Terence (Terry) Nelhams-Wright, known as Adam Faith (June 23, 1940—March 8,… Read Full Bio ↴Terence (Terry) Nelhams-Wright, known as Adam Faith (June 23, 1940—March 8, 2003) was an English singer, actor and financial journalist. He was born in Acton in West London, and was unaware that his real surname was Nelhams-Wright until he applied for a passport and obtained his birth certificate. He was known as Terry Nelhams in early life.

It's Alright
Adam Faith Lyrics

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Well) If you want me
's alright
It's alright (It's alright)
It's alright (It's alright)
Well if you want me
It's alright
It's alright (It's alright)
It's alright (It's alright)

Call me
Any time that you want me
Any time that you want me
And I think that you might

You know how...
How I love ya
Believe me
How I love ya
Believe me

If you want me
's alright

[chorus]

[Guitar solo and Harmonica solo]

[chorus]

Give me
All the love that you got, dear
All the love that you got, dear
Come and hold me real tight

I really
Really love you a lot, dear
Really love you, so what dear?

If you want me
's alright

[chorus, repeat and fade]

Overall Meaning

The main message of Adam Faith's song It's Alright is about reassuring someone that they're wanted and loved, and that it's okay to reach out for support. The repeated phrase "If you want me, it's alright" acts as a comforting mantra throughout the song. The lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability and honesty, as the singer is willing to be vulnerable and offer love without any reservations or conditions.

The song opens with an invitation for the other person to call the singer at any time, which emphasizes the idea that their support is unconditional. The second verse emphasizes how deeply the singer loves the other person, which further reinforces the idea that their love is genuine and honest. The repeated chorus and guitar solos provide a sense of both familiarity and comfort, as if the melody itself is giving the listener a hug.

Line by Line Meaning

Well) If you want me
I'm here for you if you need me, okay?

's alright
Everything is good.

It's alright (It's alright)
No worries, it'll be fine.

Well if you want me
I'll be there for you, no problem.

It's alright
No worries, it'll be fine.

It's alright (It's alright)
No worries, it'll be fine.

Call me
Feel free to contact me.

Any time that you want me
I'm available whenever you need me.

And I think that you might
I have a feeling you might want to reach out to me.

You know how...
You already know...

How I love ya
I care for you deeply.

Believe me
Trust me on this.

How I love ya
I care for you deeply.

Believe me
Trust me on this.

If you want me
I'm here for you if you need me, okay?

's alright
Everything is good.

[chorus]
The main refrain repeats...

[Guitar solo and Harmonica solo]
Musical interlude with guitar and harmonica.

[chorus]
The main refrain repeats...

Give me
Please offer me...

All the love that you got, dear
Show me all the affection you have.

Come and hold me real tight
Embrace me tightly.

I really
I truly...

Really love you a lot, dear
I adore you greatly.

Really love you, so what dear?
So what's the problem with that?

If you want me
I'm here for you if you need me, okay?

's alright
Everything is good.

[chorus, repeat and fade]
The main refrain repeats and the song fades out.

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@TheCoolProfessor

10y↑41

"MY NAME'S BOB FRIBBER!!"

"Where're you from Bob?"

"I'M IN ARTILLARY!!"

"Thank you Bob. Listen can we play anything for you?"

"ANYTHING! JUST PLAY IT LOUD OKAY?"

All comments from YouTube:

@irafutterman5557

2y↑2

I do remember hearing this record on New York radio at the inception of the British Invasion we liked it and performed it with my band the Chordels.

@willy3411

17y↑7

I was a freshman in high school in 1964 and this song was loved by my class. I couldn't believe I found it. Bill

@gabrielmcollazo6675

2y↑1

1964 ! How can I forget! NYC and I was 14. What a song! John Faith!😃!! AOOOOOOOOOOOH! Woof! the wolfman is loose! It brings you out and alive again! VIVA MAN! GGGGGGGood morning MIAMI!

@Rikki0

11y↑41

Absolutely the best song from "Good Morning Vietnam" and they left the damned thing off the album. NVA record producer, no doubt.

