Alright
Allen Anthony/Freeway Lyrics


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(Freeway)
State Property, Roc-a-fella Records
This that feeling music you know
We make that music you can feel Early

[Verse 1: Freeway]
I went from the ghetto to the ghetto and I'm back again
And we doing it back and forth roll with a gang of thugs
My burner my hood passport fresh from the airport I'm back again
And I clap your men; I'm from a block where niggas might blast your pops
No chance ambulance can't save your kin; smoke reefer burn reefer
Chill in my spot instead of making selat drink liters of gin
I'm drunk again I'm high again I just might fly a kite
To my niggas up state knocked off in the pen
They booked in a jail; I'm booking a flight
It's fucked up last year we was all on the block
This can't be life this can't be love
They roll with a whack; I roll with a snub
We all in a fight

[Chorus: Allen Anthony (Freeway)]
Alright, (woo) baby don't you cry (ugh)
Alright, (tell em) everything's gon be alright
Alright, (woo) I know we can make it through this
Alright, (tell em)don't let go hold on tight (ugh)
Alright, Alright, Alright

[Verse 2: Freeway (Allen Anthony)]
Baby don't you cry
Every thing goin' be alright all night, Free is on his job let the music play
And I ain't come to hurt nobody tonight
But if a dude get out of line put him back in tech
Must be out his mind let the rugger spray
Clap until we alright all out of dodge (alright)
That's right crush the club tonight with a watch on the Robb Report (sweet)
Check on the war report; check on the stores we bought (yeah)
Check on the kids and shit
Hope everything's alright all night cause all day pop in the mix
I might pop rock stars pop up on your strip
Free pop out hits get paid for my thoughts and that's alright
And my label the shit

[Chorus]

[Verse 3: Freeway (Allen Anthony)]
I came from the hood and I'm bringing the hood with me
(And don't you worry about a thing)
It ain't a thing I'm bringing them things with me scrap
And I take em around the globe travel around the globe
Been to Paris and back again
Free fall back get stacks with a pen
Still move like a king pen clapping you forward
I went from gat in the tux
Snatching your gold to platinum and gold plaques on the tuck
Same shit different line up work gat and a tech
I might get with Mac and act up in a Bent
We came a long way from a pack and tech
(We got to reach for something better) geah

[Chorus]

(All my homeboys out there dying) (Tell em)
Hey this world's a crazy place
Why didn't I find my (yes) place
(Alright alright) (clap clap clap clap) (holla)
Alright (alright)
Alright (alright), Alright (yeah), Alright (oh lord)





Young Free, Allen Anthony, The Roc is definitely in the building

Overall Meaning

The song "Alright" by Allen Anthony/Freeway sings about his humble beginnings as a ghetto child and his return back to the ghetto as an adult. Freeway states that he moves back and forth with a group of thugs around the area. He also mentions that despite his success, he is still from a rough neighbourhood, where shootings are frequent and life is unpredictable. Freeway reflects on the fact that this cannot be the kind of life or love that one was meant to have, but in the end, everything will be alright. The chorus repeated multiple times throughout the song reinforces the idea that it is possible to make it through difficult times.


Line by Line Meaning

State Property, Roc-a-fella Records
Introducing themselves as artists under the State Property and Roc-a-fella Records label.


This that feeling music you know
Describing their music as something that elicits emotions and makes people feel good.


We make that music you can feel Early
Stating that they make music that people can relate to and connect with, right from the start.


I went from the ghetto to the ghetto and I'm back again
Expressing the cycle of returning to poverty despite efforts to escape it.


And we doing it back and forth roll with a gang of thugs
Suggesting that they go back and forth between success and failure while being accompanied by a group of violent individuals.


My burner my hood passport fresh from the airport I'm back again
Referring to his gun as his passport to the hood, implying that he has just returned from the airport and is ready to return to his old ways.


And I clap your men; I'm from a block where niggas might blast your pops
Threatening violence towards potential enemies and acknowledging the dangerous nature of his upbringing.


No chance ambulance can't save your kin; smoke reefer burn reefer
Asserting that in his neighborhood, violence is often fatal and drug use is a common method of coping.


Chill in my spot instead of making selat drink liters of gin
Preferring a relaxed lifestyle to one that involves alcohol and violence.


I'm drunk again I'm high again I just might fly a kite
Admitting to substance abuse and considering indulging in a childlike activity of flying a kite.


To my niggas up state knocked off in the pen
Addressing his friends who are currently incarcerated in a distant prison.


They booked in a jail; I'm booking a flight
Drawing attention to the contrast between his freedom and their imprisonment.


It's fucked up last year we was all on the block
Reflecting on how sudden changes in life can leave people feeling disillusioned and helpless.


This can't be life this can't be love
Contemplating the darker aspects of life and love, questioning whether they truly exist in the world around him.


They roll with a whack; I roll with a snub
Comparing his dangerous associates to those of his enemies, suggesting that his are more skilled and better prepared for conflict.


We all in a fight
Acknowledging the constant struggle for success and survival that he and his peers face.


Baby don't you cry
Assuring a loved one that everything will be alright.


Every thing goin' be alright all night, Free is on his job let the music play
Promising that he will handle any problems that arise and encouraging listeners to enjoy the music.


And I ain't come to hurt nobody tonight
Reassuring people that he has no intention of causing harm.


