Alright
John Stephens Lyrics


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(Yeah yeah yeah yeah-yeah)

(Usually I don't do this)

Okay I see you checking me out (checking me out)
I think I know what you winkin' about (winking about)
You wit your man you don't want him to see (want him to see)
It's alright with me

I know I drank I little bit much (hey)
You think I'm talking crazy and such (hey)
I can't walk straight, but girl I can see
You're alright with me

Alright, I see a little something that I like
You lookin' mighty fine in them skin tights
You know what I mean
It's alright with me hold up
I know you got a man but I'm tore up
And I don't even care if he roll up
With something to say
You better tell him he don't want it with me
It's alright

(Yeah yeah yeah yeah-yeah)

Good Lord you got body for days (body for days)
I think the way that you shake it's amazing (shake it's amazing)
I got my keys if you ready to leave (ready to leave)
It's alright with me
Come check your man 'cause he going insane (insane)
He want to know what the hell's my name (hey)
Well if he crazy 'nough to get in my face
It's alright with me

Alright, I see a little something that I like
You lookin' mighty fine in them skin tights
You know what I mean
It's alright with me hold up
I know you got a man but I'm tore up
And I don't even care if he roll up
With something to say
You better tell him he don't want it with me

Come on why don't you test me (test me)
If you want me come and get me (get me)
I'll show you who the best be (best be)
It's alright with me
I'll watch you for a long time (long time)
I swear you're looking alright (alright)
Come closer if you like what you see
It's alright with me

Alright, I see a little something that I like
You lookin' mighty fine in them skin tights
You know what I mean
It's alright with me hold up
I know you got a man but I'm tore up
And I don't even care if he roll up
With something to say
You better tell him he don't want it with me
It's alright

(It's alright, yes it's alright)
(It's alright, yes it's alright)
(It's alright, yes it's alright)

(It's alright, yes it's alright)
(It's alright, yes it's alright)
(It's alright, yes it's alright)





Yeah yeah yeah yeah-yeah

Overall Meaning

The song "Alright" by John Stephens, also known as John Legend, is about him noticing a woman that he finds attractive while she is with her man, but he's not too bothered by it. He acknowledges that he has had a little too much to drink, and knows that he may be talking a little crazy, but he also sees that the woman is interested in him. Even though she is taken, he is not afraid of being caught as he tells her "it's alright with me." He compliments her body and lets her know that he has his car keys ready to leave with her if she's ready.


Some would argue that the song glorifies cheating and potentially stealing someone's partner, but others see it as a fun and harmless flirtation. Regardless of the interpretation, the song has a catchy melody and features John Legend's smooth vocals that make it enjoyable to listen to.


Overall, the song is about a man seeing a woman who is taken, but he is not afraid to try his luck with her. The song can be seen as playful or controversial depending on the listener's perspective.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah yeah yeah yeah-yeah
Repetitive emphasized sounds serving as a musical lead-in to the song's first lyrics.


Yeah yeah yeah yeah-yeah
Continuation of the repetitive lead-in sounds to evoke a vibe of energetic anticipation.


Yeah yeah yeah yeah-yeah
Reiteration of the same repetitive lead-in sounds to further amplify the musical anticipation.


Yeah yeah yeah yeah-yeah
Final repetition of the introductory sounds before the song's main lyrics begin.


Usually I don't do this but ok?
Admission of atypical behavior with a nonchalant attitude towards it.


Okay I see you checking me out (checking me out)
Acknowledgment of another person's evident interest in the artist.


I think I know what you winkin' about (winking about)
Assumed understanding of the receiving end's flirtation through non-verbal cues.


You wit your man you don't want him to see (want him to see)
Implication of secrecy or an attempt at concealing unexpected attraction.


It's alright with me
Assertion that the singer is unopposed to whatever clandestine or flirtatious actions occur.


I know I drank I little bit much (hey)
Acknowledgment of possible impairment through consuming alcoholic beverages.


You think I'm talking crazy and such (hey)
Speculation that the listener might think the artist is saying nonsensical things due to inebriation.


I can't walk straight but girl I can see
The singer admits to being somewhat intoxicated, but humorously emphasizes his visual perception remains intact.


Alright
A transitional statement to the chorus, meant to signal that the subject matter is still light and playful.


I see a little something that I like
Acknowledgement of the listener's attractive appearance.


You lookin' mighty fine in them skin tights
Complimentary remark regarding the listener's clothes, hinting at their form-fitting nature.


You know what I mean
The singer infers that the listener is aware of their attractiveness.


Hold up
An expression calling for a momentary pause in the conversation or situation at hand.


I know you got a man but I'm
Acknowledgement that the listener is involved in a pre-existing relationship.


Tore up
Suggestive of the idea that the singer is feeling intense jealousy or emotional turmoil.


And I don't even care if he
An indifference to the negative emotions directed towards the listener's current partner.


Roll up
A vague statement that could imply an action on the part of the listener's partner to the singer.


With something to say
An expression that suggests that the listener's partner might be coming to confront the singer verbally.


You better tell him he don't want it with me
A warning to the listener that their partner will likely regret confronting the singer in the context of the situation.


It's alright
Reiteration of the earlier notion that no matter the scenario, the singer is willing to permit continued flirtation, even if it might create friction or conflict.


Good Lord you got body for days (body for days)
A highly suggestive statement that the listener has an ideal physique or body type.


I think the way that you shake it's amazing (shake it's amazing)
The singer is strongly attracted to the listener's movements and likely utterly absorbed by them.


I got my keys if you ready to leave (ready to leave)
Suggestive of the fact that the singer is ready and willing to engage in more private activities.


Come check your man 'cause he going insane (sane)
Asserting that the listener's partner is highly tumultuous or emotional over the situation at hand.


He want to know what the hell's my name (hey)
A somewhat comedic statement that suggests the listener's partner is too aggressive to assume the worst about the singer.


If he crazy 'nough to get in my face
Suggesting that the listener's partner might come into the singer's personal space in order to intimidate them.


It's alright with me
The artist continues to mutter reassurances that all will be alright with him even if conflict does occur.


Come on why don't you test me (test me)
An invitation for the listener to engage with the hidden or untapped side of the artist.


If you want me come and get me (get me)
Asserting that the listener should feel free to initiate any romantic advances.


I'll show you who the best be (best be)
Confidence that the singer can compete with the listener's current partner.


I'll watch you for a long time (long time)
A statement hinting that the artist might be obsessive or possessive of the listener in both an affectionate and potentially unhealthy way.


I swear you're looking alright (alright)
Inferring that the singer finds the listener's visual appearance enticing or even captivating.


Come closer if you like what you see
Suggesting that the listener can confirm the singer's feelings for them by approaching physically.


It's alright with me
A final repetition suggesting that regardless of the final outcome of their interaction, the singer is prepared to embrace it and view it positively.


It's alright yes it's alright
A musical outro to the song that repeats the artist's perspective on the previous interaction, regardless of any other outcomes that might have occurred.


It's alright yes it's alright
Further repetition of the same outro phrase, serving as a musical coda to the song.


It's alright yes it's alright
Final phrase of the coda repeating the same message of acceptance and positivity from the artist.


Yeah yeah yeah yeah-yeah
Final repetition of the lead-in sound, serving as a watermark of the song's exuberant, playful attitude.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN ROGER STEPHENS, KANYE OMARI WEST

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