Be Alright
Nappy Roots feat. Je'Kob Washington Lyrics
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Imma be okay
Long as I got you
I got a brighter day
Imma be alright
Imma be okay
Long as I got you
We gon' find a way... aye, aye, ayyyeee!
I'm filled with mirth and I'm smilin'
Find me in a church on Mount Zion
I used to think I was cursed like "The Shinin'"
A lot of folks is worse off than I am
I'm truly blessed no denyin'
They say do your best, and I'm tryin'
But sometimes your best just ain't good enough
You get yourself in a mess, but things lookin' up
So before they break us,
We're gonna make it like 40 acres
People do anything for this paper
Get a shape up with a sporty taper
Just so you can look fresher than your next door neighbor
Make yourself seem major and impress some stranger
Found Christ and now I got a new lease on life
You can hate all ya want... IMMA BE ALRIGHT
No way in hell I can transcribe this lol
Me and you step out
The whole hood with us baby
Ain't nobody left out
Ain't nobody?????
Cuz they know we here to help out
Ballin' in the spots where our grandparents??????
Man it's a new day, listen to the kids
Let 'em know it's them we care 'bout
When I hit the dance floor, tell 'em take the snare out
Turn the bass up and start a soul train line
It's a Nappy Roots record, let the whole thing ride
Still can't believe how the soul train died
We gon' bring it back like it's "Coltrane Live"
It's all in a moment's notice, ain't lyin'
Granny got tears in her eyes, but she ain't cryin'
It must be the joy that she feel when I rhyme
At least I'm on TV for somethin' other than crime
If haters gon' hate me for that then?????
Cuz God say I'm cool with him, I'm busy tryin'
Yo, and we gon' make it through these hard times
Life has a way of gettin' good when you keep tryin'
Never givin' up with you think you fallin' behind
Always on your way up sometimes you have to remind
Ourself to keep it movin' fast forward, never rewind
Do what ya gotta in the process, try to be kind
Try to keep it positive and things will start to rebound
And sooner than you know it opportunity will peek out
Get yourself together, keep it cool and never freak out
Take it one day then the next and haters keep out
Your business cuz they'll try to stop your motivation, bring down
Your spirits and your chances for success at the same time
But not for long, after rain there comes the sunshine
Take it as a blessin', it can only happen one time
In ya life, and if it never happens twice take advantage of the day
Cuz in the end...
The lyrics to Nappy Roots' song "Be Alright" come from a place of optimism despite facing adversity. The chorus repeats the sentiment that with the support of another person, the singer will "be alright" and they can weather any difficulties together. The second verse discusses the struggles the singer has faced in life, feeling cursed and like their best is not enough, but ultimately finding solace and rejuvenation in their faith. The final verse is about community, being there for one another, and never giving up when times are tough.
Line by Line Meaning
Imma be alright
I am happy and content
Imma be okay
There is nothing to worry about
Long as I got you
I have everything I need
I got a brighter day
Things are looking up for me
We gon' find a way... aye, aye, ayyyeee!
We will overcome any challenges together
I'm filled with mirth and I'm smilin'
I am happy and joyful
Find me in a church on Mount Zion
I find peace and comfort in my faith
I used to think I was cursed like "The Shinin'"
I used to feel like I had bad luck
A lot of folks is worse off than I am
Others have more difficult circumstances than I do
I'm truly blessed no denyin'
I recognize and appreciate the good things in my life
They say do your best, and I'm tryin'
I am striving to do the best I can
But sometimes your best just ain't good enough
Sometimes despite my efforts, things don't work out
You get yourself in a mess, but things lookin' up
Although I face difficulties, I see hope for improvement
So before they break us,
Before we give up
We're gonna make it like 40 acres
We will persevere like African American slaves who claimed and cultivated land after the Civil War
People do anything for this paper
People will do immoral things for money
Get a shape up with a sporty taper
Spend money on haircuts to look stylish
Just so you can look fresher than your next door neighbor
Trying to look better than others can be a superficial and endless pursuit
Make yourself seem major and impress some stranger
Trying to impress strangers is not as important as being true to oneself
Found Christ and now I got a new lease on life
I have found spiritual fulfillment and renewed purpose
You can hate all ya want... IMMA BE ALRIGHT
Negativity from others will not affect me
Me and you step out
We go out together
The whole hood with us baby
Our whole community is with us
Ain't nobody left out
No one is excluded
Ain't nobody?????
Unclear lyrics
Cuz they know we here to help out
Our presence is beneficial to others
Ballin' in the spots where our grandparents??????
Enjoying ourselves in places that are part of our heritage
Man it's a new day, listen to the kids
We must be open to new ideas and perspectives
Let 'em know it's them we care 'bout
We care about the younger generation
When I hit the dance floor, tell 'em take the snare out
I want to dance to a different beat than usual
Turn the bass up and start a soul train line
Let's dance joyfully together in a line formation
It's a Nappy Roots record, let the whole thing ride
We are proud of our music and want to share it with others
Still can't believe how the soul train died
Referring to the decline of the popular music TV show Soul Train
We gon' bring it back like it's "Coltrane Live"
We are bringing back that energy and spirit
It's all in a moment's notice, ain't lyin'
Opportunities can arise unexpectedly
Granny got tears in her eyes, but she ain't cryin'
Grandmother is emotional but not crying in sadness
It must be the joy that she feel when I rhyme
Grandmother feels happy when I rap
At least I'm on TV for somethin' other than crime
I have a positive and creative outlet on TV
If haters gon' hate me for that then?????
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Cuz God say I'm cool with him, I'm busy tryin'
I am focused on my relationship with God and doing my best
Yo, and we gon' make it through these hard times
We will overcome challenges together
Life has a way of gettin' good when you keep tryin'
Good things come to those who persevere
Never givin' up with you think you fallin' behind
Don't give up when you face setbacks
Always on your way up sometimes you have to remind
Remember to stay positive and focused
Ourself to keep it movin' fast forward, never rewind
Keep moving forward and don't dwell on the past
Do what ya gotta in the process, try to be kind
Work hard but also be compassionate
Try to keep it positive and things will start to rebound
A positive attitude can lead to better outcomes
And sooner than you know it opportunity will peek out
Opportunities can arise unexpectedly
Get yourself together, keep it cool and never freak out
Stay calm and collected during difficult times
Take it one day then the next and haters keep out
Don't let negativity affect you; take things one day at a time
Your business cuz they'll try to stop your motivation, bring down
Ignore haters who try to discourage you
Your spirits and your chances for success at the same time
Don't let negativity affect your mood or your goals
But not for long, after rain there comes the sunshine
Good times will return after difficult times
Take it as a blessin', it can only happen one time
Appreciate the good things in life; they may not come again
In ya life, and if it never happens twice take advantage of the day
Enjoy what you have while you have it; it may not come again
Cuz in the end...
Ultimately,
Contributed by London H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.