Gonna Be Alright
Ledisi Robert Glasper Lyrics

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It's gonna be alright, I know it's gonna be okay
It's gonna be alright, with you I know I'm gonna be okay
It's gonna be alright, I know it's gonna be okay
It's gonna be alright, with you I know I'll be okay

Just bring me the sunshine with your smile
I will be okay
No matter if the rain falls like you call
I will be okay
Just bring me the sunshine with your smile
I will be okay
No matter if the rain falls like you call
I will be okay

Just bring me the sunshine with your smile
I will be okay
No matter if the rain falls like you call
I will be okay
Just bring me the sunshine with your smile
I will be okay
No matter if the rain falls like you call
I will be okay

It's gonna be alright, I know it's gonna be okay
It's gonna be alright, with you I know I'm gonna be okay
It's gonna be alright, I know it's gonna be okay
It's gonna be alright, with you I know I'll be okay

Can be ? I don't care
? with you, it's gonna be alright
Give me ? I don't care as long ans I'm with you
I know I'm gonna be with you, it's gonna be alright

Can be ? I don't care
? with you, it's gonna be alright
Give me ? I don't care as long ans I'm with you
I know I'm gonna be with you, it's gonna be alright

Be alright, be okay,
Be alright, ohh

Okay

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of this song convey a message of hope and reassurance to a loved one. The singer is telling their significant other that as long as they are together, everything will be alright. The repeated lines "Just bring me the sunshine with your smile" and "No matter if the rain falls like you call, I will be okay" emphasize the importance of the loved one's presence in the singer's life. The use of weather metaphors like rain and sunshine represent the ups and downs in life and how having someone by your side makes it all bearable.

This song acknowledges that life can be unpredictable and difficult, but with the right person in your life, it can still be okay. The chorus "It's gonna be alright, I know it's gonna be okay" reinforces this point and provides a sense of comfort and optimism. The lyrics "Give me ? I don't care as long as I'm with you" portray a sense of unconditional love, showing that the singer is willing to face any situation as long as they are with their loved one.

Line by Line Meaning

Just we meet the sunshine with your smile
Just the presence of your smile in my life brings light and positivity, like sunshine on a cloudy day.

I will be okay
No matter what challenges come my way, I have the strength and resilience to overcome them.

No matter if the rain falls like you call
Even if life gets difficult and obstacles are thrown my way, I am confident that I can weather the storm.

It's gonna be alright, I know it's gonna be okay
Despite any hardships that may come my way, I have faith that everything will work out in the end.

With you I know I'm gonna be okay
Having you in my life brings me comfort and security, and I know that together we can handle anything that comes our way.

Just bring me the sunshine with your smile
Your smile lights up my life and brings me joy, and I long to have that positivity and warmth in my life all the time.

Can be ? I don't care
Whatever obstacles or challenges come my way, I am not worried as long as I have you by my side.

Give me ? I don't care as long ans I'm with you
As long as I have you in my life, I do not need anything else to be happy and fulfilled.

Be alright, be okay,
Things may not always be perfect or easy, but I am confident that I can handle whatever comes my way and remain okay in the end.

Be alright, ohh
Despite any challenges or obstacles that may arise, I have faith that everything will work out in the end and I will be alright.

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: ROBERT GLASPER, LEDISI ANIBADE YOUNG

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@ilovejinnymi02

4y↑12

Just we meet the sunshine with your smile
I will be okay
No matter if the rain falls like you call
I will be okay
Just meet me the sunshine with your smile
I will be okay
No matter if the rain falls like you call
I will be okay
It's gonna be alright, I know it's gonna be okay
It's gonna be alright, with you I know i'm gonna be okay
It's gonna be alright, I know it's gonna be okay
It's gonna be alright, with you I know I'll be okay
2 x
Just bring me the sunshine with your smile
I will be okay
No matter if the rain falls like you call
I will be okay
Just bring me the sunshine with your smile
I will be okay
No matter if the rain falls like you call
I will be okay
It's gonna be alright, I know it's gonna be okay
It's gonna be alright, with you I know i'm gonna be okay
It's gonna be alright, I know it's gonna be okay
It's gonna be alright, with you I know I'll be okay
2 x
Can be .I don't care
.With you, it's gonna be alright
Give me . I don't care as long ans I'm with you
I know I'm gonna be with you, it's gonna be alright
Be alright, be okay,
Be alright, ohh
Okay

All comments from YouTube:

@Los47

3y↑74

If you're reading this, congratulations, you have great taste in music!

