It has been a phenomenal year and a half for The Dean’s List. After releasi… Read Full Bio ↴It has been a phenomenal year and a half for The Dean’s List. After releasing their smash debut project “The Drive In,” in February, 2011, the group quickly became one of the hottest college touring acts in the country, performing at over 50 colleges and universities in 2011. The year capped off with a 37 city “Pledge to Rage Tour,” that hit clubs and colleges nationwide. The tour took them from being a hot emerging college act to a legitimate touring act by year’s end.

An official Red Bull 2012 Opinion Leader, the Boston Based trio continue to crush colleges with their high energy and exciting full band shows, performing alongside the likes of Wiz Khalifa, Tinie Tempah, BoB, The White Panda, Wale and a host of others. On April 3rd, 2012 The Dean’s List released their highly anticipated followup to “The Drive In,” “Generation X.” The album debuted at #2 on the iTunes Hip Hop Chart behind Nicki Minaj, was the #2 heat seeker in the nation and the #21 digital artist in the nation according to Billboard. The Dean’s List and their band will be heavily touring colleges and universities across the country this Fall, releasing new music and video’s consistently throughout.

I'll Be Okay
The Dean's List Lyrics

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I can't imagine of a place that I want to be, then to be right here
And this I know, no complaints not a peep that you hear from me
Cause life's alright yeah its all good

I got a dollar to my name and I'm on the road
Last term I even almost the honor role
You probably think this conscious trap
And maybe I'm just another conscious cat

Yeaah swam like surgery
In the cut, eyes closed
Numb to the pain, I swear life can be so awful
So' I make music from my soul, I really mean it
If I've got nothing, best believe it I got the Dean's List
Walking to my last class, headphones blaring
The girl I desire is at the back row, staring
I try to play cool it like I'm mister mister fresh
But I'm looking like a fool because I'm late and ain't a desk left
Man I hate school but I love class, especially in airplanes always first never last
And this is my motivation, call me mister air bud
*fuck* Big fly do whatever air does

I can't imagine of a place that I want to be, then to be right here
And this I know, no complaints not a peep that you hear from me
Cause life's alright yeah its all good

Yeaah, Its my time man, So go shine and hold my ground so be okay Yeah, I'm gonna be okay and everything gonna be okay

Hall monitors always on my tail
Never really studied but ain't about to fail, yeah
I'm in the booth almost every other day
So its music over everything, and nothings in my way
Nah no guidance I'm bad on my own
My life is open book but please do not condone
Me and my friends on the glory road running right
Aiming for the top, sharp shooting like a gun and knife
Parents in the game is the same as the son at night
Sitting on a cloud feeling just like a morning kite
Even though I'm looking down no it ain't looking nice
Heads to the sky I that I'm gonna be alright
I feel the sum gleam down telling me to shine
Couldn't nothin' else feel so right
If you feel me in this song
Then let it ride I can't imagine of a place that I want to be, then to be right here
And this I know, no complaints not a peep that you hear from me
Cause life's alright, yeah its all good

Yeaah, Its my time man
So go shine and hold my ground so be okay Yeah, I'm gonna be okay and everything gonna be okay

Overall Meaning

The song "I'll Be Okay" by The Dean's List describes a young person's struggles as they navigate through life. The song is characterized by the rapper's introspective lyrics, which highlight some of the challenges the singer has had to overcome. They tell the listener that they are content with their current situation, despite not having much money to their name. The line "I can't imagine of a place that I want to be, then to be right here" emphasizes the point that even though their life is not perfect, they are happy living in the present moment. The song's main message is that even though life can be tough, you can still be okay.

The line "Hall monitors always on my tail, never really studied but ain't about to fail" is a testament to the young person's resourcefulness. They have likely found ways to dodge the hall monitor and stay out of trouble, despite not putting in much academic effort. They also mention making music from their soul, which serves as a creative outlet for them. The song invites the listener to take a step back and find contentment in the present moment rather than striving for unattainable perfection.

