Don't Worry 'Bout Me
Love's Farewell: Etta James' Timeless Message of Liberation
Lyrics
Don't worry 'bout me
Expressing a desire for the listener not to be concerned about the singer's well-being.
I'll get along
Assuring that the singer will manage and cope despite any challenges or difficulties.
Just forget about me
Encouraging the listener to move on and not dwell on the singer's presence or absence.
Be happy, my love
Wishing happiness for the listener, suggesting a selfless attitude despite any personal emotions.
Just say that our little show is over
Declaring the end of a romantic or personal relationship, describing it as a "little show."
And so the story ends
Concluding that the story or relationship has reached its end.
Why not call it a day, the sensible way
Suggesting a practical and sensible approach to end the relationship and maintain a friendship.
And still be friends
Advocating for maintaining a friendly connection even after the romantic relationship has ended.
Look out, look out for yourselves
Advising caution and self-preservation for both parties involved in the breakup.
Should just be the rule
Suggesting that looking out for oneself should be a guiding principle in relationships.
Just give your heart and your love
Encouraging the listener to give their heart and love to whoever they choose.
To whomever you love, oh baby, don't
Reiterating the message not to worry about the singer and to focus on one's own love life.
Oh, baby, don't you
Repeating the plea for the listener not to be foolish in handling their emotions.
Don't you be no fool
Emphasizing the importance of avoiding foolish actions in the aftermath of the relationship.
Baby, why stop and cling
Questioning the rationale behind holding onto a fading or diminishing connection from the past.
To some fading thing that used to be
Advising against clinging to something that has lost its significance and vitality.
So if you, you can forget
Suggesting that the listener has the ability to forget and move on from the past.
Oh baby, hey, baby, baby
Repeating the reassurance not to worry about the singer.
Don't you worry 'bout me
Reiterating the initial message, asking the listener not to be concerned about the singer's well-being.
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