englishElectronic Dance Music, Pop
Don't You Worry Child Lyrics
Lyricist: Max Martin, Jason Boyd, Steve Aoki
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Don't You Worry Child Lyrics
There was a time
I used to look into my father's eyes.
In a happy home
I was a king, I had a golden throne.
Those days are gone,
Now the memory's on the wall.
I hear the songs
From the places where I was born.
Upon a hill across a blue lake,
That's where I had my first heartbreak.
I still remember how it all changed.
My father said,
"Don't you worry, don't you worry, child.
See heaven's got a plan for you.
Don't you worry, don't you worry now."
Yeah!
"Don't you worry, don't you worry, child.
See heaven's got a plan for you.
Don't you worry, don't you worry now."
Yeah!
There was a time
I met a girl of a different kind.
We ruled the world,
I thought I'd never lose her out of sight.
We were so young,
I think of her now and then.
I still hear the songs
Reminding me of a friend.
Upon a hill across a blue lake,
That's where I had my first heartbreak.
I still remember how it all changed.
My father said,
"Don't you worry, don't you worry, child.
See heaven's got a plan for you.
Don't you worry, don't you worry now."
Yeah!
Oh, oh, oh!
Oh, oh, oh!
See heaven's got a plan for you
[Live version repetitions:]
See heaven's got a plan for you
See heaven's got a plan for you
"Don't you worry, don't you worry, child.
See heaven's got a plan for you.
Don't you worry, don't you worry now."
Yeah!
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh! [3x]
Yeah!
Meaning of Don't You Worry Child
“Don’t You Worry Child” is a profoundly moving piece built around the simple yet incredibly powerful reassurance of a father's voice, and it ultimately explores themes of nostalgia, loss, and enduring hope. The song unfolds as a series of fragmented memories – childhood bliss, first heartbreak atop a picturesque hill overlooking a lake, fleeting romances – all filtered through the lens of time and regret. These vignettes aren’t presented chronologically but rather as emotional snapshots, creating a sense of yearning for simpler days and the people who shaped them. The recurring refrain, “Don't you worry, don't you worry, child,” initially sounds almost like a comforting lullaby, yet it quickly reveals itself to be laden with a bittersweet understanding of life’s inevitable disappointments.
Swedish House Mafia masterfully utilizes the repetition not just for musical impact but as a mantra – a deliberate attempt to soothe and validate the narrator’s inner turmoil. The father's words become a shield against anxiety, suggesting a belief in a larger plan, a divine order that transcends personal suffering. While the lyrics reference specific experiences like heartbreak and lost loves, they resonate universally as an acknowledgement of life’s inherent uncertainties. Ultimately, the song isn’t about denying pain; rather, it’s about accepting it with grace and finding solace in the enduring promise of something beyond our control – a testament to the power of familial love and the quiet strength needed to navigate a world filled with both joy and sorrow.
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swedish house mafianostalgiaupliftingelectronic dance musicdont you worry child
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