I lay awake till half past one, Going over what I'd said. There were things I could've answered, Things I wish I'd left unsaid. I laughed along when I disagreed, Didn't seem worth making a fuss. Then I drove home, missed my turning, Still arguing with the bloke in my head. It wasn't even an argument, Nobody raised their voice. Funny how a little conversation Can take up the whole ride home. I can change my mind, I can take my time. I don't have to please everybody, Or explain myself every time. I can get things wrong, I can say I don't know. I don't have to have it sorted Before I let myself go. It's alright. Yeah, it's alright. I don't need a room full of people To tell me I'm doing life right. I wrote a text, then changed a word, Read it back and changed it twice. Took the bit that bothered me out Till the whole thing sounded nice. When something got under my skin, I'd say, "No, it's nothing, mate." Then wonder why I felt so bitter When they'd gone and shut the gate. You can't spend your whole life Trying not to rub folks up the wrong way. Sometimes you've got to say what you mean And let the chips fall where they may. I can change my mind, I can take my time. I don't have to please everybody, Or explain myself every time. I can get things wrong, I can say I don't know. I don't have to have it sorted Before I let myself go. It's alright. Yeah, it's alright. I don't need a room full of people To tell me I'm doing life right. I'm not suddenly fearless, I still go quiet now and then. Still think of better things to say When I'm on my own again. I'll probably have those nights When I pick apart the day. But I might not lose my sleep Over every word I didn't say. I can change my mind, I can take my time. Some folks won't see it my way, And I reckon that's alright. I can get things wrong, I can say no when I mean no. I don't have to keep everybody happy Just to have somewhere to go. It's alright. Yeah, it's alright. I don't need a room full of people To tell me I'm doing life right. It's alright. Yeah, it's alright. Maybe I'll still doubt myself, But I won't give myself such a hard time. I don't know how things will turn out, I've no grand plan in sight. But I can make a few decisions Without asking if they're right. It's alright. I'm alright.
