That's All Right
Elvis (Live) Lyrics
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That's all right with you
That's all right now mama, just anyway you do
That's all right, that's all right
That's all right now mama, anyway you do
Well mama, she done told me, papa done told me too
"Son, that gal you're foolin' with
But that's all right now, that's all right
That's all right now mama, anyway you do
I'm leaving town, baby
I'm leaving town for sure
Well, then you won't be bothered with me hanging 'round your door
Well, that's all right, that's all right
That's all right now mama, anyway you do
Ah dala dee dee deelee
Dee dee deelee
Dee dee deelee, I need your lovin'
That's all right,
That's all right now mama, anyway you do
In Elvis (Live)'s song "That's All Right," the singer is assuring his mother figure that he is okay with the way things are. He acknowledges the warning given to him by his parents about the woman he's in love with, but he ultimately decides to be with her anyway, as long as it's what makes him happy. He expresses his intention to leave town in order to not bother her anymore but ultimately concludes that any way she treats him is acceptable. The chorus "That's all right now mama, anyway you do" showcases the singer's willingness to be with his love, no matter the consequences, even if it means not following his parents' advice.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, that's all right now mama
It's alright with you now mama
That's all right with you
You're okay with it
That's all right now mama, just anyway you do
It's fine with you however it's done, mama
That's all right, that's all right
It's alright, it's alright
That's all right now mama, anyway you do
It's alright with you however it's done, mama
Well mama, she done told me, papa done told me too
Mama and papa warned me
"Son, that gal you're foolin' with
"The girl you're with
She ain't no good for you"
Is not good for you
But that's all right now, that's all right
But it's alright now, it's alright
That's all right now mama, anyway you do
It's alright with you however it's done, mama
I'm leaving town, baby
I'm leaving town, baby
I'm leaving town for sure
I'm definitely leaving town
Well, then you won't be bothered with me hanging 'round your door
So you won't be disturbed by me hanging around your door
Ah dala dee dee deelee
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Dee dee deelee
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Dee dee deelee, I need your lovin'
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That's all right,
It's alright
That's all right now mama, anyway you do
It's alright with you however it's done, mama
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ARTHUR CRUDUP
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@vulcanman64
This song started it all. A legend was born.
@Devicam
You are a Elvis geek like me
@Devicam
And is good very good
@michaelgarcia1149
elvis is freaking awesome
@devinbret
vulcanman64 And the man who they took the song from got nothing.
@Mendelevius
hahaha no.
@TheMonarchgroup
This is the first record I bought of Elvis in 1956 when I was 13 years old, I have every recording he made in my collection.
@jimhoffmann
Very cool. You lived the history. My mom told me how, when she went to her friend’s house, she heard this powerful song on the record player. She implored her friend, “Who’s that?” Her friend replied simply, “That’s Elvis.”
@joelito1234
You are one old fella
@codyrobichaudofficial
Mate, you need to start a social media channel talking about music history and your experiences please? You've lived a long life through a lot of great generations and we need to hear all about it!