It's Alright
Phil Collins Lyrics


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[Mother]
Do you think it's alright,
To leave the boy with Uncle Ernie?
Do you think it's alright;
He's had a few too many tonight!
Do you think it's alright?

[Father]
I think it's alright, yes I think it's alright





Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "It's Alright" by Phil Collins revolve around a simple yet heartwarming conversation between a mother and a father about leaving their son with Uncle Ernie, who has had a few too many drinks. The mother is apprehensive about leaving the child in the care of someone who is intoxicated and questions the father if he thinks it is alright to do so. The father reassures her that it is alright and that Uncle Ernie will take good care of the child. The conversation highlights the trust and love the parents have for Uncle Ernie, who is an important figure in the child's life.


The song's lyrics also touch upon the theme of resilience and the ability to overcome challenges. The lyrics, "It's alright, it's okay, you're not a loser anymore" is a message of hope and encouragement to those who may have faced challenges and setbacks in their lives. The song reminds us that it is okay to face difficulties and to take the time to heal and recover. It's a message of self-love and acceptance that encourages us to accept ourselves for who we are and move forward with strength and confidence.


Line by Line Meaning

Do you think it's alright,
Mother is questioning whether it's okay to leave the boy under the care of Uncle Ernie.


To leave the boy with Uncle Ernie?
Mother is specifically asking if it's okay to entrust the boy's safety and well-being to Uncle Ernie.


Do you think it's alright;
Mother repeats her initial question to seek affirmation or dissent from Father.


He's had a few too many tonight!
Mother is expressing her concern about Uncle Ernie's level of intoxication or inebriation and how it might impact his ability to take care of the boy.


Do you think it's alright?
Mother is seeking a response from Father once again, hoping to get reassurance or advice about what to do.


I think it's alright, yes I think it's alright
Father affirms that it's okay to leave the boy with Uncle Ernie, most likely because he trusts him, he's unaware of his level of intoxication, or he's not as concerned about the situation as Mother is.




Lyrics © ABKCO MUSIC INC PETE TOWNSHEND CATALOG , FABULOUS MUSIC LTD , SPIRIT MUSIC GROUP
Written by: PETER DENNIS BLANDFOR TOWNSHEND

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Robin de Valk

His voice was so great by this point. Phil Collins 5 stars.

TheMacfan10

First time I heard this song it was the Huey Lewis version and now I have heard the Phil Collins version and quite frankly both are great!!!

Ugur Yilmaz

Phil is fantastic as usual!

Rodrigo Moreira Fernandes

Magnificent Phil!!!!

RACHCEL MORLEY

one amazing concert ❤❤❤❤& many great parties

anjjee janion

love it

Víctor Cáceres

Very good !!

Shane Henning

great song

armando rubalcava

A HUEVO GRAN CANCION

wendel88

i feel so sad that todays music doesnt have the warmth that the music had in the 80ties..look at this show..fantastic artist and tight tight band..those bands are not around anymore..i miss really good musicians these days - talents to move forward..all we get is bad singers and hiphop tracks or dance music..we are digging ourselfs a big hole..you know who will you go see when they are 50 who are 25 now? lady gaga as a 50 year old.that would be awful...john mayer maybe.we will lack legends soon.

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