@user-ds2hc5ml3t

37w↑2

Thank you God bless hang in there

@breezybaby2414

4y↑61

Dedicating this song to my mom who plays this song every morning because she has cancer 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

@jumaane444

2y↑2

❤️

@jumaane444

2y↑2

❤️

@rooseveltlamusica

1y↑1

💚

@mrtruthhurts2307

❤️

@joelnicholsonjr.3877

1y↑2

❤️ How is she doing now?

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@johnnadortch

3y↑40

8 years later and I still can't get enough of this song! 😍🔥❤

@kimberlyking1563

12w

It’s addictive

@kimberlyking1563

12w

It’s addictive

@TheSocia8

6y↑44

WOW....Ledesi can sang the words to the phone book and jam like nobodys business........She crushed it always magnificent

@issabeautiful8651

6y↑505

Remembering about 5 years ago when me and my older brother would catch the bus to high school and every day he would teach me the words to this song and sing this song while we were standing at the bus stop waiting. I used to wonder why he sung this song because I'd never heard it, as i asked him one morning and he said "its because you are all I have left baby sis, and it makes me happy to know I still have someone to be here for" (because we were foster kids) and kissed me on my forehead. And one morning it was raining cats and dogs, as our clothes got all wet and soaked, he begin to sing and say "its gonna be alright I know its gonna be okay", and I joined him as the rain stopped pouring and the sun shined bright over the grey clouded sky. Still till this day I remember that as if it were only a moment ago, one of the most beautiful mornings I've ever seen. until 3 days ago I was just randomly listening to music laying down and this song came on, because YouTube does the automatic playlist, and I just got chills going down my spine in unimaginable surprise that this was a real song that my brother listened to, but never told me. I called him right after listening to this play like 500 times singing and crying and laughing as he answered with the most ironic answer " its because you are all I have left baby sis, and it makes me happy to know I still have someone to be here for"

If you somehow find this comment,I big bro it makes me happy to know I still have someone to be here for! I love you Michael! and nephews!

@giselegoodman1486

6y↑14

@issa beautiful beautiful sibling memories. I know you dont know me but, just curious, how is your brother and his sons?

@michaelkeane6744

6y↑15

Great great story!!

@JTh33Cr3ator

6y↑18

Awesome thanks for sharing that...may I have permission to use this experience and include it into literally works...credit will be given.👍not doing it for profit just to continue spreading love and humanity.

@ivancohen9656

6y↑7

Thanks for sharing! Great story!

@edeb341

6y↑6

Issa Beautiful @ BEAUTIFUL!!!

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@IzPrez

11y↑141

this is not meant for radio.. this is meant for those who can understand it.

@vfromthaburg

3y↑4

⚜🕊🌾

@creolestud2121

3y↑3

💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

@DeltaRoots

2y↑2

Damn right ✅️

@tonyajohnson9798

1y↑2

Absolutely

@derekchapman2192

19w↑2

💎🔥🔥🔥 Perfecto 👍👍🏿👍🏾👍👍🏼👍🏻

@dehjhunaeday5743

5y↑52

This song touched my soul, got me through alot!!!

@pedrorego940

4y↑55

It's gonna be alright, we will get through this covid19 stuff. Hang in there humanity!

@SheWhoComesAtNight

3y↑5

We have each other. I am hugging you through this.

@leebutz4727

🙏🏾

@jane-ketelmathieu4767

5y↑87

This is my 5 yr old daughter’s favorite song. Knows all the words. She designated it as her bedtime song. Must be played every night after her bedtime story if she hasn’t fallen asleep yet. She’ll be like... “That book didn’t work. Mommy play my song.” Lol. This song is still going strong and we’re loving it in Feb. 2019!!!

