OK
Jesse J. Smith Lyrics


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It doesn't matter what you say
I'm thinking I'm OK
And every day
The mystery widens
The sky unfolds
The scheme of time
And every day
The truth that's hiding
Within your soul says you'll be fine
It doesn't matter what you say
I'm thinking I'm OK
It doesn't matter what you say
I'm thinking I'm OK
I'm OK you're OK he's OK she's OK we're OK
Every year
The question rises
Is life too lovely
To behold
And every year
Your mind surmises
The answer's always the same
And all the while
What you've been missing
The universe
Stands wild and free
And all the while
What you've been missing
That your hand holds the key
It doesn't matter what you say
I'm thinking I'm OK
I'm OK you're OK he's OK she's OK we're OK
It doesn't matter what you say
I'm thinking I'm OK
I'm OK you're OK he's OK she's OK we're OK
It doesn't matter what you say
I'm thinking I'm OK
I'm OK you're OK he's OK she's OK we're OK
It doesn't matter what you say
I'm thinking I'm OK




I'm OK you're OK he's OK she's OK
I'm thinking I'm OK

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "OK" by Jesse J. Smith speak of a person who is struggling with their own feelings of unhappiness and depression. The first verse captures the sense of hopelessness as the person's face is always turned away and the bleeding color has gone to black, dying like a day. The lyrics suggest that the person doesn't know what's making them unhappy and is trying to shake their head to say no, but they are stuck in a spell and can't seem to get out of it. The chorus repeats the phrase "Oh well, okay," implying a sort of resignation and acceptance of the unhappy state.


The second verse adds to the bleakness of the lyrics as the person describes climbing through a total bore, unable to see the pictures anymore. The only respite seems to be in the safety of their own mind, which is pitch black and airless. The chorus repeats again, emphasizing the feeling of acceptance and defeat in the face of depression.


Overall, the lyrics of "OK" provide a vivid description of the experience of depression, where the sufferer feels trapped in their own mind and unable to escape the darkness. However, the repetitive use of "Oh well, okay" suggests a sort of surrender and acceptance of this state of being, rather than a fight to overcome it.


Line by Line Meaning

Here's the silhouette
The singer describes the outline of a person's body without providing any further detail.


The face always turned away
The person whose silhouette the singer is talking about never shows their face, always keeping it turned away from the singer.


The bleeding color gone to black
Whatever vibrant and colorful elements were in this person's life have faded away, replaced by blackness and a sense of loss.


Dying like a day
This person's life is slipping away like the passing of a single day, each moment ticking by more quickly than the last.


Couldn't figure out what made you so unhappy
The artist doesn't understand what is causing this person's misery and depression, and is struggling to help them find answers.


Shook your head to say no no no
Despite the singer's best efforts to try and help, this person doesn't want any assistance, shaking their head no to any suggestion of help or comfort.


And stopped for a spell
This person has come to a stop, pausing their life and remaining still for a period of time.


And stayed that way
They remain stationary and unchanging, seemingly unwilling to move or progress their life in any direction.


Oh well, okay
The artist accepts that they cannot do anything more to help this person, and simply resigns themselves to the situation, whether it be positive or negative.


I got pictures, I just don't see it anymore
The artist has memories and images of a happier time with someone, but has lost sight of that previous happiness and can no longer perceive it in their mind.


Climbing hour upon hour through a total bore
The singer is struggling through something tedious or monotonous, and each moment feels like a long and arduous climb.


With the one I keep where it never fades
Despite the artist's current struggles, they still keep a memory or connection to this person or place that remains strong and unchanging.


In the safety of a pitch black mind
This memory or connection exists safely in the singer's mind, despite the darkness or emptiness of their current situation.


An airless cell that blocks the day
The singer's mind feels trapped and oppressive, blocking out the light and joy of the outside world.


If you a get a feeling the next time you see me
The singer is asking for someone to pay attention and look out for any signs of depression or sadness in their behavior.


Do me a favor and let me know
They are asking for help or assistance, hoping that someone will reach out a hand and guide them towards better emotional health.


'Cause it's hard to tell
The artist is admitting how difficult it can be to recognize or acknowledge one's own emotional state, and is hoping that someone else can help them see what they are unable to perceive alone.


It's hard to say
They are acknowledging that it can be difficult to articulate one's emotions, and expressing that sense of unease and reticence when it comes to verbalizing their feelings.


Oh well, okay
The singer seems to be accepting that, despite the struggle and pain they are experiencing, there is little they can do to change their current situation, and they are simply going to have to accept it and move forward.


Oh well, okay
The repeated use of this phrase seems to underscore that sense of resigned acceptance, as if the artist is trying to convince themselves as much as the listener that everything will be all right, even if they cannot see how just yet.


Oh well, okay
The final echo of this phrase feels like a closing statement, a final exhalation of breath as they acknowledge the situation for what it is and make peace with it.




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Written by: Jackie Fischer

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Comments from YouTube:

GreenGuren

Found this on reddit on r/original music.
Very cool song. I especially love 1:40, the chord progressions are really cool. I personally don't like putting lyrics in my music but honestly this song might sound really cool with lyrics. Keep on writing!

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