Don't Think Twice, It's All Right
Fare Thee Well: Unraveling the Heartache Behind 'Don't Think Twice, It's All Right'
Lyrics
Well it ain't no use to sit and wonder why, babe
Reflecting on the futility of pondering reasons for a failed relationship.
Ifin' you don't know by now
Emphasizing the expectation that the partner should already understand the situation.
An' it ain't no use to sit and wonder why, babe
Reiterating the pointlessness of dwelling on the why of the breakup.
It'll never do some how
Expressing that dwelling on the reasons won't change anything.
When your rooster crows at the break a dawn
Describing a morning scenario when the singer is leaving.
Look out your window and I'll be gone
Signifying a quick departure, leaving without much notice.
You're the reason I'm trav'lin' on
Attributing the departure to the partner.
Don't think twice, it's all right
Encouraging the idea of not dwelling on the separation; don't overthink, it's fine.
And it ain't no use in a-turnin' on your light, babe
Advising against turning on the light, symbolizing a futile attempt to bring clarity.
The light I never knowed
Referring to a light that was never present or known.
An' it ain't no use in turnin' on your light, babe
Reiterating the uselessness of trying to illuminate the situation.
I'm on the dark side of the road
Expressing a sense of being in a difficult and unclear situation.
But I wish there was somethin' you would do or say
Desiring the partner to take action to change the singer's mind.
To try and make me change my mind and stay
Expressing a wish for an effort to salvage the relationship.
We never did too much talkin' anyway
Acknowledging a lack of communication in the past.
But don't think twice, it's all right
Repeating the advice not to dwell on the breakup; it's okay.
No it ain't no use in callin' out my name, gal
Rejecting the idea that calling out the singer's name will change anything.
Like you never done before
Stating that the partner's previous attempts to get attention won't work now.
And it ain't no use in callin' out my name, gal
Reiterating that calling out won't have an impact.
I can't hear ya any more
Indicating a disconnection; the singer can't hear the partner anymore.
I'm a-thinkin' and a-wond'rin' wallkin' way down the road
Thinking and wondering about the future while walking away.
I once loved a woman, a child I am told
Recalling a past love that involved a child or innocence.
I give her my heart but she wanted my soul
Expressing a past relationship where the partner sought more than the singer was willing to give.
But don't think twice, it's all right
Repeating the advice not to dwell on the breakup; it's all right.
So long, honey babe
Bidding farewell to the partner, using endearing terms.
Where I'm bound, I can't tell
Expressing uncertainty about the destination or future.
Goodbye is too good a word, babe
Rejecting a typical goodbye and opting for a more casual "fare thee well."
So I just say fare thee well
Acknowledging that the partner didn't mistreat but opting to part ways.
I ain't sayin' you treated me unkind
Acknowledging imperfections but expressing acceptance.
You could have done better but I don't mind
Suggesting that the partner could have done better, but the singer isn't resentful.
You just kinda wasted my precious time
Reflecting on the time invested and feeling it was not reciprocated adequately.
But don't think twice, it's all right
Repeating the advice not to dwell on the breakup; it's all right.
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