Make It Right
J Mascis (dinosaur jr.) Lyrics

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I don't know when
I don't know how you know
All I know is I feel it
I can't make it alone
I can't face on my own
I need more than to be here

Make it right

Make it right
Make it right

Smile won't let me astray
Silence held me the way
Now I'm lost and I'm reelin'
I know more than I should
Never did need no clue
All I know is I feel it

Make things right

Make things right tonight
Make it right

Overall Meaning

These lyrics are expressing a sense of uncertainty and a feeling of needing reassurance from someone else. The singer seems unsure of what to do or how to proceed, and they acknowledge that they cannot do it alone. There is a sense of vulnerability and an admission of needing help or guidance, as they say "I need more than to be here" and "I'm lost and I'm reelin'." However, there is also a sense of hope or determination in the repeated plea to "Make it right" or "Make things right." This suggests that the singer is willing to work towards a resolution, but needs support from someone else to do so.

Overall, the lyrics seem to be addressing a personal struggle or conflict that the singer is facing, but they don't provide specific details about what that struggle may be. Instead, the focus is on the emotional state of the singer and their need for reassurance and guidance.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't know when
I am uncertain about the timing of something

I don't know how you know
I am unsure of how you have knowledge of something

All I know is I feel it
My intuition tells me that something is true

I can't make it alone
I am unable to handle something by myself

I can't face on my own
I am too afraid to deal with something on my own

I need more than to be here
Simply existing is not enough for me, I require something more

Make it right
Fix the situation that is causing me distress

Make it right
Repeat the request for the situation to be fixed

Smile won't let me astray
Despite being happy or positive, I am still feeling lost

Silence held me the way
I have been stuck in a state of silence, unable to move or make progress

Now I'm lost and I'm reelin'
Currently, I am confused and feeling unbalanced