Timing Is Everything
Soundtrack Lyrics
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That everything is alright.
Please tell me that you're alright,
That everything is alright.
Give me a reason to end this discussion,
To break with tradition, to fall and divide.
Because I hate the ocean, theme parks and airplanes,
I'm through with these pills that make me sit still.
"Are you feeling fine?"
Yes, I'm feeling fine.
Tell me that you're alright,
That everything is alright.
Please tell me that you're alright,
That everything is alright.
I'm sick of the things I do when I'm nervous
Like cleaning the oven or checking my tires
Or counting the number of tiles in the ceiling..
Head for the hills, the kitchen's on fire!
I used to rely on self-medication,
I guess I still do that from time to time.
But I'm getting better at fighting the future,
"Someday you'll be fine.."
Yes, I'll be just fine.
Tell me that you're alright,
That everything is alright.
Please tell me that you're alright,
That everything is alright.
Give me a reason to end this discussion
To break with tradition, to fall and divide,
So let's not get carried away
With the process of healing relations
I don't want to waste your time.
Tell me that you're alright,
That everything is alright.
Please tell me that you're alright,
That everything is alright.
Everything's fine.
The lyrics to Soundtrack's song Everything's Alright express a desire for reassurance and affirmation that everything will be okay. The repetition of the phrase "Tell me that you're alright, That everything is alright" emphasizes the urgency of this need for comfort. The song speaks to the struggles of anxiety and the lengths people might go to cope with it, such as relying on self-medication, compulsive cleaning, or avoidance. The line "I'm getting better at fighting the future" suggests an awareness of the need to confront and overcome anxiety rather than escape it. The lyrics also convey a sense of the singer's personality and preferences, with specific dislikes (the ocean, theme parks, airplanes) and quirks (counting tiles in the ceiling).
The structure of the song is significant, as it begins with a plea for reassurance and ends with the reassurance being given ("Everything's fine"). The contrast between the nervous energy of the verses and the calming affirmation of the chorus creates a sense of resolution and closure. The use of first-person perspective and personal anecdotes makes the lyrics relatable and empathetic for listeners who may also struggle with anxiety.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me that you're alright,
Requesting reassurance that you're doing okay
That everything is alright.
Asking for confirmation that everything is going well
Please tell me that you're alright,
Politely asking for an update on your well-being
That everything is alright.
Hoping that all things in general are good
Give me a reason to end this discussion,
Asking for a justifiable motive to stop talking about something
To break with tradition, to fall and divide.
Suggesting that it might be okay to deviate from the norm and change course
Because I hate the ocean, theme parks and airplanes,
Expressing strong dislike for certain things like traveling or water bodies
Talking with strangers, waiting in line..
Listing things that are not enjoyable, like meeting new people or waiting in queues
I'm through with these pills that make me sit still.
No longer interested in tranquilizers that suppress mobility
"Are you feeling fine?"
Questioned about one's general state of health
Yes, I'm feeling fine.
Responding in an affirmative manner that everything is okay
I'm sick of the things I do when I'm nervous
Tired of the habits one develops when anxious
Like cleaning the oven or checking my tires
Giving examples of certain nervous habits or compulsions
Or counting the number of tiles in the ceiling..
Mentioning another habit that is probably not very healthy
Head for the hills, the kitchen's on fire!
Using a metaphor to indicate that there's some sort of emergency situation
I used to rely on self-medication,
Confessing that one used to cope with problems by oneself
I guess I still do that from time to time.
Admitting that the pattern of self-medication still repeats sometimes
But I'm getting better at fighting the future,
Claiming that one is improving on dealing with upcoming events
"Someday you'll be fine.."
Letting someone know that everything will eventually be okay
Yes, I'll be just fine.
Agreeing that eventually, things will turn out okay
Give me a reason to end this discussion
Asking for justification to move on from the current conversation
To break with tradition, to fall and divide,
Implying that it might be time to disrupt the status quo and go separate ways
So let's not get carried away
Let's try not to overreact
With the process of healing relations
Avoid putting too much effort into repairing relationships
I don't want to waste your time.
Not wanting to burden others with unnecessary conversations
Everything's fine.
Confirming that all is well
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: JESSE JOHNSON, JOSHUA CAIN, JUSTIN PIERRE, TONY THAXTON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Alfredo P. B.
