George Strait – Love’s Gonna Make It Alright

About the song

Background

  • Released in November 2011, “Love’s Gonna Make It Alright” was the second single from George Strait’s album Here for a Good Time.
  • The song was written by Al Anderson and Chris Stapleton, both established songwriters in country music.
  • It achieved moderate chart success, reaching number 57 on the Hot Country Songs chart.

Themes

The song offers a message of comfort and reassurance in the face of life’s challenges. It emphasizes the power of love, particularly romantic love, to help overcome difficulties.

Lyrics

The lyrics depict a scenario where a woman is feeling down and discouraged. The narrator, presumably her partner, acknowledges her struggles and offers words of encouragement. Here’s a breakdown of some key elements:

  • Understanding and Empathy: Lines like “Girl, you’ve had one of those days” and “Seems like they’ve been going around” show the narrator recognizes the woman’s struggles.
  • Reassurance and Comfort: Phrases like “You’re a long way from being where you wanna be” and “When the world throws everything it’s got at you” establish a sense of shared hardship.
  • Power of Love: The central theme is conveyed through the repeated refrain “Love’s gonna make it alright.” It suggests that love provides strength and hope to navigate difficult times.

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Lyrics

Girl, You’ve Had One of Those DaysSeems Like They’ve Been Going AroundYou’re a Long Way from Being Where You Wanna Be
When the World Isn’t Going Your WayWhatever Bad Luck Is Getting You DownHoney, I’ll Be Right Here for YouWith Open Arms, You Can Run to Me
Baby, Love’s Gonna Make ItLove’s Gonna Make It Alright(Alright, Alright)Baby, Love’s Gonna Make ItLove’s Gonna Make It AlrightTonight, Tonight, Tonight
We Can Go Out and Paint the TownAnd We Can Dance Your Cares AwayWe Can Watch Them All Fall Out on the Floor
And If You Want to We Can Close Them DownAnd We Can Leave Whenever You SayI’ll Chase You Down the HallwayWatch the Sun Come Up Behind Our Bedroom Door
Baby, Love’s Gonna Make ItLove’s Gonna Make It Alright(Alright, Alright)Baby, Love’s Gonna Make ItLove’s Gonna Make It AlrightTonight, Tonight, Tonight
That’s the Good Thing, GirlAbout Me and YouThere Ain’t NothingThat a Loving Can’t Get Us Through
Baby, Love’s Gonna Make ItLove’s Gonna Make It Alright(Alright, Alright)Baby, Love’s Gonna Make ItLove’s Gonna Make It Alright
Baby, Love’s Gonna Make ItLove’s Gonna Make It Alright(Alright, Alright)Baby, Love’s Gonna Make ItLove’s Gonna Make It AlrightTonight, Tonight, Tonight
Tonight, Tonight, Tonight