Their 60s hits included: "I'll Never Find Another You", "A World of Our Own" , "The Carnival is Over" (which the Seekers sung at various closing ceremonies in Australia, including Expo '88 and the Paralympics), "Someday One Day", "Walk With Me", "Morningtown Ride", and "When Will The Good Apples Fall". Their tune "Georgy Girl" in particular served as the title song of the film of the same name. These songs have had significant airplay on 'oldies' radio stations over the years.
Bruce Woodley and The Rain, The Park and Other Things's "I Am Australian", which has been recorded by The Seekers, and by singer Judith Durham with Russell Hitchcock and Mandauway Yunupingu, has become an unofficial Australian anthem.
Don't Think Twice It's All Right
The Seekers Lyrics
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If you don't know by now
An′ it ain't no use to sit and wonder why, babe
It don't matter any how
When the rooster crows at the break of dawn
Look out your window and I′ll be gone
You′re the reason I'm trav′lin' on
Don′t think twice, it's all right
There ain′t no use in turnin' on your light, babe
That light I never knowed
There 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
Don't think twice, it′s all right
There ain't no use in callin′ out my name, gal
Like you never did before
There ain't no use in callin' out my name, gal
I can′t hear you any more
I′m a-thinkin' and a-wond′rin' all the way down the road
I once loved a woman, a child I′m told
Gave her my heart but she wanted my soul
Don't think twice, it′s all right
I'm goin' down that long, lonesome road, girl
Where I′m bound, I can′t tell
But goodbye's too good a word, gal
So I′ll just say fare thee well
Now I ain't sayin′ you treated me unkind
You could have done better but I don't mind
You just kinda wasted my precious time
Don′t think twice, it's all right
Don't think twice, it′s all right
Don′t think twice, it's all right
The Seekers' interpretation of Bob Dylan's "Don't Think Twice It's All Right" is a somber reflection of a relationship that has run its course. The singer sings of his love for a woman who has ultimately let him down, but he also acknowledges that he is not blameless. He tells her not to worry about him and not to try to change his mind because he has made up his own. He speaks of the inevitability of change and the futility of holding on to something that has already ended.
The song opens with the singer telling his former love interest that it is pointless to dwell on the reasons why their relationship ended because it won't change anything. He is leaving, and nothing she can say or do will make any difference. As he heads out, he looks back and acknowledges that there was a time when he wished things had been different but realizes that no amount of wishing will change the reality of the situation.
The second verse of the song speaks to the idea of regret. Here, the singer wishes that the woman he loved had said or done something that would have changed his mind and caused him to stay. But, in reality, they never communicated very well anyway, and he ultimately leaves her behind. In the final verse, the singer acknowledges that he is leaving and that he doesn't know where he is going. He tells her that he doesn't want her to feel bad about the way things ended because he doesn't blame her for everything, admitting that he could have done better himself.
Line by Line Meaning
It ain't no use to sit and wonder why, babe
If you don't know by now
There is no point in questioning why things are the way they are if you cannot find an answer.
An' it ain't no use to sit and wonder why, babe
It don't matter any how
There is no point in questioning why things are the way they are, it doesn't change anything.
When the rooster crows at the break of dawn
Look out your window and I'll be gone
You're the reason I'm trav'lin' on
Don't think twice, it's all right
I'll be leaving at the crack of dawn, and you won't see me anymore. But please don't worry, you're not to blame for my departure.
There ain't no use in turnin' on your light, babe
That light I never knowed
You turning on your light won't help me as I've never had the privilege of seeing it before.
There 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
Don't think twice, it's all right
Although I'm feeling lost and hopeless, there's nothing you can say or do to make me stay. Our relationship never involved much talking, so there is little point in trying to talk it through now.
There ain't no use in callin' out my name, gal
Like you never did before
There ain't no use in callin' out my name, gal
I can't hear you anymore
You calling out my name won't get me to stay, and I won't be able to hear you even if you do.