@markmiller3308

2y↑1

Coulda been VC..

@muffs55mercury61

2y↑8

After it's brief US chart run this awesome song got put out to pasture for more than 20 years until it's inclusion in the film "Good Morning Vietnam" unearthed it and brought life back to it and introduced it to the younger generations.

@dannythomas417

2y↑2

Big dog landing in my face!
- Robin "Adrian Cronauer" Williams(1951-2014)

@dahur

14y↑1

I admit I didn't listen much to music in 1964, but by 1967, that had changed. (girls). Adam Faith is a Brit that I never heard of until I saw him on here. Cliff Richard is anther one. I just don't think they got much air time in the States. Thanks to YouTube and the people posting them. . This is a GREAT song, I just love it. Such high energy, I want to get up and dance. The UK sure gave the world some great artists.

@anselmo66

17y↑9

I remember watching Adam faith sing this song on Shindig when I was a sophomore in high school. It was one of the most exciting songs of the period.

@rickfisher1661

9y↑13

Haven't heard this in 50 years and it still sounded great.

@G8GT364CI

Same here.

@mr.blackhawk142

18w

That's because...It's Alright!

@roadwarrior3

16y↑1

I spent months trying to find this song a few years ago but never did find it. I simply gave up. And here it is on "You Tube." This is a fabulous song. Adam Faith delivers "It's Alright" better than other any performer I have heard. R.I.P Adam Faith.

@alfrick12string2

4y↑5

Kick ass rock & roll with a killer harmonica and rhythm section. Incredible it still stands so well after all these years (1964). Similar energy thumping such as contemporaries such as DC5 and early Beatles rock & roll. THANKS for uploading this NICE stereo version.

@sauquoit13456

11y↑11

On this day in 1964 {Oct. 14th & Dec. 16th} Adam Faith performed "It's Alright" on ABC-TV's 'Shindig!'. Just over three months later on January 16th, 1965 it entered Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart; eventually it peaked at #31 & spent 8 weeks on the Top 100. In the UK the B-side of "I Love Being in Love with You", it peaked at #33, and between 1959 and 1966 he had twenty four songs on the United Kingdom Singles chart. RIP Mr. Faith {1940 - 2003} and Jimmy O'Neill {Shindig's host, 1940 - 2013}.

@loyaldude10

13y↑4

this song rocks!!!!!!!!!!!! in any generation or era. energy is incredible

@donnast.joseph5158

2y↑1

Oh my! Had this 45. Haven't heard it since '64 or '65. Adam Faith was just mentioned on the British show, "The Indian Doctor." Had to look him up.

@TheCoolProfessor

10y↑41

"MY NAME'S BOB FRIBBER!!"

"Where're you from Bob?"

"I'M IN ARTILLARY!!"

"Thank you Bob. Listen can we play anything for you?"

"ANYTHING! JUST PLAY IT LOUD OKAY?"

@epicextremeeddy3430

9y↑5

What's the difference between the army and cub scouts wrong, cub scouts don't have heavy artillery.

@DoctorMonkeyWrench

9y↑1

TheCoolProfessor It's HOT and it's WET. That's good if you was a lady. But it ain't no good if you'se in the jungle!

@LORDIRISH-jd8ow

9y↑3

Gooood morning viietnaaam its 0600 whats the 0 stand for 0 my god its early

@artukaful

james brown :3

@Shlongy

15y↑2

This song rocked. I used to have this album...gone, with most of the rest of my stellar collection.

@IrishEyes1989

13y↑2

Adam Faith was SO gorgeous! I discovered him earlier this year by way of the early 90's BBC series Love Hurts, which he starred in with Zoe Wanamaker. I had never heard of him before. What a lovely voice he had. Clearly he was quite multi-talented.

@achillessoul9713

8y↑5

Forced them to play this at a pub the other day. Everyone loved it.

@BrianCD85

13y↑4

Thumbs up if you came to this song because of Good Morning Vietnam!!!

