It's Alright Ma
Soundtrack Lyrics


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Chorus:
It's gonna be alright
Everything's gettin' better
It's all gonna work out in time
It's gonna be alright
We're gonna make it together
Everything will turn out fine
Whatever the problem
You know I'll come runnin' when you call
You can ask for the moon
Nothing's too big or too small
I've been there before, sulking behind a closed door
Feelin' all alone
Don't you worry
The dark will get lighter
I just want you to know

Chorus

Whenever the tear drops
Don't let the hope stop in your life
Things happen for reasons
And change with the seasons
So don't cry

When the world's on overload
You're shivering from the cold
Know this to be true
You know that time heals all wounds
This I promise you

Chorus

The sun will rise as sure as there's tomorrow
Don't worry 'bout a thing... in time you're gonna see
Your life is everything you make it




The hard times never last
Trust in your heart and don't look back

Overall Meaning

The song "It's Alright Ma" by Soundtrack is a feel-good song that assures the listener that things will get better with time, and they will make it through whatever problems they are facing. The chorus of the song repeatedly reinforces this message that everything is going to be all right, and the listener should not worry about anything. The first verse of the song says that whatever the problem is, the singer will be there to help the listener overcome it. The singer says that they have been in a similar situation before, and they have felt lonely and unhappy. However, they want the listener to know that things will improve with time, and the darkness will turn into light.


The second verse of the song is about not losing hope when things get tough. The singer encourages the listener not to cry and keep believing that everything will be all right. They say that things happen for reasons and change with the seasons, so the listener should trust that the situation will improve. The singer reminds the listener that hard times never last, and they should look forward to a better tomorrow. The song ends with the promise that life is everything one makes it and that they should trust their heart and not look back.


Overall, the song's message is that life can be tough at times, but one should not lose hope, and they should keep believing in a better future. The singer assures the listener that they are not alone and encourages them to face their problems with courage and determination.


Line by Line Meaning

Chorus:
The chorus is a repeated message of hope and encouragement, assuring the listener that everything will be alright, and that together they can overcome any obstacles.


It's gonna be alright
This line reminds the listener to stay positive and keep a hopeful outlook, even in times of struggle.


Everything's gettin' better
This line suggests that although things may seem difficult in the moment, improvements are always on the horizon.


It's all gonna work out in time
The meaning of this line is similar to the previous two, emphasizing the importance of patience and perseverance when facing challenges.


We're gonna make it together
This line reinforces the power of community and the idea that working together can help overcome obstacles.


Everything will turn out fine
This line is another repetition of the song's overall message of optimism and hope.


Whatever the problem
This line sets up the idea that the song is meant to be a source of comfort for anyone experiencing difficulties, no matter what they may be.


You know I'll come runnin' when you call
This line reaffirms the singer's commitment to being there for the listener when they are in need, and strengthening the message of togetherness.


You can ask for the moon
This line suggests that the listener should not hesitate to ask for anything they need, no matter how grand or seemingly impossible.


Nothing's too big or too small
This line reinforces that the singer is there to support the listener no matter the size of the problem they are facing.


I've been there before, sulking behind a closed door
This line adds a personal touch to the song, demonstrating that the singer has experience with feelings of isolation and despair, making the reassurance more genuine.


Feelin' all alone
This line is used to empathize with the listener and indicate that the singer understands how difficult loneliness can be.


Don't you worry
This line demonstrates that the singer is trying to alleviate the listener's anxiety, and encourage them to remain positive.


The dark will get lighter
This line suggests that even when things seem bleak, they will eventually improve, reinforcing hope and optimism.


I just want you to know
This line is a reminder that the message of the song comes from a place of caring and genuine concern.


Whenever the tear drops
This line acknowledges that the listener may experience emotional pain, but positions it as something that can be overcome.


Don't let the hope stop in your life
This line emphasizes the importance of remaining hopeful even in difficult times, and the power that hope can have to push through adversity.


Things happen for reasons
This line suggests that even painful or difficult experiences can have meaning and purpose, and may ultimately lead to growth and improvement.


And change with the seasons
This line implies that no matter how hard things may seem in the moment, they will inevitably change, and eventually improve.


So don't cry
This line is another reminder to stay strong and resilient, and to not allow oneself to be consumed by negative emotions in difficult times.


When the world's on overload
This line creates a picture of a chaotic, overwhelming world, but positions the listener as capable and equipped to handle it.


You're shivering from the cold
This line is a metaphorical representation of the listener experiencing pain or difficulty, but again positions them as capable of overcoming it.


Know this to be true
This line is meant to be an assertion that everything the singer is saying is genuine and meant to help the listener.


You know that time heals all wounds
This line is a classic reassurance that although things may seem bad in the moment, they will eventually improve and heal over time.


This I promise you
This line is a reaffirmation of the singer's commitment to helping the listener through their struggles.


The sun will rise as sure as there's tomorrow
This line is another powerful metaphor, suggesting that even when things seem dark, there is always hope for a brighter future.


Don't worry 'bout a thing... in time you're gonna see
This line reinforces the idea that everything will eventually work out, with time and patience, instilling trust in the process.


Your life is everything you make it
This line puts the power in the listener's hands, suggesting that they are responsible for the direction of their life and the outcome of their experiences.


The hard times never last
This line is another reassurance that even the most difficult experiences have an end, reinforcing the idea of resilience and perseverance.


