Lyrics
Standin' there by the window
Someone is positioned next to the window.
Starin' out at the night
They are looking out into the night.
You've got so many troubles
The person has many worries or problems.
On your nervous mind
These worries are causing stress or anxiety.
But don't worry baby
Encouragement to not stress, as things will resolve.
It's gonna work out fine
Reassurance that the situation will end up okay.
You hear the sound of footsteps
Hearing footsteps moving quietly.
Stealing 'cross the floor
The sound of steps crossing the floor.
You picked up the receiver
Picking up the phone without knowing why.
You didn't know what for
Uncertainty about the reason for picking up the phone.
Then you saw the shadow
Seeing a shadow entering through the door.
Steppin' through the door
A figure or person stepping into the room.
Well don't worry baby
Reiteration not to worry despite life's challenges.
What the world may bring
Advice to not fret about what the future holds.
Well don't worry baby
Emphasizing that worrying won't impact outcomes.
It won't change a thing
Stating that worry doesn't change anything.
Life is a fly
A metaphor suggesting life is fleeting and transient.
And then you die
An acknowledgment of life's brevity and mortality.
Standin' near by the window
Another instance of being near the window.
Starin' out at the night
Observing the night once more.
You see your lover leanin'
Seeing one's lover by an old street light.
Against the old street light
Describing the location of the lover.
But don't worry baby
Reassurance that things will be okay.
It's gonna be alright
Positive affirmation that everything will turn out fine.
He was tossin' and turnin'
Someone experiencing restlessness and insomnia.
And he couldn't sleep
Difficulty in falling asleep.
It ain't sure to bother
Something that doesn't have a significant impact.
And it was just a dream
A dream causing minor disturbance.
So where was he goin'
Questioning someone's direction or destination.
Headin' down the street
Heading out into the street.
Well don't worry baby
Repeating advice not to worry about the future.
What the world may bring
Encouraging not to fret about what's to come.
Well don't worry baby
Stating that worrying won't change anything.
It won't change a thing
Emphasizing that worry doesn't alter outcomes.
Life is a fly
Reiteration of life's transient nature.
And then you die, hey yeah
Emphasizing life's brevity and mortality once more.
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