Alright
[Cast] Lyrics
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Ma, tell me when the boys get here
It's seven o'clock and I wanna rock
Wanna get a belly full of beer
My old man's drunker than a barrel full of monkeys
And my old lady, she don't care
My sister looks cute in her braces and boots
A handful of grease in her hair
Oh, don't give us none of your aggravation
We had it with your discipline
Oh, Saturday night's alright for fighting
Get a little action in
Get about as oiled as a diesel train
Gonna set this dance alight
'Cause Saturday night's the night I like
Saturday night's alright, alright, alright, ooh
Well, they're packed pretty tight in here tonight
I'm looking for a dolly who'll see me right
I may use a little muscle to get what I need
I may sink a little drink and shout out, "She's with me!"
A couple of the sounds that I really like
Are the sounds of a switchblade and a motorbike
I'm a juvenile product of the working class
Whose best friend floats in the bottom of a glass
Oh, don't give us none of your aggravation
We had it with your discipline
Well, Saturday night's alright for fighting
Get a little action in
Get about as oiled as a diesel train
Gonna set this dance alight
'Cause Saturday night's the night I like
Saturday night's alright, alright, alright, ooh
Saturday! Saturday! Saturday!
Saturday! Saturday! Saturday!
Saturday! Saturday! Saturday night's alright
The lyrics to [Cast]'s song Alright take the listener on a journey through a typical Saturday night for a young man trying to have some fun. He wants to hang out with his friends, drink beer, and rock out. The first verse quickly sets the scene, with the singer asking if anyone has seen his friends and wanting to know when they will arrive. He then goes on to describe his family, with his drunken father and his sister wearing braces, boots, and grease in her hair. The second verse is focused on the action and excitement of the night, with the singer looking for a girl to spend the night with and willing to use some muscle to get what he wants. He professes his affinity for the sound of a switchblade and a motorbike, and reveals that he's a working-class guy whose best friend is alcohol.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the idea that Saturday night is a time for action and letting loose. The singer doesn't want any discipline or aggravation from anyone, and clearly looks forward to getting "oiled as a diesel train" and setting the dance floor on fire. The repetition of "Saturday!" throughout the end of the song hammers home the idea that this night is all about having fun and living life to the fullest.
Overall, the lyrics to Alright are a snapshot of a particular moment in time and a particular kind of experience - that of a young man looking to have a wild time on a weekend night. The lyrics are straightforward and descriptive, painting a vivid picture of what it's like to be out and about in the world at that time.
Line by Line Meaning
It's getting late, have you seen my mates?
I'm looking for my friends, have you seen them? It's getting late
Ma, tell me when the boys get here
Mom, let me know when my friends arrive
It's seven o'clock and I wanna rock
It's 7 PM and I'm ready to party
Wanna get a belly full of beer
I want to drink a lot of beer and get drunk
My old man's drunker than a barrel full of monkeys
My dad is really drunk right now
And my old lady, she don't care
My mom doesn't care that my dad is drunk
My sister looks cute in her braces and boots
My sister looks cute in her orthodontic braces and boots
A handful of grease in her hair
She has some grease in her hair
Oh, don't give us none of your aggravation
Stop bothering us and causing trouble
We had it with your discipline
We're tired of your strict rules and punishments
Oh, Saturday night's alright for fighting
Saturday nights are perfect for getting into fights
Get a little action in
Have some fun and excitement
Get about as oiled as a diesel train
Get really drunk and intoxicated
Gonna set this dance alight
We're going to make this party really fun and exciting
'Cause Saturday night's the night I like
Saturday nights are my favorite
Saturday night's alright, alright, alright, ooh
Saturdays are really great!
Well, they're packed pretty tight in here tonight
It's really crowded in here tonight
I'm looking for a dolly who'll see me right
I'm looking for a girl who will treat me right
I may use a little muscle to get what I need
I might have to use force to get what I want
I may sink a little drink and shout out, "She's with me!"
I might get drunk and yell, "She's my girlfriend!"
A couple of the sounds that I really like
I really like the sound of a switchblade knife and a motorcycle
Are the sounds of a switchblade and a motorbike
I love the sounds of a switchblade knife and a motorcycle
I'm a juvenile product of the working class
I come from a working-class background and I'm still young
Whose best friend floats in the bottom of a glass
My best friend is always drinking and getting drunk
Saturday! Saturday! Saturday!
Saturday is the best day of the week!
Saturday! Saturday! Saturday!
Saturday is awesome!
Saturday! Saturday! Saturday night's alright
Saturday nights are really great!
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Elton John, Bernard Taupin
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