Shunza 順子 is a Chinese singer-songwriter known for her "velvet" voice and l… Read Full Bio ↴Shunza 順子 is a Chinese singer-songwriter known for her "velvet" voice and love ballads. Unlike most pop idols who perform in front of screaming fans, Shunza's concerts are more intimate and cocktail-style. Over the course of her career, she has collaborated with other Taiwanese artists such as Elva Hsiao and Wilber Pan.

Ni Shun Zi was born on February 12, 1973 as the youngest of two children. Her father was a clarinet player, while her mother was a well-known pianist. At the age of 3, she, her mother, and her older sister moved from Beijing to San Francisco as a result of divorce. Upon graduating high school, Shunza studied at the School of Contemporary Jazz in Switzerland. It was there that she founded a band called Duty Free, releasing a few works in Europe. In 1994, Moyan Records, a subsidiary of Rock Records, received one of her demo tapes, and consequently signed her to a record contract.

Since her debut, Shunza has released numerous albums in Mandarin, Japanese, English, and French. In 1999, she was hailed as the Best Female Singer and Best Composer at the 10th Golden Melody Awards. In October 2000, Shunza signed on with EMI, joining Cantopop sensation Faye Wong.

It's gonna be alright
順子 Lyrics

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It's his way of livin'
Who am I to tell him
That what he's doin' just ain't right
Standing on the corner hustlin'
All day gamblin' under street lights
Even though he's thuggin'
I love him
And I want him in my life

No matter what people say
I'm gonna love him anyway
'Cause he does a lot for me
And that is why I'm gonna be
A lover, a friend, a soldier, til the end
And that's how it's gonna be

Mother and my father don't understand me
They think I messed up my life
But I don't agree
They need to mind their business cause it's my life
And even though he's thuggin'
I love him (she loves him)
And I want him in my life, life again

So what you sayin', I can't love him
'Cause he's a hustler out her thuggin'
I know you're waitin', sittin' around hopin' that 5 - 0 come and take hime away
Well even if they do
I'll remain true to love him
In the end

Said I'll be a lover, a friend, a soldier, til the end
And that's how it's gonna be
No matter what people say
I'm gonna love him anyway
'Cause he does a lot for me
And that is why I'm gonna be
A lover, a friend, a soldier, til the end
And that's how it's gonna be

No matter what people say
I'm gonna love him anyway
'Cause he does a lot for me
And that is why I'm gonna be

A lover, a friend, a soldier, til the end
And that's how it's gonna be

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "It's gonna be alright" by 順子 speak of a woman who is in love with a man who is involved in illegal activities such as gambling and hustling. Despite knowing that what he does is not right, she still loves him and wants him in her life. She defends him against the judgment of others, including her parents who do not understand her decision to be with him. She is determined to remain loyal to him even if he gets arrested by the authorities.

The song seems to suggest that love is unconditional and can transcend societal norms and expectations. The singer is willing to overlook her lover's criminal activities and stand by him no matter what. The line "He does a lot for me" suggests that perhaps the singer's lover provides for her in some way, which may explain why she is willing to tolerate his behavior.

Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of defiance against those who would judge the singer's choices. She asserts her autonomy and right to make her own decisions in life, even if they are unconventional or unpopular. The song ends on a note of optimism and resilience, with the singer declaring that everything will be alright in the end.

Line by Line Meaning

It's his way of livin'
He has his own way of living life.

Who am I to tell him
She feels she has no right to dictate how he should live his life.

That what he's doin' just ain't right
She acknowledges that his lifestyle is not socially acceptable.

Standing on the corner hustlin'
He spends his time on the street corner trying to make a living.

All day gamblin' under street lights
He gambles for long hours spending most of his day under the street lights.

Even though he's thuggin'
Despite his involvement in petty crimes, she still loves him.

I'm gonna love him anyway
Regardless of what others say, she will continue to love him.

'Cause he does a lot for me
He has done a lot for her that makes her love him even more.

And that is why I'm gonna be
Her love for him will make her a dedicated partner.

A lover, a friend, a soldier, til the end
She intends to be his partner, his companion, and his protector till the end.

Mother and my father don't understand me
Her parents don't comprehend her decisions in love.

They think I messed up my life
Her parents believe that her love for him is a mistake.

But I don't agree
She has a different opinion and believes in her relationship.

They need to mind their business cause it's my life
She doesn't appreciate her parents' interference in her private life.

So what you sayin', I can't love him
She challenges those who question the authenticity of her love.

I know you're waitin', sittin' around hopin' that 5 - 0 come and take hime away
She is aware of some people who are eagerly waiting for his arrest and incarceration.

Well even if they do
Even if he gets arrested, she will still love him.

I'll remain true to love him
Her love for him will always be unwavering.

Said I'll be a lover, a friend, a soldier, til the end
She restates her commitment of being his partner, companion, and protector.

No matter what people say
Regardless of public opinion, she will always stand by him.

And that's how it's gonna be
This is how her relationship with him will always be.

'Cause he does a lot for me
He has helped her a lot in her life.

And that is why I'm gonna be
Her love for him will make her a committed partner.

A lover, a friend, a soldier, til the end
She would be with him through thick and thin.

And that's how it's gonna be
Their love will always be strong and unbreakable.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HAROLD LILLY JR, HAROLD SPENCER JR LILLY, WARRYN CAMPBELL

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