I'm Okay
Goodnight Moonlight Lyrics

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You keep telling me that I,
should prepare a goal in mind,
But I'd much rather find a wave
And I'll ride it in your time
Sleeping through insomnia
It's so hard to keep it light
I work hard to fill me up
Sometimes it just isn't right

I don't want to hear from you again
what my future holds this time
I am looking in your eyes my friend
My eyes speak that I am fine

There are people in this place
Who will try to give you haste
They don't know like you and i
the coffee place right here is fine
I'll stay here one hour more
We don't need to find the store

I think we will be okay
Even if there's just one day

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Goodnight Moonlight's song "I'm Okay" speak to the struggle of trying to find your way in life, while also dealing with the pressure to conform to society's expectations. The opening lines express this sentiment, as the singer is told to set a goal for themselves, but instead wants to go with the flow and ride the waves of life as they come. However, this isn't always easy, as the singer mentions struggling with insomnia and trying to stay positive.

The chorus is particularly powerful, as the singer tells someone to stop telling them what their future holds, and instead focuses on the present moment. They look into their friend's eyes and see that they are fine, and don't need any more pressure or stress put on them. There are others around them who are rushing through life, but the singer knows that they don't need to follow suit. They're content to stay where they are, even if it's just for one more hour.

Overall, "I'm Okay" speaks to the universal struggle of trying to find yourself in a world that's always pushing you to be something else. It's a reminder to take things one day at a time, and to focus on finding your own way instead of trying to conform to society's expectations.

Line by Line Meaning

You keep telling me that I,
You are repeatedly advising me that,

should prepare a goal in mind,
I should set a target for myself,

But I'd much rather find a wave
However, I prefer going with the flow,

And I'll ride it in your time
And I will adjust to your pace.

Sleeping through insomnia
Although I can't sleep due to insomnia,

It's so hard to keep it light
It is challenging to stay positive and lighthearted,

I work hard to fill me up
I put in a lot of effort to feel fulfilled,

Sometimes it just isn't right
But sometimes it doesn't work out the way I hoped.

I don't want to hear from you again
I don't want you to tell me again,

what my future holds this time
about my future prospects this time.

I am looking in your eyes my friend
Instead, I am gazing into your eyes, my friend,