There are multiple artists called Jerry Butler:

1) Jerry Butler, Jr… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists called Jerry Butler:

1) Jerry Butler, Jr. (born December 8, 1939 in Sunflower, Mississippi) is an American soul singer also known as "The Ice Man" because of his cool demeanour while singing often intensely emotional lyrics.

Butler was dubbed the "Iceman" by a Philadelphia disc jockey while performing in a Philadelphia theater. However, Butler achieved what eluded many earlier Doo Wop groups during the 1950s and 1960s — longevity. Butler’s solo career had a string of hits, including "He Will Break Your Heart," "Moon River," "Make It Easy On Yourself," "Let It Be Me" (the Everly Brothers classic re-done as a duet with Betty Everett), "Brand New Me," "Ain’t Understanding Mellow," (duet with Brenda Lee Eager), and "Never Gonna Give You Up," followed by two hugely successful albums The Iceman Cometh in 1968 and Ice On Ice in 1970. The Iceman Cometh garnered Butler three Grammy nominations. Jerry Butler further made recordings for Philadelphia International Records in the 80's. His most noted song for the label was "Cooling Out"

It's All Right
Jerry Butler Lyrics

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Say it's all right, it's all right
Say it's all right, it's all right
It's all right, have a good time
'Cause it's all right, whoa, it's all right

We're gonna move it slow
When lights are low
When you move it slow, it sounds like more

And it's all right, whoa, it's all right

Now listen to the beat
Kinda pat your feet
You got soul and everybody knows
That it's all right, whoa, it's all right

When you wake up early in the morning
Feelin' sad like so many of us do
Hum a little soul, make life your goal
And surely something's got to come to you

And say it's all right
Say it's all right
It's all right, have a good time
'Cause it's all right, whoa, it's all right

Now everybody clap your hands
Give yourself a chance
You got soul and everybody knows
That it's all right, whoa, it's all right

Someday I'll find me a woman
Who will love and treat me real nice
Then my woe's got to go
And my love, she will know
From morning, noon and night

And she's got to say it's alright
Say it's all right
It's all right, have a good time
'Cause it's all right, whoa, it's all right

Everybody clap your hands
Now give yourselves a chance

Overall Meaning

"It's All Right" is a joyful and uplifting song by Jerry Butler and Betty Everett that encourages listeners to have fun and enjoy life. The song's message is that no matter what hardships one may face, things will eventually be all right. The lyrics urge listeners to move slowly when the lights are low and enjoy the moment. The upbeat tempo and catchy rhythm make dancing irresistible. The song encourages people to have confidence in themselves and to find happiness in life.

The lyrics also address the concept of soul, with the idea that everyone has it, and it should be celebrated. The song reassures listeners that even when they wake up feeling down, it's possible to lift their spirits by humming a little soul and making life their goal.

Furthermore, the song touches on the subject of love, with the hope of finding someone who will love and treat them right. The lyrics express the woe leaving when love is present, and the desire for the loved one to recognize and affirm that everything is alright.

Overall, the song's upbeat and optimistic tone has made it a beloved classic that has touched the hearts of generations.

Line by Line Meaning

Say it's all right, it's all right
Everything is going to be okay

It's all right, have a good time
Enjoy yourself because everything is going to be okay

'Cause it's all right, whoa, it's all right
Emphasizing again that everything is going to be okay

We're gonna move it slow
We'll take it easy

When lights are low
In dim light

When you move it slow, it sounds like more
Slow movements can be more seductive

Now listen to the beat
Pay attention to the rhythm

Kinda pat your feet
Tap your feet a bit

You got soul and everybody knows
You have rhythm and everyone can see that

When you wake up early in the morning
When you start your day

Feelin' sad like so many of us do
Feeling down like many people often do

Hum a little soul, make life your goal
Sing a happy tune and focus on living a good life

And surely something's got to come to you
Good things will come to you eventually

Now everybody clap your hands
Applaud and show appreciation

Give yourself a chance
Believe in yourself and try

Someday I'll find me a woman
One day I will find a loving partner

Who will love and treat me real nice
Someone who will care for me deeply and treat me kindly

Then my woe's got to go
My troubles will disappear

And my love, she will know
My partner will understand

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Curtis L. Mayfield

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