Alright
Legend John Lyrics
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(Usually I don't do this)
Okay I see you checking me out (checking me out)
I think I know what you winkin' about (winking about)
You wit your man you don't want him to see (want him to see)
It's alright with me
I know I drank I little bit much (hey)
You think I'm talking crazy and such (hey)
I can't walk straight, but girl I can see
You're alright with me
Alright, I see a little something that I like
You lookin' mighty fine in them skin tights
You know what I mean
It's alright with me hold up
I know you got a man but I'm tore up
And I don't even care if he roll up
With something to say
You better tell him he don't want it with me
It's alright
(Yeah yeah yeah yeah-yeah)
Good Lord you got body for days (body for days)
I think the way that you shake it's amazing (shake it's amazing)
I got my keys if you ready to leave (ready to leave)
It's alright with me
Come check your man 'cause he going insane (insane)
He want to know what the hell's my name (hey)
Well if he crazy 'nough to get in my face
It's alright with me
Alright, I see a little something that I like
You lookin' mighty fine in them skin tights
You know what I mean
It's alright with me hold up
I know you got a man but I'm tore up
And I don't even care if he roll up
With something to say
You better tell him he don't want it with me
Come on why don't you test me (test me)
If you want me come and get me (get me)
I'll show you who the best be (best be)
It's alright with me
I'll watch you for a long time (long time)
I swear you're looking alright (alright)
Come closer if you like what you see
It's alright with me
Alright, I see a little something that I like
You lookin' mighty fine in them skin tights
You know what I mean
It's alright with me hold up
I know you got a man but I'm tore up
And I don't even care if he roll up
With something to say
You better tell him he don't want it with me
It's alright
(It's alright, yes it's alright)
(It's alright, yes it's alright)
(It's alright, yes it's alright)
(It's alright, yes it's alright)
(It's alright, yes it's alright)
(It's alright, yes it's alright)
Yeah yeah yeah yeah-yeah
John Legend's song Alright is a high-energy, soulful ballad that talks about an attraction between the singer and a woman who is already attached to someone else. The lyrics discuss the attraction between the two people, with the singer assuring the woman that it's "alright with me" even though she has a partner. He talks about how he can see the woman checking him out and winking at him, and how he thinks she's amazing. The song also touches on the theme of jealousy, with the woman's partner getting angry at the attention she's getting from the singer.
Despite the subject matter, the song has a positive and upbeat tone, with Legend's soulful voice and the catchy melody adding to the hopeful vibe. The lyrics are full of playful quips and confident swagger, making it a fun listen for anyone who isn't opposed to a little bit of flirtation.
Line by Line Meaning
Okay I see you checking me out (checking me out)
I notice that you're looking at me
I think I know what you winkin' about (winking about)
I understand what you're implying with your wink
You wit your man you don't want him to see (want him to see)
You're with your partner and don't want them to notice us
It's alright with me
But it's not a problem for me
I know I drank I little bit much (hey)
I'm aware that I've had a bit too much to drink
You think I'm talking crazy and such (hey)
You might think that what I'm saying is nonsense
I can't walk straight, but girl I can see
I might be stumbling, but I can still perceive
You're alright with me
And it doesn't bother you
Alright, I see a little something that I like
I'm noticing that there's something appealing about you
You lookin' mighty fine in them skin tights
You're looking very attractive in those tight-fitting clothes
You know what I mean
I'm sure you understand what I'm saying
It's alright with me hold up
And that doesn't bother me, just wait for a moment
I know you got a man but I'm tore up
I realize you have a partner, but I'm very attracted to you
And I don't even care if he roll up
And I'm not even concerned if he confronts me
With something to say
With words of anger or disapproval
You better tell him he don't want it with me
You should inform him that he doesn't want to fight with me
Good Lord you got body for days (body for days)
You have an amazing body
I think the way that you shake it's amazing (shake it's amazing)
I find it incredible the way you move and dance
I got my keys if you ready to leave (ready to leave)
I have my car keys if you're willing to exit with me
Come check your man 'cause he going insane (insane)
Go check on your partner because he's losing his mind
He want to know what the hell's my name (hey)
He's curious as to what my name is
Well if he crazy 'nough to get in my face
If he's foolish enough to confront me
It's alright with me
It's not a big deal to me either way
Come on why don't you test me (test me)
Why don't you put me to the test?
If you want me come and get me (get me)
If you're interested in me, come and pursue me
I'll show you who the best be (best be)
I'll demonstrate that I'm the superior option
It's alright with me
And it's perfectly acceptable to me
I'll watch you for a long time (long time)
I'll watch you for an extended period
I swear you're looking alright (alright)
I swear that you're looking very attractive
Come closer if you like what you see
Come closer if you're interested in what you're seeing
It's alright with me
It's okay for me if you do decide to come closer
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN ROGER STEPHENS, KANYE OMARI WEST
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Cole World
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah! (4x)
Usually I don't do this but ok...
[Verse 1]
Ok I see you checkin' me out (Checkin' me out)
I think I know what you winkin' about (Winkin' about)
You wit your man you don't want him to see (Want him to see)
It's alright with me
I know I drank I little bit much (Hey!)
You think I'm talking crazy and such (Hey!)
I can't walk straight but girl I can see
You're alright with me
[Hook]
Alright
I see a little something that I like
You lookin' mighty fine in them skin tights
You know what I mean
It's alright with me
Hold up
I know you got a man but I'm tore up
And I don't even care if he roll up
With something to say
You better tell him he don't want it with me
It's alright
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah! (4x)
[Verse 2]
Good Lord you got body for days (Body for days)
I think the way that you shake it's amazing (Shake it's amazing)
I got my keys if you ready to leave (Ready to leave)
It's alright with me
Now check your man cuz he going insane (Insane)
He wanna know what the hell's my name (Hey!)
Well if he crazy 'nough to get in my face
It's alright with me
[Hook]
[Verse 3]
Now come on why don't you test me (Test me)
If you want me come and get me (Get me)
I'll show you who the best be (Best be)
It's alright with me overintellectualization
I'll watch you for a long time (Long time)
I swear you're looking alright (Alright)
Come closer if you like what you see
It's alright with me
[Hook]
It's alright yes it's alright (6x)
All my niggas in the front say
All my bitches in the back say
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah!
William David
Anybody else think John's earlier stuff is better than his new music.
Silva jonnas Carvalho
I agree with you.
iveywebb
YESSSSS 🤷🏾♀️
Wanda Pearson
Most definitely. The best CD to date.
Maddie L
Facts
Arlene Smith
Probably because kanye west was all over it.
Makita j
This was his best album
iveywebb
FAAAAAACCCTTTTSSSS!!! This album is so 🔥. I haven't been into his music since this album 🤷🏾♀️.
carmen vazquez
I know I drink a lil to much and you think I’m talking crazy and such.. low key agree with you. I always come back to this one LP and play it on thru you know what I meannn.. its alright wit meee aayyeeee lol much love to all. #stayjamin
breanna reed
he sings from his soul, and we dont get a lot of that these days anymore. thats what i like about john legend. keep it up :)