@heatherlowrie3756

4y↑6

Daughter has very good taste in Real Music👍🏽! What wonderful parents she has to introduce her to the good stuff!🎤🎶🎼🎹🎻🎷

@a.taylor8294

4y↑2

And perhaps even now in Feb 2020!!!

@moodsongwriter9014

4y↑2

Aw...that is really touching! 💯

@bridgettbaker2878

2y↑2

My five year old granddaughter sings this one too, it’s in my playlist

@134zulureign

❤❤❤

@floydneal7200

11y↑24

Thank god there's still good music out here.

@bernardgeorge8421

7y↑37

I dedicate this song to al my beautiful black women. I love all you all. You were created thru us and I thank God for you all!! without you there would be no us!!! I love you!!!

@meratyson2872

6y↑4

Bernard George Thanks so much💕💃👑

@lov3zone32

5y↑5

U were created thru US...and thank U Brother

@SheWhoComesAtNight

3y↑1

WE LOVE YOU TOO!

@courtneyjeffries390

3y↑1

Right on brother

@sylvestergreene4348

6y↑21

Another song I play everyday at work. It makes me feel so good and medicates my soul.

@vincentlewis5188

6y↑64

Robert Glasper is absolutely dope, love his style....

@peggybennett1109

5y↑3

Absolutely.

@moodsongwriter9014

He has a certain something.

@bridgettebaker4973

I'm feeling Robert Glaspers style

@zadettamae5206

6y↑20

My teacher told us voices are like fingerprints; unique, each different. This one is pretty❤️

@anime-nn9kl

This one is astounding.

@pamelasimon1521

6y↑11

My brother from Los Angeles sent this song to me. First time hearing this song and it is very encouraging. No matter what we go through, we are gonna be okay.

@robertglasper7691

Hi fan. Thanks for the love and support

@NicholasOsella

5y↑5

thinking about my brother and sister who are continuing their paths and following their hearts . along the way we get distracted and find ourselves leaning onto a wall for help, but the most important thing to do is keep going and allow the moment to push us along in the positive ways . love you guys so much . it's gonna be alright, i know it

@yjl130

4y↑5

Beautiful song!
I listen to it everyday. It motivates my spirit. I translate “ you”in this lyrics into “GOD” because I need his presence in my life right now and I know Im gonna be all right with him.

@lcneely

I feel the same way

@robertmacmoneagle6917

5y↑68

Who grooving late 2019?

@MoneyMoBR

Me!!!!🤚

@antoinetteboyd6142

3 years ago

@williecousin6732

4y↑4

Still bumping into 2020 with it!!!

@HumbledIAm

How about still in Twenty-Twen-Twen?!?

@ChamStar625

2020!

@dbanton83

6y↑27

when my son was a new-born, I used to sing this to him EVERY night to get him to sleep. It worked for a whole year. Great song.

@mamajc7

11y↑3

My 1 year old couldn't stop dancing and smiling to this song :-)! Very good!

@jay1winner

8y↑38

This is my "go to" song...never gets old.

@peggybennett1109

For real.

@monicasullivan825

6y↑7

Thanks, Ledisi, for introducing me to Robert Glasper's beautiful music

@mememarcia329

8y↑88

I absolutely love this song...Ledisi is fab!! I love the Robert Glasper collaborations.

@alejandropardoduany8

7y↑2

collaboration from ledisi actually

@greywolvesca

11y↑10

Absoluetly beautiful...I love when I hear real music it makes me smile from ear to ear. Maybe it's the old soul in me; I'd listen to this over and over before listening to the garbage on the radio.

@joshjta

11y↑4

Wow, I've been going through the Grammy nominees and this is the one track I listened to all the way through. Some serious musicianship - totally unexpected.

