Que Sera Sera by Doris Day: song meaning

This song tells a story through the different stages of the narrator's life, from a child wondering about the future and a teenager experiencing love, to becoming a parent. The core theme is accepting what cannot be controlled through an attitude of 'cheerful fatalism,' or accepting fate with a smile.

Resigned · Optimistic · Warm · Acceptance of fate · The cycle of life · Uncertainty of the future

Behind the song

This song was written by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans and was first presented through the vocals of Doris Day in Alfred Hitchcock's film The Man Who Knew Too Much. The song won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1956.

Source: Wikipedia: Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be) (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Mood

The atmosphere of the song feels like watching a river flow continuously; even without knowing the destination, one chooses to live in the present with a peaceful heart. The repetitive questioning about the future creates a sense of innocence before resolving with a simple and letting-go answer.

Symbols in the song

Questions about the future: A representation of the doubt and anxiety that all humans face as they grow up.

Interpretations

This song conveys letting go of life's uncertainties by transforming anxiety into mental peace.

Song info

Artist: Doris Day
Album: The Best Of Doris Day
Released: December 15, 2008
Track 1 of 31
Length: 2:08

Tracks on the album The Best Of Doris Day

Que Sera Sera (this song)
Classical Gas
Air
Sentimental Journey
When I Fall In Love
Somewhere Over The Rainbow
Singin' In The Rain
I Didn't Slip - I Wasn't Pushed - I Fell
Cuddle Up A Little Closer
I'm In The Mood For Love
Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered
I Only Have Eyes For You
It's Magic
Love Me Or Leave Me
I Want To Be Happy
Blue Moon
The Very Thought of You
I'll See You in My Dreams
I May Be Wrong (But I Think You're Wonderful)
If I Give My Heart To You
Pillow Talk
You Made Me Love You
Somebody Loves Me
My Young And Foolish Heart
By The Light Of The Silvery Moon
Baby It's Cold Outside
Hernando's Hideaway (Pajama Game)
The Deadwood Stage (Whip-Crack-Away)
Anything You Can do I can do B
A Guy Is A Guy
I Enjoy Being A Girl

Frequently asked questions

Who sings Que Sera Sera?

Que Sera Sera is a song by Doris Day, from the album The Best Of Doris Day.

When did Que Sera Sera come out?

Que Sera Sera came out on December 15, 2008 on the album The Best Of Doris Day, track 1 of 31.

What is Que Sera Sera about?

What mood does Que Sera Sera have?

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