I'm Okay
Embracing Life's Storms: Finding Strength in Dianne Reeves' 'I'm Okay'
Lyrics
Winters of my life
Reflecting on the difficult periods in life
They've been around so long
Those challenging times have persisted for a considerable duration
It's been so cold inside
Emotional coldness experienced during these periods
But then again I know
Awareness of the circumstances despite the coldness
I'm all right
Expressing personal reassurance
I'm okay
Claiming emotional stability and well-being
Many roads, many wrong turns
Having traversed various paths, made mistakes
No matter where I went
Regardless of the destination, the past experiences linger
My past was always there
Perceiving past troubles as being specifically for oneself
Used to think all the troubles were meant for me
Belief that personal troubles were predestined
Lots and lots of times
Repeated instances of feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges
When life was hitting harder
Struggling during tough times
I never had the strength to stop and say
Lack of strength to acknowledge personal well-being during hardships
I'm all right
Reiterating personal emotional stability
I'm okay
Reasserting emotional wellness
Many times, many lovers
Encountering numerous relationships
Who never got the chance to love the way I love them
Partners unable to reciprocate love equally
Ran away after taking a part of me
Partners leaving with a part of oneself
Many nights, many tears
Nights filled with tears due to various emotions
Many dreams, many fears
Experiencing multiple dreams and fears
But I came to the end with a smile
Concluding hardships with a positive outlook
'Cause I'm all right
Emphasizing personal well-being after overcoming challenges
I'm okay
Reiterating emotional stability
The rains may fall
Referencing potential hardships (rain and wind) that may disrupt hope
The winds may blow my hopes away
Acknowledging the potential to lose hope temporarily
But in time I know I can always say
Belief in the ability to regain stability over time
I'm all right
Reiterating personal reassurance and well-being
I'm all right
Reaffirming personal emotional stability
I'm okay
Restating emotional well-being
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