My mom is profoundly Deaf and this is her favorite song because of the lyrics :) She'll try to sing it to me when I'm stressed out, she doesn't know the tune but it always makes me smile!
In 1988, Bobby McFerrin wrote one of the most beloved anthems to happiness of all time. On September 24 that year, “Don’t Worry Be Happy” became the first a cappella song to reach #1 on the Billboard Top 100 Chart.!!!
It encourages complacency. The song actually makes me very uncomfortable. It almost seems like he's saying "be unconditionally happy, no matter how much you can actually change the bad things".
I like to think that Robin Williams dedicated his entire life to spreading happiness because he intimately knew the struggle of maintaining it. He freely gave to others what he struggled to give himself. Miss him ❤️
I had a Professor back in College who would always play this song just before an Exam. I swear the collective anxiety in the room would decrease by 90% by the time the song was done.
@@lulairenoroub3869 oh my. Strength and blessings to your friend. Tough road but it is passable. I have two sons. They were very young at the time. 🙏❤️
There is also a faint beating on the chest, to create a bass drum like sound. Bobby is amazing at using his voice and body to create music. But yes; you are essentially right :D.
My pessimistic brother has tension for his admission in a college but this song turns him back into a optimist. If this song had not existed, the world would never be easy. Thank you so much Bobby. I greet you from India! 🇮🇳🪷 Edit: I never got this many likes before! I usually only get 2-3. Tysm!
@@zaion_5369 He meant RIP to Robin Williams. Bobby McFerrin is alive but there's a rumour going around that he had committed suicide which is not true.
Just remember he was happy and well, but he had dementia and that meant he was getting paranoid and depressed without his memories. otherwise, he made sure no one would feel depressed
When I watch this now, and see Robin smiling right at me - at me ! he's smiling at me, very personally, very directly, and I see his gaze and connect with him and that slow smile creeps over his face and his eyes narrow and crinkle - now I just put my head down and cry a little.
My parents are very elderly and worry about money, their health, how much longer they 'have' and squabble. I play this song for about 45 seconds and text it to them and big smiles come across both of their faces - bless you Bobby McFerrin🤟
Been listening to this for years and just realized every single noise in this is produced by him. The background, bass, percussion, and lead vocals are ALL him. This man is seriously incredible.
@@sabitaboodhun5683 This song is a lot older than 12 years. He sang this at one of my school assemblies in the 80's. He has us do a lot of the sounds you hear in the song to get us involved in the singing. He is a gentle, kind soul and that is definitely one of my lifetime highlights.
I checked out the cast before I said anything. But I miss that crazy funny bastard. He was the life of the world and would love to laugh at his jokes again.
Dear father in heaven, please grant peace to this family. Cause them to feel your love and comfort and help them to believe that you are able to work all things together for good. Be with them in their grief and give them beauty for ashes. Don't let them doubt your love ever. In Jesus name, Amen
luiz henrique Yes I know he did and it was because he was suffering from Lewy Body Dementia, doesn’t take away the fact that he brought happiness to millions.
Robin Williams smiling at 2:10 makes me smile every time. So sad that someone that brought so much joy to everyone else couldn't find it for himself. Miss that guy.
+Mark Luhn I was in basic training when I found out he died... our Drill Sergeant was... how do I put this nicely.. a spontaneously aggressive person... so the way he told us was pretty ffddd up... However that SMILE of his makes me smile every time too! I remember the first movies I saw of him were Jumanji / Popeye and that movie were he dresses like a women so he could be with his family. was it Mrs.Daubtfire ?cant remember... His movies bring joy to me every time I watch them :") miss him
This song makes me pray for Robin ❤ may he rest in peace. He was a huge loss to the world. Thank you, Bobby, for giving us this song, and Bill and Robin ❤ for giving us this epic video. May they play until the end of time!!
i fu****ng agree i am so tired of these songs that talks about failure depression shit relationships lies from partners and bad friendships we need more songs about happy life good moments and great friends , screw modern art
Robin an the singer of this song committed suicide. The song is sarcasm but you people eat it up lol. He was singing about depression and how people just say be happy, all the while he lost his job wife and attempted suicide. Lol know the person, read between the lines.
@@jeremywall7206 I think you should take your own advice there buddy, while true Robin did commit suicide, it was due to Parkinsons disease (which kills the inhibition part of your brain); also Bobby McFerrin is alive and well today.
When I had a depression in 2021 I went to my guitar lesson and immediately started to cry in front of my teacher. He threw away the plans for the lesson and just played and sang that song with me to cheer me up. It was one of the best moments I had in my life. Even though he'll never read this comment, I just want to thank him for all the great times we had and the skills he taught me over the years
If it wasn’t for this song I would’ve jumped off my balcony in 2020. I don’t think people realize how magic this song is. It’s my go to song when I’m worried and i just cry and let It all out. It makes me feel so much better.
The part where Robin Williams smiled made my heart heavy, knowing the turmoil the man went through everyday, yet spent his time entertaining all around him! So sad!!
I cry everytime i listen to this song, because whenever my parents had a fight, my dad would always play this song to make things up with my mom, he sadly passed away in a car accident when i was 8, and at age 19 i can still hear him sing along to this song
* * * Christopher Reeve is the other dancer... remember him as Superman...? quadriplegic over horse riding incident; and his death at 52?; and his second wife, who was never a smoker, gets lung cancer and dies at 44 - a year after he dies. * * * This whole video is such a play on fate knowing so far in advance of the tragedies that were to come for both of them... and then making such an intriguing reminder for all of us to view and recall them to mind... * * * Until that time. . .
My dad died last week, and since then in listen to this music everyday and it brings a smile on my face... Im glad that this music exists, without it i would probably be crying every second of my life... Thank you Bobby
@@connorburbidge4206 If you saw this man live you would know exactly what I am saying. I guess it sounds a little funny still but. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-5VfyMPHzYdQ.html
hey can any one help me i am searching for a song name but i couldnt find it the premise of the song is: he sees a girl in a street and he falls in love and sings for her the after some time he sees another girl on the street then he falls in love with the next girl: it is killing me if any one knows this song please drop the name .
For everyone watching this I just want you to know I hope all of you have an amazing life and I wonderful day day. Good luck on the rest of your life in God may bless you in the afterlife……good travels, friends 😁👍
I don't know why he makes me so emotional. Clicking this just made me cry he was literally one of my favorite people EVER he had a great voice and he was so wholesome.
I’m just starting to be happy because I wake up every morning and I talk to almighty god and I thank him every loving me and letting see another day and forgiving me for all my past transgressions and overcoming the ill’s of the Devil 👿 because Satan has been after me every since I came to this world and now I’m coming back to myself but with a different perspective
