According to the The Impossible Songfacts, the Kelley Lovelace and Lee Thomas Miller penned mid-tempo ballad was released in March 2002 as the first single from his second album, man With a Memory . It became his first hit, peaking at #3 on the Billboard Country chart and #29 on the Hot 100. Nichols recalled to The Boot in a 2011 interview: "'The Impossible' was huge for me for a number of different reasons. It was my introduction to Country music. It was the first thing everybody saw of me, this brand new guy with this voice. I heard a lot of people say when they met me, 'Wow! We just pictured somebody a lot older, because it's a really country-sounding voice.' So, it was my introduction. It got people familiar with me."
It's All Good
Joe Nichols Lyrics
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Got the only porch that's fallin' down
In the neighborhood.
But it's all good.
Work is slow, could use more pay
Ain't no hero gonna save the day
Like in Hollywood.
But it's all good.
'Cause it's a sunny day, I got a beer
Gonna drink it sittin' here in the shade.
I'm as happy as a man could be,
As long as you're here next to me, I got it made.
The cable's out, the screen door's stuck
And that old truck it doesn't start right up,
The way it should.
But it's all good.
'Cause it's a sunny day, I got a beer
Gonna drink it sittin' here in the shade.
I'm as happy as a man could be,
As long as you're here next to me, I got it made.
I don't get blue, I don't get mad
If I've learned one thing from the year I've had
It's even if it all goes bad
It's all good.
Hmm, it's all good.
The lyrics of Joe Nichols's song "It's All Good" describe a situation where everything seems to be going wrong: unpaid bills, a falling porch, slow work, a broken truck, and a stuck screen door. Despite these setbacks, the singer remains calm and optimistic. He acknowledges that life is not perfect but concludes that "it's all good" because he has a sunny day, a beer, and the love of his life by his side. He is at peace with the imperfections of his life and has learned to appreciate the simple pleasures.
The song celebrates the idea of finding joy in the midst of difficult times. It suggests that happiness is not dependent on material possessions or external circumstances but rather on our attitudes and relationships. The singer's ability to find contentment in his situation is a reminder to the listener that life is not always easy, but it's all about perspective.
Overall, "It's All Good" is a song about finding beauty in the ordinary and choosing to be happy despite the challenges of life.
Line by Line Meaning
The bills are late, the grass is brown
My bills are past due, my lawn has lost its green color
Got the only porch that's fallin' down
My porch is the only one that is collapsing in the community
In the neighborhood.
Around the vicinity of my house
But it's all good.
Despite the unfavorable situations I'm in, I'm still okay.
Work is slow, could use more pay
My job is currently slow-paced, and I need more money.
Ain't no hero gonna save the day
There's no superman coming to rescue me.
Like in Hollywood.
Things don't always work out like in movies.
Cause it's a sunny day, I got a beer
The weather is beautiful outside, and I'm enjoying a cold glass of beer.
Gonna drink it sittin' here in the shade.
I plan on consuming my beer underneath the tree's cool shadow.
I'm as happy as a man could be,
I couldn't be any happier.
As long as you're here next to me, I got it made.
As long as I have you by my side, everything is perfect for me.
The cable's out, the screen door's stuck
The cable network isn't functioning, and my screen door is jammed.
And that old truck it doesn't start right up,
My old car doesn't work correctly and is challenging to start.
The way it should.
The automobile isn't performing well as it usually does.
I don't get blue, I don't get mad
I don't become disheartened, nor do I get angry.
If I've learned one thing from the year I've had
If there's one lesson I learned from my past year,
It's even if it all goes bad
It is that even if everything goes wrong,
It's all good.
In the end, all will be well.
Hmm, it's all good.
Yes, everything is fine in the end.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Gary Scott Burr, Georgia Middleman
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