It's All Right
The Hookers Lyrics


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It serve you right to suffer
Serve you right to be alone
Serve you right to suffer
Serve you right to be alone

Because you're still livin'
In days done past and gone
Every time you see a woman
She make you think of yours

Yeah, every time you see a woman
She make you think of yours
And that's why, that's why, that's why
You can't keep from cryin'

Your doctor put you on
Milk, cream, and alcohol
Your doctor put you on
Milk, cream, and alcohol

He told you that's why
You can't sleep at night
From nerves, so bad
Yeah

Every time you see a woman
She makes you think of yours
Every time you see a woman
She make you think of your own

She treated you so bad
You just couldn't keep from cryin'
Umm, mmm, mmm
Your life never be the same
Umm, umm, mmm

You're still livin' in the days
Done gone past and gone
And memories
Yeah, yeah

You can't live on
In that way
In the past
Them days




Is gone
Gone

Overall Meaning

The Hookers' "It's All Right" begins with the lyrics "It serve you right to suffer, serve you right to be alone," indicating that the singer is about to face the consequences of his actions. He has been living in the past, unable to move on from a previous relationship. The lyrics describe how every time he sees another woman, he is reminded of his former partner, which causes him to cry endlessly. The song also mentions how his doctor has prescribed milk, cream, and alcohol, which he drinks to cope with his constant state of anxiety and nerves. In the second verse, the singer realizes he cannot continue living in the past and must move on from the memories that are holding him back.


The song's lyrics are haunting and melancholy, but they also speak to the human experience of heartbreak and longing for those days gone by. As we are faced with the challenges of life, it is common to look back on the past and long for its comfort and familiarity. However, the song warns us that holding onto the past can be detrimental, ultimately preventing us from living in the present and enjoying life to the fullest. "It's All Right" serves as a reminder to let go of the past and embrace the present, as difficult as that may be.


Line by Line Meaning

It serve you right to suffer
You deserve to suffer


Serve you right to be alone
You deserve to be alone


Because you're still livin'
You are still living


In days done past and gone
You are stuck in the past


Every time you see a woman
Every woman you see


She make you think of yours
Reminds you of your past lover


Yeah, every time you see a woman
Yes, every woman you see


You can't keep from cryin'
You can't help but cry


Your doctor put you on
Your doctor prescribed


Milk, cream, and alcohol
Milk, cream, and alcohol


He told you that's why
He said that's the reason


You can't sleep at night
You can't sleep


From nerves, so bad
Because of bad nerves


She treated you so bad
Your past lover treated you poorly


You just couldn't keep from cryin'
You couldn't stop crying


Your life never be the same
Your life will never be the same


You're still livin' in the days
You're still stuck in the past


Done gone past and gone
That have passed and are gone


And memories
And memories of the past


You can't live on
You can't continue to live


In that way
In that mindset


Them days
Those days


Is gone
Are gone




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Written by: JOHN LEE HOOKER

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