Lyrics: Alright
I still avoid medication I'd rather take a vacation Drive around all of the outlets Buy things and later regret it Spend the whole week in Hawaii Fall asleep under the palm trees Down a whole bottle of whiskey Countin' the people who hate me I don't know if I'll be alright What will it take to make this good? Oh, someone tell me it gets better Better, better, better Because for tonight, I'm just not alright What if I drove to you backwards? Jump in the shallow end headfirst Burn my emergency contact Run for the hills when it gets bad What if I never move out? I'd live in the basement my whole life I got the chills when I said that I never thought of a fallback I don't know if I'll be alright (Alright) What will it take to make this good? Oh, someone tell me it gets better Better, better, better Because for tonight, I'm just not alright
Finding Comfort in Uncertainty
“Alright” captures the emotional turbulence of someone struggling to find solace amid personal chaos. The lyrics open with the protagonist rejecting medication in favor of escapist distractions, from impulsive shopping to spontaneous vacations. These actions, however, offer only fleeting relief, leaving the narrator to confront deeper feelings of regret and self-doubt.
Questioning and Vulnerability
The recurring chorus, “I don’t know if I’ll be alright,” is a raw admission of uncertainty. The plea for reassurance—”someone tell me it gets better”—echoes the universal desire for hope during difficult times. The second verse explores hypothetical scenarios and fears of stagnation, highlighting anxieties about the future and the absence of a backup plan. Ultimately, the song resonates with anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed, seeking comfort in the hope that things can improve—even if just for tonight, they’re not alright.
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