Lyrics
Chorus
Refrain that repeats throughout the song.
Lift up your head, it will be alright
Encouragement to remain optimistic despite difficulties.
Everything will work out fine, 'cause I know
Belief that things will improve as there's support.
There is someone on your side that will sho' make it right
Assurance of someone's presence to set things right.
When you've done, all that you can
Encouragement to exert full effort.
Just take hold to his hand, and be strong
Suggesting reliance on a higher power for strength.
And you can rest assured that before too long
Assurance that the situation will improve soon.
He'll make it right.
Reiteration of the belief that resolution will come.
Verse
Transition to a new part of the song.
When the problems of this world
When worldly troubles bring disheartenment.
get you discouraged, no time for solutions
When problems arise but solutions seem elusive.
Everybody's in a hurry
Observation of the hurried nature of everyone.
You try to hold on to
Attempting to hold onto moral certainties.
Things you know are right
The struggle to maintain righteousness.
But, you just can't find no peace
Difficulty finding inner tranquility.
Morning, noon or night
Struggling throughout the day.
Keep looking up, to where your help comes from
Encouragement to maintain faith.
Keep up the faith, cause he's the only one
Assertion of the higher power's unique ability to resolve.
Who can make it right, give you peace all through the night
Assurance of peace through reliance on the divine.
And when the morning comes
Anticipation of a positive outcome in the morning.
The victory is won
Belief in eventual victory.
Jesus, He'll make it Right (repeat)
Repetition for emphasis on Jesus' role in setting things right.
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