IT'S ALRIGHT
Saigon feat. Marsha Ambrosius Lyrics
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Don't you remember you told me you loved me baby?
You said you'd be coming back this way again
Baby baby baby baby ohhh baby
I love you, yeah, I really do
[Saigon - over Intro]
Uhh, it's real
This letter is from Saigon, the Yardfather
We fucked up Lord
Will, talk, to 'em
I tell 'em
[Saigon]
It's alright, it's alright
I know my rent is overdue, they 'bout to shut off my light
And even if I get a job, too late, you're too right
Gotta do what I gotta do to get this loot up tonight
It's alright, I write a letter dedicated to God
First I'll thank him, without him I'da never made it this far
But it's hard tryin to think of why he not gettin involved
It's a lady with a newborn baby livin in the car
The police is beatin us up, the hurricane is eatin us up
Katrina flood water was deep as a fuck
Dear Lord, are we ever gon' receive a reward
For all the sufferin and pain and misery we endure?
Just like Trans-Atlantic slave trade, the AIDS, the crack
When are we ever gon' get paid back?
PS: write your boy S to the A back
And tell Luther we got a joint we gave that stays on playback
[Hook: Marsha Ambrosius (Saigon) {sample}]
{"Don't you remember you told me you loved me baby?"}
When you told me you loved me (that's what you told me, ain't it?)
{"You said you'd be coming back this way again"}
(You said you, you, you said you, you said that you was comin back) I'm back
{"Baby baby baby baby ohhh baby"}
You told me you was comin back, that I would see you but you never told me when
{"I love you, yeah, I really do"}
I want you here to guide me by my side so it doesn't have to be in vain
So never leavin you again
[Saigon]
It's alright, it's alright
They narcotized our neighborhood flood the ghetto with white
My nigga only 21, he too young for two strikes
But if he catch another felony he gonna do life, that ain't right
I write a letter dedicated to our
Father who art in Heaven, Muslim brothers call him Allah
And they all tryin to think of why he not gettin involved
America is bombin them for no reason at all
Gas prices eatin us up, parole officers cheatin us yup
They lock us in for dirty pee in a cup
Ayo I know you love us Lord, but please show black people a sign
To us, society's a lethal design
Them A-T-Liens adapt to the track
Up top, we call it the block, when not most of the crackers live that
C'mon Lord, you don't see nothin the matter with that?
Hit me back, I think me and you need to chat
[Hook]
[Saigon]
To all the ladies havin babies on they own
These niggas ain't shit ma, for real yo? You better off alone
If he ain't smart enough to know why he should stay
Then what could he possibly teach his seed anyway?
You gotta grind like you never grind
Even if it mean you gotta shake your never mind, I know I read your mind
You gotta do what you gotta, get it together ma
A baby ain't temporary, that shit's forever ma
A mother's love is the freshest kind
That'll get y'all through the hard times, the pain and the stress combined
Raise your seed, you don't need no man
Especially one that need to be de-programmed
Type brother think he righteous cause he don't eat no ham
But he keep plans of fuckin with some kilograms
Girlfriend, you know what you do when the time is right
You tell your lil' one that it's alright
For real, keep your head up
[Hook]
[Outro: Saigon]
I dedicate this song, to the whole Abandoned Nation
If you've been abandoned in any sense of the word
Then you part of this Abandoned Nation
Gotta take it for what it's worth, right
God love us young brothers, that's right
To all my brothers on lockdown, the whole Abandoned Nation
Let's go
[Numerous shoutouts to the end]
The song "It's Alright" by Saigon feat. Marsha Ambrosius is a powerful commentary on the struggles and hardships faced by those living in poverty and marginalized communities. Saigon reflects on the pain and suffering he and others endure, from struggling to make rent and pay bills, to dealing with the consequences of a broken criminal justice system and government policies that disproportionately affect Black and brown communities. Throughout the song, he addresses a "Dear Lord" figure, pleading for justice and calling to question why so many people are forced to endure such difficult circumstances.
Saigon's lyrics are filled with vivid imagery, such as "a lady with a newborn baby livin in the car" and "America is bombin them for no reason at all." He touches on issues ranging from police brutality to the devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina, and he calls for greater empathy and compassion towards those who have been abandoned by society. Marsha Ambrosius provides the powerful hook, singing "Don't you remember you told me you loved me baby? [...] I want you here to guide me by my side so it doesn't have to be in vain," encapsulating the theme of the song: the idea that love and support can help people weather even the most difficult circumstances.
Overall, "It's Alright" is a moving and thought-provoking song that encourages listeners to consider the plight of those living in poverty and marginalized communities, and to work towards greater justice and compassion in society.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't you remember you told me you loved me baby?
