Don't Worry
Embracing Tomorrow: Unspoken Words in 'Don't Worry' by The Goo Goo Dolls
Lyrics
I called you up all night 'til mornin'
The narrator made persistent calls to someone throughout the night until morning.
Left my house by noon today (and I saw you standing there)
The narrator left their home in the afternoon and encountered the person they were trying to reach standing there.
No one spoke but we both listened
Both individuals were silent, but they were attentive to each other.
Heard every word you didn't say
The narrator was perceptive enough to understand the unspoken messages and emotions conveyed by the person they met.
And the sun shines all around us
The environment feels bright and optimistic with the sun shining, hinting at the arrival of summer.
Smells like summer's on the way (and I saw you standing there)
Reiterates the narrator's encounter with the person they were trying to reach earlier.
Tell the story of a lifetime
The narrator feels that the experiences they share or will share with this person are significant enough to be considered a lifetime's worth of stories.
Tomorrow brings a brand new day
There's hope and anticipation for a new day and the opportunities it brings.
Don't worry 'bout today (and the words that you said)
Encouragement to not worry about the present moment and the words spoken, suggesting a focus on the positive or a brighter future.
Don't worry 'bout today (shake the world from your head)
Repeats the advice to not worry and to clear one's mind of negative thoughts that might be burdensome.
Least for a while
Emphasizes the temporary nature of this advice, suggesting it's not a permanent solution but rather a brief respite.
You see, the days keep getting longer
Time seems to pass slowly, with days feeling extended, while the nights are even more drawn-out and difficult.
But my nights seem longer still (and my TV's off the air)
The narrator is experiencing a sense of isolation, spending nights alone without the distraction of TV shows.
Watching repeats on my ceiling
They feel trapped in a cycle of repetitive thoughts or actions, represented by watching "repeats on my ceiling."
Another hour left to kill
There's an hour left before something significant or meaningful happens, adding to the feeling of waiting or passing time.
Don't worry 'bout today (and the words that you said)
A repetition of the advice to not worry about the present moment and to clear the mind from burdensome thoughts.
Don't worry 'bout today (shake the world from your head)
Reiterates the message to shake off the worries and negative thoughts for a temporary relief.
Least for a while
Confirms that this advice is only for a limited time, not a permanent solution.
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