Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
To our fans far and near
We're so glad you could all be here
And when life get so-oh-oh hard
You make it all worthwhile
Screaming, shouting, wham-slam-bam
That wild headbanging style
This is dedicated to our fans across the world
You're the best, most loyalist, and that's for sure
When life gets oh so frustrating
You make it all worthwhile
Gonna have some fun tonight
Ain't it great to be alive
It's gonna be OK
It's gonna be alright
It's gonna be that you're the only ones who understand
It's gonna be OK
It's gonna be alright
It's gonna be that you're the only ones who understand
Got good feelings about this year
All is very well, C.J. is here
'92 spells more fun, let's get into gear
It's the year of the monkey, gonna be real funky
Buy yourself a beer
It's gonna be OK, yeah, yeah
It's gonna be alright, uh, huh
It's gonna be that you're the only ones who understand
It's gonna be OK, yeah, yeah
It's gonna be alright, uh, huh
It's gonna be that you're the only ones who understand
It's gonna be alright
It's gonna be alright
It's gonna be alright
It's gonna be OK, yeah, yeah
It's gonna be alright, uh, huh
It's gonna be that you're the only ones who understand
Who understand
It's gonna be alright
It's gonna be OK
It's gonna be alright
It's gonna be alright
We're so glad you could all be here
And when life get so-oh-oh hard
You make it all worthwhile
Screaming, shouting, wham-slam-bam
That wild headbanging style
This is dedicated to our fans across the world
You're the best, most loyalist, and that's for sure
When life gets oh so frustrating
You make it all worthwhile
Gonna have some fun tonight
Ain't it great to be alive
It's gonna be OK
It's gonna be alright
It's gonna be that you're the only ones who understand
It's gonna be OK
It's gonna be alright
It's gonna be that you're the only ones who understand
Got good feelings about this year
All is very well, C.J. is here
'92 spells more fun, let's get into gear
It's the year of the monkey, gonna be real funky
Buy yourself a beer
It's gonna be OK, yeah, yeah
It's gonna be alright, uh, huh
It's gonna be that you're the only ones who understand
It's gonna be OK, yeah, yeah
It's gonna be alright, uh, huh
It's gonna be that you're the only ones who understand
It's gonna be alright
It's gonna be alright
It's gonna be alright
It's gonna be OK, yeah, yeah
It's gonna be alright, uh, huh
It's gonna be that you're the only ones who understand
Who understand
It's gonna be alright
It's gonna be OK
It's gonna be alright
It's gonna be alright
Lyrics submitted by geekthegirl
It's Gonna Be Alright Lyrics as written by Andy Shernoff Andrew Shernoff
Lyrics © ROUGH TRADE PUBLISHING
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Another small correction:
You're the best, most loyalest, and that's for sure