The Winans released their debut album, Introducing the Winans, in 1981, which was produced by Crouch and featured the now-classic cuts "The Question Is" and "Restoration." The 1983 follow-up, Long Time Comin', started to break the group to a wider audience, reaching the Top Ten on the gospel album charts; it also produced another staple of their repertoire in the ballad "Long Time Comin' (Holdin' On)." The title track of their third album, Tomorrow (which also made the gospel Top Ten), won the group its first Grammy for Best Soul Gospel Performance by a Duo or Group in 1985. In the wake of that success, the Winans moved over to famed producer Quincy Jones' Qwest label. Their label debut, Let My People Go, topped the gospel albums chart in 1986, and featured their first high-profile duet -- with Vanessa Bell Armstrong on "Choose Ye." Meanwhile, the title track won another Grammy, and the group received the first of three consecutive Dove Awards as Best Contemporary Gospel Group. Released in 1987, Decision was another number one hit on the gospel charts, and produced the Winans' first big crossover hit in the Anita Baker duet "Ain't No Need to Worry." The single made the Top 20 on the R&B charts and won a third straight Grammy.
Following this run as one of the most popular gospel groups in America, the Winans slowed their pace a little. Aside from the 1988 concert album Live at Carnegie Hall, the group didn't release any new music until 1990's Return. Return was another big crossover success, going gold and just missing the Top Ten on the R&B album charts. It featured a duet with Stevie Wonder on "Everyday the Same," and the Teddy Riley-produced "It's Time" was a major hit with secular audiences, reaching the R&B Top Five. Riley also worked on "A Friend," which became a fan favorite, and saxman Kenny G appeared on another single, "When You Cry." Released in 1993, All Out upped the ante for high-profile guest appearances, featuring Wayman Tisdale (on the single "Payday"), R. Kelly, Lalah Hathaway, Ricky Van Shelton, and Kenny Loggins. Despite winning a Grammy for Best Soul Gospel Album, All Out didn't sell as well with secular audiences as its immediate predecessors. Perhaps as a result, the Winans didn't court crossover success as ardently on its follow-up, 1995's Heart & Soul, which returned them to the Top Five on the gospel album charts. After Heart & Soul, the Winans took a break from performing to concentrate on individual interests and ministries. They did return in 2000 with the holiday album Christmas: Our Gifts to You. In 2002, Rhino Records released the 16-track retrospective The Very Best of the Winans, and the entire Winans family -- not just the group itself -- hit the road in support, marking the first time in a decade that all the family members had performed together.
It's Alright
The Winans Lyrics
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It's alright, it's alright
Jesus made it alright
It's alright, it's alright
I thought that it would knock me down
But both feet are standing on the ground
Sticky, sticky glue got me stuck on You
Can't nothing make me let You go
Can't nothing never stop my flow, no, no, no
This is how it's been all these years
After the tears You stepped in and made it alright
I can't help but love You
The way that You take care of me
You stepped in and told me
That I will be alright, alright
This heart, it beats for You
The way that You take care of me
I'm so glad You made it alright
There He goes stepping over the junk
There He goes blocking me
From the bump, thump, thump, if I should fall down
You pick me up, up, up, up, up, ooh
You're the reason I'm alive
You're the reason I survived, You're the reason, ooh
This is how it's been all these years
After the tears, You stepped in and made it alright
I can't help but love You
The way that You take care of me
You stepped in and told me
That I will be alright, alright
This heart, it beats for You
The way that You take care of me
I'm so glad You made it alright
(Rain)
You've been my umbrella
(Wind)
A wall that would cover me
(Fire)
You blow out the flame
(You stepped in)
(Sickness)
You've been my doctor
(Whatever)
Because of You love
I know that it's alright
It's alright, yeah, it's alright
It's alright, girl, it's alright
It's alright, woman, it's alright
It's alright, it's alright
I can't help but love You
The way that You take care of me
You stepped in and told me
That I will be alright, alright
This heart, it beats for You
The way that You take care of me
I'm so glad You made it alright
(Rain)
You've been my umbrella
(Wind)
A wall that would cover me
(Fire)
You blow out the flame
(You stepped in)
(Sickness)
You've been my doctor
(Whatever)
Because of You love
I know that it's alright
I can't help but love You
The way that You take care of me
You stepped in and told me
That I will be alright, alright
This heart, it beats for You
The way that You take care of me
I'm so glad You made it alright
Made it alright
Darkness into the light
Pressure off of my life
He made it alright, alright
I'm free to be me
To give Him all the glory
I'm happy as I can be
(He made it)
Alright
I can't help but love You
The way that You take care of me
You stepped in and told me
That I will be alright, alright
This heart, it beats for You
The way that You take care of me
I'm so glad You made it alright
The Winans's song It's Alright is a declaration of faith in the power of Jesus Christ. The chorus repeats the phrase "it's alright" four times, emphasizing that no matter what struggles or obstacles life may bring, everything will be alright because of Jesus. The following verses describe personal experiences of the singer feeling stuck, knocked down, or in need of help, and how Jesus was there to lift them up and make everything alright again. The bridge lists different types of struggles, such as sickness or fire, and how Jesus helped overcome them.
