It's Alright
Bob Marley feat. The Wailers Lyrics
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Nor the moon by night.
And everything that I do
Shall be upful and right.
And if it's all night
It got to be (all right!)
Talking to you (all night!)
Mamma don't lose this one
I'm the lucky one under the sun.
If you make me move
Then you know we got the groove.
How do you like it?
How do you like it?
Do you, do you, do you, do you?
If it's all night
Got to be (all right!)
I'm working hard (all night!)
Got to be (all right!)
See (all night!) I work for my pay.
(All right!) Night and day.
(All night!) Work for my pay.
(All right!) Night and day.
Can't you feel it?
If it's, if it's, if it's
It's got to be (all right!)
If it's (all night!)
If it's (all right!)
Do you like it?
Water cold.
?
Make it back.
Tear-a-drop.
Wipe the tears from your eyes.
And don't you cry.
Wiping my lonely tears baby.
I tell you what.
If it's all night
Got to be (all right!)
If it's all night
Got to be (all right!)
In Bob Marley's "It's Alright," the lyrics express a sense of ease, trust, and confidence in the world around the singer. The opening lines suggest a belief that nothing, not even the sun or moon, can harm the singer. Moreover, whatever the singer does will be "upful and right," implying that they have a clear conscience and are living in accordance with their values. This confidence continues in the refrain, during which the singer insists that "it's got to be (all right!)" when talking and working with someone else. The repetition of these phrases makes them sound like mantras or affirmations, underscoring a sense of security and optimism.
Line by Line Meaning
The sun shall not smite I by day
The bright light of the sun will not cause me harm during the day.
Nor the moon by night.
The dim light of the moon will not affect me during the night.
And everything that I do
All my actions and intentions
Shall be upful and right.
Will be filled with positive energy and aligned with what is morally correct.
And if it's all night
During an extended period of time
It got to be (all right!)
It must be fine and acceptable.
Talking to you (all night!)
Engaging in conversation with you throughout the entire night.
Mamma don't lose this one
Mother, don't miss your chance with me.
I'm the lucky one under the sun.
I'm fortunate and blessed on earth during my lifetime.
If you make me move
If you entice me with intention
Then you know we got the groove.
It is evident by our physical coordination that we are united in rhythm.
How do you like it?
Is that enjoyable for you?
If it's all night
During an extended period of time
Got to be (all right!)
It has to be satisfactory and adequate.
I'm working hard (all night!)
I'm exerting effort persistently throughout the entire night.
See (all night!) I work for my pay.
Notice how I earn my wages throughout the long hours of the night.
(All right!) Night and day.
Yes, during both periods in time.
(All night!) Work for my pay.
I focus diligently on my job through the entire night in order to earn my wages.
(All right!) Night and day.
Yes, during both periods in time.
Can't you feel it?
Are you not able to sense the positive sensation?
If it's, if it's, if it's
If it is present, occurring, or happening
It's got to be (all right!)
It must be satisfactory and sufficient.
Do you like it?
Do you find it pleasurable?
Water cold.
Ice cold water.
?
It is unclear what this line refers to, as it is incomplete.
Make it back.
Earn it back or retrieve it.
Tear-a-drop.
Shedding tears.
Wipe the tears from your eyes.
Use a cloth to remove the tears from your eyes.
And don't you cry.
Do not weep or sob.
Wiping my lonely tears baby.
I'm drying my tears of loneliness, my dear.
I tell you what.
Listen to me carefully.
If it's all night
During an extended period of time
Got to be (all right!)
It absolutely must be satisfactory and accepted.
If it's all night
During an extended period of time
Got to be (all right!)
It absolutely must be adequate and satisfactory.
Writer(s): Curtis Mayfield
Contributed by Isaiah T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@gingerbreadman7915
The three thumbs down are from people who only live in the day.....Betcha all owls love this song
@uriah9559
this song got me through a whole lotta night shifts haha
@koolaid28
That's what it's doing for me currently
@hondaman991
God I wish Bob Marley was still with us!!!
@Combinia
throw up the volume... he is! :D
all night! all right!
@PedroFerreira-ze5yp
is He not?
@alexdesouza7138
It's Alright ...thank GOD !
@SeasonedDame
One of my Favorites ❤💛💚
@twonyeantonea
All Life it is All night gotta be alright if it's all Life , all mine, alright? like the full moon during the sleep tight
with some sweet light
it's good to be all mine,all the time, gotta be alright,all night,
it's a sweet dream,feels so right...and I say if it's all night it's alright and it's alright to be all night
@linuspettersson9923
Grymt