2) Italian Euro House/Italodance project.
Paolo Ferrali was singer and frontman.
OK
Mabel Lyrics
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Tried everything just to get out of bed
It's ain't working, it ain't working
Sometimes I can get like this
Cover it up with a smile on my face
But I'm hurting, I'm still hurting
There are days when the world gets heavy
When it's late and no one's around, around
Alone in my room and the tears start pouring
Wishing the night was still the morning
But tonight, I'ma let them fall down, fall down
'Cause it's okay not to be okay
It's okay if you feel the pain
Don't gotta wipe your tears away
Tomorrow's another day
It's okay not to be okay
It's fine, you're allowed to break
As long as you know, as long as you know
Everything's gonna be okay
Okay
Okay
As long as you know, as long as you know
Everything's gonna be okay
Okay
Look at you, look at me
We all going through it if you look beyond the surface
Beyond the surface
So what do I do?
Just wear it on my sleeve
Maybe then, maybe then you'd believe that I'm hurting (that I'm hurting)
That I'm hurting, mmm (that I'm hurting)
There are days when the world gets heavy
Sleepless nights, I've had way too many
And it feels like there's no way out, way out (there's no way out, no)
Alone in my room and the tears stop pouring
Wishing the night was still the morning
But tonight, I'ma let them fall down, fall down
'Cause it's okay not to be okay
It's okay if you feel the pain
Don't gotta wipe your tears away
Tomorrow's another day
It's okay not to be okay
It's fine, you're allowed to break (oh oh)
As long as you know, as long as you know
Everything's gonna be okay (everything's gonna be okay)
Okay
I know, I know, I know, I know
It's not easy
But you know, you know, you know, you know
That it gets easier
I know, I know, I know, I know
It's not easy (Mm)
But you know, you know, you know, you know
That it gets easier
'Cause it's okay not to be okay
It's okay if you feel the pain
Don't gotta wipe your tears away
Tomorrow's another day
It's okay not to be okay
It's fine, you're allowed to break
As long as you know, as long as you know
Everything's gonna be okay
Okay
It's gonna be, gonna be, gonna be
Okay
Gonna be, gonna be, gonna be
As long as you know, as long as you know
It's gonna be, it's gonna be, it's gonna be okay
Cause it's okay not to be okay
It's fine, you're allowed to break (allowed to break)
As long as you know, as long as you know
Everything's gonna be okay (everything's gonna be okay)
I know, I know, I know, I know (oh no)
It's not easy (no)
But you know, you know, you know, you know
That it gets easier (it gets easier)
I know, I know, I know, I know
It's not easy (what you know?)
But you know, you know, you know, you know
That it gets easier
In "OK," Mabel explores the idea that it is acceptable not to be okay sometimes. The song begins with Mabel admitting she wakes up with a knot in her chest and sometimes finds it hard to get out of bed despite trying everything. Mabel acknowledges she covers up her pain with a smile on her face, but she is still hurting. Mabel goes on to describe how some days the weight of the world can feel too heavy, and she has had many sleepless nights. She admits to being alone in her room and crying, wishing it were morning again. But Mabel says that it's okay to not be okay, and there's no need to hide one's feelings. She encourages listeners to let their tears fall down and reminds them that tomorrow is a new day. Mabel reassures everyone that everything will be okay in the end.
The chorus is a catchy repetition of the phrase, "It's okay not to be okay." Mabel emphasizes that it's acceptable to feel pain and that people don't need to wipe their tears away. She reassures listeners that tomorrow is another day and that it's okay to break down sometimes. The song's bridge harks back to the idea that everyone goes through struggles, and even if it's not visible on the surface, it's there. Mabel encourages people to wear their pain on their sleeve and seek comfort from others.
