It's Alright – English Lyrics

• By: Pet Shop Boys

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the hopeful and empowering world of Pet Shop Boys' "It's Alright"! This iconic synth-pop track is not only a fantastic example of 80s electronic music but also a rich linguistic experience. You'll encounter vocabulary related to global events and environmental issues, contrasted with uplifting expressions of optimism. The song's clear vocals and repetitive, catchy chorus make it an excellent tool for practicing English listening comprehension and learning phrases that convey resilience and positivity. Discover how music can offer solace and a timeless message, making it special for language learners and music lovers alike.

[English]

(It's alright)

I can hear it!

(Alright, alright, alright, alright, alright, alright, alright, alright)

Dictation being forced in Afghanistan

Revolution in South Africa taking a stand

People in Eurasia on the brink of oppression

I hope it's gonna be alright

'Cause the music plays forever

('Cause it goes on and on and on)

Yeah! Yeah!

I hope it's gonna be alright

(Alright, alright, alright, alright)

Generations will come and go - will come and go

But there's one thing for sure

Music is our life's foundation

And shall succeed all the nations to come

Yeah! Yeah!

I hope it's gonna be alright

'Cause the music plays forever

('Cause it goes on and on and on)

Yeah! Yeah!

I hope it's gonna be alright

(On and on and on)

'Cause the music plays forever

(It goes on and on and on and on and on and on and on)

The year three thousand may still come to pass

But the music shall last

I can hear it on a timeless wavelength

Never dissipating but giving us strength

I hope it's gonna be alright

(Alright, alright, alright, alright, alright, alright, alright, alright, alright, alright, alright, alright)

I hope it's gonna be alright

(Alright, alright, alright, alright)

(Alright, alright, alright, alright)

('Cause it goes on and on and on)

(Alright, alright, alright, alright)

Let your body move tonight

'Cause it's gonna be alright

(It's alright)

(It's alright)

(Alright, it's alright, alright, it's alright, alright, it's alright, alright, it's alright)

'Cause the music plays forever

I can hear it on a timeless wavelength

Never dissipating but giving us strength

I hope it's gonna be alright

'Cause the music plays forever

On and on and on and on and on and on and on and on

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
hear /hɪər/ A1	verb - to perceive sound with the ears
dictation /dɪkˈteɪʃən/ B2	noun - the act of speaking words for someone else to write down
force /fɔːrs/ B1	verb - to make someone do something against their will noun - strength or power
revolution /ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən/ B2	noun - a sudden, radical, or complete change, especially in politics or society
oppression /əˈprɛʃən/ C1	noun - prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or control
hope /hoʊp/ A2	noun - a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen verb - to want something to happen and expect it may happen
alright /ɔːlˈraɪt/ A2	adjective - satisfactory; acceptable
music /ˈmjuːzɪk/ A1	noun - vocal or instrumental sounds combined to produce harmony
generations /ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃənz/ B2	noun - all of the people born and living at about the same time
foundation /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/ B2	noun - the underlying basis or principle for something
succeed /səkˈsiːd/ B2	verb - to achieve the desired result or aim
timeless /ˈtaɪmlɪs/ C1	adjective - not affected by the passage of time; eternal
wavelength /ˈweɪvlɛŋθ/ C1	noun - the distance between successive peaks of a wave; also used metaphorically for a shared understanding
strength /strɛŋθ/ B1	noun - the quality or state of being strong; power
dissipate /ˈdɪsɪˌpeɪt/ C1	verb - to cause something to disappear or scatter
give /ɡɪv/ A2	verb - to hand over something to someone
body /ˈbɒdi/ A1	noun - the physical structure of a person or animal
move /muːv/ A1	verb - to change position or go from one place to another

Key Grammar Structures

• Dictation being forced in Afghanistan

  ➔ Present Continuous Passive (Reduced Form)

  ➔ Omits "is" before "being forced" to create a compressed, headline-style phrase. "Being forced" shows ongoing passive action.

• I hope it's gonna be alright

  ➔ Contractions + Informal Future

  ➔ "It's" = it is (contraction). "Gonna" = going to (informal future expression). Shows conversational English.

• Generations will come and go - will come and go

  ➔ Future Simple + Repetition for Emphasis

  ➔ "Will come and go" expresses certainty about future events. Repetition highlights the cyclical nature of time.

• Music is our life's foundation

  ➔ Possessive Apostrophe + Metaphor

  ➔ "Life's" shows possession with apostrophe + s. The metaphor compares music to a building's base structure.

• And shall succeed all the nations to come

  ➔ Modal Verb (shall) + Postmodifier Phrase

  ➔ "Shall" expresses formal future intention. "To come" postmodifies "nations" meaning "future nations".

• The year three thousand may still come to pass

  ➔ Modal Verb (may) + Phrasal Verb

  ➔ "May" indicates possibility. "Come to pass" is a phrasal verb meaning "happen" or "occur".

• I can hear it on a timeless wavelength

  ➔ Modal Verb (can) + Prepositional Phrase

  ➔ "Can" expresses ability. "On a timeless wavelength" is a prepositional phrase acting as adverbial of place.

• Never dissipating but giving us strength

  ➔ Contrasting Participle Phrases

  ➔ "Never dissipating" and "giving us strength" are parallel present participle phrases. "But" creates contrast between the two ideas.

• 'Cause it goes on and on and on

  ➔ Causal Conjunction + Repetition

  ➔ "'Cause" = because (informal conjunction). Repetition of "and on" emphasizes eternal continuation.