@anime-nn9kl

31w

When my youngest son was about 6 weeks old her got really sick with RSV. After many long nights, including one in the ER, he gradually improved. One day, I was holding him on my lap and I looked down and he blessed me with his first real smile. He kept looking up at me with this big, beautiful grin and I knew the worst was over and we were gonna be OK. I think that smile was his way of thanking me for nursing him back to health, and we’ve been close ever since. This song reminds me of his smile that day, and encourages me to be grateful for the little things.

@abcooper4

9y↑33

This is truly a beautiful song

@peggybennett1109

5y↑1

Absolutely.

@jackiebuie5233

5y↑6

Sister Issa....beautiful story....Ima little teary eyed.

@kimbeamonlcsw6854

3y↑1

Love the musical work of Robert Glasper, and Ledisi always puts the cherry on top!

@ilovejinnymi02

4y↑12

@TheSocia8

6y↑1

Fabulous Ledisi enchanting.....you make us happy listening to your singing

@xdissonance8

6y↑2

This is one of if not the best album ever made. Every song I hear from it is better than the last. Robert Glaspar is a genius

@lesliebryant686

12y↑1

I told people on facebook to support Black Radio. Great music.

@msmbjohnson

10y↑173

I heard this song this week on 88.9 radio station (Morgan State University) and almost lost my mind!! This song does things to your mind....puts a huge smile on my face & joy in my soul!

@creeme9031

9y↑1

Yes!

@kimahlovejoy9866

7y↑7

The Health Advocate that's the station that turned me onto jazz when I was 13 years old

@erickahaskins3178

6y↑1

The Health Advocate yes it does it puts you in a good mood. Its like it wakes up your senses!!!!!!! Brings you to life

@janellbazile782

I agree completely! I makes me smile! #koolaidsmile

@sadistyk_1671

Greetings, Fellow Morganite

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@tonid4893

9y↑53

I feel so HAPPY and FREE when I hear this song

@JustGod7

11y↑10

heard this joint on the smooth jazz music choice channel this morning while i was getting ready for work and was like who the F is that! this is a damn good song!

@tech285

12y↑1

I love this song. This is what you call real music. Keep up the good work Mr. Glasper.

@catherinekirkwood5685

5y↑3

The top of my mohawk just exploded, this is absolutely amazing! Thank u!

@treewizdom6093

6y↑6

Music to calm fears, to remind us it's really going to be alright. This music could convince anyone to hope for, believe in the best outcome. I always feel like I'm in the midst of a musical mystic when I listen to or watch Robert Glasper's music performed. Okkkaaaay...

@Phillphine

8y↑77

a dedication to my sister Tara, who having a hard time in the hospital right now, but we're all hoping and praying it's gonna be alright.

@11Kapowskeyboard

7y↑4

Hope everything's okay by now

@Phillphine

6y↑7

unfortunately, no, but now I listen to it for me.

@eshacooper8741

6y↑4

Praying all is well with you and your family.

@youngblacklife9419

4y↑1

alwaysbusiness4 NEVER FORGET

@134zulureign

This song makes me think so much of my family I’ve lost. My Mother, Grandmother, Grandfather and my Uncle Vinny who did a piece of art that embodies the feeling this song gives me and him leaving my life as he kept getting worse in health.

@NinaFola

6y↑10

Gente... que trabalho lindo! People, its so great!!! A kiss from Brazil

@lisaincolor4289

5y↑10

Love this! Grooving in 2019

@lacyharmon5233

8y↑11

This song is insane I love Ledisi was introduced to Robert Glaser music in 2011 been love ever since this whole album stays on repeat,repeat,repeat,repeat,

@mrtruthhurts2307

7y↑10

riding to this on I-95 just in Carolina

@edgreen4171

11y↑2

Great mix of jazz, soul, spoken word, and hip hop. a record for the times. A surefire classic for the Black Music lover....Good Work

@JustGod7

10y↑159

this is the joint. you dont need prozac and antidepressant medicines if you are down, just put on some robert glasper experiment and watch that shit go away.

