According to Songfacts, Allen co-wrote this song about acceptance being denied with writer and producer Joe King, the guitarist and songwriter from The Fray. Allen performed King's version of Kanye West's Heartless on American Idol and a few months later the pair spent two days in Timbaland's studio in Virginia Beach, working on this song. King told MTV News he simply responded "Yes" to Allen's e-mail. "I didn't even see most of the show because we were on tour in Europe and Australia," he explained. "But I found out he won when we got back and I saw he did 'Heartless,' so I was aware of him when he contacted me. It was a very good vibe in the studio. There was no pressure - we just had breakfast, got to know each other," King added. "It was all very organic after that."
King said though they recorded in Timbaland's studio, the super-producer wasn't present during the sessions. "But Timbaland's brother was there along with his crew, and it added this great energy to the session. When the boys heard the track, they started hanging around."
Alright With Me
Kris Allen Lyrics
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And you ignore my advances
I turn my head and I look away
But I can't control my eyes around you
You're on the run and I'm chasing you
Feels like war with all your glances
I'm just a boy without a clue
But it's alright, alright with me
It's alright, alright with me
It's alright, alright with me
It's alright, alright with me
I know you better than you know
You can fight but it's not over
I say to stop but you start to go
I guess that means it's L-O-V-E.
I say to look, you turn away
I say we put our best foot forward
Will you believe, come next to me
Oh, why can't you see, I'm begging you please
But it's alright, alright with me
It's alright, alright with me
It's alright, alright with me
It's alright, alright with me
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
I'm knocking on your door, baby, baby, please now
Falling on your floor, baby, baby, please
I keep knocking on your door, baby, baby, please now
Falling on your floor, baby, baby, please
But it's alright, alright with me
It's alright, alright with me
It's alright, alright with me
It's alright, alright with me
But it's alright, alright with me
It's alright, alright with me
It's alright, alright with me
It's alright, alright with me
The song "Alright With Me" by Kris Allen is a perfect representation of a love story filled with uncertainties, doubts, and persistent hope. The song revolves around the singer's admiration for someone who seems to be out of reach. The opening lines suggest that despite being a mere pawn in the love game, the singer is hopelessly devoted to the other person. Even though the other individual doesn't seem to notice the singer's advances, the singer's eyes unconsciously follow them around.
The lyrics express how the singer is naturally drawn towards the other individual, despite their best efforts to control their emotions. The use of war metaphors ("feels like war with all your glances") and the constant tug of war between their hearts and minds highlight how challenging it can be to navigate love's complexities.
Throughout the song, we see the singer's persistence and willingness to keep trying, highlighted in lines such as "I know you better than you know, you can fight, but it's not over" and "I keep knocking on your door, baby, baby, please now, falling on your floor, baby, baby, please."
In conclusion, the song's lyrics paint a picture of someone who is in love with someone else and is willing to do anything to capture their attention, but despite constant setbacks and rejection, they remain hopeful that they will eventually succeed in winning their love.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a little pawn still in your game
I feel like I'm just a minor player in your life.
And you ignore my advances
You don't seem to notice my attempts to pursue you.
I turn my head and I look away
I try to avoid staring at you.
But I can't control my eyes around you
Despite trying to look away, I can't help but glance at you.
You're on the run and I'm chasing you
You seem to always be busy and elusive, and I'm constantly trying to catch up to you.
Feels like war with all your glances
Whenever our eyes meet, it feels like there's some sort of hidden conflict or tension.
I'm just a boy without a clue
I don't really know what I'm doing when it comes to pursuing you.
And you can't control following you
Despite my uncertainty, I can't help but want to follow you.
I know you better than you know
Despite your elusiveness, I've managed to gain some insight into your personality and behavior.
You can fight but it's not over
Although you may resist or deny your feelings, love is not something that can be easily ignored or overcome.
I say to stop but you start to go
I may try to put up some resistance or caution, but my attraction to you is too strong.
I guess that means it's L-O-V-E.
The fact that I can't resist pursuing you suggests that I'm in love with you.
I say to look, you turn away
I try to make eye contact with you, but you often avoid it.
I say we put our best foot forward
I suggest that we both try our hardest to make things work between us.
Will you believe, come next to me
I ask you to trust me and stand by my side.
Oh, why can't you see, I'm begging you please
I'm pleading with you to recognize my feelings for you.
I'm knocking on your door, baby, baby, please now
I'm trying to get your attention and win you over.
Falling on your floor, baby, baby, please
I'm desperate for your affection and attention.
But it's alright, alright with me
Despite the challenges and ups and downs of pursuing you, I'm still okay with the situation.
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
Vocalization.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KRIS ALLEN, JOSEPH KING
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
xoxdancer411xox
LOVE this song. one of my favorites of his. he's just amazing overall
TheRealTwigLA
Love this song and so happy that it's the 3rd single from the debut album 'Kris Allen'. I was hooked from the start just from the opening bars in the sample. It definitely gets you doing the happy dance :)
CattttMD
This is so catchy. I love Kris' album, but this song is special - has a really classic feel, like you'd hear it 20 years from now and still know all the words.
MissLiverCool
I love this song. One of the best on the album along with "Written all over my Face" :) Great job Kris! :D
wthsahufflepuff
I love this song; it's so upbeat and catchy. It's not as deep and beautiful as red guitar, but really good in its own right.
Trish
I love this song sounds so happy like it would brighten up your day :) amazing song
WellAnywaysImMegan
Such a cute song!! Explains what's going on with me and someone...haha LOVE Kris Allen!
cooljob9
he's so good at singing it live :)
Kristie Wilson
awesome song! kris sings it perfectly. :)
DMccloudy
This song is freaking addictive!!!