From a first single in 1979, the group successfully combined a pop rock and power pop (and sometimes, a blues rock) influenced backing with harmony side-vocals and Lewis' strident voice, and the band had numerous hit songs during the 1980s and early 1990s. These include "The Power of Love" and "Back in Time" (both of which were featured in the film "Back to the Future"), "I Want a New Drug", "Doin' It All (For My Baby)", "Do You Believe in Love?" "Hip to Be Square", "Stuck With You", and "Jacob's Ladder". Huey Lewis shared three Grammy awards, an American Music Award, and a People's Choice Award along with several artists for his role singing the 1985 charity song "We Are the World" as well.
=Albums=
Huey Lewis & the News (1980)
Picture This (1982) [#13 U.S. Gold]
Sports (1983) [#1 U.S. 7x Platinum]
Back to the Future Soundtrack (1985) [Gold]
Fore! (1986) [#1 U.S. 3x Platinum]
Small World (1988) [#11 U.S. Platinum]
Hard at Play (1991) [#27 U.S. Gold]
The Heart of Rock & Roll - The Best of Huey Lewis and The News (1992)
Four Chords & Several Years Ago (1994) [#55 U.S.]
Time Flies: The Best of Huey Lewis and the News (1996) [#185 U.S.]
Plan B (2001) [#165 U.S.]
Live at 25 (2005)
Greatest Hits & Videos (2006) [#70 U.S.]
www.hueylewisandthenews.com
IT'S ALRIGHT
Huey Lewis & The News Lyrics
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They 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
Cause it's alright
Whoa it's alright
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
And 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
Where my road has got to go
My love she will know from 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
Now listen to the beat
Kinda' tap your feet
You got soul
Everybody knows that it's alright
Whoa it's alright
You got soul
Everybody knows that it's alright
Whoa it's alright
The 1980s pop classic “It's Alright” by Huey Lewis & The News is a feel-good, upbeat song that encourages listeners to enjoy life and embrace its ups and downs. The repetition of the phrase “They say it's alright” throughout the song creates a sense of reassurance, implying that no matter what happens, everything is going to be okay. The lyrics suggest that even when things are tough, it's possible to find joy and hope by dancing to the music and tapping into one's soul. It encourages listeners to embrace the present and let loose, regardless of their troubles.
The song also touches upon the search for love and companionship, urging listeners to hold onto hope that they'll find someone who will love them and treat them right. Although it acknowledges that life can be uncertain and sometimes sad, the song encourages a positive outlook and a willingness to keep moving forward. Overall, “It's Alright” is an uplifting tune that reminds people to find joy in life's little moments and highlights the importance of holding onto hope when times get tough.
Line by Line Meaning
They say it's alright
People say everything is okay or all right.
They say it's alright
People say everything is okay or all right.
It's alright, have a good time
It is perfectly fine to have fun.
'Cause it's alright, whoa it's alright
Things are okay; everything will be fine.
Now we gonna move it slow
Now we will dance slowly.
When the lights are low
When the lighting is dim.
When you move it slow
When you dance slowly.
It feels like more
It seems like there is more to it.
'Cause it's alright
Everything is okay.
Whoa it's alright
Things are all right; it is going to be okay.
Now listen to the beat
Listen to the rhythm of the music.
Kinda' tap your feet
Start tapping your feet to the beat.
You got soul
You have rhythm, charisma, and style.
Everybody knows that it's alright
Everyone understands that everything is okay.
When you wake up early in the morning
When you rise early in the morning.
Feeling sad like so many of us do
When you feel down or depressed like many individuals often do.
Hold a little soul
Find comfort, inspiration or emotional support.
And make life your goal
Make your goal to live your life fully.
And surely something's gotta come to you
Eventually, good things will come to you.
And you gotta say it's alright
You have to acknowledge that everything will be okay.
Say it's alright
Affirm that feelings and situation are okay.
Someday I'll find me a woman
One day, I will find a lady.
Who will love me and treat me real nice
Who will genuinely love and treat me with respect.
Where my road has got to go
No matter where my journey takes me.
My love she will know from morning, noon
My love will accompany me always, at any time of day.
Until the night
Until the end of the day.
And she's gotta say that it's alright
She needs to acknowledge everything is okay.
Say it's alright
Confirm that all is well.
It's alright, have a good time
It is alright to relax and enjoy yourself.
Cause it's alright
Because everything is okay.
Whoa it's alright
It is all good; there is no need to worry.
Now listen to the beat
Pay attention to the music's rhythm.
Kinda' tap your feet
Start tapping your feet slightly.
You got soul
You have charisma, rhythm, and style.
Everybody knows that it's alright
Everyone understands that everything is okay.
Whoa it's alright
It is all okay and perfectly fine.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: NICHOLAS OLIVER RUTH, JOHN TAYLOR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Wilcox3
Some Of The Best Music Ever Made is Music Made by Huey Lewis and The News. I've Seen them twice in Concert. Once with my Dad, and once with my Mom, Dad, and My Uncle. And they were Absolutely Phenomenal Each time.
@74bshs
Huey Lewis rocks! What a wonderful cover of this Curtis Mayfield piece. And " a capella" to boot! Huey is certainly an icon of the music of the '80's. They certainly don't write or sing stuff like this anymore. I am glad I was around when I could flick on the car radio and could hear great music like this on a weekly basis. It was a great time to be alive. Rock on, Huey!
@cristosanto3850
show né mano
@gangofeagles5818
How can anybody not like this band?
@SmashTheBandicoot
This song is just the embodiment of positivity. Turn this on whenever I’m having a bad day and it makes it all better.
@JKCougar
This takes me back to summer of 1999. My mom was shopping for a new car which happened to be a Mercury Sable but she was having a hard time deciding between the wagon or sedan so we went on multiple test drives while she was trying to decide and this song came on EVERY SINGLE TIME no joke. We ended up settling on the sedan and it was a great car. But every time I hear this song I think about those test drives.
@bstove24
Summer of 99 was a good time no doubt.
@imthepopcornman
my pops and the summer of 2000. his saab convertable. good times. thanks for the story
@titospapaw
Wow first time i've heard this one. Huey Lewis and the News with the harmony they had could of pulled off a lot of the classic 50's and 60's music!!!
@Zaximillian
One of my pocket dreams is to sing in backup harmony with this and blend into that sound. Smooooooth.