Devil May Care
Raul Midón Lyrics


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No blues for me
I'm happy as I can be
I learn to love and to live
Devil may care

No cares and woes
Whatever comes later goes
That's how I'll take and I'll give
Devil may care

When the day is through,
I suffer no regrets
I know that he who frets,
Loses the night
For only a fool,
Dreams he can hold back the dawn
He is wise to never tries to revise
What's past and gone

So live love today, let come tomorrow what may
Don't even stop for a sigh,
It doesn't help when you cry
That's how I live and I'll die
Devil may care

When the day is through,
I suffer no regrets
I know that he who frets,
Loses the night
For only a fool,
Dreams he can hold back the dawn
He is wise to never tries to revise
What's past and gone

So live love today, let come tomorrow what may
Don't even stop for a sigh,
It doesn't help when you cry




That's how I live and I'll die
Devil may care

Overall Meaning

In "Devil May Care," Raul Midon sings about the importance of living in the present moment and not worrying about what the future may hold or dwelling on the past. The song's title and accompanying lyrics suggest a devil-may-care attitude toward life, one that celebrates taking risks and living freely without worrying about the consequences.


Midon encourages listeners to embrace life and love and to let tomorrow happen as it may. He suggests that dwelling on regrets and past mistakes is futile and can only lead to more pain and suffering. Instead, he advises us to enjoy the present moment and not waste time on regret.


Overall, "Devil May Care" is a song about living life to the fullest, embracing new experiences, and refusing to be held down by worry or regret.


Line by Line Meaning

No blues for me
I am content and happy


I'm happy as I can be
I am filled with joy and satisfaction


I learn to love and to live
I have discovered the art of loving and living fully


Devil may care
I am carefree and unbothered by the world's woes


No cares and woes
I am not weighed down by worries or sorrows


Whatever comes later goes
I live in the moment and let go of things in due time


That's how I'll take and I'll give
I give and receive freely, without expectation


When the day is through,
At the end of the day


I suffer no regrets
I have no negative feelings about my actions or choices


I know that he who frets,
I understand that worrying is unproductive


Loses the night
One cannot fully enjoy the present moment if they are consumed by worry


For only a fool,
It is foolish to believe


Dreams he can hold back the dawn
That one can control or change what has already happened


He is wise to never tries to revise
It is wise to accept the past and move forward


What's past and gone
What has already occurred


So live love today, let come tomorrow what may
Live and love in the present, without worrying about the future


Don't even stop for a sigh,
Don't even pause to lament


It doesn't help when you cry
Crying does not resolve anything


That's how I live and I'll die
This is my outlook on life and it will never change




Writer(s): Terrell P.Kirk Jr, Bob Dorough

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Comments from YouTube:

MarconiJazz

I love Raul! He is a one man band and he sings so beautifully! Massive respect for him!

Deuxieme Fois

Such a nice and peaceful version!!
Thanks for sharing

jack mistiff

Fantastic rendition! Love the clarity of the bass!

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