Doing All Right
Smile Lyrics


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Yesterday my life was in ruin
Now today I know what I'm doing
Gotta feeling, I should be doing alright
Doing alright

Where will I be this time tomorrow
Jumped in joy or sinking in sorrow
Anyway, I should be doing alright

Doing alright

Should be waiting for the sun
Anyway I've got to hide
Going back to where the skies are blue (skies are blue)
Going home to find the world

Should be waiting for the sun
And anyway I've got to hide away

Ah, ah, ah, ah
Ooh

Yesterday my life was in ruin
Now today God knows what I'm doing




Gotta feeling, I should be doing alright
Doing alright

Overall Meaning

In the song "Doing All Right" by Smile, the lyrics talk about the ups and downs of life. The singer starts by reflecting on yesterday when life was in ruins, and then fast-forward to the present day when they know what they're doing. The lyrics reflect a sense of optimism and hope, suggesting that the person feels like they're doing all right.


The chorus emphasizes this positivity, with the repeated refrain "doing alright." The lyrics shift to speculate about the future and where the person will be tomorrow, whether they will be jumping for joy or sinking in sorrow. Even with uncertainty about what will happen, the person remains upbeat, declaring that they should be doing all right, no matter what comes.


The final verse brings the song full circle, by reiterating the idea that life was difficult in the past but is now better. The singer has a feeling that they should be doing all right, indicating that they have faith that better times are ahead. Overall, the song is a celebration of positivity and hope in the face of adversity, conveying the message that things can get better with time.


Line by Line Meaning

Yesterday my life was in ruin
The previous day, my life was in a bad state


Now today I know what I'm doing
However, now I am confident and certain of my actions


Gotta feeling, I should be doing alright
I have a strong intuition that everything will turn out fine


Doing alright
I am doing well at this moment


Where will I be this time tomorrow
I am uncertain about my future and where I will be at the same time tomorrow


Jumped in joy or sinking in sorrow
I could either be extremely happy or sad tomorrow


Anyway, I should be doing alright
Regardless of the outcome, I hope to be doing well tomorrow


Should be waiting for the sun
I should be hopeful and optimistic


Anyway I've got to hide
Regardless of my emotions, I have to conceal them


Going back to where the skies are blue (skies are blue)
Returning to a place where everything is better


Going home to find the world
Consciously searching for positivity and happiness


Ah, ah, ah, ah
Sound made to express emotion without words


Ooh
Sound made to express emotion without words


Yesterday my life was in ruin
Reiteration that the previous day was a difficult one


Now today God knows what I'm doing
Emphasis on being more confident and certain in my actions with the help of God


Gotta feeling, I should be doing alright
Reiteration of my strong intuition that everything will turn out fine


Doing alright
Final note that I am currently doing well




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Brian May, Tim Staffell

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@jacklewis3803

Yesterday, my life was in ruin
Now today, I know what I'm doin'
Gotta feelin', I should be doin' alright
Doin' alright
Where will I be this time tomorrow
Jumped in joy or sinking in sorrow?
Anyway, I should be doin' alright
Doin' alright
Should be waiting for the sun
Anyway, I've got to hide
Going back to where the skies are blue (skies are blue)
Going home to find the world
Should be waiting for the sun
Anyway, I've got to hide
Aaah-aaah-aaah-aaah, oooh
Yesterday, my life was in ruin
Now today, I know what I'm doin'
Gotta feeling, I should be doin' alright
Doin' alright
Doin' alright



All comments from YouTube:

@kauicozo7406

Thank you tim staffell for giving us a good band

@Swahy

Yep

@jazzram_

Yes!

@luciadelsol2504

The band was formed by Brian May in 1968, not by Tim Staffell

@algorithmsus213

@@luciadelsol2504 yes but due to Tim leaving, freddie was able to join. Which led to the creation of queen.

@luciadelsol2504

@@algorithmsus213 yes. That's how it went.

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@erin0719

Tim had such amazing voice, so clear and powerful

@brianj4201

MM C his voice is still good imo. Aged obviously but he’s got power still :)

@GuillaumePerrinLeclerc

MM C He still does

@shaungreer3350

Most of the singing is done by Brian in this song believe it or not. But either way yes I agree he has a great voicr

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