Affectionately known as the "B-team," Lance & Tony went on to pen songs for Alexander O'Neal, New Edition, and other artists that came to Flyte Tyme looking for songs. After solidifying their place in the studio as up & coming producers and songwriters, the ambitious pair put together the Lo-Key project. The first album "Where Dey At?" was named after a dig at a Jamaican studio owner who signed Lance to a 'slave' contract before his Flyte Tyme deal and owed him money and kept his Masters. Although amongst music circles the group was lauded, Lo-Key never reached Platinum or Gold status, due to corporate restructuring and political maneuvering at A&M records. Performances were kept at a minimum, due to the grooming of Lance & Tony as producers. After the sale of the Perspective imprint, Tony became A&R for a while at the new Flyte Tyme Records, and Lance went on to form his own label, "Baby Honey Records", with music promoter B-Rich, which is based out of Atlanta, as well as the Baby Honey Recording studio. The only group signed to Baby Honey Records was V.I.P., a trio vocal group from Minneapolis. The rest of Lo-Key disbanded.
Lance Alexander discovered the R&B group 'Next' while working as a staff writer at Flyte Tyme Productions. Initially, the pair brought the group, who was known at the time as 'Straight 4ward,' into the Flyte Tyme studios to cut demos and after pitching the group to Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, the Producers passed on the project. After performing at an annual black music seminar in Minneapolis, Naughty by Nature's DJ Kay Gee discovered the group and signed them to a recording contract. Lance wrote the B-side "Butta Love" to the million selling single "Too Close". The group was renamed Next. Lo-Key was influenced heavily by Con Funk shun, and also by old school R&B acts.
Alright
Lo-Key Lyrics
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Ima be alright
Alright
She just told me that I'll be fine
I'll be alright
Everything's been good since I left right
And she told me that she leaving I said alright
Alright then
Yeah it's fucking crazy that you leaving got me shaking
Always thought that we had a family in the making
Yeah you had my heart now you want to go and take it
Stomp on it and crush it
Everything cept love it
Actin like shit nothing
Yeah I helped you turned your life round
Now I'm the one that is dumb
This is what you wanted
Shoulda saw it coming
Now you got me running
Running back, back to you
I was lost and now I'm found
Yeah I swear I had my doubts
Walls keep crashing in
Now I'm tryna find a new way out
Is there even a way out
I've been up for so long everything is falling down
Falling
Alright
She just told me that I'll be fine
I'll be alright
Everything's been good since I left right
And she told me that she leaving I said alright
Alright then
Yeah it's fucking crazy that you leaving I've been waiting
Yeah it's fucking crazy that you leaving got me shaking
Always thought that we had a family in the making
Yeah you had my heart now you want to go and take it
Yeah young dumb kids
Yeah we didn't know shit
I just told you that I love you and you said I ain't shit
I remember when you told me that you loved me at first
Then you took it back
Then you took it back
But we never ever looked back
Yeah remember that day wishing I could go back
Member that look in your eyes you can't believe what you said
Back when I thought with my heart instead of my head eh
Alright
She just told me that I'll be fine
I'll be alright
Everything's been good since I left right
And she told me that she leaving I said alright
Alright then
Yeah it's fucking crazy that you leaving I've been waiting
Yeah it's fucking crazy that you leaving got me shaking
Always thought that we had a family in the making
Yeah you had my heart now you want to go and take it
I guess I'll be alright
I guess I'll be alright
Alright
Cause I know I wasn't right
Yeah you know I'm never right
I guess I'll be alright-ight
In the song "Alright" by Lo-Key, the lyrics depict a relationship that has come to an end, but the singer expresses that everything will be okay. The opening lines suggest that while the person they were with is leaving, they have come to terms with it and are assuring themselves that they will be alright. The mention of being told by someone else that they'll be fine implies seeking external validation and reassurance.
The following verses describe the emotional turmoil the singer is experiencing. They express disbelief and frustration at the fact that their partner is leaving, especially after they had believed they were building a future together. The lyrics convey a sense of being hurt and shocked by the situation, as the person who had their heart now wants to take it away.
The chorus repeats the idea that the singer will be alright, emphasizing their determination to move forward despite the pain. The lyrics convey a mix of conflicting emotions, as the singer reminisces about their relationship and contemplates the mistakes they made. They acknowledge feeling lost and uncertain about finding a way out of their current situation, yet they remain resilient.
Overall, the song "Alright" explores themes of heartbreak, acceptance, and personal growth. It portrays the journey of coming to terms with a difficult breakup and finding the strength to move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Alright
Despite the challenges, I will be okay.
Ima be alright
I will be fine, I have the strength to overcome.
Alright
Everything will be alright in the end.
She just told me that I'll be fine
Someone reassured me that I will be okay.
I'll be alright
I will be fine, despite the difficulties.
Everything's been good since I left right
Things have improved since I made the decision to leave.
And she told me that she leaving I said alright
When she expressed her intention to leave, I accepted it.
Alright then
Fine, I understand and accept the situation.
Yeah it's fucking crazy that you leaving I've been waiting
It is unbelievable and overwhelming that you are leaving after all this time.
Yeah it's fucking crazy that you leaving got me shaking
The fact that you are leaving has left me feeling shaken and disoriented.
Always thought that we had a family in the making
I believed that we were building a future together as a family.
Yeah you had my heart now you want to go and take it
You once had my love and now you want to take it away.
Stomp on it and crush it
You've treated my heart with disregard and destroyed it.
Everything cept love it
Everything else may have faltered, but my love remained strong.
Actin like shit nothing
You're behaving as if our relationship meant nothing.
Yeah I helped you turned your life round
I played a role in helping you make positive changes in your life.
Now I'm the one that is dumb
Now I feel foolish and ignorant in this situation.
This is what you wanted
This is the outcome you desired.
Shoulda saw it coming
I should have anticipated this outcome.
Now you got me running
Now I find myself desperately trying to go back to you.
Running back, back to you
I am longing to return to you, despite everything.
I was lost and now I'm found
I was confused and uncertain, but now I have clarity.
Yeah I swear I had my doubts
I admit that I had moments of uncertainty and skepticism.
Walls keep crashing in
I feel overwhelmed and trapped by my circumstances.
Now I'm tryna find a new way out
I am searching for a new path or solution to escape this situation.
Is there even a way out
I am questioning if there is a possible escape from this situation.
I've been up for so long everything is falling down
After enjoying a period of stability, everything is now collapsing.
Falling
Everything is collapsing and falling apart.
Yeah young dumb kids
We were foolish and inexperienced in our youth.
Yeah we didn't know shit
We were ignorant and unaware of the reality.
I just told you that I love you and you said I ain't shit
I expressed my love for you, but you dismissed it as insignificant.
I remember when you told me that you loved me at first
I recall the moment when you initially expressed your love for me.
Then you took it back
Then you withdrew your love and affection.
But we never ever looked back
Despite the ups and downs, we never turned back on each other.
Yeah remember that day wishing I could go back
I reflect on a specific day and yearn to return to it.
Member that look in your eyes you can't believe what you said
I remember the disbelief in your eyes when you said something unexpected.
Back when I thought with my heart instead of my head eh
In the past, I made decisions based on emotions rather than logic.
I guess I'll be alright
I suppose I will be fine, despite the pain.
I guess I'll be alright
I guess I will be okay, despite the heartache.
Alright
In the end, everything will be alright.
Cause I know I wasn't right
Because I am aware that I made mistakes.
Yeah you know I'm never right
You know that I am often wrong or flawed.
I guess I'll be alright-ight
I suppose I will be fine, even though it may take time.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Brandon Keyes
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