Active Since: 1993
Monique Brumby (bo… Read Full Bio ↴Origin: Tasmania, Australia
Active Since: 1993
Monique Brumby (born 16 September 1974, Devonport, Tasmania)[1] is an Australian Indie pop/rock singer-songwriter, guitarist and producer.[2] Her debut single, "Fool for You", peaked into the top 40 in the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) ARIA Singles Charts,[3] and provided an ARIA Award for 'Best New Talent' in 1996.[4][5] Her single, "Mary", won an ARIA Award in 1997 for 'Best Female Artist'.[4][6]
Brumby's songs have been used for Australian television: Neighbours, Home and Away, McLeod's Daughters,[7] The Secret Life of Us[8] and Heartbreak High;[9][10] and in the Australian films: Diana and Me (1997) and Occasional Coarse Language(1998).[11]
Early years
Brumby was born in 1974 in Devonport, Tasmania, and moved to Hobart at age seven.[12] She attended three different primary schools including Lauderdale Primary School (in nearby Clarence) and then secondary school at St Michael's Collegiate School to Year 12, she sang in stage musicals and tried out for women's soccer. In 1991, she was selected for the Australian under-19 youth team in a three test series against New Zealand.[13][14] While still at school, Brumby busked by singing to acoustic guitar in Hobart streets and obtained some part-time gigs.[12][15] In 1993, after leaving school, Brumby had paying gigs in Hobart clubs and then travelled to England on a working holiday as a boarding house mistress for a year;[15] she returned to Tasmania to write songs and, in 1995, relocated to Melbourne, Victoria, where she performed in local pubs and clubs. She joined a guitar-based band and wrote songs with its members before leaving to concentrate on her own songs.[15] In September 1995 she was the support act for Jeff Buckley's performance at The Athenaeum in Melbourne and at the Phoenician Club in Sydney.[16]
IT'S ALRIGHT
Monique Brumby Lyrics
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Your face shows the strain all the sleepless nights
A head full of ideas
Why didn’t somebody stop to say hey
I wish somebody stopped to say
Hey it’s alright keep your head in the sky
There’s nothing wrong with that
Keep your mind on track
Why didn’t somebody stop to say hey
I spent last night talking with a friend of mine
We talked about philosophy and he said
All living things they grow pushing up to the sun
And that’s the way it ought to be
Why didn’t somebody stop to say
Hey it’s alright keep your head in the sky
There’s nothing wrong with that
Hey it’s alright move a mountain if you try
Keep your mind on track
Why didn’t somebody stop to say
All the desperate hours put them in the past
Like you know you should
All the things you fear put them in the past
Like you know you could
Keep aiming for the sky you’ll achieve more
Than you thought you would
Keep your head up high I tell you hey
Saw you walking in with your head in your hands
I turn to you and I smile and I say
Look in the mirror and you’ll see all the pieces come together
Stay and talk for a while
Why didn’t somebody stop to say hey
I wish somebody stopped to say
Hey it’s alright keep your head in the sky
There’s nothing wrong with that
Hey it’s alright move a mountain if you try
Keep your mind on track
Why didn’t somebody stop to say
Monique Brumby's song "It's Alright" is an uplifting song that seeks to encourage a listener who is feeling down to keep their head up and persevere in the face of challenges. The song begins by describing a person who is visibly distraught, with tears in their eyes and a weary look on their face. The singer wonders why nobody has stopped to comfort them or offer words of encouragement. The chorus of the song seeks to fill that void, urging the person to keep their head in the sky and stay focused on their goals.
The second verse of the song reflects on a conversation the singer had with a friend about the nature of life. They discuss the idea that all living things grow towards the sun, and that persistence is the key to success. This idea ties in with the chorus, which emphasizes the importance of staying focused and persevering in the face of adversity.
The final verse of the song offers specific advice to help the person move forward. The singer encourages them to put their troubles behind them and focus on their goals. By aiming high and keeping their head up, they can achieve more than they ever thought possible. The song ends with the singer offering to stay and talk with the person, emphasizing that they are not alone.
Overall, the lyrics of "It's Alright" are a powerful reminder of the importance of perseverance and positivity. The song's message is one of hope and encouragement, urging listeners to keep striving towards their goals no matter what obstacles they may face.
Line by Line Meaning
Saw you walking in with your head in your hands wiping away the tears
I noticed you enter with your head hung low, wiping away your tears
Your face shows the strain all the sleepless nights
I can see on your face the signs of exhaustion from all those sleepless nights
A head full of ideas
You have a lot of thoughts and ideas floating around in your head
Why didn’t somebody stop to say hey
I wonder why no one bothered to stop and check on you
I wish somebody stopped to say
I wish someone had taken the time to offer you comfort and support
Hey it’s alright keep your head in the sky
It's okay to keep your head held high and look towards the future
There’s nothing wrong with that
What you're doing is completely fine and you shouldn't feel ashamed of it
Hey it’s alright move a mountain if you try
You can accomplish great things if you just put in the effort
Keep your mind on track
Stay focused on your goals and don't let distractions veer you off course
I spent last night talking with a friend of mine
Last night, I had a conversation with one of my friends
We talked about philosophy and he said
During that conversation, we discussed philosophical concepts and he made a statement
All living things they grow pushing up to the sun
He believes that all living beings strive to grow and reach towards the light
And that’s the way it ought to be
He thinks that this natural inclination to grow towards the light is the way things should be
All the desperate hours put them in the past
Leave behind the difficult times that you have faced in the past
Like you know you should
Just as you know you should focus on the present and future instead of dwelling on the past
All the things you fear put them in the past
Release yourself from the things that you fear and leave them behind
Like you know you could
Just like you know you're capable of achieving great things and overcoming your fears
Keep aiming for the sky you’ll achieve more
If you aim high and continue working hard, you'll be able to achieve even more than you thought possible
Than you thought you would
You'll be pleasantly surprised with all that you can accomplish if you just keep pushing yourself
Keep your head up high I tell you hey
I'm encouraging you to keep your head held high and stay positive
I turn to you and I smile and I say
I turned to you with a smile on my face and said
Look in the mirror and you’ll see all the pieces come together
Take a moment to reflect and appreciate all the progress you've made and how everything is starting to fall into place
Stay and talk for a while
Stick around and chat with me for some time
Why didn’t somebody stop to say hey
I find myself still wondering why no one took the time to offer you some words of encouragement
I wish somebody stopped to say
Once again, I reflect on how much it would have meant if someone had stopped to offer you support during your difficult times
Contributed by Sydney R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.