Everything's Alright
Yvonne Elliman Lyrics
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Problems that upset you, oh
Don't you know
Everything's alright, yes, everything's fine
And we want you to sleep well tonight
Let the world turn without you tonight
If we try, we'll get by, so forget all about us tonight
Everything's alright, yes
Sleep and I shall soothe you
Calm you, and anoint you
Myrrh for your hot forehead, oh
Then you'll feel
Everything's alright, yes, everything's fine
And it's cool and the ointment's sweet
For the fire in your head and feet
Close your eyes, close your eyes
And relax, think of nothing tonight
Everything's alright, yes
Everything's alright, yes
Woman, your fine ointment, brand new and expensive
Should have been saved for the poor
Why has it been wasted? We could have raised maybe
Three hundred silver pieces or more
People who are hungry, people who are starving
Matter more than your feet and hair!
Try not to get worried, try not to turn on to
Problems that upset you, oh
Don't you know
Everything's alright, yes, everything's fine
And we want you to sleep well tonight
Let the world turn without you tonight
If we try, we'll get by, so forget all about us tonight
Everything's alright, yes
Everything's alright, yes
Surely you're not saying we have the resources
To save the poor from their lot?
There will be poor always, pathetically struggling
Look at the good things you've got
Think while you still have me!
Move while you still see me!
You'll be lost, and you'll be sorry when I'm gone
Sleep and I shall soothe you
Calm you, and anoint you
Myrrh for your hot forehead, oh
Then you'll feel
Everything's alright, yes, everything's fine
And it's cool and the ointment's sweet
For the fire in your head and feet
Close your eyes, close your eyes
And relax, think of nothing tonight
Close your eyes, close your eyes and relax (everything's alright, yes)
Close your eyes, close your eyes and relax (everything's alright, yes)
Close your eyes, close your eyes and relax (everything's alright, yes)
Close your eyes, close your eyes and relax (everything's alright, yes)
Close your eyes, close your eyes and relax (everything's alright, yes)
Close your eyes, close your eyes and relax (everything's alright, yes)
Close your eyes, close your eyes and relax (everything's alright, yes)
Close your eyes, close your eyes and relax (everything's alright, yes)
Everything's alright, yes (close your eyes, close your eyes and relax)
Everything's alright, yes (close your eyes, close your eyes and relax)
Everything's alright, yes (close your eyes, close your eyes and relax)
Everything's alright, yes (close your eyes, close your eyes and relax)
Everything's alright, yes (close your eyes, close your eyes and relax)
Everything's alright, yes (close your eyes, close your eyes and relax)
Everything's alright, yes (close your eyes, close your eyes and relax)
Everything's alright, yes (close your eyes, close your eyes and relax)
Everything's alright, yes (close your eyes, close your eyes and relax)
Everything's alright, yes (close your eyes, close your eyes and relax)
Everything's alright, yes (close your eyes, close your eyes and relax)
Everything's alright, yes (close your eyes, close your eyes and relax)
Everything's alright, yes (close your eyes, close your eyes and relax)
Everything's alright, yes (close your eyes, close your eyes and relax)
Everything's alright, yes (close your eyes, close your eyes and relax)
Everything's alright, yes (close your eyes, close your eyes and relax)
Everything's alright, yes (close your eyes, close your eyes and relax)
Everything's alright, yes (close your eyes, close your eyes and relax)
Everything's alright, yes (close your eyes, close your eyes and relax)
Everything's alright, yes (close your eyes, close your eyes and relax)
Everything's alright, yes (close your eyes, close your eyes and relax)
Everything's alright, yes (close your eyes, close your eyes and relax)
Everything's alright, yes (close your eyes, close your eyes and relax)
Everything's alright, yes (close your eyes, close your eyes and relax)
Everything's alright, yes (close your eyes, close your eyes and relax)
Everything's alright, yes (close your eyes, close your eyes and relax)
Everything's alright, yes (close your eyes, close your eyes and relax)
Everything's alright, yes (close your eyes, close your eyes and relax)
Close your eyes, close your eyes and relax (everything's alright, yes)
Close your eyes, close your eyes and relax (everything's alright, yes)
Close your eyes, close your eyes and relax (everything's alright, yes)
Close your eyes, close your eyes and relax (everything's alright, yes)
Close your eyes, close your eyes and relax (everything's alright, yes)
The song Everything's Alright by Yvonne Elliman is a beautiful ballad that makes the listener reflect on their own problems and worries. The song starts off by urging the listener not to worry too much about things that upset them. The chorus is repeated twice, reassuring the listener that everything is alright and fine. The singer asks the listener to let go of their worries and sleep well tonight, while the world turns without them. The second verse is an invitation to relax and forget everything, as the singer will anoint the listener with sweet-smelling ointment that will soothe them.
The third verse is a sharp criticism of the woman who wasted expensive ointment meant for the poor. The message is clear: material possessions become meaningless when one's priorities are not in order. The song then continues with the repeated chorus, "Everything's alright, yes, everything's fine." Suddenly, the tone changes to an argument between two people. One makes a case for helping the poor, while the other argues that poverty will always exist, and we should enjoy what we have. The final haunting chorus, repeated 30 times, highlights the idea that life is fleeting and we should relax, close our eyes, and forget everything.
Line by Line Meaning
Try not to get worried, try not to turn on to
Don't let your worries consume you
Problems that upset you, oh
Things that bother you
Don't you know
Don't forget
Everything's alright, yes, everything's fine
Things are all good
And we want you to sleep well tonight
Get a good night's sleep
Let the world turn without you tonight
Take a break from everything
If we try, we'll get by, so forget all about us tonight
You don't have to worry about us
Everything's alright, yes
Things are still good
Sleep and I shall soothe you
Sleep and I'll comfort you
Calm you, and anoint you
Relax you and apply oil to you
Myrrh for your hot forehead, oh
A fragrant oil for your head
Then you'll feel
Then you'll start to
And it's cool and the ointment's sweet
It's refreshing and the oil is pleasing
For the fire in your head and feet
For the pain in your head and feet
Close your eyes, close your eyes
Shut your eyes
And relax, think of nothing tonight
Don't think about anything
Woman, your fine ointment, brand new and expensive
Your expensive oil
Should have been saved for the poor
Should have been donated to those in need
Why has it been wasted? We could have raised maybe
What a waste, we could have sold it
Three hundred silver pieces or more
A lot of money
People who are hungry, people who are starving
People in need
Matter more than your feet and hair!
Are more important than your appearance
Surely you're not saying we have the resources
You don't mean we have enough money
To save the poor from their lot?
To help those in poverty?
There will be poor always, pathetically struggling
There will always be those in need
Look at the good things you've got
Be grateful for what you have
Think while you still have me!
Reflect while I'm still here
Move while you still see me!
Act while I'm still around
You'll be lost, and you'll be sorry when I'm gone
You'll regret it when I'm not here
Close your eyes, close your eyes and relax (everything's alright, yes)
Shut your eyes and take it easy
Everything's alright, yes (close your eyes, close your eyes and relax)
Things are still all good
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tim Rice
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