Alex Lilly (Obi Best) filled in for Inara during the last months of her pregnancy and joined the Living Sisters in 2010.
How Are You Doing?
The Living Sisters Lyrics
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How are you doing?
I'll be fine, how about you?
I'm fine too
How is it going?
How is it going?
Yes it goes, what about you?
Nothing new, can't complain
Skies are blue, sunshine or rain
Something to eat, watch a show
After that, I'll sleep like a baby
What are you up to?
What are you up to?
Not much, nothing to do
What about you?
What about you?
Me too
After hours, … are sweet
Holding hands, watching tv
Nothing to say, nowhere to go
After that, I'll sleep like a baby
How are you doing?
How are you doing?
I'm fine, what about you?
I'm fine, what about you?
I'm fine, what about you?
I'm fine, what about you?
Me too
Me too
Me too
The song "How Are You Doing?" by The Living Sisters is a conversation between two friends who are catching up with each other's lives. It is a simple, light-hearted exchange about the mundane aspects of daily life. The chorus "How are you doing?" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the importance of checking in with loved ones and keeping communication open. The response "I'll be fine, how about you?" shows that the singer is polite and caring, giving equal concern to the other person's well-being. The line "Nothing new, can't complain" reflects the reality of routine and monotony in life, but the positive spin of "Skies are blue, sunshine or rain" shows gratitude for the small pleasures in life.
As the conversation continues, the two friends discuss their plans for the day and the evening. They both seem content with their simple and relaxed lifestyle, enjoying each other's company and the comfort of being together. The final verse "After hours, … are sweet / Holding hands, watching tv / Nothing to say, nowhere to go / After that, I'll sleep like a baby" conveys a sense of intimacy and comfort between the two. The repetition of "What about you?" and "Me too" at the end of the song reinforces the idea of equality and shared experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
How are you doing?
Inquiring about the well-being and state of being of the person being addressed.
How are you doing?
Repeating the same question to emphasize the importance of the answer.
I'll be fine, how about you?
Assuring the other person of one's own state of well-being and asking about their own current condition as well.
I'm fine too
Confirming that one is in good health and that their state is the same as the other person's.
How is it going?
Asking about the progress, current state of affairs or general status of the person being addressed.
How is it going?
Repeating the same question to emphasize its importance.
Yes it goes, what about you?
Confirming that things are progressing as usual or expected and inquiring if everything is going smoothly for the other person as well.
It goes for me too.
Confirming that things are going normally for oneself as well.
Nothing new, can't complain
Indicating that there is no major change to one's situation and that there is no reason for any specific complaint or grievance at the moment.
Skies are blue, sunshine or rain
Commenting on the current state of the weather, indicating that it is either sunny or rainy but that both conditions have their good points.
Something to eat, watch a show
Mentioning the simple activities that one has planned for the rest of the day or evening.
After that, I'll sleep like a baby
Indicating that there is no particular pressing engagement planned for the night and that sleeping soundly is the intended outcome.
What are you up to?
Asking what the other person has planned for the day or evening.
What are you up to?
Repeating the question to emphasize its importance.
Not much, nothing to do
Replying that there are no particular plans or activities lined up for the day or evening.
What about you?
Inquiring as to what the other person has planned for the day or evening.
Me too
Revealing that there are no particular plans or activities lined up for the evening as well.
After hours, … are sweet
Commenting on the relaxation and peacefulness that come after a long day or after-hours at work.
Holding hands, watching tv
Mentioning the small, intimate activities that make up a comfortable evening spent with a partner.
Nothing to say, nowhere to go
Revealing that there are no particular engagements or conversations planned and that there is nowhere to be or nothing specific to do at the moment.
After that, I'll sleep like a baby
Indicating that relaxation and a good night's sleep is the intended outcome after the evening's activities have ended.
Contributed by Reagan K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Charles Pieper
I worked on art team (and as an extra on this!) and am super happy to finally see it finished and looking so awesome! Fantastic stuff!
Rob Pash
Rad! I was an extra in the hospital scene. Such a fun day. I love the way that guy shoots. His brain works so fast.
Charles Pieper
@Rob Pash Hahah nice! And yes indeed his brain does work fast!
Eric McRae
The last episode of HBO's Girls was just fantastic. This song played during the ending credits, which just completed the whole experience.
Brent Hutchinson
+Eric McRae that's how I found it. I'm in love with this song ever since. I'm not quite a folk guy, but this is awesome. The harmonizing is on pt.
Ainur Rasyidah
Lovely song! And Gondry did it again! well done sir!
Bob Peterson
Love it! Beautiful voices, happy song, awesome video.
Buddickory
This is genius! More people need to see this!
PivotB3stz
I totally had this song stuck in my head on my way up to see my brother's wife deliver her first baby. (:
Calkimchi
A meaningful song about how people aren't truly honest with each other no matter how bad the situation is.