I'm a-thinkin' and a-wond'rin' all the way down the road
I once loved a woman, a child I'm told
Gave her my heart but she wanted my soul
Don't think twice, it's all right
As I travel down the road, I can't get you out of my head. I once loved a woman who desired more than just my love, she wanted possession of my soul.
I'm goin' down that long, lonesome road, girl
Where I'm bound, I can't tell
But goodbye's too good a word, gal
So I'll just say fare thee well
I am traveling down a lonely path, and I'm not sure where it will lead me. Goodbye is too difficult to say, so I'll opt for farewell.
Now I ain't sayin' you treated me unkind
You could have done better but I don't mind
You just kinda wasted my precious time
Don't think twice, it's all right
I don't think you treated me poorly, but I do feel that you could have done better than simply wasting my precious time.
Don't think twice, it's all right
Don't think twice, it's all right
Please don't fret or worry, as everything will be alright in the end.
Writer(s): Bob Dylan
Contributed by Caden O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jandenhartog7724
It ain't no use to sit and wonder why, babe,
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,
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 uh done better, but I don't mind
You just sorta wasted my precious time,
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,
Oh I can't hear you anymore.
I'm a thinkin' and a 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,
So don't think TWICE it's all right.
@gravityangel1225
0:05 It ain't no use to sit and wonder why, babe
If you don't know by now
An' it ain't no use to sit and wonder why, babe
It don't matter any how
When the rooster crows at the break of dawn
Look out your window and I'll be gone
You're the reason I'm trav'lin' on
Don't think twice, it's all right
0:47 There ain't no use in turnin' on your light, babe
That light I never knowed
There 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
Don't think twice, it's all right
1:29 There ain't no use in callin' out my name, gal
Like you never did before
There ain't no use in callin' out my name, gal
I can't hear you any more
I'm a-thinkin' and a-wond'rin' all the way down the road
I once loved a woman, a child I'm told
Gave her my heart but she wanted my soul
Don't think twice, it's all right
2:10 I'm goin' down that long, lonesome road, girl
Where I'm bound, I can't tell
But goodbye's too good a word, gal
So I'll just say fare thee well
Now I ain't sayin' you treated me unkind
You could have done better but I don't mind
You just kinda wasted my precious time
Don't think twice, it's all right
2:52 Don't think twice, it's all right
Don't think twice, it's all right
@dunhillmax8134
Don`t Think Twice, It`s All Right
It ain't no use to sit and wonder why, babe,
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,
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 uh done better, but I don't mind
You just sorta wasted my precious time,
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,
Oh I can't hear you anymore.
I'm a thinkin' and a 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,
So don't think TWICE it's all right.
Written By: Bob Dylan
@wntjst
Having Judith in harmony is unbelievable. You just can't do better then that!
@videomaniac108
It's great hearing Judith doing vocal harmony, rather than the lead vocal I'm used to hearing her do. She does a great job on this song.
@kevingarris4100
There ain't no way that there will ever be another band like this.
@johnking6550
This arrangement is masterful and the harmonies are inspired. Would love to have been there when they were deciding how to put this beauty together.
@charlesmoore7637
Great old song! I like all the versions: Dylan (the writer), Peter, Paul & Mary, The Seekers, just a great song for harmonies! Thanks for sharing!
@eamonbloomfield8498
When I was 18, in 1970, I was on holiday in Sardinia. One night we met a beach-bum who played his guitar and sang this song. Loved the song ever since. My favourite Dylan song by miles and miles .....
@mistermarch3183
Eamon Bloomfield thats cool as fuck.
@sonyahannah
Ah -- glorious memories of singing 3- or 4-part harmony with our guitars back in dormitory days. . . most of our "repertoire" was Seekers; Peter, Paul and Mary; Kingston Trio; early Dylan, and lots of country & western
@johnjarou2357
nice version. never heard it before now. i was familiar with the peter paul and mary and bob dylan versions.
@marijkevandermeersch8662
I was 16 in 1968 and just loved thé romantic songs performed by The Seekers. Now, I'm 65 and I still llike them ! They remind me of thé wonderful time I had with my English penpal in London at that time. Marijke Vandermeersch _ Ghent/Belgium