Lyrics
Intro
It's alright, it's okay
Don't you let your troubles get in the way
Just believe and have faith
Know that He's with you every day
Verse 1: Shirley Caesar
Sometimes, it's hard to say you're doing okay
When you are trying to hide the pain on your face
Times are getting harder
You've prayed and you've prayed
Just keep hoping, believing
Hold on to your faith
Chorus + Shirley Caesar
It's alright, it's okay
Don't you let your troubles get in the way
Just believe and have faith
Know that He's with you every day
Verse 2: Anthony Hamilton
There are times when you can't seem to find your way
The skies are dark, you can't feel night from day
Put a smile on your face
Keep holding on
Brighter days are coming
It won't be long
Chorus
It's alright, it's okay
Don't you let your troubles get in the way
Just believe and have faith
Know that He's with you every day
Modulation
Oh, oh it's alright
Alright
It's alright
Alright
It's alright
Alright
I know it will put a smile on your face
Alright
Dry the tears from your eyes
Alright
Lord said, it's going to be alright, alright, alright, alright
(Take it Anthony)
Bridge: Anthony Hamilton..
I know it'll
Alright
Be alright
Alright
Say alright
Alright
Say alright
Alright
Put a smile on your face
(I'm smiling right now)
Just believe
Alright
Brighter days are coming
Alright
It's gonna be alright
Chorus + Shirley Caesar + Anthony Hamilton
It's alright, it's okay
Don't you let your troubles get in the way
Just believe and have faith
Know that He's with you every day
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
“It’s Alright, It’s Ok” meets hardship with reassurance rooted in faith. The verses admit that pain can remain hidden behind an outward appearance of stability and that difficult circumstances can obscure a clear way forward. Rather than dismissing those troubles, the song answers them with prayer, belief, and patient endurance. Its recurring declaration of divine companionship provides the central reason for hope, while the promise of brighter days keeps present distress from becoming the final conclusion.
The exchange between Shirley Caesar and Anthony Hamilton gives the encouragement a communal gospel character. Repeated affirmations in the modulation and bridge reinforce the main message until it sounds like a settled confession rather than a passing feeling. The lyrics may call to mind biblical passages in which God stays near to the brokenhearted and renews those who wait for Him. Hope here rests not on denial or forced cheerfulness, but on confidence that God remains present through pain and that faith can endure while relief is still ahead.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 34:17-18 The psalm says that the Lord hears the righteous and remains near to the brokenhearted.
- Isaiah 40:31 Isaiah describes renewed strength for those who wait upon the Lord.
- Hebrews 11:1 The verse defines faith as confidence in what is hoped for despite what is not yet seen.