It Ain't Gonna Worry My Mind
Ray Charles & Richard Leigh Lyrics
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The song "It Ain't Gonna Worry My Mind" by Ray Charles feat. Mickey Gilley is about living life without worrying about external problems. The singer of the song talks about how people are always telling him that the times are tough, but he's not worried because he knows that God has seen worse situations. The lack of money is also mentioned, but the performer emphasizes that as long as he has the beauty of nature (springtime in Virginia), he doesn't need to worry about it. In fact, he believes that worry won’t change anything and he prefers to focus on enjoying life in its fullest.
The chorus of the song repeats the line “ain't gonna worry my mind” three times to emphasize the singer's decision to not let external circumstances affect his mental state. The song encourages listeners to not let difficult situations get them down and to focus on enjoying the present moment. The lyrics suggest that there is beauty in life that cannot be bought with money, and that it's important to appreciate and enjoy those things.
Overall, this song has a positive message of resilience in the face of adversity. It encourages listeners to focus on what's truly important in life and not to let external situations define their mental state.
Line by Line Meaning
It's the same old story that they all hand me.
I am tired of hearing the same story over and over again.
The Preacher tells me these are troubled times.
The pastor says that we are currently living in tough times.
But I know the Lord's been in tougher scrapes than this one.
I am confident that God has been through worse situations than the one we are in.
Ain't gonna worry, ain't gonna worry, ain't gonna worry my mind.
I am not going to worry or get stressed out about the situation.
Got no money in the pocket.
I do not have any money in my pockets.
You don't get rich working overtime.
Working extra hours does not necessarily make you rich.
But as long as you can't buy the springtime in Virginia.
Money cannot buy the beauty of nature and the changing of seasons in Virginia.
I ain't gonna worry, No I ain't gonna worry, Ain't gonna worry my mind.
I still am not going to let myself get worried or stressed out.
That is all that ever makes you richer.
Nature and its beauty are the only things that can make you truly rich.
Oh well, if the truth be told, Moonlight spins my only silver, and the sun is my only gold.
The light of the moon is the only thing that gives me hope and happiness, and the warmth of the sun is all I need for a rich life.
Oh ya.
This emphasizes the previous statement with affirmation.
So go on wishin', go on prayin', go on sayin', I'll hit better times.
I will continue to hope, pray and believe that I will experience better times ahead.
How in the world could you love me any better?
What more can you do to show your love for me?
Ain't gonna worry, I tell ya. I ain't gonna worry no more. Ain't gonna worry my mind.
Once again, I do not plan on worrying or stressing out. It is not going to help anything.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RICHARD C LEIGH
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