Cliff Richard - Doing Fine Lyrics + Chords
Lyrics
Don't feel bad,don't feel good,
Feel alright 'cos I'm doing as I should,
Don't look back,no I don't have the time,
I guess I'm doing fine.
Got no bags to slow me down,
Travelling light but my feet are on the ground,
Got no message,I ain't got a dime,
I guess I'm doing fine.
Don't need no paper telling me bad news,
No politician giving their views,
Don't need no doctor to tell me I'm well,
I feel like heaven and I've been through hell.
Talking straight I don't feel confused,
Don't want nothing,I've got nothing more to lose,
Don't need no credit,don't show me where to sign,
I guess I'm doing fine.
I guess I'm doing fine.
I guess I'm doing fine.
Don't come looking for me,
'Cos I'm doing fine,
No missing persons,
'Cos I'm doing fine,
Don't go home,
'Cos I'm doing fine.
Video
Doing Fine (2001 Remaster)
Meaning & Inspiration
"Doing Fine," released in 2001 as part of Cliff Richard's album *Rock 'n' Roll Juvenile*, presents a compelling narrative of contentment and self-reliance, resonating deeply with a spirit of independent fortitude. While not explicitly a faith-based song, its message of internal peace and freedom from external validation offers a powerful parallel to biblical teachings on inner strength and trust. The song's essence lies in its declaration of a state of being "alright" not through external circumstances or possessions, but through an inner alignment with one's own path. The artist declares he has "no bags to slow me down," traveling "light," a sentiment that echoes the Apostle Paul's counsel in Philippians 4:11-13: "I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. I know how to get along with little, and I know how to enjoy plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether I am fed or hungry, whether I have too much or too little. I can do all this through him who gives me strength." Richard's assertion of being "doing as I should" and having "nothing more to lose" speaks to a spiritual liberation, a shedding of worldly anxieties and a reliance on a foundational inner truth. This is further emphasized by his disregard for "bad news" from papers or opinions from politicians, suggesting a discernment that prioritizes a higher perspective. He doesn't "need no doctor to tell me I'm well," indicating an intrinsic sense of well-being that transcends physical diagnostics, much like the Psalmist's declaration in Psalm 23:1, "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want." The remarkable line, "I feel like heaven and I've been through hell," encapsulates a profound transformation, where hardship has not broken but refined him, leading to a state of grace and resilience. This journey through adversity to a place of peace mirrors the biblical narrative of enduring trials to emerge stronger and more spiritually grounded, as James 1:12 reminds us, "Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him." The recurring refrain, "I guess I'm doing fine," is not an expression of casual indifference, but a quiet, assured statement of victory over circumstances, a testament to an unwavering inner compass that finds peace and purpose regardless of outward conditions, a true reflection of a spirit at rest.