@sebabruzzo401

8y↑4

+Justice Allah Yeeeeaaaah i just think the same

@mar217rocks7

7y↑4

Just Lord HELP ME AND SEND A MIRACLE .. AMEN

@ladymitaP

7y↑3

Amen! I stand in agreement with you

@AJ-ve5rm

wtf! idk about all that

@seanki98

6y↑10

If you are chronically depressed then this music may not get through to you and you won't be well enough to actually absorb it... but agreed that this is an instant mood lifter

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@queencanislupusofthewolfpa2247

6y↑10

It will I believe that it's gonna be alright!.

@TheSocia8

6y↑4

"It's alright with you I know its gonna be ok I will be ok matter if rain falls" words of the key of life for daily productive....Love the words, the musical instruments and of course the beautifully powerful voice of Ledisi..........

@skinfanjay

11y↑13

ROBERT GLASPER IS A HECKUVA KEYBOARDIST

@Logicality

8y↑11

I am SOOOO in love with this song!! I close my eyes when this song plays! I really needed to hear this!!

@twista951

8y↑48

I was sleep and had this on my head and I woke up to hear it so I'm here.. feeling better now

@Josina.E

9y↑20

This tune will forever continue to bring chills. Omgaaah! The vocal and musical arrangement, ledisi's voice the lyrics just everything #liiiiiiiife #yaaaaasss

@creeme9031

9y↑2

YESSSSSSSSSSS!!!!

@boglemeister

8y↑28

love the little conversation at the end. Perfect

@dennisreed1035

8y↑1

What name of song at end

@aquarimind

9y↑33

constant repeat I love this song I never heard of Robert Glasper but I'm glad I was introduced he is definitely a musical genius that I look up to

@dlcbycrosby9734

9y↑4

Me also I'm really feeling his music and songs put you in that mood. Glad I came across his music.

@oliverlancaster5957

8y↑3

+Aquarius Minded same here, just discovered from listening to some other great music. Kid Kanevil, Pete Rock, Roy Ayers, J Dilla...

@kirkswannjr8036

2y↑1

This is real soul music 🎶

@phil5301

Great pair up!! Ledisi's voice sounds like what a beautiful smile, sunrise and sunset looks like!! All set with the warm groovy tunes by Mr Glasper and the band!! Thanks for great music!! Reppin Htown!!!

@MefliRecords

8y↑77

On repeat whole day.

@catherinewalker5290

6y↑2

I just listened to it 3x's back to back ♥

@dolapoo.7896

6y↑1

FACTS

@catherinewalker5290

6y↑3

I am so feeling the vibe of this cut...Amazing♥

@moorsoulknowledgetv

4y↑2

Perfect time to vibe with this join!

@shotgun517

10y↑69

This is that take a long ride with the sun roof open type music!

@3GSeamsByWanda

6y↑2

Absolutely

@katlegonoko2899

So true...I agree 100%

@sayittomyfaceortapglassfar4392

4y↑2

The conversation, with the music, at the end though, don't stop, keep on

@edgarmacedonio212

Can you help with lyrics in conversation from min 4:33-5:10
🙏🏻🙏🏻

@sayittomyfaceortapglassfar4392

@@edgarmacedonio212 98% of music on the radio wack, people just consume whatever is given so the bar for the art is set low..if better art was given it could broaden people'shorizonsand help them solve the problems with our systems. .best thing you can do for people is be honest

@C1honeybun

11y↑1

BEAUTIFUL LYRICS PLUS BEAUTIFUL MELODY EQUALS A SOUL BANGER AND MINE DANCES NON STOP WHEN I LISTEN TO THIS! :A TRUE MUSICAL MASTERPIECE!!

@brandontimmons7862

This is soooooo needed today. With everything thats going on in the country we need frequencies of this magnitude. #STILLLISTENING2020

@drene9261

10y↑24

...and they say beautiful Soul/R&B is a thing of the past smh. Wonderful.

@musads

6y↑15

Ledisi, Ledisi, Ledisi!!! Wonderful

@mouzonebakari8161

11y↑3

Cant wait Oct. 29, 2013 Robert Glasper Experiment Black Radio2. The Brotha is Raw.