But if a dude get out of line put him back in tech
Hinting that he is willing to use violence as a last resort to defend himself and others.


Must be out his mind let the rugger spray
Implying that he views violence as a justified response to even minor threats or insults.


Clap until we alright all out of dodge (alright)
Describing a situation in which he and his associates will use deadly force until they are far enough away to avoid the consequences.


That's right crush the club tonight with a watch on the Robb Report (sweet)
Boasting about their wealth and ability to enjoy luxurious items while spending time at clubs.


Check on the war report; check on the stores we bought (yeah)
Acknowledging the importance of keeping up-to-date on current events while also taking pride in their shopping successes.


Check on the kids and shit
Reminding listeners to stay focused on their responsibilities as parents or role models.


Hope everything's alright all night cause all day pop in the mix
Wishing for the safety and well-being of his listeners while also noting the constant presence of music in his own life.


I might pop rock stars pop up on your strip
Boasting that he has the ability to become famous and influential in society.


Free pop out hits get paid for my thoughts and that's alright
Acknowledging his own successes as a musician and remarking that he deserves to be financially rewarded for his creative work.


And my label the shit
Showing pride in the label that supports and represents him as an artist.


I came from the hood and I'm bringing the hood with me
Acknowledging his roots and the influence that his upbringing has on his life and work.


(And don't you worry about a thing)
Encouraging listeners not to despair or feel downhearted about their own circumstances.


It ain't a thing I'm bringing them things with me scrap
Noting his tendency to carry weapons for protection and emphasizing that it is just part of who he is.


And I take em around the globe travel around the globe
Expressing his love for travel and exploration despite his attachment to his roots.


Been to Paris and back again
Referencing a significant travel experience and the sense of satisfaction or worldly knowledge that it imparted.


Free fall back get stacks with a pen
Describing his ability to generate wealth through his creative work as a rapper and writer.


Still move like a king pen clapping you forward
Portraying himself as a leader or powerful figure who is not afraid to take control of situations and make decisions.


I went from gat in the tux
Reflecting on his past as a violent individual compared with his present status as a more sophisticated, wealthy artist.


Snatching your gold to platinum and gold plaques on the tuck
Contrasting his earlier ability to steal from others with his current ability to earn legitimate income and receive awards for his music.


Same shit different line up work gat and a tech
Describing his current lifestyle as not much different from his past, still involved with weapons and conflict.


I might get with Mac and act up in a Bent
Hypothetically associating with fellow rapper Mac and engaging in ill-advised or reckless behavior while driving a Bentley luxury car.


We came a long way from a pack and tech
Reflecting on the significant changes and progress that he and his crew have made over time.


(We got to reach for something better) geah
Asserting that he and his peers must continue striving for improvement and success.


(All my homeboys out there dying) (Tell em)
Acknowledging the loss of friends and loved ones and implying that he wants to inspire others to turn their lives around while they still can.


Hey this world's a crazy place
Observing that the world is unpredictable and sometimes violent.


Why didn't I find my (yes) place
Expressing a sense of frustration or regret that he has not yet found a fully comfortable and peaceful space in life.


(Alright alright) (clap clap clap clap) (holla)
Returning to a tone of hope and resilience, clapping and cheering to encourage himself and his listeners to keep going.


Alright (alright)
Reiterating the sentiment that everything will be alright no matter what.


Alright (alright), Alright (yeah), Alright (oh lord)
Ending the song with repetitions of the word 'alright,' indicating a sense of underlying optimism despite the difficulties of life.




Lyrics ยฉ Peermusic Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JONATHAN DAVID PEARN, MICHAEL ANTHONY SHEFFORD GRAY, CHELONIS R. JONES

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Don Merriman

This is my favorite song of all time because of what it means to me. My moms died in 2008. She died in her sleep. She at my grandmotherโ€™s house. I got the call that she died. I hopped in the car and drove over there. The ambulance hadnโ€™t come to pick up the body yet. So I saw her in the bed. I couldnt take it. So I got back in the car and drove around the neighborhood. My phone was on shuffle and this song came on!!! that chorus hit!!!!!!! โ€œBaby donโ€™t you cry. Everythingโ€™s gone be alright. I know we make it through this!! That had to be my mother speaking to me. Outta all of the songs that could have came on it was this one. A nigga had to pullover and cry.

My favorite song of all time.

Love you Sandra Merrimon

Jonathan Maduike

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lifestraight

Wow. Very touching testimony. Rest In Peace to your mom.

Grizzly G

This brought me to tears I lost my mother at 11 years old. Things did get better eventually. Still miss her everyday.

MIMIKA*** ***MIMIKA

Bless you brother. You brought tears to this nigga eyes.

Eddie Press

You almost made me cry just reading this..r.i.p to your moms

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Calogero Gnvrly

This was originally Allen Anthony song but free just made it even better. Timeless classic ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ’ฏ

Horizon Today

Very true. Thereโ€™s a story behind it that Iโ€™m going to tell on here. I was around them back then

Tawana Joyner

I just found that out myself! But this is a hit ๐Ÿ’ฏ

Antonio Briceรฑo

TBH, I enjoy the original much more, and I heard it AFTER Freeway's Alright, which on its own is a monster song. But this one is a fine complement. I actually play both together.

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