Trust in your heart and don't look back
This line is a final message of encouragement, reminding the listener to believe in themselves and move forward with confidence.




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[Verse 1]
Darkness at the break of noon
Shadows even the silver spoon
The handmade blade, the child's balloon
Eclipses both the sun and moon
To understand you know too soon
There is no sense in trying

[Verse 2]
Pointed threats they bluff with scorn
Suicide remarks are torn
From the fools gold mouthpiece the hollow horn
Plays wasted words, proves to warn
That he not busy being born
Is busy dying

[Verse 3]
Temptation's page flies out the door
You follow, find yourself at war
Watch waterfalls of pity roar
You feel to moan, but unlike before
You discover that you'd just be one more
Person crying

[Chorus]
So don't fear if you hear
A foreign sound to your ear
It's alright, Ma, I'm only sighing

[Verse 4]
As some warn victory, some downfall
Private reasons, great or small
Can be seen in the eyes of those that call
To make all that should be killed to crawl
While others say don't hate nothing at all
Except hatred

[Verse 5]
Disillusioned words like bullets bark
As human gods aim for their mark
Make everything from toy guns that spark
To flesh-colored Christs that glow in the dark
It's easy to see without lookin' too far
That not much is really sacred

[Verse 6]
While preachers preach of evil fates
Teachers teach that knowledge waits
Can lead to hundred-dollar plates
Goodness hides behind its gates
But even the President of the United States
Sometimes must have to stand naked

[Chorus]
And though the rules of the road have been lodged
It's only people's games that you got to dodge
And it's alright, Ma, I can make it

[Verse 7]
Advertising signs that con
You into thinking you're the one
That can do what's never been done
That can win what's never been won
Meantime, life outside goes on
All around you

[Verse 8]
You lose yourself, you reappear
You suddenly find you got nothing to fear
Alone you stand with nobody near
When a trembling distant voice, unclear
Startles your sleeping ears to hear
That somebody thinks they really found you

[Verse 9]
A question in your nerves is lit
Yet you know there is no answer fit
To satisfy, ensure you not to quit
To keep it in your mind and not forget
That it is not he, or she, or them, or it
That you belong to

[Chorus]
But though the masters make the rules
For the wise men and the fools
I got nothing, Ma, to live up to

[Verse 10]
For them that must obey authority
That they do not respect in any degree
Who despise their jobs, their destiny
Speak jealously of them that are free
Do what they do just to be
Nothing more than something they invest in

[Verse 11]
While some on principles baptized
To strict party platform ties
Social clubs in drag disguise
Outsiders they can freely criticize
Tell nothing except who to idolize
And say "God bless him"

[Verse 12]
While one who sings with his tongue on fire
Gargles in the rat race choir
Bent out of shape from society's pliers
Cares not to come up any higher
But rather get you down in the hole
That he's in

[Chorus]
But I mean no harm, nor put fault
On anyone that lives in a vault
But it's alright, Ma, if I can't please him

[Verse 13]
Old lady judges watch people in pairs
Limited in sex, they dare
To push fake morals, insult and stare
While money doesn't talk, it swears
Obscenity, who really cares
Propaganda, all is phony

[Verse 14]
While them that defend what they cannot see
With a killer's pride, security
It blows the minds most bitterly
For them that think death's honesty
Won't fall upon 'em naturally
Life sometimes must get lonely

[Verse 15]
My eyes collide head-on with stuffed
Graveyards, false goals, I scuff
At pettiness which plays so rough
Walk upside down inside handcuffs
Kick my legs to crash it off
Say, okay, I've had enough
What else can you show me?

[Chorus]
And if my thought-dreams could be seen
They'd probably put my head in a guillotine
But it's alright, Ma, it's life, and life only



@JackMySmack

Love the poetry in protesting that Dylan revolutionised. Not a lot of people can make songs that are angry and just without actually sounding angry or using swear words anymore.
"Disillusioned words like bullets bark
As human gods aim for their mark
Make everything from toy guns that spark,
To flesh-coloured Christs that glow in the dark
It's easy to see without looking too far,
That not much is really sacred."

Thank you, Dylan. And a belated happy 80th birthday!



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@Funktaro5

"Money doesn't talk, it swears." What a fucking line.

@wingone4438

Ain't that the truth!
And all these years later it seems those kinda times, still ain't changin much! Some haven't figured out yet that it's children that pay the price of parents and other adults choices!
Ya know what a good many adults are in other words? A- Dolts.
Your so very important post reminds us to think from motivation and intent. To Always remember to see through the heart and minds eyes of a child and to be kind. And for that, I Thank- You and of course, Mr.D too!

@ajaypalsinghbhatti8901

Ask a man who is dying he just want a day more to live not money or women.

@dixonpinfold2582

I loved it when I heard it at 16, not so much now. The ones I like are the last ones. I don't think he just concludes with them, I think they're the conclusions he comes to:
"And if my thought-dreams/ Could be seen
They'd probably put my head/ In a guillotine.
But it's alright ma
It's life and life only."

It's hard to do better than that.

@midnightok3er

100

@thegreenbird795

fucking a!

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@mator2339

One of the best songs ever written in the history of mankind.

@paulobrien7557

That's a big like from me

@pavlovsunhappydog

And me..

@hippiecheezburger5457

It’s life and life only

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