These achievements have been fueled by a refreshingly back-to-basics recipe of undeniable talent, unrelenting innovation and boundless desire, along with a healthy portion of good ole fashioned drive. This past year, he performed at the Outlaw Roadshow private CMJ showcase, appeared in GQ’s annual Men Of The Year editorial and was nominated “Best Music Artist” in Campus Activities Magazine Reader’s Poll. With his fourth studio album due out Summer 2014, Schmidt “has taken the singer/songwriter genre to new heights.” (OurVinyl.com)
Alright
Ryan Schmidt Lyrics
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On the cold ground is where I'll lie down, the star above town are best.
And I'm thinking of you
What would you do if I was...
Alright and I wanted to be with you tonight.
The clouds that close in are dark and imposing, I won't suppose they're meant for this.
Just then the rain begins, feels warm against my skin as I form a wide grin in bliss.
And I'm thinking of you
What would you do if I was...
Alright and I wanted to be with you tonight.
I do believe, you're better off with me is that alright?
I'm the calm before the storm, I'll stay close. The sun will shine in true form, only dim at most. And when you think of me know that I'm for real and then you will know I'm...
Alright and I wanted to be with you tonight.
Alright in the warmth that you invite.
I do believe, you're better off with me, you're better off with me
Is that Alright?
In "Alright," Ryan Schmidt sings about finding comfort and peace in the midst of a tumultuous time. The song begins with the singer asking a gentle breeze to carry him home so he can be free to rest. He then lies down on the cold ground and gazes up at the stars, finding solace in their beauty. As he muses on his situation, he thinks of someone he cares about and wonders how they would react to his current state.
The song takes a turn as the clouds close in and it begins to rain. Rather than feeling downcast by the dark and imposing clouds, the singer finds joy in the warm rain on his skin and forms a wide grin in bliss. Throughout it all, he continues to think of the person he cares about and expresses his desire to be with them. He reassures them that he is the calm before the storm and urges them to believe that he is for real.
Overall, "Alright" is a song about finding peace and hope in difficult circumstances, and the comfort that comes from caring for someone else.
Line by Line Meaning
Gentle breeze carry me home please, so I can be free to rest.
As I am tired and want to relax, I hope the gentle breeze can carry me home where I can be free to rest.
On the cold ground is where I'll lie down, the star above town are best.
I'll lie down on the cold ground and the stars above the town are the best view I could get.
And I'm thinking of you
What would you do if I was...
I'm thinking of you and wondering what you would do if I were...
Alright and I wanted to be with you tonight.
Alright in the warmth that you invite.
If I were alright, I'd want to be with you tonight as your warmth makes everything alright.
The clouds that close in are dark and imposing, I won't suppose they're meant for this.
The dark and imposing clouds are not a good sign for this moment and I won't assume they have any significance.
Just then the rain begins, feels warm against my skin as I form a wide grin in bliss.
Suddenly, the rain starts and it feels warm against my skin, causing me to form a wide grin in pure happiness.
I do believe, you're better off with me is that alright?
I strongly believe that you're better off with me, are you okay with that?
I'm the calm before the storm, I'll stay close. The sun will shine in true form, only dim at most. And when you think of me know that I'm for real and then you will know I'm...
I'm the calm before the storm and I'll stick around. The sun will shine at its truest, albeit somewhat dimmed. And when you think of me, know that I'm genuine, and that's when you'll realize that I'm alright.
I do believe, you're better off with me, you're better off with me
Is that Alright?
I believe you're genuinely better off with me, are you okay with settling with me?
Contributed by Camilla E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.