The group originally comprised brothers Alan Ralph Osmond (born June 22, 1949), (Melvin) Wayne Osmond (born August 28, 1951), Merrill Davis Osmond (born April 30, 1953), Jay Wesley Osmond (born March 2, 1955) and Donny (Donald) Clark Osmond (born December 9, 1957). They were later joined by younger siblings (Olive) Marie Osmond (born October 13, 1959) and Jimmy (James) Arthur Osmond (born April 16, 1963).
In 1966, they made their performing debut with their siblings on Andy Williams Show, though they didn't come around much again until the Donny and Marie Show and The Osmond Family Show.
It's Alright
The Osmonds Lyrics
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Last night as I got home much to my surprise
Alright, oh, it's alright
Looked up, honey, there it was right before my eyes
Alright, oh, it's alright
Came to me like, like the lightning and thunder
What it was I, still I wonder what it was
Someday just by chance you see what I'm trying to say
Came to me like, like the lightning and thunder
What it was I, still I wonder what it was
Some find, some will never see or just throw it away
Alright, oh, it's alright,
Alright, oh, it's alright,
Alright, oh, it's alright
The lyrics of "It's Alright" by The Osmonds revolve around a moment of realization that the singer experiences upon arriving home one night. The repeated phrase, "alright, alright, alright," serves as a sort of affirmation of this realization. The singer recounts that they saw something before their eyes that came to them "like lightning and thunder," but they still wonder what exactly it was. They suggest that someday, someone else may also have a moment of revelation like this.
The overall message of the song seems to be that it's okay to not always understand everything, that some things are mysterious and may only come to us in fleeting moments of clarity. The repeated refrain of "alright, oh, it's alright" emphasizes a sort of acceptance or peace with this lack of understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
Alright, alright, alright, alright, alright
I am reassured and have no reason to worry or be afraid
Last night as I got home much to my surprise
Yesterday when I returned home, I discovered something unexpected
Alright, oh, it's alright
Everything is okay, and I am at peace with what I have found
Looked up, honey, there it was right before my eyes
I lifted my gaze and instantly saw what I had been searching for
Came to me like, like the lightning and thunder
What I found was sudden and powerful, like a thunderstorm
What it was I, still I wonder what it was
I am contemplative yet curious about what I have discovered
Someday just by chance you see what I'm trying to say
One day, you might come across what I am trying to express by chance
Some find, some will never see or just throw it away
Some discover it, some never do, and some disregard what is found
Alright, oh, it's alright
Regardless of the differing outcomes, everything is still okay
Alright, oh, it's alright
I am still tranquil and accepting of the results
Alright, oh, it's alright
My inner state is of calmness and ease
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALAN RALPH OSMOND, MERRILL DAVIS OSMOND, WAYNE OSMOND
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David Dyer
Great track from a Great Album from a Great Band The Osmonds.
Barbara Roussos
Love this song!!! I love this Album!!!!
Blair Brownie
Every time I say “alright”, I do the opening echo in my head, and I don’t know to stop
Darrin Nicholson
You're not the only one. I did that one day and I was forced to listen to this when I got home. My mother had this album (to my surprise). So I put the record on and found it interesting.
Joanne Lovaglio
I love this album
Serge Rousselle
Super album et l'intérieur de la pochette est sublime ma jeunesse
Lisa Parsons
Great singer and song I remember in70swhen I was 6im 53now still love this song.