McComas was born in Bethesda, Maryland; his family moved to Harrison, Arkan… Read Full Bio ↴McComas was born in Bethesda, Maryland; his family moved to Harrison, Arkansas when he was four years old. At age sixteen, he attended a Paul Overstreet concert; while at the concert, Overstreet gave McComas the address of his publishing company. McComas submitted a demo tape to the publishing company, who then encouraged him to continue working on his writing skills.

McComas later attended college, but soon dropped out to move to Nashville, Tennessee. McComas briefly signed to Mercury Records, before he landed a deal with Lyric Street in 2001, charting the singles "Night Disappear With You" and "I Could Never Love You Enough". In 2003, he landed his first Top 10, "99.9% Sure (I've Never Been Here Before)" and the follow up "You're in My Head", a #21 hit on the country charts. Another single for Lyric Street, "The Middle of Nowhere", fell short of the Top 40, and Lyric Street dropped him not long afterward. He later signed to Katapult Records, where he released Back Up Again, his second album.

It'll Be Alright
Brian McComas Lyrics

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Are you gonna put a candle in the window

So later on when I'm drivin' by

I know I can set my sail where the wind blows

Swing from a star tonight

I know you've been walkin' down another dark road

I can hold your hand real tight

Kickin' back on the corner of a cloud

And baby it'll be alright

I wanna know about the secrets you're keepin'

The ones you swore you would never tell

Know about the hot water you're deep in

Then pull you out of the well

Be the one who's makin' you hungry

Just to feed your appetite

I'm not sayin' that I gotta be the one

But baby it'll be alright

Need to give yourself a little bit of time girl

You don't need to have the answers now

There ain't gotta be a reason or a rhyme girl

That ain't what it's all about

You don't need the perfect disposition

Just to have an alibi

We both know that your heart ain't listenin'

Baby it'll be alright

Yeah baby it'll be alright

Overall Meaning

The song "It'll Be Alright" by Brian McComas is an uplifting and hopeful ballad that aims to soothe the soul of a troubled lover. The lyrics of the song invite the listener to put a candle in the window so that the singer can find his way back to her when he's driving by. The image conveys the idea that even when distances and obstacles arise, the light of hope can bring people together.

The second verse of the song addresses the pain and secrets that the lover is keeping from the singer. He acknowledges her struggles and offers to be her support system. He wants her to share her secrets with him, and he promises to pull her out of the well of troubles she's in. The metaphorical imagery of being on the corner of a cloud and swinging from a star highlights the idea that anything is possible, even when the odds are stacked against them.

The third and final verse encourages the listener to give herself some time, to not have all the answers, and to be okay with that. The singer affirms that the listener does not need to be perfect, she just needs to trust in the power of love and hope. And with this, the song comes full circle: It'll be alright.

Line by Line Meaning

Are you gonna put a candle in the window
Will you leave a light on for me, so that when I pass by, you'll show me a sign that you're there for me

So later on when I'm drivin' by
When I'm feeling lost and alone, will you be there to guide me back to you

I know I can set my sail where the wind blows
I'm confident that I can follow my heart, even if it leads me down an unknown path

Swing from a star tonight
I want to experience something magical and out of this world with you

I know you've been walkin' down another dark road
I see that you're struggling and going through a tough time

I can hold your hand real tight
I'll be there for you, offering my support and comfort whenever you need it

Kickin' back on the corner of a cloud
Let's take a break from reality and enjoy a moment of peace together

And baby it'll be alright
No matter what we go through, we'll get through it together and everything will be okay

I wanna know about the secrets you're keepin'
I want you to trust me and open up to me about the things you've been keeping hidden

The ones you swore you would never tell
The things that have been weighing on your mind and heart, but you've been afraid to share

Know about the hot water you're deep in
I want to understand the difficult situation you're in and offer my help in any way I can

Then pull you out of the well
I want to be the one to rescue you from your struggles and bring you back to safety

Be the one who's makin' you hungry
I want to be the one who inspires and motivates you to pursue your passions and dreams

Just to feed your appetite
I want to be the one who satisfies your desires and needs, physically and emotionally

I'm not sayin' that I gotta be the one
I'm not trying to claim ownership over your life, decisions, or happiness

But baby it'll be alright
Still, I believe that we can find peace and happiness together, even if we're not each other's sole source of it

Need to give yourself a little bit of time girl
You don't have to have everything figured out right now or rush into making any decisions

You don't need to have the answers now
It's okay to take some time to reflect, learn, and grow before making any commitments

There ain't gotta be a reason or a rhyme girl
Life doesn't have to follow a certain pattern or logic, and we don't have to justify our feelings or choices

That ain't what it's all about
At the end of the day, what matters most is how we treat each other and the moments we share

We both know that your heart ain't listenin'
Despite what your mind may be telling you, deep down you know what you really want and need

Baby it'll be alright
Trust in me and our connection, and know that no matter what life throws our way, we'll overcome it together

Lyrics © HIPGNOSIS SONGS GROUP

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