@tjumall6

11y↑3

This will be the spring and summertime jam of "2013" sho-nuff!!!!

@MusiqTruth

6y↑1

Such a positive love song. This puts wind in my sail.

@chinuajoiivey3069

9y↑5

Yes!!! It was wonderful seeing them together on the same stage at the Triumph Awards...

@yoshikitakaya7871

9y↑1

+Chinua Joi Phillips Beautiful....

@sprydo7113

5y↑1

Loving this song....so amazingly beautiful. "SUNSHINE"

@brooklyn3799

6y↑11

you can be miles ahead miles behind i don't care as long as I'm with you <3

@MrsElbalaoui

10y↑6

So beautiful!

@eccentriclullaby1357

4y↑1

This is such a mellow and beautiful song. Amazing! ♥️♥️♥️✊🏿

@bxma718

11y↑1

This album is sooo dope..and this is my favorite song on there..got this joint on repeat

@GraditudevsRevenge

9y↑12

Man, I love the commentary at the end.

@dennisreed1035

8y↑2

What's the song at the end

@andrewah15

6y↑2

I’m definitely feeling this. Thanks for the upload.

@heatherlowrie3756

Thank u WCLK 91.9 FM, a Blessing of Jazz in Atl, for playing these type of songs. The music & words are absolutely moving. It lifts up the soul & really helps to get u thru these challenging days. Such a Beautiful song from these very talented artist!🙌🏽🎶

@robertglasper7691

2y↑1

Thanks for the love and support you show towards my crafts.

@Occaneechi

9y↑15

"No matter when the rain falls, when you call..." <3

@barbarawilliams7723

5y↑2

Amazing ❤️🎶🎧⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Ledisi and Robert🥰💯

@dezzsmith4271

I’m still here in 2021, the title says it all, and sometimes I just need to know it gonna be alright. Love this track!

@tryharder3l33t5

Crazy he said this and the award show thing happened, he (Glas) talented too. Let him shine.

@awparadoxx

Issa Beautiful
Your comment about your brother is so beautiful and touching!
You’re blessed to experience that kind of love.
The song is amazing!
Blessings to you and yours.
❤️

@creeme9031

9y↑17

I SOOOOO LOVE THIS SONG!!!!

Yessssssssssssss!!!!

@antonsimms4555

This song make my day especially at work thank u

@sugary1788

6y↑1

This music is out of this world😍

@laconja1

6y↑1

Love this song & the conversation at the end is Great !!!

@LouisHaynes2

11y↑1

I was watching a film about John Coltrane earlier, then listened to José James and Robert Glasper, and I realized that after all, the Jazz legacy made it through. By the way, this is some really good music. Very groovy and Jazzy. Sweet.

@tawfik1546

music takes another dimension with this one ! its like youre diving on it , feels like music is a fourth dimension

@ElourieTaylor76

8y↑42

Song perfect for my imperfections

@MsKlaSoulMusic

This joint still puts my soul in the perfect space

@parentingdecolonized

I think about my daughter when this song comes on. She makes literally everything ok. Just bring me the sunshine with your smile, I'll be ok..

@MartynaKulakowska

11y↑1

I feel good while listening to that.

@SuperMrVersace

9y↑4

@Marcell2aG you're a Genius, thank you for bringing me hear

@mikejackson588

10y↑12

Tight! Rob G & Ledisi...Sick wit it! ONE!

@gsup5

5y↑1

10000 watts of music in my Yukon playing this. EVERYBODY house is shaking but nobody's complaining because this song is that cold.

@kchambers777

10y↑4

@MLong3524 @ 2:04 she's saying "as long as I hear your voice, I'll be okay" in reference to when the rain is falling. You heard "this song" INSTEAD of "AS LONG" and "evil" INSTEAD of "hear" both with similar vowel sounds. So MYSTERY SOLVED. You have no need to fear the song. You may want want to bone up on your lyrical sniffing though with so much instrumentation you need a superb ear to decipher background vocals.