@JackRabbitSlim

11y↑14

"MY NAME IS BOB RIVERS!" "Where are stationed, Bob?" "I'M IN ARTILLERY!" "Well, can we play something for you?" "ANYTHING! JUST PLAY IT LOUD, OK!" XD

@TYONEification

9y↑8

Backed by the Roulettes This was Adam Faith's Biggest hit in the U.S It only got to Number 31 in the Billboard Charts in 1965.

@robinwilson1433

@tin pan alley 1619 Broadway Not by me!

@johnpripusich2876

I saw Adam perform "It's Alright" on American Bandstand in 1965.
I went out and bought the single ASAP!

@lokaobd

16y↑1

i am from Brazil, and i love this song, first time i saw Good Morning Vietnam, i felt in love by this song

@chepalmera

9y↑89

"It's very hard to find a Vietnamese man named Charlie. They are all named Nguyen or Dao or things like that." XD

@Tom_The_Cat

4y↑3

We've found out that we can't find them. They're out there, and were having a major difficulty in finding the enemy.
Well what do you use to look for them?
Well...we ask people "Are you the enemy?" and whoever says "Yes" we shoot them

@lman22

3y↑1

Whooooooa whooooa whooooooooooaaaa

@Jeff-bd5yo

lmao

@dannythomas417

2y↑1

@Joe M Miss Robin already.

@x_mau9355

2y↑1

the Secret Service guy.... and his nerve gas.

@andwayne1

11y↑5

Growing up I always thought this was the Dave Clark Five. Great song from Adam Faith!

@seangabel5824

3y↑1

I'd have liked to hear Mike Smith's version

@brittonbanks646

1y↑1

The Dave Clark Five would have done justice to this song. This song sounds so much like "Glad All Over"

@postercereal3654

10y↑35

For a long time I thought this song was called "The Dawnbusters" because of Good Morning Vietnam, but Cronauer was actually talking about the name of their radio program in that scene, not this song.

@Rikki0

10y↑6

LMAO! I did the same thing. I looked for this song for years using the name "The Dawnbusters".

@summerrose299

10y↑2

LOL....I did the same thing! I couldn't find "The Dawnbusters" either!

@charlesstarr6892

10y↑1

And I remembered it as 'Come on, come on' with the this melody! Then realized he was signing 'all right'...

@user-tb9mb6vi5p

9y↑3

And we've finally found this.... Damn you Dawnbusters!!

@cleimanzaric

9y↑1

+Good Clip i thought its named Dawnbusters and searched for it for a long time till i looked online for some lyrics i remembered :)

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@roncooney3623

9y↑8

This song R-O-C-K-S, simple as that.

@mr.breadman5693

Absolutely splendid 🤝🔥❤️‍🔥

@robertbuckingham7147

7y↑12

Big dogs! Big Dogs! Landing on my face!!

@dannythomas417

I miss him.

@lokaobd

16y

oh my god, its been years that i looking this music in the web i remember this song from Good Morning Vietnam, great movie, great song, thanx willy

@timsmith428

4y↑1

could the DC5 have done this?..YES!!

@TheWhitehall

15y↑1

Adam and the band really getting it on. Shades of Brian Poole and the Tremoloes. But AF was first of course. I saw him about 25 years ago jogging in Battersea Park.

@djdavemick

6y↑1

Many of his UK-only hits were fine, but this RULES.

@TheDbd34

13y↑2

Adam Made a film in London in th early 60,s and when me and my sister went to ask him for an autograph he told us to f-ck off but hey I showed him I bought all his records and made him rich. He then went on to be a financial adviser . sadly he died not so long ago, but his music will live on forever . I still play Adam with pride today he is in all my playlists and a 50;s legend

@kenkinnally6144

He was a financial adviser who died broke and his wife had to leave their home to cover the debts apparently. Some financial adviser!

@tobiasgomez4757

5y↑4

NOS LEVANTAMOS CON UNAS TOSTADAS CON NAPALM, UN CAFÉ BIEN CARGADO, Y MENTIRAS VERDADERAS AL MANGO.