Overall, the song is a testament to the unwavering faith and trust in Jesus that provides comfort and peace in times of hardship. It shows how faith can provide a solid foundation to stand on and a safety net to catch us when we fall. The upbeat rhythm and melody add to the song's uplifting and joyful message, making it a memorable gospel classic.
Line by Line Meaning
It's alright, it's alright
Everything is going to be okay
Jesus made it alright
With Jesus, everything will be alright
I thought that it would knock me down
I thought something would defeat me
But both feet are standing on the ground
I am still standing strong despite the challenges
Sticky, sticky glue got me stuck on You
I am deeply connected to Jesus and cannot be separated
Can't nothing ever come between us
Nothing can break the bond I have with Jesus
Can't nothing make me let You go
No hardship can make me lose my faith in Jesus
Can't nothing never stop my flow, no, no, no
Nothing can stop the positive energy and influence of Jesus in my life
This is how it's been all these years
I have relied on Jesus for a long time
After the tears You stepped in and made it alright
Jesus came to my aid and made everything better
You're the reason I'm alive
Jesus is the source of my life
You're the reason I survived, You're the reason, ooh
Without Jesus, I would not have survived and thrived
There He goes stepping over the junk
Jesus is walking over the obstacles in my life
There He goes blocking me
Jesus is protecting me from harm
From the bump, thump, thump, if I should fall down
If I fall down, Jesus is there to pick me up
You pick me up, up, up, up, up, ooh
Jesus lifts me up and helps me stand tall
Rain: You've been my umbrella
Jesus protects me from the storms in life
Wind: A wall that would cover me
Jesus shields me from the winds of hardship
Fire: You blow out the flame
Jesus extinguishes the fires of troubles in my life
Sickness: You've been my doctor
Jesus heals me when I am ill
Because of You love, I know that it's alright
I remain calm and okay because of Jesus' love for me
Darkness into the light
Jesus brings light into my life, dispelling darkness
Pressure off of my life
Jesus takes away the burdens off my life
He made it alright, alright
Jesus made everything better
I'm free to be me
I am free to be myself because of Jesus' love
To give Him all the glory
I praise Jesus for everything He has done for me
I'm happy as I can be
I am very happy, thanks to Jesus
This heart, it beats for You
My heart belongs to Jesus
The way that You take care of me
Jesus takes care of me in the best way possible
I'm so glad You made it alright
I am grateful to Jesus for everything He has done for me
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AARON PEARCE, KAYLA PARKER, VICKIE WINANS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@bballfan3419
Brings back so many childhood memories.
@TupuebloOraYHWH
When I was a child street preacher this is the song that got me through the rough days while being in school and being an every day child preacher evangelist.
@mutintasophiashanungu9162
Who is listening to this song, 2023? Be blessed.
@user-tq7gv3jb2e
2024 - 25 years later!!! I love it just as much as I did when I was 20. Now I have my kids listening to it. Thankful!!
@prophetelijahw15white93
Who listening in 2020? 👀
@msmbjohnson
Me!
@ijeomaezeagu3459
I know I am!❤️🙏
@maryammohammed3604
Im here in nov 2020
@kayceenicholson4535
Amen
@cynthiazyambo5245
Am listening in 2021." I will go anywhere Lord send me"