All Right
Black & White Lyrics


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Grew up on promises
Tomorrow will be all right
Held on to my defenses
In fear of the night
Covered my worried head
As she turned out the light
And just as tomorrow comes
Again comes the night

The only comfort I received
All you can do is let it be
It's gonna be all right, uh-huh?
We'll make it through the night
It's gonna be all right
Took on an education
I learned to compete

It don't take no qualification
To sleep in the street
There's not much humanity
In this kind of race
How civil is competition
A foot on a face?

And at the time I still believed
A little more juice, I'll be free
It's gonna be all right, uh-huh?
It's gonna be all right, uh-huh?
We'll make it through the night
It's gonna be all right

Now as I take your hand
Show you the stars
Try to explain to you
Who we are

With so little expectation
In this manner of life
All of the complications
The fear in the night
Will you be able to believe
There will be love eventually

It's gonna be all right, uh-huh?




We'll make it through the night
It's gonna be all right

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Black & White's song "All right" convey a sense of hope and resilience in the face of adversity and fear. The opening lines depict the singer's upbringing filled with promises that tomorrow will be better, but also the constant fear of the night and the unknown. The act of covering the worried head and the repetition of tomorrow and night symbolize the cyclical nature of life, where hope may arise but is inevitably followed by periods of uncertainty.


The second verse delves into the harsh realities of life and the struggle to survive. The singer highlights that even with education and the ability to compete, it doesn't guarantee a stable life. The lack of humanity and the civil competition with "a foot on a face" speak to the cutthroat nature of society and the disregard for compassion in the pursuit of success.


However, despite these hardships, the chorus provides a glimmer of optimism. The repeated assurance that "It's gonna be all right" serves as a mantra to hold onto. It suggests that even though life may be filled with challenges and fear, there is hope for a brighter future. The lines "We'll make it through the night" reinforce the idea of perseverance and the belief that eventually, things will improve.


In the final verse, the singer acknowledges the difficulties of life but tries to offer comfort and guidance. Taking someone's hand and showing them the stars symbolizes offering support and inspiration. The lyrics question whether it is possible to maintain belief in love and positivity despite the complications and fears that accompany life. The repetition of "It's gonna be all right" acts as a reassuring reminder that despite the hardships, there is still hope for love and ultimately, a better tomorrow.


Line by Line Meaning

Grew up on promises
My childhood was filled with empty assurances and unfulfilled commitments


Tomorrow will be all right
Hope and optimism for a better future


Held on to my defenses
Maintained my guard and protected myself


In fear of the night
Afraid of the uncertainties and challenges that darkness represents


Covered my worried head
Shielded myself from anxiety and distress


As she turned out the light
As she symbolically removed the source of comfort and security


And just as tomorrow comes
And just like the cycle of days, bringing new hopes


Again comes the night
The darkness and difficulties persist


The only comfort I received
The only solace I found


All you can do is let it be
Acceptance is the only option


It's gonna be all right, uh-huh?
Is everything really going to be fine?


We'll make it through the night
We'll overcome the hardships


Took on an education
Engaged in the process of learning


I learned to compete
I discovered the need for competitiveness


It don't take no qualification
It doesn't require any specific skills or qualifications


To sleep in the street
To be homeless and live on the streets


There's not much humanity
There is a lack of compassion and empathy


In this kind of race
In this competitive and uncaring environment


How civil is competition
Is competition truly civilized?


A foot on a face?
Is it acceptable to step on others to succeed?


And at the time I still believed
During that period, I had faith and trust


A little more juice, I'll be free
With a little more effort, I will attain freedom


Now as I take your hand
Now, as I connect with you


Show you the stars
Guide you towards dreams and possibilities


Try to explain to you
Attempt to convey and make you understand


Who we are
Our true essence and identity


With so little expectation
With such minimal hope and anticipation


In this manner of life
In this way of living


All of the complications
All the difficulties and complexities


The fear in the night
The anxiety and unease during darkness


Will you be able to believe
Can you maintain faith and trust


There will be love eventually
That love will eventually manifest


It's gonna be all right, uh-huh?
Will everything truly be okay?


We'll make it through the night
We'll overcome the challenges


It's gonna be all right
Everything will be fine




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LARDIE, NIVEN

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