Okay
Backhouse Mike Lyrics


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I like your smile
But even introductions need to last awhile
Sometimes I don't know if I'm right or wrong
And in the end it seems like everything is worse when you're gone

There is no upper hand
I'm giving you mine
It doesn't have to end up wasting your time
There's things that I could say
But hear it my way
I want to let you know that it's all okay

So there you are
Mistakenly mistaken for a deeper scar
A hole in your heart
And the same for me
Is everything you touch keeping you down
or setting you free

There is no upper hand
I'm giving you mine
It doesn't have to end up wasting your time
There's things that I could say
But hear it my way
I want to let you know that it's all okay

Shelter my eyes from the sun
And wait for the birds to fly by
Trying to reach every one
And know what you're feeling inside
Deep in my head now it's like a dream goodbye

There is no upper hand
I'm giving you mine
It doesn't have to end up wasting your time
There's things that I could say
But hear it my way
I want to let you know that it's all okay
Want to let you know that it's all okay




Want to let you know
That it's all okay

Overall Meaning

The song "Okay" by Backhouse Mike is about a relationship that is going through a rough patch. The lyrics express the uncertainty and confusion that comes with trying to navigate through tough times. The chorus repeats the phrase "there is no upper hand, I'm giving you mine" which suggests that the singer is willing to make themselves vulnerable and open to whatever the other person feels. The singer also acknowledges that sometimes they don't know if they're right or wrong, and that things can seem worse when the other person is gone.


In the second verse, the song suggests that both people in the relationship might be struggling with their own issues - "everything you touch keeping you down or setting you free." However, despite all the difficulties, the singer wants to reassure the other person that everything will be okay. The song acknowledges the importance of communication in relationships, with the line "there's things that I could say, but hear it my way." The last verse of the song seems to shift to a more hopeful tone, with the singer talking about waiting for the birds to fly by and trying to understand what the other person is feeling inside.


Overall, "Okay" is a song that explores the ups and downs of relationships and the importance of being willing to listen and communicate with each other. The song suggests that it's possible to get through tough times if both people are willing to be vulnerable and open with each other.


Line by Line Meaning

I like your smile
I find your smile charming and attractive


But even introductions need to last awhile
I believe that it's important to take time getting to know each other before jumping into anything serious


Sometimes I don't know if I'm right or wrong
Occasionally, I'm unsure of whether my actions or decisions are correct


And in the end it seems like everything is worse when you're gone
When you're not here, everything feels worse and incomplete


There is no upper hand
There's no advantage to be gained or control to be exerted


I'm giving you mine
I'm willing to give you whatever I have to offer


It doesn't have to end up wasting your time
I don't want to waste your time, and I hope you feel the same way


There's things that I could say
There are things I want to express or share with you


But hear it my way
I want you to understand my perspective or interpretation of the situation


I want to let you know that it's all okay
I want to reassure you that everything is alright, regardless of the circumstances


So there you are
I've noticed your presence and become aware of your existence


Mistakenly mistaken for a deeper scar
Perhaps you've been misunderstood or judged wrongly as someone who has experienced greater pain or trauma


A hole in your heart
You may be feeling a sense of emptiness or loss in your life


And the same for me
I can relate to feeling this way as well


Is everything you touch keeping you down or setting you free
I wonder whether the things you do or the people you associate with are holding you back or helping you move forward


Shelter my eyes from the sun
I'm seeking refuge or protection from the harshness or brightness of the world


And wait for the birds to fly by
I'm taking a moment to observe and appreciate the beauty of nature


Trying to reach every one
I aspire to connect with everyone around me, regardless of our differences


And know what you're feeling inside
I want to empathize with your emotions and understand how you're truly feeling


Deep in my head now it's like a dream goodbye
I'm experiencing a memory or a thought that feels like a farewell or a goodbye


Want to let you know that it's all okay
I want to reiterate that everything is alright between us


Want to let you know
I have a strong desire to communicate this message to you


That it's all okay
I want to reassure you that there's no need to worry or feel apprehensive about our relationship




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