‘Alright’ is a John Lennon-esque piano ballad with a rousing chorus featuring a choir and a horn section giving it a Motown feel: altogether perfect for those last lazy days of summer. ‘Alright’ was produced by award-winning English producer and singer-songwriter Boo Hewerdine (Eddi Reader, The Corrs, Sia), who also plays bass on the track, and is released on September 27th.
lyrics
I’ve been picturing the people on the higher floor
I have hurt myself too many times to be this sure
and I’m a better man than I can take the credit for
Oh it’s gonna be alright
I’ve been finding it much easier to be alone
and I’m not scared to lose my breath and feel the weight come on
There are problems here that I know I just can’t ignore
but it’s gonna be alright
So come on save me, save my soul
Come on maybe, I’ll take control
Come on save me, save me tonight
Oh it’s gonna be alright
There’ve been sleepless nights, there always is
but I’ve never been less worried ‘bout the future here
I’m just moving on to greener years
Mmm it’s gonna be alright
So come on save me, save my soul
Come on maybe, I’ll take control
Come on save me, save me tonight
Oh it’s gonna be alright
When you’re losing it, and the day begins, don’t be afraid
If tomorrow comes, all you have to know is you are safe
There’s a road ahead that I’ve never crossed
but I know that I can get there with a bit of luck
The work is hard and the days are tough
but it’s gonna be alright
So come on save me, save my soul
Come on maybe, I’ll take control
Come on save me, save me tonight
Oh it’s gonna be alright
credits
released September 27, 2019
Written by D. Cullen
D. Cullen-Vocals, Piano, Electric Piano, Omnichord, Tambourine
Boo Hewerdine-Bass
Chris Pepper-Drums
Gustaf Ljunggren-Saxophones
Choir-Sinead McConville, Rebecca Geary, Jenny Wade, Ailish O'Sullivan, Chloe Burke, Alex Jordan, Cormac O'Neill, D. Cullen
Produced by Boo Hewerdine/Chris Pepper
Mixed by Chris Pepper
Mastered by Aidan Foley
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