IT'S ALRIGHT
Four Shadow Lyrics
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Say it's alright
It's alright, have a good time
Cause it's alright, whoa it's alright
Now we gonna move it slow
When the lights are low
When you move it slow, it feels like more
Now listen to the beat
Kinda tap your feet
You got soul, everybody knows
That it's alright, whoa it's alright
When you wake up early in the morning
Feeling sad like so many of us do
Hold a little soul, make life your goal
And surely something's gotta come to you
And you gotta say it's alright
Say it's alright
It's alright, have a good time
cause it's alright, whoa it's alright
Someday I'll find me a woman
Who will love me and treat me real nice
When my woe's got to go
My love she will know
Morning, noon, until the night
And she's gotta say...
That it's alright
Say it's alright
It's alright, have a good time
Cause it's alright, whoa it's alright
It's alright, have a good time
Cause it's alright, whoa it's alright
(original song by C. Mayfield)
The song "It's Alright" by Four Shadows is a simple yet joyful tune about enjoying life and finding happiness in the small things. The lyrics speak about the power of music to lift our spirits and the importance of having a positive attitude towards life despite its challenges. The opening lines, "They say it's alright, say it's alright, it's alright, have a good time, cause it's alright, whoa it's alright," set the tone for the rest of the song and serve as a reminder that everything will be okay.
The middle section of the song encourages listeners to slow down and feel the music. "When the lights are low, when you move it slow, it feels like more, cause it's alright, whoa it's alright," suggests that sometimes it's the simple pleasures in life that bring us the most joy. Then, the song takes a slightly introspective turn as it speaks about awakening feeling sad and the need to hold onto hope, "When you wake up early in the morning, feeling sad like so many of us do, hold a little soul, make life your goal, and surely something's gotta come to you."
Line by Line Meaning
They say it's alright
Others are giving you permission to have a good time
Say it's alright
You are internalizing that permission and believing it's okay to enjoy yourself
It's alright, have a good time
Emphasizing that it's okay to let loose and enjoy yourself
Cause it's alright, whoa it's alright
Reiterating that it's perfectly fine to have fun
Now we gonna move it slow
We're going to take it easy and not rush things
When the lights are low
The setting is perfect for some relaxing and unwinding
When you move it slow, it feels like more
Slowing down can enhance the enjoyment of a moment or activity
'Cause it's alright, whoa it's alright
Taking a moment to acknowledge and appreciate the good vibes
Now listen to the beat
Encouraging the individual to tune into the rhythm
Kinda tap your feet
Letting loose and allowing oneself to physically respond to the music
You got soul, everybody knows
You have a natural rhythm and energy that others can feel
That it's alright, whoa it's alright
Reinforcing the positive nature of the moment
When you wake up early in the morning
Starting the day with a negative mindset
Feeling sad like so many of us do
Experiencing a common negative emotion
Hold a little soul, make life your goal
Focusing on positivity and purpose instead of negative emotions
And surely something's gotta come to you
Believing that positive things will come to those who choose to focus on the good
And you gotta say it's alright
Affirming a positive outlook despite negative thoughts
Someday I'll find me a woman
Expressing a desire for a romantic partner
Who will love me and treat me real nice
Desiring a loving and respectful relationship
When my woe's got to go
When the negative feelings subside
My love she will know
A loving partner will understand their significant other's struggles and support them
It's alright
Affirming that things will work out
It's alright, have a good time
Emphasizing that a positive attitude can lead to an enjoyable experience
Cause it's alright, whoa it's alright
Encouraging the same positive outlook and energy
It's alright, have a good time
Repeating the message of letting go and having fun
Cause it's alright, whoa it's alright
Ending on the same message of positivity and enjoyment
Contributed by Miles B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
AdelMyBell
Man I got this at a concert, got it signed, my partner uploaded this so many years ago, I still have the CD, our daughter is almost 13 ❤️ watching them sleep, cause the damn beautiful kitty took my spot on the bed.
Charlie
man... I've been trying to find a cassette. Darlene is probably the one I remember the most from it, but the whole thing was pretty great! thanks for the share!
Nate Habben
Did Four Shadow write this song?
Wrenn Simms
IIRC yes. It was written by one (I can't remember which)
for his partner.
Nate Habben
Cool