At least 4 bands have used this name:

1) A 1990s power-pop band form… Read Full Bio ↴At least 4 bands have used this name:

1) A 1990s power-pop band formed by Vocalist Sheppard, guitarist Joey Sykes, drummer Billy Alemaghides, and bassist Pete Savad.

2) A 1980s Japanese hardcore punk/noisecore band in the vein of Confuse and Gasmask.

3) An alternative rock band formed in 2008 from Glasgow, Scotland heavily influenced by The Smiths.

4) A shoegaze/post-rock band from Columbia, MO similar to Mogwai and Explosions in the Sky, with an electronic influence akin to The Album Leaf.

I'm All Right
Coward Lyrics

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I don't care about anyone else but me
And if you tell me a lie again, then you'll miss me, miss me
It'll be ... I'm about to be alone, to know
It'll pass, it'll pass
No good for me
Yeah

Not what you wanted me to be

Never had a clue
And I don't care about anyone else but me
And I guess that's why I'm over you
Yeah
Now it doesn't matter at all
Oh it doesn't matter if I fall
Cause no one ever sees through this
I know now

I'm alright now

I think I'm better
Yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "I'm All Right" portray a persona who has a self-centered behavior and narrow perspective towards life. The singer emphasizes his indifference to those around him and only cares about himself. He seems to have gone through a period of being betrayed and lied to, which has resulted in him being on his own. The lyrics suggest that the singer is trying to cope with his recent loneliness and moving on from someone he once cared about. He expresses that knowing he will be alone is not something that bothers him, and he has confidence that he will get through this phase. The lyrics in the chorus are optimistic, with the singer affirming that he is now doing well and better than before.

The repeated phrase "I don't care about anyone else but me" in the verses of the song, may suggest that the singer has a certain level of narcissism and would rather put his own needs and desires before others. The second verse implies that the persona has moved on and come to terms with his loneliness and state of solitude, by stating how he is now over the person who betrayed him. The overall emotion in the song is one of being jaded and detached. The singer is portrayed as trying to learn to be self-sufficient and overcoming any emotional attachment to others.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't care about anyone else but me
I am selfish and only concerned with my own well-being

And if you tell me a lie again, then you'll miss me, miss me
If you deceive me again, you will no longer be a part of my life

It'll be ... I'm about to be alone, to know
I am aware that I will be alone soon

It'll pass, it'll pass
I know that my current situation will eventually improve

No good for me
This situation is not beneficial for me

Yeah
Indicates agreement or confirmation with previous statements

Not what you wanted me to be
I did not meet your expectations

Never had a clue
I was completely unaware of what you wanted from me

And I don't care about anyone else but me
Once again, I prioritize my own needs over others

And I guess that's why I'm over you
My lack of concern for your feelings allowed me to easily move on from our relationship

Now it doesn't matter at all
The situation no longer holds any significance for me