all right
Mel Tillis Lyrics


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I've tried so hard to keep our home alive but you don't even care that I'm around
You tell me that somehow our love has died
And you'd rather be set free than be tied down
All right I'll sign the papers even though you know I love you so
All right I'll sign the papers but oh how it hurts to see you go

I've laid awake at nights when you were gone
And thought of all the things that I could do
To try and make you happy when you come home




But the more I try the more you make me blue
All right I'll sign the papers

Overall Meaning

The song "All Right" by Mel Tillis is a heart-wrenching ballad about a man who has tried his best to save his failing relationship, but to no avail. He confesses that he has put in a lot of effort to keep their home alive, but his partner doesn't seem to care about his presence. She tells him that their love has died and that she would rather be set free than be tied down with him. The man reluctantly agrees to sign the papers for their divorce, even though he is deeply in love with his partner. He expresses his sadness for their relationship ending and his helpless situation in facing the inevitable.


The lyrics of the song are powerful and emotional, conveying the pain and anguish of a person who has put their heart and soul into a relationship but it still ends in heartbreak. The man's confession of his sleepless nights and thoughts on how to make his partner happy reflects the love and commitment he had towards their relationship. However, his partner's indifference towards him has made him give up in the end, showing the aftermath of a relationship that is beyond repair.


Line by Line Meaning

I've tried so hard to keep our home alive but you don't even care that I'm around
I put in so much effort to ensure our home runs smoothly, but you don't seem to appreciate my presence


You tell me that somehow our love has died
You have informed me that you don't feel the same way about us anymore


And you'd rather be set free than be tied down
You'd prefer to be free and unattached than committed to me


All right I'll sign the papers even though you know I love you so
Even though I love you more than anything, I will sign the papers you want me to sign


All right I'll sign the papers but oh how it hurts to see you go
Leaving you hurts me terribly, but I'll still sign the papers


I've laid awake at nights when you were gone
I can't sleep at night when you're not around


And thought of all the things that I could do
I spend my time contemplating ways to make you happy


To try and make you happy when you come home
I want to do whatever it takes to ensure you're satisfied when you return home


But the more I try the more you make me blue
However, my efforts only seem to make things worse between us and sadden me even more




Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MEL TILLIS

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Comments from YouTube:

Donnie Hodge

Another great song from Mel Tillis ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘Œ

uronthehill

Thanks for stoppin' by Donnie. :)
Mikey Thompson

Daniel Burns

this song went to #26 on the country charts in 1968!!!

Justin Coone

Dad sang this one on stage many a night rest in peace old man ๐Ÿ˜‡

uronthehill

Thanks for stoppin' by Justin. :)
Mikey Thompson

Dead Skunk

Believe me, I was ready to sign the papers. Both times.

uronthehill

LOL!! Thanks for stoppin' by. ๐Ÿค 
Mikey Thompson

Harold Denney

Thanks for posting

uronthehill

Thanks for stoppin' by Harold. :)
Mikey Thompson

Kathy Yithmog

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