Conrad, the guitarist and a main songwriter of the band, decided to leave Ghoti Hook when the band began to tour full time so he could finish seminary and continue with his accounting career. He has been running a website, www.decapolis.com and is doing quite well with it. After the cover album Songs We Didn't Write, Mark Lacasse joined the lineup as the band's sound evolved from punk toward rock on their next album, Two Years to Never. The album also marked a shift to more serious, reflective lyrics. Christian Ergueta left the band soon after; Mark left shortly thereafter.
As a three-piece band, Ghoti Hook released a six song EP titled EP on Velvet Blue Music. The group disbanded in 2002. The band has said on occasion that they would rather forget their pop punk days and that Ghoti Hook never really started until they changed their sound. The band's last concert was at Cornerstone Music Festival on July 6, 2002, with guest performances by both Conrad and Mark. The concert was recorded and released as a live album entitled Rest In Peace.
Their final show can now be viewed in its entirety on YouTube.
It's Alright
Ghoti Hook Lyrics
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As you keep trying
To bleed conviction
But tell me who are you
To rate on what I do?
Well I know what I got
And what I feel
It's alright
It's alright
It's alright
You can knock me down
But I know that
It's alright
It's alright
It's alright
I feel you coming
Just to tell me
That I'm nothing
But I can't hear you
And you can't take me
Where I know
It's alright
It's alright
Your cause is your own
Disguised to condone
What you feel is your right
But who is backing you
To tell me what to do?
Well I know what I got
And what I feel
I said
It's alright
It's alright
It's alright
You can knock me down
But I know that
It's alright
It's alright
It's alright
I feel you coming
Just to tell me
That I'm nothing
But I can't hear you
And you can't take me
Where I know
It's alright
It's alright
Well I know what I got
And what I feel
I said
It's alright
It's alright
It's alright
You can knock me down
But I know that
It's alright
It's alright
It's alright
I feel you coming
Just to tell me
That I'm nothing
But I won't hear you
And you can't take me
Where I know
It's alright
It's alright
The lyrics to Ghoti Hook's "It's Alright" are a statement against those who judge and criticize others for their actions and beliefs. The first stanza challenges the authority of those who criticize and condescend, asking them who they are to rate on the singer's actions. The repeated refrain of "It's alright" asserts the singer's confidence in their choices and feelings, despite any negativity that may come their way.
The second stanza continues to challenge those who judge, questioning who is supporting them in their crusade to tell others what to do. The line "Your cause is your own/Disguised to condone" suggests that those who judge may be disguising their own biases and prejudices as just causes. However, the singer remains firm in their belief that they know what they have and feel, and that they will not be swayed by the opinions of others.
Overall, the song celebrates individual autonomy and encourages listeners to trust their own instincts and feelings, rather than being swayed by the opinions of others. The repeated refrain of "It's alright" reinforces the message that one's choices and feelings are valid, no matter what others may say.
Line by Line Meaning
Your words are biting
Your critical and harsh words hurt me
As you keep trying
Despite your constant attempts to put me down
To bleed conviction
To forcefully impose your beliefs on me
But tell me who are you
To judge me and my actions?
To rate on what I do?
To give me a score or ranking for my actions?
Well I know what I got
I am aware of my worth and value
And what I feel
I am confident in my emotions and thoughts
I said It's alright
I know that everything will be okay
You can knock me down
You can try to bring me down or destroy me
But I know that It's alright
But I am strong enough to bounce back and overcome it
I feel you coming
I sense your approach
Just to tell me That I'm nothing
Only to tell me that I am worthless
But I can't hear you
But your words have no impact on me
And you can't take me
You cannot force me to follow your ways
Where I know It's alright
Where I am confident and secure in my own beliefs
Your cause is your own
Your agenda and motives are for yourself
Disguised to condone
Hiding behind a false front to justify your actions
What you feel is your right
But your feelings and beliefs do not give you the authority to dictate mine
But who is backing you
Who is supporting you and your beliefs?
To tell me what to do?
To demand that I follow your lead or direction?
But I won't hear you
But your words will not sway me or change my mind
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Written by: GENE REDD,, RONALD BELL, DENNIS THOMAS, CLAYDES SMITH, WOODROW SPARROW, GEORGE BROWN, ROBERT MICKENS, MALEEK STRAUGHTER, HENRY STRAUGHTER, CHRIS HARNABE, DEYON DAVIS
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Joseph Bellantuono
Awesome song really gets you're adrenaline pumping!!!!! :)