It's Alright
Guns N' Roses Lyrics


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Told you once about your friends
And neighbors
They were always seeking
But they'll never find it

It's alright, it's alright
Where to go and where to see
It's always been this way
And it can never be

It's alright, it's alright
Give it all and ask for no return
And very soon you'll see
And you'll begin to learn

That's it's alright, it's alright
Don't you know that it's so good for you
You can be making love and
See it all go through

But it's alright, it's alright
Told you once about your friends
And neighbors
They were always seeking





But they'll never find it
It's alright, it's alright

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "It's Alright" by Guns N' Roses convey a message of acceptance towards the fact that the pursuit of happiness is an endless and pointless endeavor. The singer starts by reminding the listener of a previous conversation, where he warned them about their friends and neighbors, who are constantly searching for something, but will never find it. The repetition of "it's alright" throughout the song implies that there is nothing wrong with this situation, and that it's just the way things are. The lyrics also suggest that instead of relentlessly pursuing happiness, one should give all of themselves without asking for anything in return. Eventually, the person will see and learn that this altruistic behavior is "so good" for them.


The song's lyrics can be interpreted as a commentary on the modern society's obsession with material wealth and consumer culture. The "something" that people are looking for could be seen as the ultimate goal of attaining more and more possessions, fame or success. Guns N' Roses, however, argue that such a goal is unattainable and ultimately meaningless. Additionally, the song may be encouraging listeners to embrace a more selfless and compassionate outlook on life, where giving to others is the ultimate reward.


Line by Line Meaning

Told you once about your friends
I advised you previously about your friends and acquaintances


And neighbors
And your neighbors too


They were always seeking
They were always looking for something


But they'll never find it
But they will never find whatever they are searching for


It's alright, it's alright
It is okay, everything will be okay


Where to go and where to see
It doesn't matter where you go or what you see


It's always been this way
Things have always been like this


And it can never be
And it can never be any other way


It's alright, it's alright
It is okay, everything will be okay


Give it all and ask for no return
Give it your all and don't expect anything in return


And very soon you'll see
And soon you will see the results


And you'll begin to learn
And you will begin to understand the lesson


That's it's alright, it's alright
That it is okay, everything will be okay


Don't you know that it's so good for you
Don't you know that it is good for you


You can be making love and
You can be experiencing physical intimacy


See it all go through
While everything else continues


But it's alright, it's alright
But it is okay, everything will be okay


Told you once about your friends
I advised you previously about your friends and acquaintances


And neighbors
And your neighbors too


They were always seeking
They were always looking for something


But they'll never find it
But they will never find whatever they are searching for


It's alright, it's alright
It is okay, everything will be okay




Lyrics © Ultra Tunes
Written by: ADRIAN ECCLESTON, DAVID CALLAWAY MARTIN, SYREETA NEAL

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Monicx


on Sweet Child o' Mine

Guns N' Roses sind eine großartige Band. Ich frage mich, wie Sweet Child o' Mine live klingen wird. Ich habe gerade Tickets für ihr Konzert in Deutschland auf https://www.timeforgig.com/de/guns-n-roses/artists/0mjrv gekauft.