Line by Line Meaning

I can't imagine of a place that I want to be, then to be right here
I am content with where I am right now and I wouldn't want to be anywhere else.

And this I know, no complaints not a peep that you hear from me
I am not complaining or expressing dissatisfaction with my life. Everything is good.

Cause life's alright yeah its all good
I am happy with my life and everything is going well for me.

I got a dollar to my name and I'm on the road
I don't have much money, but I am travelling and that's enough for me.

Last term I even almost the honor role
I did really well in school last term, almost getting on the honor roll.

You probably think this conscious trap
You might assume that my music is just another conscious rap song.

And maybe I'm just another conscious cat
Perhaps I am just another conscious rapper.

Yeaah swam like surgery
I am moving and flowing like a skilled surgeon.

In the cut, eyes closed
I am navigating through life with my eyes closed, trusting my instincts.

Numb to the pain, I swear life can be so awful
I have become used to the pain and challenges of life, and it can be difficult to navigate.

So' I make music from my soul, I really mean it
I create music that is authentic and comes from my heart and soul.

If I've got nothing, best believe it I got the Dean's List
Even if I have nothing else going for me, I am proud to be on the Dean's List for academic achievement.

Walking to my last class, headphones blaring
I am walking to my last class with my headphones on, listening to music.

The girl I desire is at the back row, staring
There is a girl I am interested in who is sitting at the back of the classroom, looking at me.

I try to play cool it like I'm mister mister fresh
I am trying to act cool and confident, as if I am a cool guy.

But I'm looking like a fool because I'm late and ain't a desk left
I am actually looking foolish because I am late and there are no seats left in the class.

Man I hate school but I love class, especially in airplanes always first never last
I don't like school overall, but I enjoy individual classes. I also enjoy being on airplanes and always being seated in the first class.

And this is my motivation, call me mister air bud
My motivation comes from a place of determination and focus, like the character Air Bud.

*fuck* Big fly do whatever air does
This line is unclear in meaning and may be vulgar or inappropriate.

Hall monitors always on my tail
I am frequently watched and monitored by hall monitors at school.

Never really studied but ain't about to fail, yeah
Even though I don't often study, I am confident that I will not fail.

I'm in the booth almost every other day
I spend a lot of time in the recording booth, making music.

So its music over everything, and nothings in my way
Music is my top priority and nothing is going to get in the way of my passion for it.

Nah no guidance I'm bad on my own
I don't need any guidance because I am self-sufficient and independent.

My life is open book but please do not condone
My life is an open book, but I don't want others to support or approve of all the choices I make.

Me and my friends on the glory road running right
My friends and I are on a path to success and we are running toward it.

Aiming for the top, sharp shooting like a gun and knife
We are aiming for the highest level of success and pursuing it with precision and focus.

Parents in the game is the same as the son at night
My parents are also involved in the music industry, and we are all pursuing success in our own ways.

Sitting on a cloud feeling just like a morning kite
I am feeling very happy and content, like I am floating on a cloud or a kite in the morning sun.

Even though I'm looking down no it ain't looking nice
Even though I might be experiencing challenges or difficulties, I am maintaining a positive attitude.

Heads to the sky I that I'm gonna be alright
I look up to the sky and have faith that everything will work out in the end.

I feel the sum gleam down telling me to shine
The sun shining down on me feels like a sign that I should keep shining and pursuing my goals.

Couldn't nothin' else feel so right
I feel like I am doing exactly what I should be doing, and it feels great.

If you feel me in this song
If you can relate to what I am expressing in this song.

Then let it ride
Then let the song continue and resonate with you.

Yeaah, Its my time man
This is my time to shine and succeed.

So go shine and hold my ground so be okay
I am determined to succeed and be okay in the end.

Yeah, I'm gonna be okay and everything gonna be okay
I am confident that I will be okay in the end, and that everything will work out.

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