Don't Worry About Me
Embrace Tomorrow: Red Garland's Timeless Ode to Moving On
Lyrics
Don't worry 'bout me
Encouraging the listener not to be concerned about the singer's well-being
I'll get along
Assuring that the singer will manage or cope
Forget about me
Suggesting to the listener to put the singer out of their mind
Just be happy my love
Expressing a desire for the listener's happiness despite separation
Let's say that our little show is over
Indicating the conclusion or end of an event or relationship
And so the story ends
Describing the conclusion of a story or situation
Why not call it a day the sensible way
Suggesting a sensible approach to ending things amicably
And still be friends
Advocating for maintaining friendship despite the ending of a romantic relationship
Look out for yourself
Advising the listener to prioritize their own well-being
That should be the rule
Stating a principle of self-care and self-protection
Give your heart and your love
Encouraging the listener to give their heart to whoever they love
To whomever you love
Emphasizing the freedom to love without restrictions
Darlin' don't be a fool
Warning against making foolish decisions in love
Why do we cling to this old faded thing
Questioning the reason for holding onto a past, faded relationship
That used to be
Describing the relationship as something that has lost its vitality
So if you can forget
Advising to let go and move on from the past
Then don't worry 'bout me
Reiterating the message to not worry about the singer
Why should we cling to some old faded thing
Repeating the question of why hold onto a faded past
That used to be
Reiterating that the past relationship has lost its vibrancy
So if you can forget
Reiterating the advice to let go and not worry
Then you don't worry 'bout me
Restating the message that worrying about the singer is unnecessary
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