It's OK
Embracing Life's Challenges: Tracy Chapman's 'It's OK' Meaning
Lyrics
It's OK
Expressing reassurance or consolation, suggesting that everything is acceptable or manageable.
Love is only meant for some
Indicating that love may not be universally experienced or available to everyone.
I'm the rock
Assuming the role of a stable and supportive figure, possibly in a relationship or friendship.
The shoulder you can cry on
Offering a comforting presence for emotional moments, serving as a reliable source of support.
I keep the walls from falling down
Reiterating the commitment to maintaining stability and preventing emotional breakdowns or crises.
I keep the walls from falling down
-I keep the walls from falling down
-I'll play it straight
Committing to honesty and sincerity despite others engaging in carefree or hedonistic activities.
While you laugh and drink and party all night long
Acknowledging others' enjoyment while maintaining a responsible and serious demeanor.
I'll designate myself
Volunteering to take on the responsibility of ensuring a safe journey home for others.
To be the driver who takes you home
Designating oneself as the driver, emphasizing the commitment to ensuring the safety of others.
I keep the walls from falling down
Reiterating the role of preserving stability and preventing emotional breakdowns.
I keep the walls from falling down
-You can be pretty and tragic
Recognizing the possibility of being both attractive and marked by tragedy.
I'll try to keep the walls from falling down
Expressing the commitment to maintaining stability despite the challenges posed by external factors.
You can be beautiful and fabulous
Acknowledging the beauty and fabulous nature of an individual, while recommitting to stability.
I'll try to keep the walls from falling down
Emphasizing the commitment to prevent emotional breakdowns even for those with extraordinary qualities.
I can't reach the pain you feel
Acknowledging the inability to fully understand or reach the emotional pain of others.
But I'll try to keep the walls from falling down
Committing to maintaining stability despite the inability to directly address emotional pain.
If you can hold on
Encouraging resilience and holding on despite difficulties.
Lose your fear
Advising to overcome fear as a means to maintain stability.
I'll try to keep the walls from falling down
Reiterating the commitment to preventing emotional breakdowns if one can overcome fear.
Falling down
Repeated emphasis on the concept of falling down, possibly signifying emotional collapse or instability.
Falling down
-Where is your saint?
Raising a question about the presence of a supportive figure or source of guidance.
To let you know you're not alone
Highlighting the importance of having someone to assure that one is not alone.
To bring you peace
Expressing a desire for peace and tranquility, possibly through the support of a saintly figure.
Help me be your friend your confidante
Seeking to be a friend and confidante, committed to maintaining stability for others.
And keep the walls from falling down
Reaffirming the commitment to keeping emotional walls intact and preventing collapse.
Keep the walls from falling down
-Keep the walls from falling down
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