IT'S ALRIGHT
Brandon Heath Lyrics


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Tiny boat on an angry sea
Sails torn and tattered
How could Jesus be fast asleep
Like it doesn't matter
Soon as He opens His eyes
The storm just dies

It's alright
Everything will be okay
You just hold tight
I'll be with you the whole way
When you're weak, I'll be strong
Keep going, we're almost home
It's alright
Everything will be okay

Mother Mary's got a broken heart
From the words they're saying
Her baby boy's being torn apart
By the world He's saving
He says, Mother, don't cry for me
You know where I'll be

It's alright
Everything will be okay
You just hold tight
I'll be with you the whole way
When you're weak, I'll be strong
Keep going, we're almost home
It's alright
Everything will be okay

No promise of an easy road
Just a destination
Next time you forget your hope
Somebody's waiting
Soon as you open your eyes
You'll realize

It's alright
Everything will be okay
You just hold tight
I'll be with you the whole way
When you're weak, He'll be strong
Keep going, you're almost home
When you're weak, He is strong
Keep going, you're almost home




It's alright
Everything will be okay

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Brandon Heath's song "It's Alright" describe various situations in life where one may feel overwhelmed, lost, or broken. The opening verse narrates an image of a tiny boat in the midst of a raging storm, with torn sails and the occupants feeling helpless while Jesus appears to be sleeping. However, as soon as He wakes up, the storm subsides, providing a sense of reassurance that everything will be okay. This imagery of the storm can be interpreted as the storms of life, and the sense of panic and despair that one may feel when faced with difficulties that seem insurmountable. The chorus of the song reinforces the message of hope, telling listeners everything will be okay, to hold on, and that they will not be alone in the journey.


The second verse describes a scene where Mother Mary watches her son being condemned and tortured, and witnesses His death on the cross. Again, the lyrics provide reassurance that everything will be okay and that she should not cry for Him because He knows where He's going. The lyrics offer comfort that although painful, this too shall pass, and there is a higher purpose and destination in mind. The final verse emphasizes the idea that life is not easy, but the hope that awaits at the end should be enough to keep going. The song encourages listeners to keep moving, keep trying, and keep believing because it's alright, everything will be okay.


Line by Line Meaning

Tiny boat on an angry sea
A small boat tossed around on a turbulent sea


Sails torn and tattered
The sails of the boat damaged and in bad condition


How could Jesus be fast asleep
Wondering why Jesus would be sleeping despite the dangerous circumstances


Like it doesn't matter
As if he's not bothered by the situation


Soon as He opens His eyes
The moment Jesus wakes up


The storm just dies
The storm immediately stops


Mother Mary's got a broken heart
Mary, the mother of Jesus is heartbroken


From the words they're saying
Because of hurtful words she hears about her son


Her baby boy's being torn apart
Her son is suffering greatly


By the world He's saving
Due to the world's sins required to be saved


He says, Mother, don't cry for me
Jesus tells his mother to not cry for him


You know where I'll be
Because his mother knows he will ascend to heaven


No promise of an easy road
There is no assurance of a guaranteed smooth journey


Just a destination
Only the end goal to look forward to


Next time you forget your hope
For when you lose hope again in the future


Somebody's waiting
Someone is there for you


Soon as you open your eyes
As soon as you gain clarity


You'll realize
You will understand


When you're weak, I'll be strong
While you're powerless, I will provide strength


Keep going, we're almost home
Keep persevering, the destination is close


When you're weak, He'll be strong
If you feel powerless, God will be with you with his strength


Keep going, you're almost home
Continue moving forward because you are close to your destination


It's alright
Everything is going to be fine


Everything will be okay
There's no need to worry, everything will work out


You just hold tight
Hold on and don't give up


I'll be with you the whole way
I will be with you throughout the entire journey




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: BRANDON HEATH, CHAD COCKREL, MICHAEL LOGAN

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cora

maybe you should work on getting more songs especially christain and jammmy