Al Green - Everything's Gonna Be Alright Lyrics
Lyrics
Everything's gonna be alright now
Everything's gonna be alright
Get down stay up all night now
Let's do this one more time
Everything will be alright alright
Bring it in bring it in what? bring in the verse
Listen up 'cause there ain't nothing funny
I wanna hot girl and a lil bit of money
I wanna lil house where my band can live
'Cause were tired of moving every other weekend
I wanna go to a party where they got no guns
I wanna rock with my band I wanna have a lil fun
Where thugs and punks
And any other type
Can sing this song and we sing it all night, sing it
Everything's gonna be alright now
Everything's gonna be alright
Get down stay up all night now
Let's do this one more time
Everything will be alright
Everything will be alright alright
All I wanna do is kick the welfare
All I wanna do is get my share
All I wanna do is kick the welfare
All I wanna do is get my share
And I don't wanna run for the president
I just want an honest way to pay my rent
And I'm tired of the man always shuttin us down
Tired of my old man 'cause he's never around
And I'm tired of eating off of other peoples plates
And I don't look important so their tellin me to wait
Police records said I wouldn't exist
I wanna know the meaning of a Christmas list
Said all I wanna do is kick the welfare
All I wanna do is get my share
All I wanna do is make something from nothing
It's GC baby and were workin with something
Everything's gonna be alright now
Everything's gonna be alright
Get down stay up all night now
Let's do it one more time
Everything will be alright
Everything will be alright alright
We'll be self made millionaires
These lives we'll lead without a car
And we'll see
What we'll be
Everything's gonna be alright now
Everybody say ah yea that's right
Everything's gonna be alright now
Everybody sing it one more time
Everything will be alright alright
Everything will be alright
Get down stay up all night now
Let's do this one more time
Everything will be alright
Everything will be alright alright
We'll see you there when we get there
We'll see you there when we get there
On the video
Or the radio
In the magazines
On the movie screens
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Al Green - Everything's Gonna Be Alright
Meaning & Inspiration
Al Green's "Everything's Gonna Be Alright," found on his 1980 compilation *The Best of the Gospel Sessions*, transcends a simple song title to become a powerful declaration of faith and hope. While Green is celebrated for his soulful secular hits, this track, rooted in his gospel upbringing, speaks directly to the enduring strength found in believing that divine providence will ultimately prevail. The core message isn't merely an optimistic platitude; it's an active trust in a higher power, echoing the sentiment found in Philippians 4:6-7: "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." The lyrics articulate a yearning for stability and dignity, for a place where one can "kick the welfare" and "get my share," not out of greed, but from a desire for honest work and self-sufficiency. This resonates with the biblical principle of stewardship and the dignity of labor, as seen in 2 Thessalonians 3:10, "For even when we were with you, we gave you this rule: ‘The one who is unwilling to work shall not eat.’" Green's heartfelt aspiration to create something "from nothing" is a testament to the creative potential bestowed by God, reminding us of Genesis 1:1, "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth," and our own capacity to build and achieve when guided by His principles. The song’s plea for a safe environment, free from the violence alluded to by the mention of guns, speaks to a universal longing for peace and community, a desire for gathering in joy as described in Ecclesiastes 3:4, "a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance." The repeated refrain of "Everything's gonna be alright" is not a passive waiting game, but a fervent affirmation of God's faithfulness, a quiet confidence that His plan is perfect and His timing is always right. It’s a spiritual anchor in turbulent times, drawing strength from the assurance in Romans 8:28: "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." Ultimately, "Everything's Gonna Be Alright" serves as a vibrant testament to the power of unwavering belief, encouraging listeners to hold onto hope, knowing that with God’s grace, all will indeed be well.