Well All Right
Steve Winwood and Eric Clapton Lyrics
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Well all right let people know
'bout the dreams and wishes that you dream
In the night when lights are low
Well all right, well all right
You know we'll live and love with all our might
Well all right, well all right
Well all right so I'm not working
Well all right let people say
That those foolish kids can't be ready
For the love that comes their way
The song "Well All Right" by Steve Winwood and Eric Clapton is about being foolish in love and not caring about what others think. The lyrics suggest that it is okay to express your dreams and desires even if it may seem foolish to others. The song talks about the fantasies that one may have about love during the night when lights are low. This implies that they are deeply personal and intimate.
The chorus, "Well all right, well all right, you know we'll live and love with all our might" suggests that the love they have is passionate and pure. They do not care about societal norms and expectations; they just want to love each other fiercely. The line "you know our lifetime love will be all right" emphasizes that their love will transcend time and all obstacles.
In the second verse, "Well all right so I'm not working, well all right let people say that those foolish kids can't be ready for the love that comes their way", the lyrics talk about how society may judge them for not having their lives figured out. However, they do not let others' opinions affect their love. The lyrics convey that love is not bound by age or societal norms.
Line by Line Meaning
Well all right so I've been foolish
I admit that I have made mistakes.
Well all right let people know
I want others to understand.
'bout the dreams and wishes that you dream
Regarding your aspirations and hopes.
In the night when lights are low
At times when it is difficult to see.
Well all right, well all right
It will be fine, it will be fine.
You know we'll live and love with all our might
We'll engage with life and care deeply.
Well all right, well all right
It will be fine, it will be fine.
You know our lifetime love will be all right
Our love will flourish over time.
Well all right so I'm not working
I am currently unemployed.
Well all right let people say
Others may have differing opinions.
That those foolish kids can't be ready
The youngsters may not be prepared.
For the love that comes their way
For the affection that they may encounter.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Buddy Holly, Jerry Allison, Joe Mauldin, Norman Petty
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