We'll Be Alright

Travie McCoy

About We'll Be Alright

"We'll Be Alright" is the third single from Travie McCoy's debut solo album, Lazarus. The song was produced by The Smeezingtons and Stereotypes and written by Rob Coombes, Danny Goffey, Philip Lawrence, Bruno Mars, Mick Quinn, Jonathan Yip, Ray Romulus and Jeremy Reeves. The song samples the 1995 single, "Alright" by the British alternative rock group Supergrass. The song has charted at number 14 in New Zealand. The official music video features a cameo appearance from singer Porcelain Black. A second music video features scenes from the film Prom. 


Year:
2010
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We are young, we run free
Stay up late, we don't sleep
Got our friends, got the night
We'll be alright

Tonight you won't be by your self-self
Just leave your problems on the shelf-shelf
You won't wanna be nowhere else-else
So let's go, so let's go (we got the club like)

(Hoo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo) and all the girls sayin'
(Hoo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo) the whole world sayin'
(Hoo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo) yeah, yeah, come on let's
Get drunk, toast it up, we don't give a fu'

We are young, we run free
Stay up late, we don't sleep
Got our friends, got the night
We'll be alright

Throw our hands in the air
Pretty girls everywhere
Got our friends, got the night
We'll be alright

(Hoo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo) alright, alright, alright
(Hoo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo) ah, ah, ah, ah
(Hoo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo) alright, alright, alright
(Hoo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo) ah, ah, ah, ah

We walk the streets like we don't care-care
Our middle fingers in the air-air
So come and join us if you dare-dare
Yeah let's go, yeah let's go (we got the club like)

(Hoo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo) and all the girls sayin'
(Hoo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo) the whole world sayin'
(Hoo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo) yeah, yeah, come on let's
Get drunk, toast it up, we don't give a fu'

We are young, we run free
Stay up late, we don't sleep
Got our friends, got the night
We'll be alright

Throw our hands in the air
Pretty girls everywhere
Got our friends, got the night
We'll be alright

It feels like, ahh-ah-ah-ah-ah
(It feels good, don't it?) ahh-ah-ah-ah-ah
(yo, yo, yeah, d-don't it?) yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
(yeah) We'll be alright (ahh!)

It feels like, ahh-ah-ah-ah-ah
(It feels good, don't it?) ahh-ah-ah-ah-ah
(Yo, yo, yeah, d-don't it?) yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
(Yeah) We'll be alright (uh-huh, ha-ha)

We are young, we run free
Stay up late, we don't sleep
Got our friends, got the night
We'll be alright

Throw our hands in the air
(Ahh-ah-ah-ah-ah)
Pretty girls everywhere
(Ahh-ah-ah-ah-ah)
Got our friends, got the night
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
We'll be alright

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Travie McCoy

Travis Lazarus "Travie" McCoy (born August 6, 1981) is an American singer and rapper. He is the lead vocalist of the alternative hip-hop band Gym Class Heroes. He released his debut solo album Lazarus on June 8, 2010. Raised in Upstate New York town of Geneva, New York, McCoy became involved with punk rock scenes as a teenager. He formed the group Gym Class Heroes with childhood friend Matt McGinley, and after several line-up changes, the group was signed to Fueled by Ramen, and released their debut album. The group achieved mainstream success in 2006 when its album As Cruel as School Children was released, Gym Class Heroes are most notable for their songs "Cupid's Chokehold", "Ass Back Home" and "Stereo Hearts". Gym Class Heroes took a three year hiatus from… more »

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Written by: RAY ROMULUS, MICHAEL QUINN, GARETH COOMBES, DANIEL GOFFEY, PHILLIP LAWRENCE, JONATHAN YIP, JEREMY REEVES, BRUNO MARS

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Artist Background
"We'll Be Alright" is a song by Travie McCoy, the lead vocalist of the band Gym Class Heroes. He released the song as a solo artist, but it still features his distinctive blend of pop, hip-hop, and alternative rock sounds that he became known for with Gym Class Heroes.
Album Information
The song is from McCoy's debut solo album, "Lazarus," released in 2010. The album is named for the biblical character who was resurrected from the dead, symbolizing McCoy's own career resurgence as a solo artist.
Chart Performance
Upon its release, "We'll Be Alright" successfully topped numerous music charts, including reaching the top 10 in New Zealand and Australia. In the United States, it reached number 67 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts.
Music Video
The music video for "We'll Be Alright" was directed by Shane Drake, who is known for his work with artists such as Paramore and Panic! At The Disco. It features McCoy and a group of friends turning a quiet house into a vibrant party.
Song Inspiration
"We'll Be Alright" takes its inspiration from the 1980 film "Superbad". In the video and the song, McCoy is seen with his friends having an impromptu house party, similar to a scene in the movie.
Musical Style
The song is known for its catchy, upbeat sound. It incorporates elements of pop, hip-hop, and rock music, reflecting McCoy's eclectic musical influences and style.
Song Message
Thematically, "We'll Be Alright" is a feel-good anthem about optimism and resilience. The lyrics encourage listeners to remain positive and assure them that "everything will be alright."
Sample Used
"We'll Be Alright" samples the song "Daft Punk Is Playing At My House" by LCD Soundsystem. This dance-punk track likely contributes to the lively, party-friendly atmosphere of McCoy's song.
Reception
The song received generally positive reviews from music critics. It was praised for its positive energy, catchy beat, and the encouraging message in the lyrics.
Live Performances
During live performances, "We'll Be Alright" often serves as an energetic encore, ending McCoy's sets on a high and positive note, leaving audiences with a lasting impression.

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