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When Will I Be Alright Lyrics
Oh, I've been up all night
Thinking 'bout dying
I've just been wasting time
When will I be alright?
God is not on my side
But God knows I'm trying
I need to redefine
When will I be alright?
Listen to my heart beating
Why is there this empty feeling?
Losing hope and all reason
When will I be alright?
I have lived half of life
Constantly fighting
Cheeks bruised and knuckles white
When will I be alright?
Hold my breath to stop breathing
Love, I used to know the meaning
I'd wake up if I was dreaming
But when will I be alright?
I saw, now I am blind
To all the seasons
I see a fading light
When will I be alright?
Listen to my heart beating
Why is there this empty feeling?
Losing hope and all reason
When will I be alright?
I tried my best to stop her leaving
I wonder about the arms she's in
This is it, the end is nearing
When will I be alright?
Thinking 'bout dying
I've just been wasting time
When will I be alright?
But God knows I'm trying
I need to redefine
When will I be alright?
Why is there this empty feeling?
Losing hope and all reason
When will I be alright?
Constantly fighting
Cheeks bruised and knuckles white
When will I be alright?
Love, I used to know the meaning
I'd wake up if I was dreaming
But when will I be alright?
To all the seasons
I see a fading light
When will I be alright?
Why is there this empty feeling?
Losing hope and all reason
When will I be alright?
I wonder about the arms she's in
This is it, the end is nearing
When will I be alright?
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Months after putting out his chart-topping sixth studio album, Ed Sheeran is back with yet another project for his fans. The Englishman released “- (subtract)” back in May as the last entry in his famed line of albums with mathematical symbols as designated titles. The album went on to peak at number one in the UK and at number two in the US and Canada. He’ll be hoping for better his sales figures with the release of his new project “Autumn Variations.” The album comes with fourteen tracks, the twelfth of which is titled “When Will I Be Alright.”
Ed Sheeran revealed that this album is inspired by events happening in the lives of his friends over the last few months, with each track being dedicated to a different friend. On this record, he captures the plight of a friend who seems to be going through a depressive spell. Over an instrumental produced by Aaron Dessner, he puts his friend’s despair into words, with the lingering question being the track’s title.
“Oh, I’ve been up all night / Thinkin’ ‘bout dyin’ / God is not on my side / But God knows I’m tryin’,” Ed Sheeran sings in the first verse. The lyrics clearly tell the story of someone whose mindset has been shaped into a pessimist by trials and tribulations. The protagonist comments about being stuck in an endless battle without the comfort of loved ones to help him through the tough times. He feels empty, devoid of hope and reason, leading him to ask “When Will I Be Alright?” in the chorus.
Ed Sheeran vividly captures some dark emotions in “When Will I Be Alright.” Anyone who has battled depression will relate to the lyrics on a deep level. The performance is beautiful and really brings the emotions to life. I’ll score it 8/10.