I'm Alright
Kenny Loggins Lyrics


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I'm alright
Nobody worry 'bout me
Why you got to gimme a fight?
Can't you just let it be?

I'm alright
Don't nobody worry 'bout me
You got to gimme a fight
Why don't you just let me be

Do what you like,
Doing it naturally
But if it's too easy
They're gonna disagree

It's your life
And isn't it a mystery
If it's nobody's business
It's everybody's game

Gotta catch you later
No, no, cannonball it right away

Some Cinderella kid

Get it up and get you a job
(Dip dip dip dip dip dip dip dip)

I'm alright
Nobody worry 'bout me
Why you got to gimme a fight?
Can't you just let it be?

I'm alright
Don't nobody worry 'bout me
You got to gimme a fight
Why don't you just let me be

Who do you want?
Who you be today?
And who is it really
Makin' up your mind?

You want to listen to the man?
Pay attention to the magistrate
And while I got you in the mood
Listen to your

Own heart beatin'
Own heart beatin'
Own heart beatin'
Own heart beatin'

Don't it get you movin'

Man

It make me feel good

(Wow, Cinderella kid)

Then give it up and give it the job

(Dip dip dip dip dip dip dip dip)
(Boom, boom, boom, boom)

I'm alright
Nobody worry 'bout me
Why you got to gimme a fight?
Can't you just let it be?

I'm alright
Don't nobody worry 'bout me
You got to gimme a fight
Why don't you just let me be

I'm alright
Nobody worry 'bout me
Why you got to gimme a fight?
Can't you just let it be?

I'm alright




I'm alright
Just let me be

Overall Meaning

The opening verses and chorus of "I'm Alright" by Kenny Loggins are an invitation to be left alone: "Nobody worry 'bout me," Loggins sings with an insistent, upbeat tone. "Why you got to gimme a fight? Can't you just let it be?" The song is, according to many interpretations, a call towards empowerment and self-determination, urging people to trust their own choices and to move forward, unencumbered by conflict, doubt, or judgement. The lyrics are an amalgamation of messages intended to inspire confidence and courage, urging listeners to do what they want, follow their instincts, and trust their own judgement instead of second-guessing or seeking external validation. These themes come through clearly in the lyrics' repeated refrain: "I'm alright, don't nobody worry 'bout me/You got to gimme a fight, why don't you just let me be?"


The song's overall message is one of self-affirmation and self-expression, reminding listeners that they have the right to live their lives as they choose rather than being dictated to by others or by social conventions. Loggins suggests that listeners can pursue their passions and take risks without fear of being judged or criticized. Their lives should not be subject to the approval or disapproval of others and "it's [their] life." The song also emphasizes the vanity of trying to please others and the necessity of embracing one's own identity and destiny, because "if it's nobody's business, it's everybody's game."


Line by Line Meaning

I'm alright
I am okay and don't need anyone to worry about me


Nobody worry 'bout me
There is no need for other people to concern themselves with my well-being


Why you got to gimme a fight?
Why are you picking a fight with me?


Can't you just let it be?
Why can't you just leave me alone?


Do what you like,
Pursue what makes you happy


Doing it naturally
Pursue your passions without force


But if it's too easy
If it is effortless, then others may not agree with you


They're gonna disagree
Others will criticize what you choose to do with your life


It's your life
You are the only person who can decide how to live your life


And isn't it a mystery
The journey of life is full of unknowns


If it's nobody's business
If it doesn't concern anyone else


It's everybody's game
Everyone has a say in what you do with your life


Gotta catch you later
I will talk to you another time


No, no, cannonball it right away
Let's not waste any time


Some Cinderella kid
An optimistic and positive person


Get it up and get you a job
Motivating someone to get a job


I'm alright
I am okay and don't need anyone to worry about me


Who do you want?
Who do you aspire to be?


Who you be today?
How will you present yourself today?


And who is it really
Who are you really?


Makin' up your mind?
What have you decided to do?


You want to listen to the man?
Do you really want to listen to authority figures?


Pay attention to the magistrate
Listen to the people in power


And while I got you in the mood
While I have your attention


Listen to your
Follow your


Own heart beatin'
Listen to your own heart


Don't it get you movin'
Doesn't it inspire you?


Man
Emphatic expression


It make me feel good
It feels satisfying


Then give it up and give it the job
Take action and pursue it as a career


I'm alright
I am okay and don't need anyone to worry about me


Just let me be
Just leave me alone




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kenneth Clark Loggins

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@mrdroog1999

I'm alright
Nobody worry 'bout me
Why you got to gimme a fight?
Can't you just let it be...

I always thought that it was:

Ham on Rye
Don't nobody worry about meat
You got to give me a bite.
Why don't you just lettuce be



All comments from YouTube:

@elerick3582

“Dude it’s music, you can’t touch music, but music can touch you”

@Triblecobbs1992

You said touch and your probably Italian.

@nicoanony

@@Triblecobbs1992 what? It's a regular show reference bro

@marganthestonekeeper1842

@@Triblecobbs1992 what how can you even guess that he didn't spell anything wrong

@retrothecake1921

@@Triblecobbs1992 how old are you are you pointing out the fact that touch can be used inappropriately if so kid you need to get off the internet because there are things much worse than a casual word that is used every day

@Eymirr_34

First day at work

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@metaltrashbucket

Kenny loggins has touched so many pieces of media. Regular show, top gun movies, caddyshack, pretty sure The Simpsons, and he even played himself as a radio host in GTA5. This man is incredible. I cannot believe he isn't in the rock and roll hall of Fame.

@stingingcashew2321

Can't forget Archer

@sluzy-4479

Is it bad I know your pfp?

@derekknowles8418

The rock n roll hall of fame is a circus. He doesn't need to be in it to have validation.

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