When the stars line up
And you catch a break
People think you're lucky
But you know its grace
It can happen so fast
Or a little bit late
Timing is everything
You know I've had close calls
When it could've been me
I was young when I learned just how fragile life can be
I lost friends of mine
I guess it wasn't my time
Timing is everything
And I could've been the child that God took home
And I would've been one more unfinished song
And when it seems a rhyme is hard to find
That's when one comes along
Just in time
I remember that day
When our eyes first met
You ran into the building to get out of the rain
Cause you were soaking wet
And as I held the door
You wanted to know my name
Timing is everything
And I could've been another minute late
And you'd never would've crossed my path that day
And when it seems true love is hard to find
That's when love comes along
Just in time
You can call it fate
Or destiny
Sometimes it really seems like its a mystery
Cause you can be hurt by love
Or healed by the same
Timing is everything
It can happen so fast
Or a little too late
Timing is everything
Iveth Rendon
Lírica en español
Cuando las estrellas se alinean
When the stars line up
Y tomas un descanso
And you catch a break
La gente piensa que tienes suerte
People think you're lucky
Pero sabes su gracia
But you know its grace
Puede pasar tan rápido
It can happen so fast
O un poco tarde
Or a little bit late
Tiempo lo es todo
Timing is everything
Sabes que he tenido llamadas cercanas
You know I've had close calls
Cuando pude haber sido yo
When it could've been me
Era joven cuando aprendí lo frágil que puede ser la vida.
I was young when I learned just how fragile life can be
Perdí amigos míos
I lost friends of mine
Supongo que no era mi momento
I guess it wasn't my time
Tiempo lo es todo
Timing is everything
Y podría haber sido el niño que Dios se llevó a casa
And I could've been the child that God took home,
Y hubiera sido una canción inacabada más
And I would've been one more unfinished song
Y cuando parece que una rima es dificil de encontrar
And when it seems a rhyme is hard to find
Ahí es cuando llega uno
That's when one comes along
Justo a tiempo
Just in time
recuerdo ese día
I remember that day
Cuando nuestros ojos se encontraron por primera vez
When our eyes first met
Corriste al edificio para salir de la lluvia
You ran into the building to get out of the rain
Porque estabas empapado
Cause you were soaking wet
Y mientras sostenía la puerta
And as I held the door
Querías saber mi nombre
You wanted to know my name
Tiempo lo es todo
Timing is everything
Y podría haber llegado un minuto tarde
And I could've been another minute late
Y nunca te hubieras cruzado en mi camino ese día
And you'd never would've crossed my path that day
Y cuando parece que el amor verdadero es difícil de encontrar
And when it seems true love is hard to find
Ahí es cuando llega el amor
That's when love comes along
Justo a tiempo
Just in time
Puedes llamarlo destino
You can call it fate
O el destino
Or destiny
A veces realmente parece que es un misterio
Sometimes it really seems like its a mystery
Porque el amor te puede lastimar
Cause you can be hurt by love
O curado por el mismo
Or healed by the same
Tiempo lo es todo
Timing is everything
Puede pasar tan rápido
It can happen so fast
O un poco tarde
Or a little too late
Tiempo lo es todo
Timing is everything
Peg G
What a voice. Could listen to him all day. Timing is everyting. Be patient. Your soulmate will find you.
Alfredo P. B.
When the stars line up
And you catch a break
People think you're lucky
But you know its grace
It can happen so fast
Or a little bit late
Timing is everything
You know I've had close calls
When it could've been me
I was young when I learned just how fragile life can be
I lost friends of mine
I guess it wasn't my time
Timing is everything
And I could've been the child that God took home
And I would've been one more unfinished song
And when it seems a rhyme is hard to find
That's when one comes along
Just in time
I remember that day
When our eyes first met
You ran into the building to get out of the rain
Cause you were soaking wet
And as I held the door
You wanted to know my name
Timing is everything
And I could've been another minute late
And you'd never would've crossed my path that day
And when it seems true love is hard to find
That's when love comes along
Just in time
You can call it fate
Or destiny
Sometimes it really seems like its a mystery
Cause you can be hurt by love
Or healed by the same
Timing is everything
It can happen so fast
Or a little too late
Timing is everything
Jen Steiner
This song pierces my heart. It makes me think of my boyfriend I lost to suicide. His delivery of this song is perfect. You can hear the pain in his voice. 💯💯💯
greeneyeslinz
This is one of the most beautiful songs ever written!
Patricia Thomas
💚❤😉
Van Girl Shirl
For sure! I’m learning it … the lyrics have a placement feature that is unique
Ida
Can't believe I found my way back to these songs more than 10 years later😭❤
Ice Bringer
Same. Hopefully you still get the same emotions from them you did years ago.
Jimmy Sandborn
I keep doing the same. I find myself finding this and a few others along my path when it's so fitting at the time.
Patricia Thomas
😊😉🌹