GRACIAS TOMÁS DURRIEU

@burgergamer3278

2y↑1

Big dogs! Big dogs landing on my face! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@donaldcarr7513

Great song! Good choice for the movie-G.M. Vietnam.

@AdamFaithFan

14y

This was released as a B-side in the UK in 1963.. the A-side was "I Love Being In Love With You"

@billmisko1846

5y↑2

they don't make songs like this anymore

@jrgboy

It was the B side of I Love Being in Love with You and only got to #33 in the UK charts...

@tubento

12y↑10

Sir in my heart i know i am funny.

@garys8990

Great song.

@Rikki0

15y

He also said that, even though he was a consultant for the movie, they almost totally ignored every one of his suggestions. Hollywood just wanted to do the movie their own way and be able to list his as a consultant to give themselves some credibility. ( That last thought is mine, not a statement from him ).

@richardupton3323

5y↑5

"time to rock it from the delta to the d.m.c."

@markmiller3308

47w↑1

DMZ

@richardupton3323

47w↑1

@@markmiller3308 ah of course yeh, De Military Zone right.

@markmiller3308

44w

@@richardupton3323 demilitarized zone, a buffer between warring powers. Problem is the enemy never cared about a DMZ in Viet Nam and in Korea it still exists but it is heavily armed.

@richardupton3323

44w↑1

@@markmiller3308 thank you.

@markmiller3308

44w

@@richardupton3323 no problemo!

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@moorlock2003

17y

Still is. The correct billing is "Adam Faith and The Roulettes" by the way. The Roulettes were a group signed by Parlophone whose members included a young Russ Ballard. They even had an LP issued, despite having no big hits.

@robinwilson1433

I loved the Roulettes back in the day - they had an album called "Stake & Chips" - I think, my memory is not what it was!

@donnscopman8102

Best ❤️❤️❤️❤️

@johnhaladay5541

That picture at 0:54 includes Gene Vincent and Eddie Cochran. Since the picture includes Adam Faith, I'm guessing it was taken when Cochran and Vincent toured England in 1960. I wonder how long it was taken before Cochran's tragic death in England that same year.

@moorlock2003

17y

Sure would like to see the Shindig video of Adam Faith doing this.

@WilliamGouv

3y↑1

GOOOOOOD MORNING VIETNAM !!!!!!!!!

@itslikethesamebutdifferent8020

6y↑4

Robin: “Can you tell us what you found out about the enemy since you got here?” US Military intelligence: “we found out that we can’t find them. They’re out there and we’re having a major difficulty finding the enemy”. Robin (laughing): ”what do you use to look for them” US Military intelligence: “well we ask people ‘are you the enemy?’ And whoever says yes we shoot them”

@roibatty

it's like the same but different

“Have you used any nerve gas?”
“Well once on myself and it had no- WOAAH”

@tinaboy99

Adam was great, I used to deliver meat to him on my saturday job.

@Rikki0

15y

Sorry for my tardy reply, sidvicious. Yes, Adrian Cronauer was/is quite real. He was a DJ in Vietnam for Armed Forces Radio in ( I believe ) 67-68. 68 for sure. As I said, I came in country in 70 so I missed him. And I hated the movie for several reasons ( I did enjoy the humor ) but mainly because, except for the fact that he was real, the movie is total fiction and the subplots were all stupid and phony. He himself stated that he was nothing like Robin Williams character.

@tommyers

12y↑3

Maybe Lt. Hauk had something to do with leaving it off the soundtrack. Luckily there wasn't enough room for "as good a polka as you'll ever hear"

@markmiller3308

1y↑1

Edward Garlick : From a Marine in Da Nang: "Captain Hauk sucks the sweat off of a dead man's balls." I have no idea what that means, sir, but it seems very negative to me.

@sarahlenel6913

4y↑1

Goooood morning Vietnaaaam

@DTittle

For the 174th A.H.C. The Sharks & Dolphins-R.V.N. 1965. My 1st cousin's husband was an aircrew member on the Hueys.

@superrandomchic56

12y↑2

Weather today is hot and shitty, with continued hot and shitty in the afternoon. Tomorrow forecasts more crappy weather.... Pissy weather front coming down from the north.

