In 2000, Ferrick founded her own record label, Right On Records. The first studio album released on her own label was Valentine Heartache.
Her 2011 album was entitled "Still Right Here".
Website: www.melissaferrick.com
It's Alright
Melissa Ferrick Lyrics
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now i want mine
so turn over baby
and shut out the light
well you've got yours
now i want mine
so turn over baby
cuz i've gotta turn this wheel
all the way around
and look over my shoulder
and i've got to fix this fix that ain't fixin itself
and i've got a lot on my mind that i do
not need anymore
so
come into my store
yeah, cuz everything's for sale
make me an offer and baby i will take what you've got
cuz i've got to get out of here
but my baby,
you've got a funky way of saying it's alight
it's alright, it's alright,
it's alright
mm mmm yeah yeah
so tell me again,
yeah, why am i doing this?
yeah cuz i have abused my right
tell me again why it is that you
love me so much
cuz i'm just trying to do the same thing twice
but the monsters they do not go away
and never in my life have i,
felt so strange
everything's real and i can't make anything go away
oh no
i've got to stay in my feelings
all damn day
but my baby
you've got a funky way of saying it's alright
it's alright, it's alright
and my baby, you've got a funky way
of saying it's alright
it's alright, it's alright
The lyrics to Melissa Ferrick's song "It's Alright" are complex and emotionally charged. The song begins with the persona expressing a desire to receive what they deserve, implying that they may have been neglected or mistreated in some way. The repetition of the line "well you've got yours, now I want mine" emphasizes this desire and creates a sense of urgency. The persona then asks their partner to "turn over baby, and shut out the light," indicating a need for physical intimacy and a temporary escape from the troubles of the world.
As the song progresses, the persona reveals that they are dealing with a lot of stress and internal strife. They describe the need to "fix this fix that ain't fixin itself" and express frustration with the weight of their own thoughts. The line "come into my store, yeah, cuz everything's for sale" suggests that the persona is willing to do whatever it takes to escape their current situation, even if it means sacrificing something valuable. The repetition of the phrase "it's alright" throughout the song creates a sense of tension, as if the persona is trying to convince themselves that everything is indeed okay.
The final lines of the song are particularly poignant, as the persona acknowledges that they are struggling to cope with their own demons. They describe feeling "strange" and unable to make their troubles "go away." Despite this, their partner is there to offer support and assurance that everything will be okay. The use of the word "funky" to describe the partner's reassurance is interesting, as it suggests that their attitude is somewhat unconventional or unexpected. Overall, "It's Alright" is a powerful exploration of the complexities of human emotion and the importance of finding comfort and support in times of struggle.
Line by Line Meaning
well you've got yours
You have what you want or need.
now i want mine
It's my turn to get what I want or need.
so turn over baby
Please flip over, sweetheart.
and shut out the light
Turn off the light, please.
cuz i've gotta turn this wheel
I have to work hard to get what I need.
all the way around
I have to put in a lot of effort.
and look over my shoulder
I have to be vigilant and keep track of things.
and i've got to fix this fix that ain't fixin itself
I have to solve all the problems that need attention.
and i've got a lot on my mind that i do not need anymore
I have so many worries already.
so come into my store
Please visit me.
yeah, cuz everything's for sale
I'm willing to give up anything.
make me an offer and baby i will take what you've got
I'm open to whatever you can offer.
cuz i've got to get out of here
I need to escape this situation.
but my baby, you've got a funky way of saying it's alight
You have a strange but comforting way of telling me it's okay.
it's alright, it's alright, it's alright
Everything will be okay.
mm mmm yeah yeah
Things will be fine.
so tell me again, yeah, why am i doing this?
Why am I in this situation?
yeah cuz i have abused my right
I've made some mistakes in my life.
tell me again why it is that you love me so much
Why do you care for me so deeply?
cuz i'm just trying to do the same thing twice
I'm trying to repeat the same mistake again.
but the monsters they do not go away
The problems don't just disappear.
and never in my life have i, felt so strange
This is the most bizarre I've ever felt.
everything's real and i can't make anything go away
Everything is happening, and I can't ignore it.
oh no, i've got to stay in my feelings all damn day
I have to deal with everything I'm feeling all day long.
and my baby, you've got a funky way of saying it's alright
Again, your words are weird but comforting.
it's alright, it's alright
Everything will be okay in the end.
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