Cross released his debut album, 'Christopher Cross', in 1979, and it garnered him five Grammy Awards. He's the only artist in history to receive all of the "Big Four" Grammy Awards (for 'Best Record', 'Best Song', 'Best Album', and 'Best New Artist') in the same year. Hits from the critically acclaimed album, along with "Sailing" (a number one hit that remained within Billboard's Top 40 for over three months), include "Ride Like the Wind" (which was a #2 hit), "Never Be the Same" (going to #15), and "Say You'll Be Mine" (rising to #20). Critics such as Allmusic's Mike DeGagne have lauded Cross' " crisp and colorful" songwriting and "soothing voice".
Labeled as possibly having 'peaked too early' as time went on, Cross proved the doubters wrong with another number one hit in "Arthur's Theme" (also known as "Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)"). A part of the Dudley Moore film 'Arthur', the track, as stated before, won him the Academy Award for Best Song in 1981 alongside co-composers Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager, and Peter Allen. Although his popularity has waxed and waned over the years since his 70s heyday, Cross has earned a reputation as one of the key artists playing what would become known as "yacht rock" alongside contemporaries such as Loggins & Messina.
All Right
Christopher Cross Lyrics
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And I know it gets tough sometimes.
But you can give it one more try to find another reason why,
You should pick it up and try it again
â??Cause it's all right - I think we're gonna make it,
I think it might just work out this time.
It's all right - I think we're gonna make it
I think it might work out fine this time
It's all right - I think we're gonna make it
I think it might just work out,
â??cause it's not too late for that too late for me.
I know I've been hurt before
And I know I really shouldn't give any more.
But this time, this time things seem just a little different.
And when I look in your eyes, you know I can see that it's true.
And I hear you say:
It's all right I think we're gonna make it,
I think it might just work out this time.
It's all right I think we're gonna make it
I think it might work out fine this time
It's all right I think we're gonna make it
I think it might just work out,
â??Cause it's not too late for that too late for me.
Just when you feel helpless, nothing left to say.
Love will find us. The past behind us then we're on our way.
Time and time again I see people so unsure like me,
We all know it gets heard sometimes You can give it one more try,
Find another reason why you should pick it up,
You should kick it up and try it again.
â??Cause it's all right I think we're gonna make it,
I think it might just work out this time.
It's all right I think we're gonna make it
I think it might work out fine this time
It's all right I think we're gonna make it
I think it might just work out,
â??Cause it's not too late for that too late for me.
The lyrics of Christopher Cross's song "All Right" talk about optimism and hope after going through tough times. The song encourages its listeners to not give up and try again because it's not too late. The repeated line "It's all right - I think we're gonna make it" creates a sense of positivity and reassurance that everything will eventually work out. The lyrics also talk about the past hurting us but love finding a way to bring people together and move forward.
The song can be seen as a message of hope to those who are going through tough times. It's a reminder that sometimes things don't work out the way we expect them to, but it's important to keep trying and not give up. The lyrics encourage people to find a reason to try again and to believe that everything will eventually be all right.
Overall, "All Right" is a song of encouragement and positivity. It reminds us to keep going and to never lose hope, even when things seem difficult. The repeated chorus of "It's all right" reinforces this message and encourages listeners to adopt a positive attitude towards life.
Line by Line Meaning
I know, I know what's on your mind
I understand that you're not feeling entirely positive.
And I know it gets tough sometimes.
I understand that things can be difficult.
But you can give it one more try to find another reason why,
You have the capability to try again and find another reason to be optimistic.
You should pick it up and try it again
You should try again and not give up.
Cause it's all right - I think we're gonna make it,
It's okay, I have a positive outlook and believe that we'll get through this.
I think it might just work out this time.
I have hope that this situation will have a positive outcome.
It's all right - I think we're gonna make it
It's okay, I have a positive outlook and believe that we'll get through this.
I think it might work out fine this time
I have hope that this time things will go well.
It's all right - I think we're gonna make it
It's okay, I have a positive outlook and believe that we'll get through this.
I think it might just work out,
I have hope that things will turn out well.
Cause it's not too late for that too late for me.
It's not too late for me to remain hopeful and optimistic.
I know I've been hurt before
I have experienced pain in the past.
And I know I really shouldn't give any more.
I am hesitant to try again.
But this time, this time things seem just a little different.
This time, I have a feeling that things will be different.
And when I look in your eyes, you know I can see that it's true.
I can tell by looking at you that you share my positive outlook.
And I hear you say:
I hear you expressing hope as well.
Just when you feel helpless, nothing left to say.
When you feel hopeless and as though nothing can be done.
Love will find us. The past behind us then we're on our way.
Love will help us move forward and leave the past behind.
Time and time again I see people so unsure like me,
I see many others who are unsure and hesitant like I am.
We all know it gets heard sometimes You can give it one more try,
We all know that things can be difficult, but it's important to try again.
Find another reason why you should pick it up,
Try to find another reason to be optimistic and not give up.
You should kick it up and try it again.
You should try again and not give up.
Cause it's all right I think we're gonna make it,
It's okay, I have a positive outlook and believe that we'll get through this.
I think it might just work out this time.
I have hope that this situation will have a positive outcome.
It's all right I think we're gonna make it
It's okay, I have a positive outlook and believe that we'll get through this.
I think it might work out fine this time
I have hope that this time things will go well.
It's all right I think we're gonna make it
It's okay, I have a positive outlook and believe that we'll get through this.
I think it might just work out,
I have hope that things will turn out well.
Cause it's not too late for that too late for me.
It's not too late for me to remain hopeful and optimistic.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTOPHER C. CROSS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@guillermotijerino
This is awesome
@brianunderwood7437
It doesn’t matter what time or generation you are from. This song is timeless. This song is beautiful.
@Josue0322
Hoooola, Pingüino Rodríguez ❤
@Hotlog69
I love this song because it's Christopher Cross telling me "It's All Right" for 4 minutes.
@rachelwanjiru6456
😂
@clayjones5090
I agree
@travishendrix7026
Christopher Cross.
Texan and one of the coolest cats we have ever had.
@peytonbowen2364
Jams like this always take me back to 1986ish Northern Florida. Lived on the coast with my family. Air flowed through the windows of the wood-lined station wagon. These sounds taking you somewhere and nowhere else all at once. Life went on forever.
@mattdawg83686
This track is as fresh today as it was when it was originally released.
@tammyhuston733
I agree!