By the time he reached adolescence, Robert knew his destiny was to be a jazz musician. He was accepted to the Houston's famed High School for the Performing Arts ("Jason Moran went there before me."). Post-graduation, Glasper enrolled at New School University in Manhattan. Soon after arrival, he hooked up with future bandmember Reid and vocalist Bilal, an old schoolmate. As an undergrad, Glasper gigged with Christian McBride, Russell Malone and Kenny Garrett. Professional life after the New School was even sweeter: stints with Nicholas Payton, Roy Hargrove, Terence Blanchard, Carmen Lundy, and Carly Simon.
The Bilal connection brought the pianist back to hip-hop. Glasper's contributions to Bilal's debut and subsequent tour brought him to the attention of Q-Tip (A Tribe Called Quest). "Tip would come hang out at my shows, and one day he called me and said, ‘I'm doing this tour and I need you to play keys. Can you do it?’” He's also since played with Mos Def, and is featured prominently on Bilal's forthcoming sophomore release.
In 2003, Glasper's first album Mood was released on indie label Fresh Sound New Talent, and two years later, Blue Note came calling. At Blue Note, Glasper joins a jazz piano legacy that stretches back to 1939, beginning with Albert Ammons and Meade Lux Lewis, and continuing through Thelonious Monk, Bud Powell, Herbie Hancock, McCoy Tyner, Chick Corea, Andrew Hill, Cecil Taylor, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Jacky Terrasson, Jason Moran and Bill Charlap. Undaunted, Glasper reflects, “I’m just happy to be a part of the Blue Note family and its rich history.”
-- From Glasper's Official Website
Gonna Be Alright
Robert Glasper Lyrics
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I will be okay
No matter if the rain falls like you call
I will be okay
Just meet me the sunshine with your smile
I will be okay
No matter if the rain falls like you call
I will be okay
It's gonna be alright, I know it's gonna be okay
It's gonna be alright, with you I know I'm gonna be okay
It's gonna be alright, I know it's gonna be okay
It's gonna be alright, with you I know I'll be okay
Just bring me the sunshine with your smile
I will be okay
No matter if the rain falls like you call
I will be okay
Just bring me the sunshine with your smile
I will be okay
No matter if the rain falls like you call
I will be okay
Just bring me the sunshine with your smile
I will be okay
No matter if the rain falls like you call
I will be okay
Just bring me the sunshine with your smile
I will be okay
No matter if the rain falls like you call
I will be okay
It's gonna be alright, I know it's gonna be okay
It's gonna be alright, with you I know I'm gonna be okay
It's gonna be alright, I know it's gonna be okay
It's gonna be alright, with you I know I'll be okay
Can be ? I don't care
? with you, it's gonna be alright
Give me ? I don't care as long ans I'm with you
I know I'm gonna be with you, it's gonna be alright
Can be ? I don't care
? with you, it's gonna be alright
Give me ? I don't care as long ans I'm with you
I know I'm gonna be with you, it's gonna be alright
Be alright, be okay,
Be alright, ohh
Okay
The lyrics of "Gonna Be Alright" by Robert Glasper Experiment featuring Ledisi convey a message of optimism and hope in the face of adversity. The singer is reassured that everything will be all right as long as they have the person they love by their side. The repetition of the phrase "I will be okay" in the chorus serves as a mantra to reinforce this sense of reassurance.
The lyrics also take a light-hearted approach to the rain, which is often associated with negative emotions such as sadness and depression. Instead of letting the rain bring her down, the singer chooses to focus on the positive by stating that she will be okay regardless of the weather. The sunshine symbolizes the presence of her loved one and acts as a metaphor for the happiness and warmth they bring into her life.
In summary, the lyrics of "Gonna Be Alright" are about finding comfort and reassurance in the presence of a loved one, and choosing to focus on the positives in life, even in the face of challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Just meet the sunshine with your smile
As long as I have your smile, I can handle anything that comes my way.
I will be okay
I have the strength to get through tough times.
No matter if the rain falls like you call
Even if things don't go my way, I can still find comfort in you.
It's gonna be alright, I know it's gonna be okay
I have faith that everything will work out in the end.
With you I know I'm gonna be okay
Your presence gives me strength and hope.
Just bring me the sunshine with your smile
Just seeing you smile can brighten up my darkest days.
Can be ? I don't care
It doesn't matter what happens, as long as I have you by my side.
? with you, it's gonna be alright
I know that as long as I have you, I can handle anything.
Give me ? I don't care as long ans I'm with you
I don't need anything else as long as I have your support.
I know I'm gonna be with you, it's gonna be alright
No matter what happens, I have faith in us and our love.
Be alright, be okay,
Even if everything isn't perfect, I can still be content.
Be alright, ohh
Things will work out in the end and everything will be okay.
Okay
I am at peace knowing that I have you in my life.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ROBERT GLASPER, LEDISI ANIBADE YOUNG
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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