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OneRepublic – I Ain’t Worried (From “Top Gun: Maverick”) [Official Music Video]

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Warm-up Questions

From the title, what kind of video do you think this is (music video, interview, vlog, etc.)?
What feelings do you expect from a song called “I Ain’t Worried”?
Have you seen “Top Gun: Maverick”? If yes, what kind of music fits that movie?

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OneRepublic – I Ain’t Worried (From “Top Gun: Maverick”) [Official Music Video]

Intro + first chorus (not worried) (00:00 – 00:52)

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1. What happens at the very beginning of the video?

A guitar solo starts
Whistling starts
The singer speaks to the audience

2. What does the singer say about time?

Time is standing still
Time is running out
Time is on their side

3. What is the main message in the chorus?

They want to slow down
They are worried about everything
They aren’t worried right now

OneRepublic – I Ain’t Worried (From “Top Gun: Maverick”) [Official Music Video]

Second verse + chorus (busy, no stress) (00:52 – 01:42)

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1. How does the singer say we should spend time?

Like it’s a secret
Like it’s nothing
Like it’s gold

2. Which line shows the singer is very confident about their lifestyle?

“I’m living like I’m 9 zeros”
“I should be scared honey maybe so”
“I don’t know what you’ve been told”

3. What does the singer say they are NOT doing?

No singing
No stressing
No dreaming

OneRepublic – I Ain’t Worried (From “Top Gun: Maverick”) [Official Music Video]

Bridge + final choruses (01:42 – 02:35)

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1. What sound comes right after 102 seconds?

A spoken message
Silence
A long “oooh” vocal sound

2. In the final chorus, what phrase is repeated many times?

“Spend it like it’s gold”
“Time is running out”
“I ain’t worried”

3. What returns near the end of the video?

A rap verse
Whistling
A drum breakdown

OneRepublic – I Ain’t Worried (From “Top Gun: Maverick”) [Official Music Video]

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1. Which idea best matches the overall mood of the lyrics?

Sadness about the past
Relaxed confidence despite problems
Anger at other people

2. Which line most clearly shows urgency (something needs to happen soon)?

“Time is running out”
“Dancing on the clouds”
“Keeping dreams alive”

3. What is the singer’s approach to problems?

Focus on them and worry a lot
Ignore everything and do nothing
Stay busy and let them go

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

OneRepublic – I Ain’t Worried (From “Top Gun: Maverick”) [Official Music Video]

Do you agree with the message “I ain’t worried”? When is it helpful, and when is it dangerous?
What do you think “spend it like its gold” means in real life (time, money, energy)? Give an example.
The lyrics use strong images like “swimmin in the floods” and “dancing on the clouds.” What images would you use to describe stress and confidence?
How do you personally deal with problems: face them immediately, stay busy, or talk to someone? Why?