to move forward without hesitation
I'm walkin' down that long, lonesome road, babe
I'm on a lonely journey
Where I'm bound, I can't tell
I don't know where I'm going
But goodbye is too good a word gal
Saying goodbye is too final, instead I'll just say farewell
So I'll just say "fair-thee-well"
I'll just say goodbye for now
I ain't saying you treated me unkind
I'm not trying to say that you were mean to me
You could have done better, but I don't mind
You could have been more thoughtful, but I'm not angry
And you just sorta wasted my precious time
I feel like I wasted my time on this relationship
But don't think twice it's all right
Let's not overthink this, it's time to move on
It ain't no use in callin' out my name gal
Don't try to get my attention now
Like you never did before
Just like you did when we were together
I can't hear you anymore
I'm no longer interested in what you have to say
I'm thinkin' and wonderin' all the way down the road
I'm reflecting on past memories and events as I walk away
I once loved a woman, a child I'm told
I used to love someone, who was young and naive
I gave her my heart but she wanted my soul
I loved her deeply, but she wanted everything I had to give
Don't think twice it's all right
It's time to move on and not look back
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bob Dylan
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@nicholas-smyrnios
I have heard this awesome song countless times during my life. In my 72, still brings tears to my eyes...
@stevefirth6472
77 years old. Me too!
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@thegamerplayz7034
15 take care
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@greenwolfegreen6028
This is Dylan's best composition. And this is the best rendition of the song.
@dustman96
Agreed
@andyperson6142
My Dad loved this song he would play it on his guitar and sing, he had a lovely voice, i lost him 2 years ago i was 34, i miss him so much, this song makes me cry but also makes me smile, i can close my eyes and still see him playing this song to me, love you daddy xxx
@mypfpiswhatourphonesees4294
Sorry for your loss, i hope you're doing better nowadays
@jamessilva7991
My condolences. Keep those good memories alive.