Since, Joshua's songs have been further featured on the FOX Television drama North Shore, Bones and the ABC medical drama Grey's Anatomy. His song "Star Mile" is on The Last Kiss movie soundtrack. Most recently his song "What If You" was featured on the Catch and Release soundtrack. He also has a couple tracks on the Adam soundtrack, including "When I Find You."
The album "We Were Here" was released in 2006, containing many of the songs featured on the various television shows. The album is made up of heavily acoustic indie Folk/Pop, and is especially reminiscent of Simon & Garfunkel, Elliott Smith, Jode Gannon, Damien Rice and Iron & Wine.
Joshua Radin is featured in Ashtar Command's song "Mark IV" from the band's debut LP American Sunshine.
Everything'll Be Alright
Joshua Radin Lyrics
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Thinking about the way
She loved me
There's a hole in my pocket
That's about her size
But I think everything is gonna be alright
Yes, I hope everything is gonna be alright
A smilin' face
Is tradin' away
The gifts I found at the bar
Well I wish my car
Could drive to her tonight
Then I'd know everything is gonna be alright
Yes, then I'd know it'll be alright
The rain in New Orleans
Forgot to end
But the mouths of the people are dry
Then we watch and wait
And do nothing but sigh
And hope everything is gonna turn out right
But I don't know if it'll be alright
But I look at you
Warm in your dream
While your mobile dances above
And I think to myself
It's a beautiful night
And I know everything is gonna be alright
Yes, now I know it'll be alright
The lyrics of Joshua Radin's "Everything'll Be Alright" convey the sense of loss and uncertainty. The singer is in New York town, thinking about the way his lover used to love him. He feels a hole in his pocket which reminds him of her small size. In the first verse, he expresses the hope that everything will be alright, evading his fears, and expressing optimism. In the second verse, he shares how he has found solace in the people he has met at the bar, yet still wishes to go to his lover's house to feel alright.
In the third verse, the song shifts to New Orleans, which has been hit by rain but the people are still waiting for hope. This verse seems to suggest that the singer finds himself in such a situation- waiting for hope in difficult circumstances. The final verse sees him looking at his sleeping partner and noticing the beauty of the night. It brings to light the fact that despite everything, there are still things to be grateful for and optimistic about.
Overall, the song captures the essence of the human experience, which is replete with moments of joy, pain, loss, and love. The singer is struggling to come to terms with uncertainty, loss, and hope, and ultimately finds solace in the present moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Way down New York town
Feeling low and depressed in the city of New York
Thinking about the way
Reflecting on how things used to be
She loved me
Remembering the love of a past relationship
There's a hole in my pocket
Feeling empty and missing something important
That's about her size
The absence is linked to the person I was in love with
But I think everything is gonna be alright
Having hope that things will eventually get better
Yes, I hope everything is gonna be alright
Repeating the previous sentiment with added conviction
A smilin' face
Someone who appears happy
Is tradin' away
Exchanging something of value
The gifts I found at the bar
The things I found to help me forget my troubles
Well I wish my car
Wishing for a way to get to someone important
Could drive to her tonight
Wanting to make a connection with someone I care about
Then I'd know everything is gonna be alright
Believing that being with that person would make things better
Yes, then I'd know it'll be alright
Repeating the previous sentiment with added conviction
The rain in New Orleans
A metaphor for sadness and hardship
Forgot to end
Not seeing an end to the difficult situation
But the mouths of the people are dry
The people are suffering and struggling
Then we watch and wait
Feeling helpless and waiting for things to improve
And do nothing but sigh
Expressing sadness and resignation
And hope everything is gonna turn out right
Having faith that things will eventually get better
But I don't know if it'll be alright
Admitting uncertainty about the future
But I look at you
Turning to someone for comfort and support
Warm in your dream
Seeing someone peacefully asleep and content
While your mobile dances above
Noticing the light and movement of a phone above
And I think to myself
Reflecting on the moment and finding peace
It's a beautiful night
Appreciating the beauty of the moment
And I know everything is gonna be alright
Feeling confident that things will eventually get better
Yes, now I know it'll be alright
Repeating the previous sentiment with added conviction
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JOSHUA RYAN RADIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
jack031700
I come back to this song whenever I'm stressed out or can't sleep
Zipporah Karuga
I love this song. It lifts me on those really dark days!
dave hallas
The rain in New Orleans, forgot to end But the mouths of the people are dry And we watch and wait And do nothing but sigh perfectly written, i cant get enough of it. makes me wanna write.
Annee Nguyen
His voice is so calming. Josh Radin, love you 3
YaNaYIshIrOKaZe
Oh, Josh Radin … how much I love you. <3 This song reminds me of a person I used to love a lot, and though I would have done almost everything for her, it didn't work out. I was heartbroken, sometimes still am, but this song made me realize that this perfectly okay. It's human, people have been at that point before and survived it. Everything'll be alright, and world's still beautiful and always will be. Damn, this song sure means lot to me, haha.
JCG
First time I heard this song today, instant classic. Whoever this Josh Radin is, he's got talent
sirpown
Being told that this song makes the one you love remind them of you is an amazing feeling.
Kelly Rae Smith
Gorgeous melody and lyrics. I love this song...
tootall1999
love this song
lobnah79
Oh god I love this song a lot❤️😍💕