Discography:
Joey Cape's Bad Loud (2011)
Current members:
Joey Cape - lead vocals, guitar
Carl Raether - bass
Asher Simon - drums, percussion
Okay
Joey Cape's Bad Loud Lyrics
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The most jaded handle damage control
But I resigned before your funeral
It seems like every time I interfere
Good intentions lead to graves and tears
But I’m alright, I’m O.K.
Words you said to me so many days
I’m alright, I’m O.K., I’m O.K. Hey
As crazy as it sounds I think it helps
I don’t believe in afterlife at all
I have no faith the soul will carry on, you’re gone
But I’m alright, I’m O.K.
I can paraphrase an old cliche’
I’m alright, I’m O.K., I’m O.K. Hey
Where is my crutch, Where’s is my inner overhaul
The return to my distress call
It’s ringing for them all, ringing for them all
Ringing for them all
Listen, I can’t do this anymore
Detour the self absorbed from the morgue
Listen Man, you were my only hope
There are no saving graces and no miracles
But I’m alright, I’m O.K.
I can paraphrase a million ways
I’m alright, I’m O.K. Hey
Hey
The song "Okay" by Joey Cape's Bad Loud presents a theme of overcoming grief and acceptance through jadedness. The lyrics suggest that the singer has lost someone close to them and is struggling to come to terms with their death. They claim to have resigned before the funeral, indicating a sense of detachment from the situation, and imply that interfering with the situation only leads to negative consequences. Despite this, the singer attempts to reassure themselves that they are okay through the repetition of the phrase, "I'm alright, I'm O.K., I'm O.K. Hey".
The second verse reveals that the singer has little faith in an afterlife, and therefore cannot rely on the idea of a soul carrying on. The line "Where is my crutch, Where's my inner overhaul/The return to my distress call" suggests that the singer is struggling to cope and is searching for a way to recover. However, they ultimately conclude that there are no saving graces or miracles, indicating a sense of resignation and acceptance. The repetition of the phrase "Listen Man" throughout the song suggests that the singer is trying to convince themselves that they are okay by talking to themselves.
Overall, "Okay" is a song about the struggle to come to terms with loss and grief, but ultimately finding a sense of acceptance through detachment and resignation.
Line by Line Meaning
The most jaded handle damage control
People who have become cynical and disillusioned often take charge of fixing problems.
But I resigned before your funeral
I gave up before you died, knowing that I couldn't save you.
It seems like every time I interfere
Whenever I try to help, it only makes things worse.
Good intentions lead to graves and tears
Even when you mean well, your actions can have negative consequences.
But I’m alright, I’m O.K.
Despite everything, I'm doing okay.
Words you said to me so many days
Your words have stuck with me all this time.
Listen Man, I’m talking to myself
I'm having a conversation with my inner self.
As crazy as it sounds I think it helps
Even though it may seem strange, talking to myself is therapeutic.
I don’t believe in afterlife at all
I don't have faith that there is life after death.
I have no faith the soul will carry on, you’re gone
I don't believe that the soul lives on after death, and you're no longer here.
Where is my crutch, Where’s is my inner overhaul
I'm looking for something to help me cope and make a change within myself.
The return to my distress call
I'm reaching out for help during my time of distress.
It’s ringing for them all, ringing for them all
I'm calling out for everyone who could lend me a hand.
Listen, I can’t do this anymore
I'm at my breaking point and can't handle this anymore.
Detour the self absorbed from the morgue
Don't let your own self-centeredness bring you to a bad end.
Listen Man, you were my only hope
You were the only one I thought could save me.
There are no saving graces and no miracles
There are no miracles or special blessings that can save me.
I can paraphrase a million ways
I can express the same thing in countless different ways.
I’m alright, I’m O.K. Hey
Even with everything going on, I'm still okay.
Writer(s): Jonathan Smith, Nivea Hamilton, Sean Paul Joseph, Jeffrey Grigsby, Tracie Hale, Terius Nash
Contributed by Claire A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.