It's Ok
Ben Hammond Lyrics


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It's ok to be in love, it's ok
it's ok to be in love, it's ok
this is someplace I can be
this is somewhere I can see
this is something I can believe in
don't you ever go and leave me

it's ok to be alone, it's ok
it's ok to be alone, it's ok
you tell me you need to feel needed
and I know I can be conceited
but go ahead and make me feel
something I don't know how to feel

don't you ever go and drop me
now (that) I've got no way of stopping
don't you ever try and change things
it's ok, just rearranging,
rearranging

it's ok to be in love, it's ok
it's ok to be in love, it's ok




gimme a light, gimme tonight, gimme something warm
gimme a light, gimme tonight, gimme something warm

Overall Meaning

The song "It's Ok" by Ben Hammond is a simple yet powerful ballad about love and acceptance. The repeated statement of "it's ok to be in love, it's ok" emphasizes the message of the song. It's acknowledging that love can be messy at times but it's important to embrace it and not fear it. The song also explores the concept of being alone and feeling needed. The lines "you tell me you need to feel needed and I know I can be conceited" show vulnerability in the singer's relationship. He acknowledges his flaws and is willing to work on them to make his partner feel loved and appreciated.


The lyrics "don't you ever go and leave me" and "don't you ever go and drop me" evoke a sense of fear and insecurity. It's as if the singer is pleading with his partner to stay with him and not abandon him. He mentions that he has "no way of stopping" his partner from leaving, which further showcases his vulnerability. However, the song ends on a positive note with the idea of "rearranging." Perhaps this means that even though love can be complicated, it's possible to make it work if you're willing to change and compromise.


Line by Line Meaning

It's ok to be in love, it's ok
The singer is telling themselves that it's alright to be feeling love.


it's ok to be in love, it's ok
The singer repeats and reaffirms that it's okay to feel love.


this is someplace I can be
The singer feels comfortable and at ease where they are currently.


this is somewhere I can see
The artist is saying that they can see a future for themselves in this place and with this person.


this is something I can believe in
The artist has found something they can put their trust in and depend on.


don't you ever go and leave me
The singer is pleading with their love interest to not abandon them.


it's ok to be alone, it's ok
The singer is accepting that being alone can be okay too.


it's ok to be alone, it's ok
The artist repeats and reaffirms that being alone is acceptable.


you tell me you need to feel needed
The artist's love interest has expressed to them that they have a desire to feel important and valued.


and I know I can be conceited
The artist acknowledges that they can be self-absorbed at times.


but go ahead and make me feel
The singer is open to having their love interest make them feel something they may not know how to feel on their own.


something I don't know how to feel
The artist is admitting that they may be unsure or inexperienced with certain emotions.


don't you ever go and drop me
The singer urges their love interest to not abandon them suddenly or abruptly.


now (that) I've got no way of stopping
The singer feels powerless to prevent their love interest from leaving them.


don't you ever try and change things
The singer wants things to remain the same and not change.


it's ok, just rearranging, rearranging
Despite not wanting things to change, the artist is trying to come to terms with the possibility of change and is okay with rearranging their life around it.


gimme a light, gimme tonight, gimme something warm
The artist is expressing a desire for comfort and intimacy, asking for something warm to make them feel better.


gimme a light, gimme tonight, gimme something warm
The singer repeats their request for comfort and intimacy.




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