@loyaldude10

14y↑1

of course he was nothing like robon Wms. The movie wouldnt have been nearly as funny if it was all reality. To pull off some of the stunts Robin did in movie, like disobeying a superior, would have gotten him court martialed

@lindseysummers5351

He said it himself, if he had done half the things depicted in the movie, like broadcasting troop movements and consorting with known terrorists, he would STILL be sitting in Leavenworth.

@donnscopman8102

❤️

@doowopftw

Pretty cool!

@gabrielcordo130

FOUND IT AFTER LIKE A YEAR

@jonathanbennaman6753

GOOOOOOODDDDDDD MORRRNNIING VIATTTTNAMMMMMM

@fabritrom2577

5y↑4

MENTIRAS VERDADERAS

@oldermuscleguy

11y

Great song to hit the gym

@sandsoftime1954

never heard this !

@yonatanfarber603

42w

I came beacuse good morning Vietnam

@davideckler9195

11y

I thought so, too. He and Mike Smith sound quite a bit alike.

@JoeJonesvinyllover

13y

good morning vietnam!

@ZGTGamer1

Gooooooooooooooooooooooooood Morning Vietnammmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
nice song ufffffff

@donmimi83

15y

fuc***g great song

@jjhook6384

8y↑12

how can you fight a war in this shit I can not see them Thay can't see me it feels like hunting with Ray Charles

@Namo12009

good

@willy3411

14y

to thecoolprofessor 1965 Parlophone records album called "On The Move"

@babymoondancer

16y

Can you say GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD MORNIN' VIETNAM!!!

@SoulShines4U

It's The Dawnbusters!!!! 🤣

@Rikki0

16y

demag, I also hated " Good Morning Vietnam ". I was in country 70-71, so I missed Adrian Cronauer. I only watched the movie once and for some reason thought he said this was by " The Dawnbreakers " so have spent a lot of wasted time looking for it by that artist, sigh. But don't worry about the soundtrack. For some reason they did not put this song on it. And imho it's the best song from the movie.

@vinylsingleman

16y

I have a copy of this on the Amy label, and I also really like the flip side, "I Just Don't Know", if someone could post it.

@paisleypower30

16y

I don't know if this is what you mean, but this is a clip of it on some TV show - they look like thay are having quite a bit of fun!

@ebf1957

Senor Wences' favorite song.

@Tom_The_Cat

4y↑1

We'll be taking requests really soon. How can you even send in a request? Where can you call from?
Yeah, man, I'm in a phone booth out in the DMZ I'm tryna call you right now

@TheCoolProfessor

14y

This song is so cool but what's the name of the album?

@gabrielcordo2077

FOUND YOU

@willy3411

16y

He passed away a few years ago.

@willy3411

14y

@willy3411 check that 1964

@trev8200

14y

@MikeRugers Haha, Good morning vietnam

@nedsammy

13y

the riff sounds like blitzreig bop in places... pay attention.

@tommyers

11y↑2

Basically it's hotter than a snake's ass in a wagon rut.

@SirDanOfHell

12y↑2

Adam Faith is much, much, much more fun than Percy Faith :)

@timsmith428

5y↑1

..could have been a killer for the DC5...

@nickgormangolf6941

5y↑2

Lock and Loll

@phuquoc3012

Baby lock and loll.

@ThePecanpie13

This song tricked me

@HomeroGamerXD

9y↑1

Booooooooooommmmm dia vietnãããã

@jjhook6384

yes we got a water buffalo that on the Ho ch man trail that Jack knifed there are horns everywhere we are going to droop some napalm and clear that trail have a barbecue

@tonymontana1974

12y↑1

Time to take that little blue pill and do the hu-chi-men 2 step.

@bobcohoon9615

10w

Beginning is real slow...but...stick with it

@russellbyrd

Sorry, but it was not a "big hit" as it says. It didn't make it at all in the UK and in USA it reached #31. But it WAS a good song that SHOULD have been a hit! But that's a different story. :)

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