Alright
David C. Thomas Lyrics

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Ooh ooh
Ooh oo oh

Ooh, for every time he broke your precious heart
And did it no regrets
Ooh, for every time he started going off
And showed you no respect
Ooh, and every time he used to scream on you

As if you were a child
Ooh, for every time he didn't tell you the truth
One lie after lie

[Chorus x2]
I'm gonna make it all, make it all
Make it alright
Make it all, make it all
Make it alright

Oh, every time when he'd stay out all night
And left you home alone
Oh, for every time you would have been alright
If he just picked up the phone, no
Oh ho oh oh
For every time you wanted to up and leave
But you didn't quite know how to
Oh oh oh for every time you wanted someone like me
To love and cherish you
Oh I'll

[Chorus x4]

You don't have to look, no
Don't have to look no further
'Cause I am right before ya
With me, things will be better
'Cause I'm not here to hurt ya
I'm just here to love ya

[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of David C. Thomas's song "Alright" are an expression of empathy towards a woman who has suffered immense mistreatment and heartbreak in a toxic relationship. The artist recognizes her pain and disappointments from her previous relationship(s), and offers her a future of hope and happiness. He acknowledges her struggles from emotional abuse, lies, and neglect, and commits himself to being the man that will treat her with love, respect, and care. The theme of the song is empowering, emphasizing the importance of self-love, independence, and the decision-making power that comes with choosing a partner who treats you better.

The chorus of the song "I'm gonna make it all, make it all, make it alright" is a pledge that the singer makes to the woman in the song to provide her with a sense of security and safety. He's there to correct all of the wrongs and make her feel that she's not alone in this. Although the song is a simple one, with a repetitive chorus, the message conveyed is powerful, inspiring, and heartwarming.

Line by Line Meaning

Ooh ooh
Expressing empathy and compassion for the pain and hurt experienced by the woman

Ooh, for every time he broke your precious heart And did it no regrets
Acknowledging the past hurt and pain caused by the woman's former partner who showed no remorse for his actions

Ooh, for every time he started going off And showed you no respect
Empathizing with the woman's feeling of being disrespected and neglected by her former partner

Ooh, and every time he used to scream on you As if you were a child
Acknowledging the woman's experience of being verbally abused and belittled by her former partner

Ooh, for every time he didn't tell you the truth One lie after lie
Recognizing the woman's experience of being constantly lied to and deceived by her former partner

[Chorus x2] I'm gonna make it all, make it all Make it alright Make it all, make it all Make it alright
Offering reassurance and comfort to the woman that the pain, hurt and the emotional wounds caused by her former partner will be healed with time and with his love

Oh, every time when he'd stay out all night And left you home alone
Acknowledging the woman's feeling of being abandoned and lonely when her former partner chose to stay out late and not spend time with her

Oh, for every time you would have been alright If he just picked up the phone, no
Empathizing with the woman's feeling of loneliness and the wish that her former partner had just contacted her and stayed connected with her

Oh ho oh oh For every time you wanted to up and leave But you didn't quite know how to
Recognizing the woman's inner struggle to move on from the painful relationship, and her fear of change and the unknown

Oh oh oh for every time you wanted someone like me To love and cherish you Oh I'll
Offering the woman a promise of love, affection and support, and the assurance that he will value and cherish her

[Chorus x4]
Repeating the chorus to emphasize his promise of healing and positive change in the woman's life

You don't have to look, no Don't have to look no further 'Cause I am right before ya With me, things will be better 'Cause I'm not here to hurt ya I'm just here to love ya
Reassuring the woman that she doesn't have to search for love anymore, as he is here for her to provide her with genuine and caring love, and that his intention is not to cause her any harm or hurt

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NATHANIEL EDWIN ADDERLEY, MIKE CITY, LUTHER VANDROSS

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