I'm Ok
Murs Olly Lyrics

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Feet on the driveway, key in the door
I found my suitcases on the living room floor
With no explanation, and no reason why
And all I keep thinking is, it's some other guy

I jumped on my Vespa, ride through the gloom
I found myself back in my old bedroom
Well, I'm going out to get over you

Ain't no such thing as "it's too soon"

I'm OK
I'm gonna live the life I wanted every day
Find someone to help me, chase the clouds away
If you wanna know it's written on my face
When you see me smiling
I'm OK

Maybe you'll miss me or maybe you won't
Still miss my kisses or maybe you don't
But the truth of it is
I don't care anymore
Posted back all my feelings
With my keys through the door

Cause I can't wait for that knock on the door
When you tell me that you want it like we had it before
Cause I got to say, that love ain't here anymore
But don't you worry your head cause

I'm OK
I'm gonna live the life I wanted every day
Find someone to help me chase the clouds away
If you wanna know it's written on my face
When you see me smiling
I'm OK
Cause I know you're gonna turn up here one day
And some pretty girl is sitting in your place
Well I hope that you cope with that bitter taste
When you see me smiling
I'm OK

Broken pieces held together
I'm not whole still, but whatever

I'm OK
I'm gonna live the life I wanted every day
Find someone to help me chase the clouds away
If you wanna know it's written on my face
Cause when you see me smiling
I'm OK
Cause I know you're gonna turn up here one day
And some pretty girl is sitting in your place
Well I hope that you cope with that bitter taste
When you see me smiling
I'm OK
Oh, I'm OK
I'm OK

You know why, it's written on my face
I'm OK

Overall Meaning

The song "I'm OK" by Murs Olly is about a man who walks into his house to find his suitcases on the living room floor and no explanation for what has happened. He can't help but think that his partner has left him for someone else. So he rides his Vespa back to his childhood home and bedroom to try and deal with the pain. He resolves to move on and live the life he wanted, finding someone to help him "chase the clouds away". Even though he's not whole, he's OK, and he'll keep smiling. He knows his ex-partner will come back someday, and he'll have to deal with the fact that she's moved on, but he'll be ready for it.

The lyrics of "I'm OK" are poignant and reflective. They touch on the themes of heartbreak, moving on, and finding inner strength. The song's message is to keep going and not let your pain define you. It encourages listeners to find their own happiness and not to dwell on the past.

Line by Line Meaning

Feet on the driveway, key in the door
I arrived home and walked into the house

I found my suitcases on the living room floor
My partner packed my things and left them on the living room floor

With no explanation, and no reason why
I was given no explanation for my partner's sudden departure

And all I keep thinking is, it's some other guy
I suspect my partner left me for someone else

I jumped on my Vespa, ride through the gloom
I rode my Vespa through the darkness

I found myself back in my old bedroom
I returned to my childhood bedroom

Well, I'm going out to get over you
I am going out to try and move on from my partner

Ain't no such thing as "it's too soon"
I believe it's never too soon to start moving on

I'm OK
I am doing fine

I'm gonna live the life I wanted every day
I am going to live the life I wish to live

Find someone to help me, chase the clouds away
I want to find someone to make me happy

If you wanna know it's written on my face
You can see that I am doing well just by looking at me

When you see me smiling
If you see me happy

Maybe you'll miss me or maybe you won't
I am unsure if my partner will miss me

Still miss my kisses or maybe you don't
Perhaps my partner misses my affection, or maybe not

But the truth of it is
The fact is

I don't care anymore
I no longer care about my partner

Posted back all my feelings
I sent back my emotions

With my keys through the door
I left my keys inside as a sign of finality

Cause I can't wait for that knock on the door
I am not waiting for my partner to come back

When you tell me that you want it like we had it before
If my partner returns and wants to continue where we left off

Cause I got to say, that love ain't here anymore
I must say that the love is no longer there

But don't you worry your head cause
But do not let that bother you

Cause I know you're gonna turn up here one day
I know my partner will return someday

And some pretty girl is sitting in your place
My partner will find someone else in my place

Well I hope that you cope with that bitter taste
I hope my partner can handle the bitterness of the situation

Broken pieces held together
I am holding myself together despite being damaged

I'm not whole still, but whatever
I am not yet fully healed, but I do not care

You know why, it's written on my face
The reason why I am doing well is evident on my face

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: WAYNE ANTHONY HECTOR, ALEX SMITH, OLIVER STANLEY MURS

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