I'm all right
Peyroux Madeleine Lyrics
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He made me cry
He smoked his stoggies in bed
But I'm all right
I'm all right
I've been lonely before
I asked the boy for a few kind words
He gave me a novel instead
I'm all right
I've been lonely before
It's fine, it's OK
It was wrong either way
I just wanted to say
There isn't much fun when you're drinking wine
He got drunk, he fell down
He threw a few of my things around
But I'm all right
I'm all right
I've been lonely before
I'd like to believe healthy cigarettes
But I have to conceive that wherever you are
You're still driving my car
Sticks and stones break my bones
But tears don't leave any scars
So I'm all alright
I'm all alright
I've been lonely before
Mm,
I'm all alright
I'm all alright
I'm all alright
Yeah
He played solitaire in bed
Used to blow bubbles in bed
He sang Christmas songs in bed
The lyrics to Peyroux Madeleine's song "I'm All Right" tell the story of a woman who has been through several unsuccessful relationships. The repeated repetition of "I've been lonely before" suggests that this is not the first time she's had to deal with the aftermath of a break-up. The first verse describes a man who made her both laugh and cry and who smoked cigars in bed. Despite their tumultuous relationship, the singer insists that she's "all right" now. This is again repeated in the second verse when the singer mentions a boyfriend who gave her a novel instead of the few words of comfort she had requested.
The chorus of the song again emphasizes that the singer has been able to deal with her loneliness before and is strong enough to handle it again. The bridge of the song speaks to the memory of the past relationships, with the singer still thinking about their ex-partners even after they've moved on. The final verse mentions a man who played solitaire and sang Christmas songs in bed but also got drunk and threw things around. Despite his actions, the singer maintains that she's "all right" and has been through similar situations before.
Overall, the song portrays a woman who has experienced several relationships that have had their share of ups and downs but has emerged stronger from the experiences. The repeated refrain of "I'm all right" is both a declaration of resilience and a reassurance to herself that she can handle whatever comes her way.
Line by Line Meaning
He made me laugh
He brought joy into my life and made me laugh
He made me cry
He also caused me pain and made me cry at times
He smoked his stoggies in bed
He had the habit of smoking cigars in bed
But I'm all right
But despite all this, I am okay
I'm all right
I am emotionally and mentally okay
I've been lonely before
I have experienced loneliness in the past
I asked the boy for a few kind words
I requested some comforting and encouraging words from the boy
He gave me a novel instead
Instead of kind words, he gave me a long, elaborate story or explanation
It's fine, it's OK
It's acceptable; it's not a big deal
It was wrong either way
Regardless, it was not the best thing to do
I just wanted to say
I simply wanted to express myself and state my feelings
There isn't much fun when you're drinking wine
Drinking wine is not as enjoyable when I'm alone
He got drunk, he fell down
He became intoxicated, lost balance, and fell
He threw a few of my things around
He became angry and threw some of my belongings, causing damage
But I'm all right
Despite all of this, I am still okay
I'd like to believe healthy cigarettes
I would like to believe that there are such things as healthy cigarettes, but I can't
But I have to conceive that wherever you are
I have to accept and understand that you are no longer with me
You're still driving my car
You still have an impact on my life and the things I possess
Sticks and stones break my bones
Physical harm can hurt me
But tears don't leave any scars
Emotional pain may not leave visible marks, but it can be just as painful
So I'm all alright
I'm still alright in spite of everything
Mm,
An expression of thought or sentiment
I'm all alright
I'm still doing okay
I'm all alright
I'm still doing okay
I'm all alright
I'm still doing okay
Yeah
An expression of enthusiasm or agreement
He played solitaire in bed
He played the solo card game in bed
Used to blow bubbles in bed
He had the habit of blowing bubbles in bed
He sang Christmas songs in bed
He sang festive songs during the holiday season
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: WALTER BECKER, LARRY KLEIN, MADELEINE PEYROUX
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— "I'm All Right" is the opening track of Half the Perfect World, Madeleine Peyroux's third solo album. The song was composed by Walter Becker, Larry Klein and Madeleine Peyroux. It was released as a single and Peyroux sang it in her "Live from Abbey Road" episode. When she was awarded with BBC Best International Jazz Artist in 2007, this was the chosen song for the CD with the winning performers.
In this song, Peyroux tells to her former lover she is "all right," despite all that has happened. She remembers how he used to make her laugh, how he sang Christmas songs in bed. The lyrics also recall how he made her cry on the day he got drunk and threw a few of her things around. However, throughout the song she accepts that he is gone and eventually lets him know that she has been alone before and that she therefore is, or will be, all right.
• According to an interview Peyroux gave in 2006, when a demo of the song was presented to her by Larry Klein, she immediately liked and agreed to record it, as she felt it told a bit of her story
LyRIcS
He made me laugh
He made me cry
He smoked his stoggies in bed
But I'm all right
I'm all right
I've been lonely before
I asked the boy for a few kind words
He gave me a novel instead
But I'm all right
I'm all right
I've been lonely before
It's fine, it's OK
It was wrong either way
I just wanted to say
There isn't much fun when you're drinking wine
He got drunk, he fell down
He threw a few of my things around
But I'm all right
I'm all right
I've been lonely before
I'd like to believe healthy cigarettes
But I have to conceive that wherever you are
You're still driving my car
Sticks and stones break my bones
But tears don't leave any scars
So I'm all alright
I'm all alright
I've been lonely before
Mm,
I'm all alright
I'm all alright
I'm all alright
Yeah
He played solitaire in bed
Used to blow bubbles in bed
He sang Christmas songs in bed
Songwriters: Walter Becker / Larry Klein / Madeleine Peyroux
I'm All Right lyrics © BMG Rights Management
@arlettehovinga
Reminds me of someone I love in ways he did not deserve. :)
@luminitachiciu6695
Lovely mood,lovely rythm!
@TheBloodyKnuckle
I can't get enough of this voice!
@misterarthur
The great and mostly unknown guitarist Dean Parks solos on this. Love this song
@twangbarfly
Dean Parks here, as everywhere he has ever played, is the epitome of class and grace - wonderful playing and a tremendously melodic yet simple solo that fits the song absolutely perfectly. Great song too - Walter Becker? 'nuff said!
@thetriumphofthethrill2457
Loved this tune the moment I first heard it. Lovely and gentle beaut, one of those songs that you'll cherish for the rest of your life.
@MissMarilyn1962
Very relaxing! Thanks! And thanks Terry 'for posting' ! ****5 With Love, Marilyn
@christinerousseau9806
magnifique voix. J'adore ! j'ai ce disque.
@giorgiosoulful
Simply magic
@ronaldwilson7325
That organ is sho nuff alright!