About the song
The Beach Boys’ “Don’t Worry Baby” – a song that has become an iconic representation of the band’s ability to craft timeless, harmony-rich pop music. Released in 1964, this song is a masterclass in songwriting, with its lush harmonies, soaring vocals, and lyrics that capture the essence of a generation’s optimism and innocence.
Written by Brian Wilson and Roger Christian, “Don’t Worry Baby” is a song that speaks to the universal human experience of worrying about the future and the unknown. The song’s opening lines, “Little baby, don’t worry about a thing, every little thing is gonna be alright,” set the tone for a song that is both reassuring and uplifting.
The Beach Boys’ signature harmonies are, of course, a highlight of the song, with Brian Wilson’s distinctive vocals taking center stage. The song’s chorus, “Don’t worry baby, don’t worry baby, don’t worry baby, don’t worry baby,” is an infectious earworm that has become one of the most recognizable in pop music.
But “Don’t Worry Baby” is more than just a catchy tune – it’s a song that captures the Beach Boys’ unique ability to evoke a sense of place and mood. The song’s lyrics, which explore the theme of reassurance and optimism, are a perfect reflection of the Beach Boys’ fascination with the California coast and the laid-back lifestyle that came with it.
The song’s production is also noteworthy, with a lush arrangement that features a range of instruments, from guitars and keyboards to horns and percussion. The song’s use of orchestral instruments, such as the strings and woodwinds, adds a level of sophistication and depth to the song that is unmatched in much of the Beach Boys’ earlier work.
So, as you listen to “Don’t Worry Baby”, take a moment to appreciate the Beach Boys’ ability to craft music that is both timeless and timely. Let the song’s catchy rhythms and harmonies transport you to a bygone era, and remember the power of music to bring people together and inspire us to be our best selves. And who knows – you might just find yourself feeling a sense of reassurance and optimism wash over you, too.
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Lyrics
Well it’s been building up inside of me
For oh I don’t know how long
I don’t know why
But I keep thinking
Something’s bound to go wrong
But she looks in my eyes
And makes me realize
And she says “don’t worry, baby”
Don’t worry, baby
Don’t worry, baby
Everything will turn out alright
Don’t worry, baby
Don’t worry, baby
Don’t worry, baby
I guess I should’ve kept my mouth shut
When I started to brag about my car
But I can’t back down now because
I pushed the other guys too far
She makes me come alive
And makes me wanna drive
When she says “don’t worry, baby”
Don’t worry, baby
Don’t worry, baby
Everything will turn out alright
Don’t worry, baby
Don’t worry, baby
Don’t worry, baby
She told me “Baby, when you race today
Just take along my love with you
And if you knew how much I loved you
Baby, nothing could go wrong with you”
Oh what she does to me
When she makes love to me
And she says “don’t worry, baby”
Don’t worry, baby
Don’t worry, baby
Everything will turn out alright
Don’t worry, baby
Don’t worry, baby
Don’t worry, baby