Mi Alright
Devano Lyrics

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It′s Devano
I Ah Take One Day At A Time(oh yeah)
Me Alright
Jah Give Me Life Ooh
So Me Alright Ooh Yeah
Alright Yeah, Alright, Check It Out Then
Might Not Own A Car But Me Have Mah Bus Fare Me Nuh Stress(me Alright)
Me Girl A Plan Fi Leave Me

Cause She Found My Ex Texting Me
If She Leave (me alright)
Goons Come Take Back The Flat Screen Outta Me Place(me alright)
Still Me Nuh Worry Cause Things Coulda Worse
Give Thanks(alright)
Just A Take It One Day At A Time
Still A Such Although Me No Find
Take It One Day At A Time Must Cross The Finish Line
Take It One Day Yeah At A Time
To The Top A De Mountain Surely I Will Climb
Take It One Day At A Time Yes I'll be Fine
Nuttn′ Cyah Depress Me No Problem Nuh Mawga Me Down(no sah)
And If Me Reach Home Tonight Them Lock Off The Light
Me Have A Candle Fi Burn
Gas Done Ponder Sunday Inna Fi drawer Fi Di Cold Stove(alright)
Me Neighbor Them A Bawl
Say The Smoke It A Bother Them Nose(them alright)
Just A Take It One Day At A Time
Still A Such Although Me No Find
Take It One Day At A Time Must Cross The Finish Line
Take It One Day Yeah At A Time
To The Top A De Mountain Surely I Will Climb
Take It One Day At A Time So I'll be Fine
I no Grudge Nobody Fi Dem Tings
Cause I No Know Wah Dem A Do Fi Get Them Things
Hand Dem Up Seek Up In Your Low Get Me Hustling One Of The Fittest
You Know Me Haffi Win
When Me Check It Out
People Deh In De Worst Positions
So Me Nuh Stop,Me ah Stay Pon mAh Mission
Just A Take It One Day At A Time
Still A Such Although Me No Find
Take It One Day At A Time Must Cross The Finish Line
Take It One Day Yeah At A Time

To The Top A De Mountain Surely I Will Climb
Take It One Day At A Time So I'll be Fine

Overall Meaning

The song Mi Alright by Devano is all about taking life one day at a time and not letting the struggles of life bring you down. The first verse talks about how the singer may not have a lot of material possessions, but he has what he needs to get by and he does not stress about it. He also talks about his girlfriend who plans to leave him because she found out he was texting his ex, but even if she leaves, he will still be alright. Later in the song, he talks about his neighbors complaining about the smoke from his candle, and how he is not bothered by it because he just takes things one day at a time.

The chorus of the song reinforces the message of taking life one day at a time and not letting things bring you down. By doing this, the singer is able to stay on his mission and keep pushing towards his goals. He also mentions that he does not hold grudges against anyone for their own success, but instead is motivated to work hard himself.

Overall, the song is a reminder to appreciate what you have, stay positive, and keep pushing towards your goals no matter what challenges may come your way.

Line by Line Meaning

I Ah Take One Day At A Time(oh yeah)
I live my life one day at a time, without worrying too much about the future.

Me Alright
I am doing well, emotionally and mentally.

Jah Give Me Life Ooh
I am grateful for the gift of life and acknowledge that it comes from God (Jah).

So Me Alright Ooh Yeah
I am doing well because I have perspective and gratitude for my life.

Might Not Own A Car But Me Have Mah Bus Fare Me Nuh Stress(me Alright)
Although I don't have a car, I have enough money for the bus, which helps me to feel calm and content (me alright).

Me Girl A Plan Fi Leave Me Cause She Found My Ex Texting Me If She Leave (me alright)
My girlfriend is planning to leave me because she found texts from my ex. However, I'm not too worried about it because I trust that everything will work out okay (me alright).

Goons Come Take Back The Flat Screen Outta Me Place(me alright)
Even if someone comes to steal my flat screen, I will not let it get me down (me alright).

Still Me Nuh Worry Cause Things Coulda Worse Give Thanks(alright)
I don't worry too much because I know things could always be worse. Instead, I am grateful for what I do have (alright).

Just A Take It One Day At A Time Still A Such Although Me No Find Take It One Day At A Time Must Cross The Finish Line Take It One Day Yeah At A Time To The Top A De Mountain Surely I Will Climb Take It One Day At A Time Yes I'll be Fine
I approach life by taking it one day at a time, remaining positive and focused on my goals. I know it won't always be easy, but I am determined to succeed and push myself every day.

Nuttn′ Cyah Depress Me No Problem Nuh Mawga Me Down(no sah)
No matter what happens, I won't let it bring me down (no problem nuh mawga me down).

And If Me Reach Home Tonight Them Lock Off The Light Me Have A Candle Fi Burn Gas Done Ponder Sunday Inna Fi drawer Fi Di Cold Stove(alright) Me Neighbor Them A Bawl Say The Smoke It A Bother Them Nose(them alright)
If I come home tonight and the lights are off, I'll light a candle and make do. I also have a small amount of gas stored away for the cold stove. My neighbors may complain about the smoke, but they'll be okay (alright).

I no Grudge Nobody Fi Dem Tings Cause I No Know Wah Dem A Do Fi Get Them Things Hand Dem Up Seek Up In Your Low Get Me Hustling One Of The Fittest You Know Me Haffi Win
I don't hold a grudge against anyone for what they have, because I don't know what they had to do to get it. However, I am determined to work hard and succeed no matter what (you know me haffi win).

When Me Check It Out People Deh In De Worst Positions So Me Nuh Stop,Me ah Stay Pon mAh Mission
When I look around, I see many people who are worse off than me. This motivates me to keep working hard and never give up on my goals.

Writer(s): Dameon Gayle, Marlon Folkes, Devon Levy

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