Members
Richard Manitoba - lead vocals (1973-2008)
Ross "The Boss" Friedman - lead guitars/backing vocals (1973- 2008)
Scott "Top Ten" Kempner - rhythm guitars (1973-2008)
Andy Shernoff - bass (1973-1975, 1976-2008), keyboards/backing vocals (1973-2008)
Stu Boy King - drums (1974-1975; died 2018)
Ritchie Teeter - drums (1976-1980; died 2012)
Mark Mendoza - bass (1976-1977)
Mel Anderson - drums (1979)
Frank Funaro - drums (1995-1998)
J.P. Patterson - drums (1998-2008)
Discography
Go Girl Crazy (1975)
Manifest Destiny (1977)
Bloodbrothers (1978)
Fuck 'Em If They Can't Take a Joke (ROIR, 1981)
The Dictators Live, New York, New York (ROIR, 1998)
D.F.F.D. (2001)
Viva Dictators (2005)
Every Day Is Saturday (2007)
It's Alright
The Dictators Lyrics
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When I think I'm losing faith you restore me
You accuse me then excuse me
Is everything you do meant to confuse me?
It's all right, it's all right
One kiss and I feel all right
It's all right, it's all right
You criticize and you flatter
I pledge my love to you but it doesn't matter
You're such a bad bad girl
Who thinks she owns this world
You kick and you scream
You never fight clean
You bring me to my knees
Every time I try to leave
It's all right, it's all right
One kiss and I feel all right
It's all right, it's all right
One touch and I feel all right
When I saw the light
Shining from you
I was totally blinded
Just a shameless fool
You're such a bad bad girl
Who thinks she owns this world
You kick and you scream
You never fight clean
You bring me to my knees
Every time I try to leave
It's all right, it's all right
One kiss and I feel all right
It's all right, it's all right
One touch and I feel all right
In The Dictators' song "It's Alright," the lyrics explore the complex and tumultuous nature of a relationship where one partner is hot-and-cold, loving and then ignoring, criticizing and then flattering. The vocalist wonders if everything their partner does is meant to confuse them. Despite the chaos, however, the singer finds some solace in the relationship through physical touch, as one kiss or touch from their partner is enough to make them feel alright.
There is a sense of resignation and acceptance in the lyrics, as the singer acknowledges the negative aspects of their partner's behavior, but seems unable to fully leave the relationship. The repeated refrain of "it's all right" could be seen as an attempt to convince themselves that things are indeed okay, despite the turbulence.
Overall, "It's Alright" portrays a complex and emotionally fraught relationship, where physical intimacy is a respite from the chaos and confusion of the day-to-day.
Line by Line Meaning
You ignore me then you adore me
You alternate between ignoring me and showering me with affection
When I think I'm losing faith you restore me
When I feel hopeless, you bring me back up
You accuse me then excuse me
You blame me for things and then come up with excuses for my behavior
Is everything you do meant to confuse me?
I'm having a hard time understanding your intentions and actions
It's all right, it's all right
One kiss and I feel all right
It's all right, it's all right
One touch and I feel all right
Despite these confusing interactions, your touch or kiss makes everything okay
You criticize and you flatter
You both put me down and praise me
I pledge my love to you but it doesn't matter
I give you my heart, but it seems insignificant to you
You're such a bad bad girl
Who thinks she owns this world
You have a rebellious attitude and believe you can do whatever you want
You kick and you scream
You never fight clean
You fight dirty and use force to get what you want
You bring me to my knees
Every time I try to leave
Despite my attempts to leave, you have a hold over me and keep me in this confusing cycle
When I saw the light
Shining from you
I was totally blinded
Just a shameless fool
Even though I knew you were bad for me, I was attracted to you and fell for your tricks
It's all right, it's all right
One kiss and I feel all right
It's all right, it's all right
One touch and I feel all right
Despite my realization of your negative influence on me, your touch or kiss still makes everything okay
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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micheal green
Thanks for this...nobody does power chords like The Dictators. Its such a classic track...D.F.F.D is one great record, I love their albums...Go Girl Crazy...Manifest Destiny....Bloodbrothers. Like Blue Oyster Cult a bit over peoples heads.. Its a shame people didnt get it.
GraveyardTale
I've seen the dictators a couple times...hands down one of the best rockin' bands EVER!! Ross is the BOSS!!
spyweed1111
You're right! They're like the missing link b/n Blue Oyster Cult and the Ramones....how come people didn't get it? They're so essential, yet totally underrated
Joe Schmidt
Great song!
neldinsky
This tunes pushes all the buttons man....fucking great!! NB
Cristoraro Tranchino
great rock n' roll musick for great rock n' roll band !!!!!
Roy Buchanan
At last some one who got the dictators a great great band anyone who loves great music must have DICTATORS DFFD in their collection, I play this at least once a week via deezer in my car it's fucking awesome!!!!! And all their other great albums bloodbrothers is superb. Brits didn't get it oh! What they missed ps play very loud
el jamon loco
Holy shit i love this song....
Larz Gustafsson
SUPERB!
Juan Pablo Yavoski
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