O.K. for You
Julian Lennon Lyrics


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You don't make me feel like I used to do, oh no
'Cause I've already seen the other side of you, oh yeah
Look at me while you're smiling through your lies
Swear blind, they ain't nothing you can hide

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It's O.K. for you
'Cause it's O.K., O.K.
It's O.K. for you
There ain't nothing to disguise
You suck me in, and then you spit me out
It makes me want to scream, and it makes me want to shout

I don't need you now like I used to do, oh no
'Cause I've found another girl who's completely true, oh yeah
Turn away, try to catch me with your spies
Mirror cracks; see the devil in your eyes

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Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Julian Lennon's song, O.K. For You, are about a relationship that has turned sour. The singer realizes that his partner is not the person he thought they were and feels deceived. The words “You don't make me feel like I used to do, oh no” indicates the change in the singer’s feeling, which creates a distance between them. The line “'Cause I've already seen the other side of you” indicates that the singer has uncovered something unsavory about their partner. The chorus of the song, which is repeated often, says, "It's O.K. for you, 'cause it's O.K., O.K. It's O.K. for you, there ain't nothing to disguise," which is saying that the partner is acting like everything is fine when the singer knows the truth.


The lyrics are filled with metaphors that describe how the singer feels about his partner's actions. The line “You suck me in, and then you spit me out” portrays the singer's feelings of being tricked out of love. The lyrics also describe the singer finding a new love interest, “'Cause I've found another girl who's completely true,” highlighting how much the previous relationship has lost its importance.


Overall, the song tells a story of a relationship that has gone bad, and the singer's realization of his partner's true self, resulting in him moving on and leaving his partner behind.


Line by Line Meaning

You don't make me feel like I used to do, oh no
I don't have the same feelings towards you as I used to, and this is causing me to feel less connected with you


'Cause I've already seen the other side of you, oh yeah
I have witnessed different aspects of your personality and behavior that make me doubt your sincerity


Look at me while you're smiling through your lies
Even when you are lying, you try to act as if everything is normal and smile, which makes it more difficult for me to ascertain the truth


Swear blind, they ain't nothing you can hide
You may claim that you have nothing to hide, but I believe there are things you are keeping from me and not being forthcoming about


It's O.K. for you
The situation may be alright for you, but it's not the same for me


'Cause it's O.K., O.K.
You may be content with how things are, but I am not


There ain't nothing to disguise
You may think you're hiding something, but I'm capable of seeing through the facade


You suck me in, and then you spit me out
Your behavior can be manipulative and hurtful, as you lure me in and then discard me when you're done


It makes me want to scream, and it makes me want to shout
Your actions can be frustrating and emotionally taxing, leading me to want to vent my frustrations


I don't need you now like I used to do, oh no
My attachment to you has changed, and I feel less reliant on having you in my life


'Cause I've found another girl who's completely true, oh yeah
I have begun a new relationship with someone who is more genuine and trustworthy than you


Turn away, try to catch me with your spies
You may attempt to monitor my activities or gather information on me through others, but I recognize and resist these efforts


Mirror cracks; see the devil in your eyes
Internal flaws and malicious intent are revealed when you look into a mirror and I can see this in your eyes


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Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Alfred Clayton, Carlos Morales, Carmelo Luggeri, Julian Lennon

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