IT'S ALRIGHT
Eric Clapton/The Impressions Lyrics
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(It's all right)
Say it's all right
(It's all right)
It's all right, have a good time
'Cause it's all right, whoa, it's all right
We're gonna move it slow
When you move it slow, it sounds like more
And it's all right, whoa, it's all right
Now listen to the beat
Kinda pat your feet
You got soul, and everybody knows
That it's all right, whoa, it's all right
When you wake up early in the morning
Feeling sad like so many of us do
Hum a little soul
Make life your goal
And surely something's got to come to you
And say it's all right
(It's all right)
Say it's all right
(It's all right)
It's all right, have a good time
'Cause it's all right, whoa, it's all right
Now everybody clap your hands
Give yourself a chance
You got soul, and everybody knows
That it's all right, whoa, it's all right
Someday I'll find me a woman
Who will love and treat me real nice
Then my woe's got to go
And my love, she will know
From morning, noon, and night
And she's got to
Say it's all right
(It's all right)
Say it's all right
(It's all right)
It's all right, have a good time
'Cause it's all right, whoa, it's all right
Now everybody clap your hands
Now give yourselves a chance
You got soul
The song "It's Alright" by Eric Clapton and The Impressions is a cheerful and uplifting soul tune that encourages listeners to let loose and have a good time. The chorus repeats the phrase "Say it's all right, it's all right" over and over, with a call and response section that encourages listeners to clap their hands and move to the music. The verses encourage listeners to take their time and enjoy the music, with lyrics like "We're gonna move it slow / When lights are low / When you move it slow, it sounds like more."
The second verse takes a more introspective turn, encouraging listeners to find their own happiness in life. The lines "When you wake up early in the morning / Feeling sad like so many of us do / Hum a little soul / Make life your goal / And surely something's got to come to you" encourage people to find joy in small things and work towards their goals, no matter how daunting they may seem. The verse ends by returning to the chorus, with the same call and response section encouraging people to get up and dance.
Overall, "It's Alright" is a song about finding joy and hope in the midst of difficult times. Whether you're feeling down and out or just looking for a new reason to celebrate, this song reminds us that it's all right to let loose and enjoy life.
Line by Line Meaning
Say it's all right
Acknowledging that things are fine and that there is no need to worry.
(It's all right)
Repeating the idea that everything is fine.
It's all right, have a good time
Enjoying the current moment and not worrying about anything else.
'Cause it's all right, whoa, it's all right
Reaffirming that everything is going well and there is no need to stress.
We're gonna move it slow
Taking things at a steady pace and not rushing through life's experiences.
When lights are low
Taking advantage of low light situations to appreciate little things that we might miss in bright light.
When you move it slow, it sounds like more
Slowing down allows us to enjoy even small things more intensely.
Now listen to the beat
Paying attention to life's rhythm and adapting to it.
Kinda pat your feet
Enjoying life's rhythm by moving our feet and dancing along.
You got soul, and everybody knows
We all have something special within us that people recognize and appreciate.
That it's all right, whoa, it's all right
Acknowledging that everything is okay, despite any challenges faced.
When you wake up early in the morning
Starting the day with a positive attitude, despite feeling down.
Feeling sad like so many of us do
Recognizing that feeling down is a common human experience.
Hum a little soul
Finding joy in music, even when the world feels heavy.
Make life your goal
Reminding ourselves to live life to the fullest, no matter what we are facing.
And surely something's got to come to you
Believing that good things will come our way, if we continue to live with a positive mindset.
Now everybody clap your hands
Uplifting each other through celebrating and expressing joy.
Give yourself a chance
Encouraging ourselves to try new things and believe in our abilities.
Someday I'll find me a woman
Expressing the hope for good fortune and true love in the future.
Who will love and treat me real nice
Desiring to be treated with kindness and love.
Then my woe's got to go
Believing that love and positivity will dispel any negative feelings or worries.
And my love, she will know
Assuming that the loved one will appreciate the love and positivity that is being expressed.
From morning, noon, and night
Expressing the desire for love and positivity throughout all moments of life.
Now give yourselves a chance
Urging everyone to believe in themselves and their abilities.
You got soul
Affirming that we all have something special within ourselves that people appreciate.
And everybody knows
Repeating the idea that others recognize and appreciate our unique qualities.
That it's all right, whoa, it's all right
Affirming once again that everything is okay, despite any challenges faced.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CURTIS MAYFIELD
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