Que Sera Sera
Pink Martini Lyrics


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When I was just a little girl
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
Que sera, sera

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 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 sweetheart 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

Overall Meaning

Pink Martini's song "Que Sera Sera" is a nostalgic tune that reflects on the uncertainties of life and the unpredictability of the future. The song was originally written by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans for Alfred Hitchcock's 1956 film, The Man Who Knew Too Much, and was performed by Doris Day. The lyrics convey the different stages of life and how we all have uncertainties and questions about what the future holds. The song begins with the innocence of childhood where the young girl seeks answers from her mother on what she will become, whether she will be pretty or rich. Her mother's response of "que sera, sera" translates to "whatever will be, will be" and highlights that the future is not ours to see.


As the song progresses, the young girl grows up and seeks guidance from her teacher on what she should try in life, be it painting or singing. Her teacher's response echoes the same sentiments as her mother, that the future is unknown, and we need to embrace the journey. Finally, in the last verse, after falling in love, the girl seeks reassurance from her beloved about their future. Once again, the response remains the same, reinforcing the theme of the song that whatever will be, will be. The song embraces the idea that life is meant to be lived, and we must accept the highs and lows that come along the way.


Line by Line Meaning

When I was just a little girl
At a young age


I asked my mother, what will I be
I inquired my mother about my future life


Will I be pretty, will I be rich?
Asking mother if I am destined for good looks or wealth


Here's what she said to me
This is how my mother responded


Que sera, sera
What will be, will be


Whatever will be will be
The future cannot be controlled


The future's not ours to see
Our future is beyond our powers of prediction


Que sera, sera
What will be, will be


When I was just a child in school
As a kid, while attending school


I asked my teacher what should I try
I asked my teacher for advice on what to do


Should I paint pictures, should I sing songs?
Questioning whether I should pursue art or singing


This was her wise reply
This was her intelligent answer


When I grew up and fell in love
After maturing, and being in a romantic relationship


I asked my sweetheart what lies ahead
Questioning my significant other about what the future beholds


Will there be rainbows day after day?
Asking if life will be consistently good and peaceful


Here's what my sweetheart said
This was my lover's answer


What will be, will be
What is destined to happen, will happen


Que sera, sera
What will be, will be




Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Jay Livingston, Ray Evans, Billianne, Elijah Hill

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karimam1275

When I was just a little girl
I asked my mother, what will I be
Will I be pretty
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
What will be, will be
When I grew up and fell in love
I asked my sweetheart, what lies ahead
Will we have 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
What will be, will be
Now I have children of my own
They ask their mother, what will I be
Will I be handsome
Will I be rich
I tell them tenderly
Que será, será
Whatever will be, will be
The future's not ours to see
Que será, será
What will be, will be
Que será, será



@messenger.goodnews

"Que Sera Sera" Lyrics

When I was just a little girl
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
Que sera sera

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 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 sweetheart 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...



Fkry Zyrk

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Henüz daha küçük bir kız iken
Anneme sormuştum nasıl olacağım ben diye
Güzel olacak mıyım, zengin olacak mıyım ?
İşte annemin söyledikleri bana :

Que sera, sera,
Olacak, kaderde ne varsa
Geleceği görmek elimizde değil
Que sera, sera,
Olacak, ne olacaksa...

Gençken, aşık olmuştum ben
Kaderde ne var diye sordum sevgilime
Doğacak mı gökkuşağımız her gün böyle ?
İşte sevgilimin söyledikleri bana:

Que sera, sera,
Olacak, kaderde ne varsa
Geleceği görmek elimizde değil
Que sera, sera,
Olacak, ne olacaksa...

Şimdi kendi çocuklarım var
Soruyorlar annelerine nasıl olacağım diye
Yakışıklı olacak mıyım, zengin olacak mıyım ?
Ben de anlatıyorum onlara şefkatle :

Que sera, sera,
Olacak, kaderde ne varsa
Geleceği görmek elimizde değil
Que sera, sera,
Olacak, ne olacaksa...



All comments from YouTube:

Kit

American horror and Mary and Max, I LOVED THEM BOTH. thumbs up for all of them. this song rules!!!

Machinegun0arg

This version is so haunting and beautiful! I like it more than the original one

Martha Gilbert

So do I.

Matt44850

I absolutely love this version of the song. As it has been said before, it's just so haunting. I remember when I first saw Dead Like Me and this starts playing when she has to take the soul of the little girl and take her to the afterlife.

Martha Gilbert

Dead Like Me brought me here too.

Gushousekai195

In 2020, I am feeling this song really hard.

ihateallandme

This is just so exquisite and so delightful. Her voice is dulcet...melodic...I feel enrapted as I listen. I have to find more of her music.

Newstarter722

"The man who knew too much" and the original performance of this song by Doris Day are absolutely great !!! :)

karimam1275

When I was just a little girl
I asked my mother, what will I be
Will I be pretty
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
What will be, will be
When I grew up and fell in love
I asked my sweetheart, what lies ahead
Will we have 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
What will be, will be
Now I have children of my own
They ask their mother, what will I be
Will I be handsome
Will I be rich
I tell them tenderly
Que será, será
Whatever will be, will be
The future's not ours to see
Que será, será
What will be, will be
Que será, será

Crowharp

A brilliantly eerie interpretation by one of my favorite musical ensembles.

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