Alright
Anthony Allen Lyrics
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To a word I say
Kill enthusiasm
'Cause I've found that day
Though it over and over and over again
Then you rip me down
Trying over and over and over again
You're a fool
You're gonna end up in a hole
You never finish what you started
Forever telling you I though it over and over and over again
See it coming for you
See it every day
Try to ignore you
You get my way (yeah yeah yeah!)
And it's alright [Repeat: x 4]
Gonna end up in a hole
Now you got me moving
Now I've got a taste
You can't stop me smiling
I'm laughing in your face
It's true
You're gonna end up in a hole
You never finish what you started
Forever telling you I though it over and over and over again
See it coming for you
See it every day
Try to ignore you
You get my way (yeah yeah yeah!)
And it's alright [Repeat: x 4]
Gonna end up in a hole
Laugh about me all you like
Talk behind me, I don't mind
Let me tell you I'm alright
Gonna end up in a hole (whoa-oa-oa)
Laugh about me all you like (whoa-oa-oa)
Talk behind me, I don't mind (whoa-oa-oa)
Let me tell you I'm alright!
Thought it over, over and over
Thought it over, over again [Repeat: x 2]
See it coming for you
See it every day
Try to ignore you
You get my way (yeah yeah yeah!)
And it's alright [Repeat: x 8]
Gonna end up in a hole
You're gonna end up in a hole
You never finish what you started
Don't mind me telling you I though it over and over and over again
Anthony Allen’s song “Alright” is an upbeat and energetic track that seems to address the theme of resilience in the face of negativity and criticism. The lyrics suggest that the singer has faced obstacles where nobody listened to him no matter how much he tried to explain to them, leading him to lose his enthusiasm. He then turns to the idea of repetition, telling himself over and over again what he has to do. However, he is constantly criticized and torn down by someone. Despite this, he seems to remain positive, saying that everything will be alright in the end.
The phrase “You’re gonna end up in a hole” shows that the singer's enemies will eventually face consequences for their actions. The phrase “See it coming for you, try to ignore you, you get in my way, and it's alright” indicates that the singer is undeterred by obstacles and negativity from others, and he will keep going no matter how many times he is knocked down. The chorus, which repeats eight times, reinforces the message that everything is going to be alright in the end, no matter what happens.
Line by Line Meaning
And no-one ever listens
No one pays attention to what I say
To a word I say
No one even bothers to listen to me
Kill enthusiasm
Discourage excitement
'Cause I've found that day
Because I've experienced that outcome before
Though it over and over and over again
Think about it repeatedly
Then you rip me down
Then you criticize me
Trying over and over and over again
Keep attempting multiple times
And you happy now?
Are you satisfied now?
You're a fool
You are foolish in your actions
You're gonna end up in a hole
Your actions will lead to a bad situation
You never finish what you started
You never complete what you begin
Forever telling you I though it over and over and over again
I keep insisting that I've thought it through repeatedly
See it coming for you
I see the consequences coming towards you
See it every day
I witness it every day
Try to ignore you
Try to avoid you
You get my way (yeah yeah yeah!)
You interfere with my path
And it's alright [Repeat: x 4]
It's okay to deal with
Gonna end up in a hole
You will face a bad outcome
Now you got me moving
You've provoked me
Now I've got a taste
Now I know what to expect
You can't stop me smiling
You can't get to me emotionally
I'm laughing in your face
I'm immune to your attempts to bother me
It's true
What I'm saying is accurate
Laugh about me all you like
Mock me as much as you want
Talk behind me, I don't mind
Gossip about me, it doesn't affect me
Let me tell you I'm alright
I'm fine despite your attempts to bother me
Thought it over, over and over
Contemplated it many times
See it coming for you
I envision the consequences for you
See it every day
It's a daily pattern
Try to ignore you
Attempt to avoid you
You get my way (yeah yeah yeah!)
You disrupt my path
And it's alright [Repeat: x 8]
I can handle dealing with it
You're gonna end up in a hole
You will face negative consequences
Don't mind me telling you I though it over and over and over again
I don't mind repeating that I've given it deep consideration
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: IAN LEWIS, BERNARD HARVEY, CALTON S. COFFIE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@solod2854
If Allen Anthony can see this, thank you brother. This song has and still continues to get me through a lot of hard times. Thank you for this timeless classic.
@Bombshellbiggy
Wow, touché is all I can say! I know he says not to cry but these be tears of joy.
@shondajones9424
This man sung his butt off. I hate when musicians with talent like this gets kicked to the curb.
@andretaylor2501
The full version of this song is DOPE it’s like Over 5 mins long. This song always reminds me of Glenn Lewis - don’t you forget it . Because they came out around the same time.
@mightyspurs21
I've never heard this song, I know the Freeway song this is in though. That Glenn Lewis song is such a good track
@tcrump212IsLmbrJck_t
And all the Stevie wonder influence!!! We were so lucky to resonate these grooves into in existence.
@thafella8127
Was just thinking the same thing as came back to listen to this gem..they both got that same aura about them
@reeskiescola3198
Yup
@Avarice-Zero
You aren't lying. I remember listening to both around that time.
@4everinJuly
For my one and only son who has Autism and turned 21 this year... it's going to be more than alright...I promise.
Love, Mommy💙