Okay
Bad Loud Lyrics
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But I resigned before your funeral
It seems like every time I interfere
Good intentions lead to graves and tears
But I'm alright, I'm O.K.
Words you said to me so many days
I'm alright, I'm O.K., I'm O.K. Hey
Listen Man, I'm talking to myself
I don't believe in afterlife at all
I have no faith the soul will carry on, you're gone
But I'm alright, I'm O.K.
I can paraphrase an old cliche'
I'm alright, I'm O.K., I'm O.K. Hey
Where is my crutch, Where's is my inner overhaul
The return to my distress call
It's ringing for them all, ringing for them all
Ringing for them all
Listen, I can't do this anymore
Detour the self absorbed from the morgue
Listen Man, you were my only hope
There are no saving graces and no miracles
But I'm alright, I'm O.K.
I can paraphrase a million ways
I'm alright, I'm O.K. Hey
Hey
The lyrics to Bad Loud's song "Okay" are complex and layered with emotion. The singer begins by acknowledging the futility of trying to control damage, expressing a sense of exhaustion with the task. They then reveal that they resigned from something before a funeral, perhaps indicating that they were unable to prevent the death of someone close to them. The singer suggests that their good intentions have led to more harm than good, resulting in graves and tears. However, they affirm that they are alright and okay, recalling words that were said to them.
The singer then turns to talking to themselves as a source of comfort, acknowledging that it may sound crazy but it helps. They reveal that they do not believe in the afterlife, and express a lack of faith that the soul will carry on after death. The singer acknowledges the loss of the person they are mourning, but reiterates that they are alright and okay, using an old cliche to emphasize their point.
The final verse sees the singer questioning where their crutch, or source of support, is. They express a need for an inner overhaul and suggest that their distress call is ringing for everyone. They then turn back to talking to themselves, revealing that the person who has died was their only hope. Finally, the singer emphasizes once again that there are no saving graces or miracles, but they are alright and okay.
Overall, the lyrics to "Okay" convey a sense of grief, loss, and acceptance. The singer is struggling to come to terms with the death of someone close to them, but ultimately declares that they are okay and can carry on.
Line by Line Meaning
The most jaded handle damage control
Those who are the most emotionally exhausted are the ones who manage crisis situations
But I resigned before your funeral
I gave up before you died and didn't try to help you anymore
It seems like every time I interfere
Whenever I try to help, it often leads to negative consequences
Good intentions lead to graves and tears
Trying to do good can sometimes have unintended negative consequences
But I'm alright, I'm O.K.
Despite all of the difficulties, I am doing okay
Words you said to me so many days
I remember the things you said to me when you were still alive
Listen Man, I'm talking to myself
I am having a conversation with myself, trying to make sense of everything
As crazy as it sounds I think it helps
Even though it may seem strange, talking to myself is actually helpful
I don't believe in afterlife at all
I do not believe in the concept of an afterlife
I have no faith the soul will carry on, you're gone
I do not believe that the soul lives on after someone dies, since you are gone forever
Where is my crutch, Where's is my inner overhaul
Where can I find support and help to fix myself?
The return to my distress call
I am calling for help because I am in distress
It's ringing for them all, ringing for them all
Everyone is ignoring my distress call
Listen, I can't do this anymore
I cannot handle this situation any longer
Detour the self-absorbed from the morgue
We need to prevent people from becoming too self-centered and ending up dead
Listen Man, you were my only hope
You were the only person I thought could help me
There are no saving graces and no miracles
There is nothing that can save me anymore, no matter how much I hope for a miracle
I can paraphrase a million ways
I can reword things a million different ways
I'm alright, I'm O.K. Hey
Despite everything, I am still doing okay
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