It's Alright
Jon Batiste and Stay Human Lyrics
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But you don't want none of the above.
And I try,
to give you everything I got.
But you want more than I can give, and no I'm not.
You played with my heart, babe.
You tear my world apart.
Why you gotta be like that?
Why you gotta be like that?
Why you gotta be like that?
It's alright, .
Why you gotta be like that?
Why you gotta be like that?
Why you gotta be like that?
It's alright .
She put the old man down in his place.
Hot dog, kickin' down dirty man,
oh what a disgrace now.
And I try,
to give you everything I got.
But you want more than I can give, and no I'm not.
You played with my heart, babe.
You tear my world apart.
Why you gotta be like that?
Why you gotta be like that?
Why you gotta be like that?
It's alright, .
Why you gotta be like that?
Why you gotta be like that?
Why you gotta be like that?
It's alright .
Why you gotta be like that?
Why you gotta be like that?
Why you gotta be like that?
It's alright.
The lyrics to Jon Batiste and Stay Human's song "It's Alright" convey the struggles of trying to please someone who constantly wants more and is never satisfied. The opening line, "I can't give you anything but love, but you don't want none of the above," suggests that the singer is limited in what they are able to offer in the relationship, but their partner isn't interested in what they have to give. The following line, "And I try, to give you everything I got, but you want more than I can give, and no I'm not," emphasizes that although the singer is trying their best, their partner's expectations are unrealistic and unattainable.
The chorus repeatedly asks the question, "Why you gotta be like that?" which highlights the frustrating nature of this type of relationship dynamic. Despite the difficulty, the singer resigns themselves to the situation, stating that "It's alright" and trying to make peace with the fact that their partner will never be fully satisfied.
The line "She put the old man down in his place" is a jarring contrast to the rest of the song and seems out of place. However, it could suggest that the singer is witness to someone else's struggles in a relationship, which helps them gain perspective on their own situation.
Overall, "It's Alright" presents a relatable and poignant message about the challenges of trying to make a relationship work when one partner's expectations are too high.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't give you anything but love,
I have nothing more than love to offer you,
But you don't want none of the above.
But unfortunately you are not satisfied with only that.
And I try,
I do my best,
to give you everything I got.
to give you everything I have.
But you want more than I can give, and no I'm not.
Unfortunately, what you want from me is beyond my means , and I am unable to satisfy you.
You played with my heart, babe.
You hurt me emotionally, my love.
You tear my world apart.
Your actions have the power to destroy my world.
Why you gotta be like that?
Why do you have to behave that way?
It's alright, .
But I am okay with it, I am not going to let it destroy my peace of mind.
She put the old man down in his place.
She humiliated an elderly man and put him in a lower position.
Hot dog, kickin' down dirty man,
She acted aggressively and kicked a man who was already down.
oh what a disgrace now.
This behavior is shameful and unacceptable.
Why you gotta be like that?
Why do you have to behave that way?
It's alright ,
But I am okay with it, I am not going to let it destroy my peace of mind.
Why you gotta be like that?
Why do you have to behave that way?
It's alright .
But I am okay with it, I am not going to let it destroy my peace of mind.
Why you gotta be like that?
Why do you have to behave that way?
It's alright.
But I am okay with it, I am not going to let it destroy my peace of mind.
Contributed by Hunter B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.