Alright
Janet Jackson feat. Heavy D Lyrics
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Alright, alright, alright, alright (I, I, I, sho-bo-do-bo-do-bo now)
Baby, baby
Alright, baby
I, I, alright, baby
Seeing that your love's true
My heart belongs to you
That's alright with me
Worlds could end around me
So in love that I can't see
You and me were meant to be
That's alright with me
Friends come and friends may go
My friends, you're real, I know
True self, you have shown
You're alright with me
Through thick and thick to thin
I'll love you 'til the end
You know it's true, my friend
You're alright with me
Friends come and friends may go
My friends, you're real, I know
True self, you have shown
You're alright with me
Through thick and thick to thin
I'll love you 'til the end
You know it's true, my friend
You're alright with me
Alright with me (alright with me)
Alright with me (sho-bo-do-bo-do-bo now)
Alright with me (alright with me)
Alright with me (alright with me)
Catch a fallin' star that shines (shines)
Make a wish, clap three times
Dreams come true, it's in the mind
That's alright with me
Your wish is my command
Never thought I'd fall in love again (again)
Again with my best friend
That's alright with me
Friends come and friends may go (friends come)
My friends, you're real, I know
True self, you have shown
You're alright with me
Through thick and thick to thin
I'll love you 'til the end
You know it's true, my friend
You're alright with me
Always and everlasting
This love is just not passing
We're happy as can be
You're alright with me
Alright with me (ah, yeah, alright with me)
Alright with me (ah, yeah, sho-bo-do-bo-do-bo now)
Alright with me (alright with me)
Alright with me (alright with me)
It's alright, baby
It's alright
I'll tell you that it's alright with me
Worlds could end around me
So in love, I can't see
You and me were meant to be
That's sure enough, it's alright with me
Friends come and friends may go
My friends, you're real, I know (alright)
True self, you have shown
You're alright with me
Through thick and thick to thin (sugar)
I'll love you 'til the end (baby)
You know it's true, my friend (sure enough)
You're alright with me
Alright with me (ah, yeah, alright with me)
Alright with me (ah, yeah, sho-bo-do-bo-do-bo now)
Alright with me (alright with me)
Alright with me (alright with me, woo)
It's alright
It's alright, now, it's alright, now, it's alright, now
Alright with me
It's alright, now, it's alright, now, it's alright, now
Alright with me
It's alright, now (alright with me)
It's alright, now (alright with me)
It's alright, now (alright with me)
It's alright, now (alright with me)
Baby, baby, baby, baby (alright with me)
Baby, baby, baby, baby (alright with me)
Baby, baby, baby, baby (alright with me)
Baby, baby, baby, baby (alright with me)
Sho-bo-do-bo-do, sho-bo-do-bo-do
Sho-bo-do-bo-do-bo now, woo (alright)
Sho-bo-do-bo-do, sho-bo-do-bo-do
Sho-bo-do-bo-do-bo now, woo (alright)
Sho-bo-do-bo-do, sho-bo-do-bo-do
Sho-bo-do-bo-do-bo now, woo (alright)
Sho-bo-do-bo-do, sho-bo-do-bo-do
Sho-bo-do-bo-do-bo now, woo (alright)
Baby, baby, baby
Baby, baby, baby (alright with me)
Baby, baby, baby
Baby, baby, baby (alright with me)
(Alright with me)
Sho-bo-do-bo-do, sho-bo-do-bo-do
Sho-bo-do-bo-do, sho-bo-do-bo-do, baby
Sho-bo-do-bo-do, sho-bo-do-bo-do
Sho-bo-do-bo-do, sho-bo-do-bo-do
Baby, baby, baby, baby
Baby, baby, baby, baby
Baby, baby, baby, baby
Baby, baby, baby, baby
I, I, I, I
I, I, I, I
I, I, I, I
I, I, I, I
Woo, woo, woo, woo
Woo, woo, woo, woo
Baby, baby, baby, baby
Baby, baby, baby
Baby, baby, baby, baby
Baby, baby, baby
"Alright" is a track from Janet Jackson's 1989 album "Rhythm Nation 1814". The song has a warm, vibrant quality to its melody and lyrics. Essentially this song is about appreciating your loved ones for who they are, regardless of what others may think, hence why it repeats its chorus frequently. It’s a positive and affirming track and works perfectly as an ode to friends and friendship. The music video, directed by Julien Temple, was shot in Paris and features Jackson, along with dancers and extras, performing in the streets, in front of various landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower.
The intro of the song is a chant that reads "Sho-bo-do-bo-do-bo now." In interviews, Jimmy Jam explained that the phrase is just something fun to sing, saying, "it doesn't actually mean anything."
This song heavily samples Kool & the Gang's "Jungle Boogie." Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis produced both songs which inspired this remix.
Jackson's pre-chorus features the lines, "Catch a falling star that shines / Make a wish, and know it's yours." These lines originally come from the song "Catch a Falling Star" by Perry Como.
The video for this song was one of six included on Jackson's 1990 "Rhythm Nation 1814" film. We learned from the "Making of Rhythm Nation 1814" documentary that filming took place during a heatwave, which caused Jackson to faint during production.
After being inspired by Nelson Mandela's work, Jackson decided to sponsor 100 children from impoverished backgrounds to receive healthcare and education in South Africa. To raise funds, she created the "Rhythm Nation Charity Drive" and dedicated her "Rhythm Nation World Tour" to the cause. "Alright" was one of the songs included in her tour.
The song was a top-five hit on the US pop chart and topped the charts in Japan. Additionally, the song's music video won a Billboard Award for best art direction.
