It's All Right
Bert Jerred Lyrics


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Foreign fame and harsh names
Dollar luck and rigged games
The gasoline smell
And the doorbell
Linger as you roll away
Egg on the pan and the same man
Compromise claims
A bossa nova fan
And the sleeves gather dust
As he anchors his trust in ethanol
Hold to that song
It won't be long
The hard day's almost done
Remember the hills and the fields there?
Jethimadh and perfumed hair
It's always been you
The change you marched through
Was it worth it all?
Was it worth it all?
Hold to that song




It won't be long
The hard day's almost done

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bert Jerred's song "It's All Right" delve into themes of fame, struggles, nostalgia, and resilience. The lines "Foreign fame and harsh names, Dollar luck and rigged games" touch upon the challenges and negative aspects that can accompany success and recognition. It highlights the way external influences and societal pressures can taint one's experience and bring about feelings of disillusionment.


The mention of "gasoline smell and doorbell" suggests a sense of transience and departure, perhaps indicating the constant movement and change that one encounters in pursuit of their dreams. The lyrics also touch upon the mundanity of everyday life, like cooking an egg on a pan, and how compromises are made to navigate the complexities of existence.


The reference to a "bossa nova fan" and the gathering dust on sleeves symbolize neglected passions and unfulfilled desires. The use of ethanol as an anchor of trust might signify seeking solace or reliance on substances to cope with the struggles of life.


The chorus, "Hold to that song, it won't be long, the hard day's almost done," encourages perseverance and reminds the listener that even in the midst of difficulties, there is hope that things will get better. The song reminisces about past experiences, invoking the imagery of hills, fields, Jethimadh (a herb used in Ayurvedic medicine), and perfumed hair, capturing a sense of nostalgia and longing for simpler times.


Ultimately, the lyrics raise the question of whether the journey and changes one goes through, despite the hardships faced, were worth it in the end.


Line by Line Meaning

Foreign fame and harsh names
Experiencing fame and being called harsh names in unfamiliar territories


Dollar luck and rigged games
Fortunate financial situations and manipulated games of chance


The gasoline smell
The distinct scent of gasoline


And the doorbell
The sound of a doorbell ringing


Linger as you roll away
Staying in one's memory as they move on


Egg on the pan and the same man
Cooking an egg on a pan and dealing with the same person


Compromise claims
Accepting compromises


A bossa nova fan
Someone who enjoys bossa nova music


And the sleeves gather dust
The sleeves of a shirt remaining unused and collecting dust


As he anchors his trust in ethanol
Placing one's trust in ethanol (possibly referring to alcohol as a coping mechanism)


Hold to that song
Hold onto that particular song or memory


It won't be long
The waiting period will not be lengthy


The hard day's almost done
The difficult day is nearly over


Remember the hills and the fields there?
Recalling the hills and fields of a specific place


Jethimadh and perfumed hair
Fragrant hair treated with jethimadh (a herbal medicine)


It's always been you
You have always been the important factor


The change you marched through
The transformation you navigated through


Was it worth it all?
Was everything you went through worth it?


Hold to that song
Hold onto that particular song or memory


It won't be long
The waiting period will not be lengthy


The hard day's almost done
The difficult day is nearly over




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Written by: Charles Jerred

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