Is It Right
Elaiza Lyrics


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Is it right? Is it right?
Is it right? Is it right?

He's got a pen in his hand
A piece of paper staring back
He could write like a man
A novel, life back on track
Maybe a drama or a poem
But still he doesn't know
The time is ticking in his ear
The holy silence disappears

Is it right or is it wrong?
I can't go on, you can't go on
If you say yes or even no
You don't know how and where to go

Is it right or is it wrong?
I can't go on, you can't go on
If you say yes or even no
You don't know how and where to go

Is it right? Is it right?

She turns over and looks to him
She tries to feel, she can't feel anything
But it's so hard to say goodbye
When you know that it's right

So when it's all not what you thought
And a friendship is not enough
When you long to feel alive
And the take the chance to give it up

Is it right or is it wrong?
I can't go on, you can't go on
If you say yes or even no
You don't know how and where to go

Is it right or is it wrong?
I can't go on, you can't go on
If you say yes or even no
You don't know how and where to go

I know it's not easy to decide
To find your own direction
Oh the risk is high
But you can't hide

Is it right? Is it right?

Is it right or is it wrong?
I can't go on, you can't go on
If you say yes or even no
You don't know how and where to go

Is it right or is it wrong?
I can't go on, you can't go on
If you say yes or even no
You don't know how and where to go





Is it right or is it wrong?
I can't go on, you can't go on

Overall Meaning

The song "Is It Right" by Elaiza dwells on the theme of decision-making and the consequences that come with it. The lyrics speak of a person with a pen and paper trying to find his way back to a better life by writing a novel or a poem. However, the person is indecisive and unable to make a clear choice, thereby prompting the question "Is it right?" and "Is it wrong?" The lyrics further reveal that choosing between "yes" or "no" has its own consequences, and deciding what is right or wrong is not always the easiest thing to do.


The chorus of the song reflects on the fact that making a decision isn't always straightforward. If we say "yes" or "no," we may struggle to deal with the after-effects, and we'd be unsure of how and where to go next. The song then takes a turn as it introduces a character who is in a relationship that has lost its spark, and although she knows that it's time to say goodbye, she can't bring herself to do it. It's a catch-22 situation that many people find themselves in often.


The song uses the rhetorical question "Is it Right" as a way of reflecting on a common human dilemma. Decision-making is not always easy, and the fear of what comes next can be paralyzing. The song speaks of knowing that a situation is not right, yet finding it difficult to make a choice. It touches on themes like love, loss, and self-discovery, making it relatable to people in different situations.


Line by Line Meaning

Is it right? Is it right?
The questioning of whether the decision being made is right or wrong, and the uncertainty that comes with it.


He's got a pen in his hand
The songwriter describes a man who wants to express himself through writing.


A piece of paper staring back
The blank paper is staring back at him the way that a canvas is staring back at a painter.


He could write like a man
He can write a literary masterpiece.


A novel, life back on track
He could write a novel, and by doing that he could get his life back on the track that he wants it to be on.


Maybe a drama or a poem
He has not yet decided what he wants to write- whether it will be a novel, a drama, or a poem.


But still he doesn't know
Despite all of the possibilities, he is still uncertain if this is the right thing to do.


The time is ticking in his ear
As time passes, there are so many other duties he has in his daily life which prove to be distractions.


The holy silence disappears
The mind's ability to think deeply vanishes as silence is replaced by constant noise and distraction.


She turns over and looks to him
A woman is depicted who is looking towards a man, and trying to find some sense of affection.


She tries to feel, she can't feel anything
Despite trying to make a connection, they both feel empty and unfulfilled.


But it's so hard to say goodbye
Despite the uncertainty and problems in their relationship, it is difficult to give up on it.


When you know that it's right
Despite the uncertainty, there is an underlying feeling that this is the correct decision to make- even if they don't fully understand why.


So when it's all not what you thought
Sometimes life does not go according to our preconceived notions or desires.


And a friendship is not enough
Sometimes connections can lack depth, and only offer us a surface-level relationship.


When you long to feel alive
When we feel stagnant, we often crave something that brings us to life again.


And the take the chance to give it up
Despite the risk of losing something that is familiar, we have to take a chance and make a change in our lives.


I know it's not easy to decide
The decision-making process can be daunting and difficult.


To find your own direction
Despite the difficulties, it is important to find a path that you believe is right for yourself.


Oh the risk is high
There is always a risk involved in making a decision- but sometimes it's worth it.


But you can't hide
You can't run away from making a decision, even if it's hard, as you will always have to face the consequences of that decision.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Melodie Der Welt GmbH
Written by: Adam Kesselhaut, Elsbieta Steinmetz, Frank Kretschmer

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Is it right? Is it right?
Is it right? Is it right?

He's got a pen in his hand
A piece of paper staring back
He could run like a man
Another life, back on track

Maybe a drama or a poem
But still he doesn't, no
The time is ticking in his ear
The lonely silence disappears

Is it right or is it wrong?
I can't go on, you can't go on
If you say yes or even no
You don't know how and where to go

Is it right or is it wrong?
I can't go on, you can't go on
If you say yes or even no
You don't know how and where to go

Is it right? Is it right?

She turns over and looks at him
She tries to feel; she can't feel anything
But it's so hard to say goodbye
When you know that it's right

So when it's all not what you thought
And the friendship is not enough
When you long to feel alive
And the take the chance to give it up

Is it right or is it wrong?
I can't go on, you can't go on
If you say yes or even no
You don't know how and where to go

Is it right or is it wrong?
I can't go on, you can't go on
If you say yes or even no
You don't know how and where to go

I know it's not easy to decide
To find your own direction
Oh the reach is high
But you can't hide

Is it right? Is it right?

Is it right or is it wrong?
I can't go on, you can't go on
If you say yes or even no
You don't know how and where to go

Is it right or is it wrong?
I can't go on, you can't go on
If you say yes or even no
You don't know how and where to go

Is it right or is it wrong?
I can't go on, you can't go on



All comments from YouTube:

Carla Greensmith

This is way too good for Eurovision.

Kaan

Supertuottaja that's why you're listening to this song right now. HAHAHAHA

NRG_ aceu

@Supertuottaja wtf

DentalFlan

@Supertuottaja fr though, why are you watching this?

elix vnt

No

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Никифор Фёдорович Раскольников

The song is in English,
The singer is Polish (I heard so)
She represents Germany
And the mime is French

Deep Drowned Scary.

MsonR PL xD

Iridescent

Никифор Фёдорович Раскольников damn, it’s wrong

Benjamin Buljevic

you know poland once was part of the great reich that is germany

Hummerkrabbe

Thats europe

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