In 1998, Will Smith released his own version of the song, in collaboration with K-Ci Hailey of Jodeci. The cover was featured in the film "Enemy of the State."
Ashanti sampled this song for her 2003 song "Rain on Me." The chorus melody from "Alright" is used with different lyrics.
In 2018, in the wake of sexual assault allegations against producer Harvey Weinstein and the rise of the #MeToo movement, Jackson released a remix of "Alright" featuring a spoken-word passage from Roc Nation rapper J. Cole. He acknowledged that she has dealt with her own share of sexism in the industry and added a message of hope for women who have experienced sexual assault or harassment.
Possible chords for "Alright": D#m, G#m, C# / D#m, G#m, C# (repeat through intro, first verse, and pre-chorus); Fm, A#7, D#, G#m (repeat twice for chorus and outro)
Line by Line Meaning
Alright, alright, alright, alright
Everything is good and going as planned
Alright, alright, alright, alright (I, I, I, sho-bo-do-bo-do-bo now)
Repeating that everything is going fine and in rhythm with the music
Baby, baby
Speaking to a loved one who is dear to heart
Alright, baby
Confirming that everything is perfect with the loved one
I, I, alright, baby
Saying that the singer is doing well and the person they're speaking to is also great
Seeing that your love's true
Noticing that the love of the person they're speaking to is genuine
Never I'll doubt you
They won't ever doubt the love of the person they're speaking to
My heart belongs to you
Their love is completely devoted to the person they're speaking to
That's alright with me
They feel content with how the person they're speaking to reciprocates their love
Worlds could end around me
The person they're speaking to is their world and even if everything else falls apart, they are happy with them
So in love that I can't see
Their love for that person is overwhelming and they can't see past it
You and me were meant to be
The singer believes that their love with the person they're speaking to was destined to happen
Friends come and friends may go
People will move in and out of their lives, but not the person they're speaking to
My friends, you're real, I know
The people who have stayed in their life are genuine and trustworthy
True self, you have shown
The person they're speaking to is genuine and has never put on a facade
You're alright with me
They are content with being with that person
Through thick and thick to thin
The singer will stick with the person they're speaking to no matter what happens in life
I'll love you 'til the end
They will continue to love that person unconditionally until the end of their life
You know it's true, my friend
Their love for the person they're speaking to is honest and sincere
Alright with me (alright with me)
Everything is good and satisfying
Catch a fallin' star that shines (shines)
Seize opportunities when they present themselves
Make a wish, clap three times
They believe in the power of manifesting one's desires
Dreams come true, it's in the mind
Anything is possible if one believes in themselves
Your wish is my command
The person they're speaking to has their complete trust and respect
Never thought I'd fall in love again (again)
The singer thought they were done with love until they met the person they're speaking to
Again with my best friend
They fell in love with their best friend
Friends come and friends may go (friends come)
Loved ones may leave, but the person they're speaking to will always be there
Always and everlasting
Their love for the person they're speaking to is forever
This love is just not passing
Their love is genuine and won't fade away over time
We're happy as can be
The singer is content with their love and the person they're speaking to
Alright with me (ah, yeah, alright with me)
Everything is good and satisfying
Alright with me (ah, yeah, sho-bo-do-bo-do-bo now)
Everything is good and going in rhythm with the music
It's alright, baby
Everything is going perfectly with the person they're speaking to
It's alright
Everything is good and as planned
I'll tell you that it's alright with me
Confirming that everything is perfect between them
So in love, I can't see
Their love for the person they're speaking to is overwhelming
That's sure enough, it's alright with me
They are certain that everything is perfect with the person they're speaking to
My friends, you're real, I know (alright)
The people who have stayed in their life are genuine and trustworthy
Through thick and thick to thin (sugar)
The singer will stick with the person they're speaking to no matter what happens in life
I'll love you 'til the end (baby)
They will continue to love that person unconditionally until the end of their life
You know it's true, my friend (sure enough)
Their love for the person they're speaking to is honest and sincere
Alright with me (alright with me, woo)
Everything is good and satisfying
It's alright, now, it's alright, now, it's alright, now
Repeating that everything is good and going as planned
Alright with me
Everything is good and satisfying
It's alright, now (alright with me)
Repeating that everything is good and satisfying
Baby, baby, baby, baby (alright with me)
Speaking to the person they love and confirming everything is perfect between them
Sho-bo-do-bo-do, sho-bo-do-bo-do
Vocals and music
Sho-bo-do-bo-do-bo now, woo (alright)
Repeating sound effects to the tune of the music, confirming everything is good
Baby, baby, baby
Speaking to the person they love and care for
I, I, I, I
Stating that it's all about them and their experience
Woo, woo, woo, woo
Vocal and music effects
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, O/B/O DistroKid, JANET JACKSON DBA BLACK ICE, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: James III Harris, Janet Jackson, Terry Lewis
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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For all. The young ones.... This is how you pay tribute to those who paved the way. Historic video 👏🏽
@queenladybug1702
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@DanielDaniel-ip4eh
Amen!! 👍
@domedou7127
Exactly ❤
@TRACEWORLD2
Too bad they’re not paying attention because not one of them is trying to get to this level!
@tuesdaywatkins7914
Amen
@keiman74
Nobody could flow like Heavy D. He was so smooth. RIP.
@bbennyj
For real, h e was hitting hard as he usually does.
@bytheway1031
@@bbennyj 👍🏿
@dangerusscurvs4709
RIP Heavy D.
RIP Cab Calloway.
RIP Cyd Charisse.
RIP Nicholas Brothers.