Don't Worry
robbins Lyrics
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Though I may be blue, I'll manage somehow
Love can't be explained, can't be controlled
One day it's warm, next day it's cold
Don't pity me 'cause I'm feelin' blue
Don't be ashamed, it might have been you
Oh-oh-oh, oh, love
I understand, don't worry 'bout me
Sweet, sweet, sweet love, I want you to be
As happy as I when you loved me
I'll never forget you, your sweet memory
It's all over now, don't worry 'bout me
When one heart tells one heart, one heart good-bye
One heart is free, one heart will cry
Oh-oh-oh, oh, sweet, sweet baby, sweet baby, sweet
It's all right, don't worry 'bout me
The song "Don't Worry" by Marty Robbins was released in 1961 and is a heartfelt ballad about moving on from a past romance. The lyrics describe a relationship that has come to an end and the singer's struggle to cope with the loss. The opening lines set the tone for the song, with the singer reassuring their former partner that they don't need to worry about them anymore. Despite feeling blue, they will manage somehow.
The singer then goes on to speak about the unpredictability of love, emphasizing that it cannot be controlled or explained. This sentiment seems to both comfort and sadden the singer, who understands that love is not always easy. They ask their former lover not to pity them for feeling sad, as they understand that anyone could be in their position. The line "kiss me one time, then go" suggests that the singer wants closure and is ready to move on.
The chorus is a declaration of love, where the singer wishes their former partner happiness, even though they are no longer together. They acknowledge that they will never forget their time together but encourage their former partner not to worry about them. The last lines of the song speak to the bittersweet nature of breakups, where one heart is free but the other is left to cry.
Overall, "Don't Worry" is a touching song that speaks to the emotional complexities of breakups. Robbins' gentle vocals and the melancholic melody add to the song's emotional impact.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't worry 'bout me, it's all over now
Please don't concern yourself with me, I'm no longer affected by the situation
Though I may be blue, I'll manage somehow
Even though I might be sad, I'll find a way to handle it
Love can't be explained, can't be controlled
The emotion of love is a force of nature that cannot be rationalized or contained
One day it's warm, next day it's cold
Love can be inconsistent and unpredictable
Don't pity me 'cause I'm feelin' blue
Please don't feel sorry for me because of my sadness
Don't be ashamed, it might have been you
There's no reason to be embarrassed or guilty, because this could have happened to anyone
Oh-oh-oh, oh, love
The concept of love
Kiss me one time, then go, love
Give me one final expression of affection, then leave me alone
I understand, don't worry 'bout me
I comprehend the situation, and there's no need to be concerned about me
Sweet, sweet, sweet love, I want you to be
I hope that love continues to bring joy and contentment to your life
As happy as I when you loved me
I hope love continues to make you as happy as it did when we were together
I'll never forget you, your sweet memory
I will always remember you and the pleasant moments we shared
It's all over now, don't worry 'bout me
The relationship has ended, so there's no need for you to worry about me anymore
When one heart tells one heart, one heart good-bye
When one person ends a romantic relationship with another person
One heart is free, one heart will cry
One person is no longer in a romantic relationship and feels unencumbered, whereas the other person is saddened by the separation
Oh-oh-oh, oh, sweet, sweet baby, sweet baby, sweet
A term of endearment for the person who is no longer in the romantic relationship
It's all right, don't worry 'bout me
I'm doing fine, so there's no need for you to be concerned about me
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Marty Robbins
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@miltonmoore5294
Under rated? No
country singer
I can think of re-
ceived more of
his rightful share
of acclaim. He is
enshrined in the COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME;
must be Columbia
Records biggest
selling country
artist; had more
"crossover" hits
than anyone I can
think of; and is on
everyone's Mount
Rushmore of
country vocalists.
@garrybutler3553
I worked in the coal mines with an older black man and we became good friends , one day he ask me who was my all time favorite singer.. I said, I guess that would be Elvis . Of course I asked him the same question and naturally I expected him to name an old Blues singer or a Soul singer but to my surprise he said Marty Robbins ! He said that man can sing like a fine tuned instrument.....
@DufDavis
When that fuzz bass kicks in it's like the future has arrived.
@buzzbear864
My mother thought the sun rose and set in Marty Robbins. She cried for days when he passed in 1982. She passed in 2004, and I have since took singing lessons and learned this song especially for her. It was her absolute all-time favorite.
@earlslot8320
great tribute to your mom and marty, gl bro
@shizueleighhicks6174
My Mom from Japan passed away in 2005. To her, Marty Robbins was peerless. Thank goodness she worked with a lot of Country Music fans. It meant many trips to Harrah’s in Tahoe and Reno as a kid for dinner shows. Saw Roy Clark, Roger Miller and the wonderful Marty Robbins. Pure talent and NO Auto Tune. Even as a kid I knew these performers were Solid Gold👍
@Gmgotmglgm
Respect
@theredbarroness
So sweet! Marty Robbins had it all and such a class act!
@callsignstatic6872
Legend has it that while recording the Marty Robbins 1961 pop-country classic, “Don’t Worry,” session player Grady Martin inadvertently plugged his 6-string bass into a damaged channel on the mixing console, creating the first recorded instance of distorted bass. After the release of “Don’t Worry,” Glenn Snoddy, the engineer on the session, re-created that sound; Gibson stuck it inside the Maestro FZ-1 Fuzz-Tone pedal; and everyone jumped on the distorted-bass bandwagon. Early adopters included the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Roy Orbison, and Sly and the Family Stone, among many others. Since then, distorted bass has become a staple of rock ‘n’ roll and all of its subgenres. Sweetwater
@stormymonday9312
Wow, for the first recording to feature a "fuzz" sound I really didn't expect it to sound that good. That sounded pretty great!
@MissouriOzarkHillbilly
+stormymonday9312 The "fuzz" sound was an accident. Someone dropped the amp on the way into the studio.