It's Ok
Hugh Coltman Lyrics
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Kids at play, her decision made
Never thought about herself before
Oooh
Everyone knows just what's good for you
Carry on, you muddle through
They will talk and talk 'till you are blue
Oooh
Told you once I'll tell you once again
Everything that I did was for you
But it's OK, I wanted to
All my memories are crowded in
Patchwork quilt so paper thin
Autumn leaves that fall into the wind
Oooh
Everything that I did was for them
Told you once I'll tell you once again
Everything that I did was for you
But it's OK, I wanted to
Oooh oooh
In Hugh Coltman's song "It's O.K.", the lyrics describe a person standing behind a window pane, watching kids play, and reflecting on a decision that she has made. She has never thought about herself before and has always done what others have told her is good for her. Despite this, people continue to talk and pressure her into following their advice, causing her to feel suffocated and trapped. Throughout the song, there is an underlying theme of sacrifice and the weight it can carry. The singer constantly justifies her actions, saying that everything she did was for others, but ultimately concedes that she wanted to make those sacrifices.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of memories and how they can be overwhelming. The singer feels as though her memories are crowding her mind, like a patchwork quilt that is paper-thin. The autumn leaves that fall into the wind serve as a metaphor for the fleeting nature of memories and how quickly they can disappear.
Overall, the song is a poignant reflection on selflessness and the toll it can take on a person. The singer's decision to acknowledge that she gave up a lot for others and that it was okay to do so, is a powerful message about self-love and care.
Line by Line Meaning
Standing here behind the window pane
Observing everything from afar, feeling distant
Kids at play, her decision made
Not being able to join in on the fun because of choices that were made
Never thought about herself before
Always prioritizing others before herself
Oooh
Expressing pensive feelings
Everyone knows just what's good for you
Being constantly given unwanted advice from others
Carry on, you muddle through
Continuing despite uncertainties and difficulties
They will talk and talk 'till you are blue
Gossip and criticism never ends no matter what you do
Everything that I did was for them
Sacrifices made for others, always putting their needs first
Told you once I'll tell you once again
Reiterating the point, trying to make them understand
But it's OK, I wanted to
Justifying the sacrifices made as a personal choice, despite the hardships
All my memories are crowded in
Reflecting on past memories that are overwhelming
Patchwork quilt so paper thin
Memories pieced together, but fragile enough to break
Autumn leaves that fall into the wind
Things fade away and disappear, like the inevitable change of seasons
Oooh
Expressing pensive feelings
Everything that I did was for them
Reiterating the point of sacrifices made for others
Told you once I'll tell you once again
Reiterating the point, trying to make them understand
But it's OK, I wanted to
Justifying the sacrifices made as a personal choice, despite the hardships
Oooh oooh
Expressing pensive feelings
Writer(s): Hugh Coltman
Contributed by Jack F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.