Line by Line Meaning
Wake up with a knot in my chest
I wake up feeling anxious and unsettled
Tried everything just to get out of bed
I have tried different ways to motivate myself to start the day
It's ain't working, it ain't working
None of those ways have been successful
Sometimes I can get like this
I have moments when I feel overwhelmed and sad
Cover it up with a smile on my face
I pretend to be happy even when I'm not
But I'm hurting, I'm still hurting
Despite my efforts to hide my pain, I am still hurting inside
There are days when the world gets heavy
There are times when life becomes too much to bear
Sleepless nights, I've had way too many
I have trouble sleeping due to my worries and anxieties
When it's late and no one's around, around
Late at night when I am alone
Alone in my room and the tears start pouring
I cry alone in my room when no one can see me
Wishing the night was still the morning
I wish the night would end and a new day would begin
But tonight, I'ma let them fall down, fall down
But tonight, I will let my tears fall freely
'Cause it's okay not to be okay
It's okay to not be okay and to feel sad and overwhelmed sometimes
It's okay if you feel the pain
It's okay to acknowledge and feel the pain
Don't gotta wipe your tears away
I don't have to pretend that everything is okay and wipe away my tears
Tomorrow's another day
A new day always gives a chance to start over and feel better
It's fine, you're allowed to break
It's okay to feel like you're falling apart
As long as you know, as long as you know
As long as you are aware and acknowledge your feelings
Everything's gonna be okay
Things will eventually get better
Look at you, look at me
We all have our struggles and pain, even if we don't show it
We all going through it if you look beyond the surface
If you look beyond the exterior, everyone is dealing with something difficult
So what do I do?
I am unsure of what to do
Just wear it on my sleeve
Maybe I should be more open about my struggles
Maybe then, maybe then you'd believe that I'm hurting
If I show my pain more openly, others may recognize that I need help
And it feels like there's no way out, way out
Sometimes it feels like there is no solution to my problems
Alone in my room and the tears stop pouring
Eventually, my crying stops and I begin to feel better
I know, I know, I know, I know
I am aware
It's not easy
Dealing with difficult emotions is never easy
But you know, you know, you know, you know
Despite the difficulty, deep down, I know that things will get better
That it gets easier
With time, my pain and struggles will start to ease up
It's gonna be, gonna be, gonna be
Things will be okay
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Mabel Mcvey, Maria Hazell, Uzoechi Osisioma Emenike
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@BloodVyper
"This is the first song that accurately describes what anxiety is." - You haven't listened to much music have you?
She sang a shallow song that loosely relates to everyone to get the praise of slightly anxious teenagers. It's garbage.
Go listen to artists who have actually explored this properly:
"Stay" - Mayday Parade
"Through The Glass" - Stone Sour
"Never Too Late" - Three Days Grace
"Polygraph Eyes" - YUNGBLUD
"I Miss The Misery" - Halestorm
"Popular Monster" - Falling In Reverse
"Heart Beat Here" - Dashboard Confessional
"Dear God" - Avenged Sevenfold
"Fix You" - Coldplay
There's a mix of pop and alternative, every one of those songs trumps this forgettable rubbish.
@sebrome13
I wonder if she knows how many people with anxiety that have those sleepless nights (including myself) woke up and saw this, and how much it means to us. Thank you for this gift.
@randominoh
Sebastian Romero Of course she knows, that’s the reason why this song has been made so all our depressed ass come listen to it. She got a smart marketing team right there.
@codiebonnici7539
That is me! Thank you for this great song!!!
@narcisa5746
exactly
@beaberrylious
It’s hard not being able to sleep because of anxiety l.
@fmjjjjn7510
1:25am I feel it all
@oneineuniceson9148
Can we just take a moment to appreciate someone in the spotlight is addressing this & trying to make us feel not alone?
@MissMusic4Life100
There is only one artist that has helped me so much bc their songs hold precious messages and this is the first time I’ve found another one. I’m glad
@larrylyn47
Yes say it preeeechh😂😂
@kendrawilliams198
Yes she's telling me that it's okay for me to not feel bad and that I'm not alone. ❤💎