I'll Be OK
McFly Lyrics
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And things are just a little strange
It's been so long now
You've forgotten how to smile
And overhead, the skies are clear
But it still seems to rain on you
And your only friends
When you're down and lost
And you need a helping hand
When you're down and lost
Along the way
Oh, just tell yourself, I'll, I'll be ok
Now things are only getting worse
And you need someone to take the blame
(Need someone to take the blame)
When your lover's gone
There's no one to share the pain
You're sleeping with the TV on
And you're lying in an empty bed
(Lying in an empty bed)
All the alcohol in the world
Would never help me to begin
When you're down and lost
And you need a helping hand
When you're down and lost
Along the way
Just try a little harder
And try your best to make it
Through the day
Oh, just tell yourself I'll, I'll be ok
You're not alone
(You're not alone)
You're not alone
(You're not alone)
You're not alone
Just tell yourself I'll, I'll be ok
Oh, just tell yourself I'll, I'll be ok
Won't you tell yourself I'll?
When you're down and lost
And you need a helping hand
When you're down and lost
Along the way
Try a little harder
And try your best to make it
Through the day
Oh, just tell yourself, I'll, I'll be ok
I'll, I'll be ok, I'll, I'll be ok
The lyrics to McFly's song "I'll Be OK" tackle the theme of hope and resilience in the face of difficult times. The song describes a situation where everything seems to be going wrong and the singer has forgotten how to smile. Even when the skies are clear, it still seems to rain on them, and their friends have better things to do. The singer feels lost, alone, and in pain, sleeping with the TV on and lying in an empty bed. However, the chorus provides a glimmer of hope, urging the singer to keep going and tell themselves that they will be ok. The song suggests that even though things may be tough in the moment, with effort and determination, it is possible to make it through the day and eventually achieve a better outcome.
Overall, "I'll Be OK" is a song about perseverance, reminding listeners that they are not alone in their struggles, and that things can and will get better with time. The song's catchy and upbeat rhythm, combined with its relatable and meaningful lyrics, make it a popular choice for those looking for inspiration and encouragement during difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
When everything is going wrong
When all aspects of your life are not going according to plan
And things are just a little strange
When events are happening in a way that feels unfamiliar or unusual
It's been so long now
It has been an extended period since a positive thing happened in your life
You've forgotten how to smile
You have not expressed genuine happiness in such of long time that it has become unfamiliar to experience joy
And overhead, the skies are clear
Despite having good weather conditions and surroundings, issues still exist internally
But it still seems to rain on you
It feels like bad things keep happening despite having positive moments
And your only friends
The only people you associate with
All have better things to do
All have other important priorities over spending time with you
When you're down and lost
When you are feeling broken and without direction
And you need a helping hand
In need of someone who can offer support or assistance
Along the way
During the journey of life
Oh, just tell yourself, I'll, I'll be ok
Encouragement to stay positive and reassuring oneself that everything will be okay
Now things are only getting worse
Current circumstances are progressively becoming more difficult
And you need someone to take the blame
In search of someone to hold accountable for the negative turn of events
(Need someone to take the blame)
Repeating the above statement for emphasis
When your lover's gone
In a state of loneliness after the departure of a romantic partner
There's no one to share the pain
No one with whom to confide and exchange emotional support
You're sleeping with the TV on
Sleeping with the television turned on for company and background noise
And you're lying in an empty bed
Sleeping in a bed without another person's presence
(Lying in an empty bed)
Repeating the above statement for emphasis
All the alcohol in the world
Consuming a significant amount of alcohol as a coping mechanism
Would never help me to begin
The above-mentioned technique of drowning one's sorrows in alcohol does not bring any long-term relief
Just try a little harder
Putting in extra effort to push through difficult situations
And try your best to make it
Giving one's ultimate effort to overcome these circumstances
Through the day
Getting through one day to the next
You're not alone
You are not the only person going through this kind of situation
(You're not alone)
Repeating the above statement for emphasis
Just tell yourself I'll, I'll be ok
Encouragement to stay positive and reassuring oneself that everything will be okay
Oh, just tell yourself I'll, I'll be ok
Repeating prior encouragement with emphasis
Won't you tell yourself I'll?
Encouraging the listener to reassure themselves
Try a little harder
Putting in extra effort to push through difficult situations
And try your best to make it
Giving one's ultimate effort to overcome these circumstances
I'll, I'll be ok
Encouragement to stay positive and reassuring oneself that everything will be okay
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DANIEL ALAN JONES, DOUGIE LEE POYNTER, THOMAS MICHAEL FLETCHER
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I'll Be OK-Mcfly
lyrics↓↓
When everything is going wrong
And things are just a little strange
It's been so long now
You've forgotten how to smile
And overhead the skies are clear
But it still seems to rains on you
And your only friends
All have better things to do
When you're down and lost
And you need a helping hand
When you're down and lost
Along the way
Oh just tell yourself
Ah, I'll be ok
Now things are only getting worse
And you need someone to take the blame
(Need someone to take the blame)
When your love has gone
There's no one to share the pain
You're sleeping with the TV on
And you're lying in an empty bed
(Lying in an empty bed)
All the alcohol in the world
Would never help me to foregrt
When you're down and lost
And you need a helping hand
When you're down and lost
Along the way
Try a little harder
Try your best to make it
Through the day
Just tell yourself
Ah, I'll be ok
You're not alone
(You're not alone)
You're not alone
(You're not alone)
You're not alone
Just tell yourself Ah, I'll be ok
Just tell yourself Ah, I'll be ok
Won't you tell yourself
When you're down and lost
And you need a helping hand
When you're down and lost
Along the way
Try a little harder
Try your best to make it
Through the day
Just tell yourself
Ah, I'll be ok
Ah, I'll be ok
Ah, I'll be ok
@melanniejustlikethat563
I can't believe they never got more recognition. They are absolutely incredible.
@linkinparkhmma
That's what happens when you ain't americn....such a pitty.....but whatever in europe we got the best music
Take That 4ever
@ditteriederkjr5120
linkin park what about 1D, Tokyo Hotel, West Life, Take That? They`ve got pretty much recognation.... or had....
@DildosForChristmas
Ditte Rieder Kjær Tokio Hotel LOL. No one knows who they are. During this period of McFLY they were selling out arenas
@ditteriederkjr5120
DildosForChristmas Well I know about them, and obviously you do to.. but it doesnt matter:)
They got all the recognotion they deserved. Almost 5 million views here.
@Yokomiiii
I've just watched Just my luck again (actually the movie that made me discover mcfly years ago) and now I just watch all their old mvs and damn I feel so nostalgic. Dougie's such a cutie!
@desireealicea593
Haha same i discovered them in that movie too. I love that movie and the band.
@sumithingmire3879
Same here
@cayesh1234
this song is so helpful on rough days. The message is that you, alone, can get things done. Other songs like "True colours" talk about how you can call "them" up, because you'll know "they'll" be there. I'm much more into selfhelp.