Reminiscing about a past promise of love
You said you'd be coming back this way again
Promise of return
Baby baby baby baby ohhh baby
Emphasizing love and affection
I love you, yeah, I really do
Reiterating love
It's alright, it's alright
Assurance that everything is okay
I know my rent is overdue, they 'bout to shut off my light
Acknowledging financial struggles and potential loss of utilities
And even if I get a job, too late, you're too right
Acknowledging the difficulties of catching up on bills
Gotta do what I gotta do to get this loot up tonight
Willingness to take action to fix financial troubles
It's alright, I write a letter dedicated to God
Turning to faith for support and guidance
First I'll thank him, without him I'da never made it this far
Gratefulness for the role of God in life
But it's hard tryin to think of why he not gettin involved
Questioning the absence of divine intervention in suffering
It's a lady with a newborn baby livin in the car
Describing a difficult situation of homelessness with a baby
The police is beatin us up, the hurricane is eatin us up
Listing various challenges and struggles faced by the community
Katrina flood water was deep as a fuck
Describing the severity of a natural disaster
Dear Lord, are we ever gon' receive a reward
Questioning the fairness of life and asking for hope
For all the sufferin and pain and misery we endure?
Questioning why there seems to be endless suffering
Just like Trans-Atlantic slave trade, the AIDS, the crack
Listing various historical injustices and tragedies
When are we ever gon' get paid back?
Asking when reparations or justice will be served
PS: write your boy S to the A back
Adding a personal message to God in the letter
And tell Luther we got a joint we gave that stays on playback
Sharing news and excitement about a successful song
When you told me you loved me (that's what you told me, ain't it?)
Reminiscing about a past promise of love (repeated)
(You said you, you, you said you, you said that you was comin back) I'm back
Repeating a promise of return
You told me you was comin back, that I would see you but you never told me when
Remembering the promise of return without a set date
I want you here to guide me by my side so it doesn't have to be in vain
Desiring guidance and support in life
So never leavin you again
Expressing commitment to never abandoning love again
They narcotized our neighborhood flood the ghetto with white
Describing the issue of drugs in the community
My nigga only 21, he too young for two strikes
Detailing specific injustices within the legal system
But if he catch another felony he gonna do life, that ain't right
Recognizing the severity of consequences for certain actions
Father who art in Heaven, Muslim brothers call him Allah
Addressing God by various names and religions
America is bombin them for no reason at all
Addressing political problems and injustices
Gas prices eatin us up, parole officers cheatin us yup
Listing issues and struggles faced by the community
They lock us in for dirty pee in a cup
Detailing specific issues with the legal system
Ayo I know you love us Lord, but please show black people a sign
Asking for a sign of hope or support specifically for the black community
To us, society's a lethal design
Describing the dangers and difficulties of society
Them A-T-Liens adapt to the track
Acknowledging cultural differences and similarities
Up top, we call it the block, when not most of the crackers live that
Comparing and contrasting different neighborhoods and people
C'mon Lord, you don't see nothin the matter with that?
Questioning why there are social disparities and injustices
Hit me back, I think me and you need to chat
Inviting God to discuss life's problems and injustices
To all the ladies havin babies on they own
Addressing single motherhood
These niggas ain't shit ma, for real yo? You better off alone
Expressing disappointment in men and encouraging single motherhood
If he ain't smart enough to know why he should stay
Highlighting the importance of staying for the right reasons
Then what could he possibly teach his seed anyway?
Questioning the ability of an inadequate father to teach valuable lessons
You gotta grind like you never grind
Encouraging determination and hard work
Even if it mean you gotta shake your never mind, I know I read your mind
Encouraging perseverance and empathizing with difficult circumstances
You gotta do what you gotta, get it together ma
Encouraging taking action and getting life together
A baby ain't temporary, that shit's forever ma
Recognizing the long-term commitment of motherhood
A mother's love is the freshest kind
Appreciating and highlighting the love of a mother
That'll get y'all through the hard times, the pain and the stress combined
Acknowledging the role of love in overcoming struggles
Raise your seed, you don't need no man
Encouraging self-sufficiency and independence
Especially one that need to be de-programmed
Warning against toxic and misguided partners
Type brother think he righteous cause he don't eat no ham
Stereotyping a certain type of man and criticizing their motives
But he keep plans of fuckin with some kilograms
Exposing the hypocrisy and problematic behaviors of certain men
Girlfriend, you know what you do when the time is right
Offering advice and support to single mothers
You tell your lil' one that it's alright
Encouraging reassurance and comfort for children
For real, keep your head up
Offering support and encouragement
I dedicate this song, to the whole Abandoned Nation
Dedicating the song to those who feel abandoned or forgotten
If you've been abandoned in any sense of the word
Acknowledging different ways people may feel abandoned
Then you part of this Abandoned Nation
Unifying and relating to those who feel lost or abandoned
Gotta take it for what it's worth, right
Encouraging acceptance and moving forward
God love us young brothers, that's right
Affirming God's love for all
To all my brothers on lockdown, the whole Abandoned Nation
Addressing those who are incarcerated and those who feel forgotten
Contributed by Ryan B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.