I'm Fine

**Producer(s)** | Clampitt, Conrad

**I'm Fine** is a song by Ashe and is the second track on her album *Ashlyn*.

The song stands out by being a bit more upbeat, with call-and-response lyrics.

## Background

Sonically, the song has been described as "[catchy but simple]", a "pointed statement of pop ambition", and "Beatles-y". Whilst lyrically described as "relatable" by multiple critics.

Ashe explains: ‘’’I'm Fine’ is about having that one person in your life that when you're trying to fake it and you're trying to say, ‘Oh, no, I'm doing okay,’ it's having that one person who says: ‘I know you're not okay. You can't pretend with me’”.

## Meaning

This song captures the feeling of saying you’re okay when you’re not by hiding your feelings.

## Lyrics

[Verse 1]

Woke up too early

Almost put salt in my coffee

Oh, I thank God that you stopped me before that

Tripped over something

Spilled it all over your front seat

Didn't even say I'm sorry about that

[Pre-Chorus]

On and on, it's just more of the same

And even when you ask if I'm okay

[Chorus]

I try to say I'm fine (I'm fine)

You don't (You don't)

Believe (Believe me)

When I say I'm alright (Alright)

You know (You know)

I need you when I try to say I'm fine (I'm fine)

You know (You know)

It's just (Because I)

Can't admit when I'm sad (I'm sad)

But thank God (You know)

I need you when I try to say I'm fine

[Verse 2]

I can hide from everyone еlse

And they won't bat an eyе

No, they never can tell

When I'm fallin' apart on the inside

It gets so hard

Keepin' it up

Keep your eyes down

Keep your chin up

We all need someone there for us sometimes

[Pre-Chorus]

On and on, it's just more of the same

I get so lonely every day

Until you ask if I'm okay

[Chorus]

I try to say I'm fine (I'm fine)

You don't (You don't)

Believe (Believe me)

When I say I'm alright (Alright)

You know (You know)

I need you when I try to say I'm fine (I'm fine)

You know (You know)

It's just (Because I)

Can't admit when I'm sad (I'm sad)

But thank God (You know)

I need you when I try to say I'm fine

## Trivia

* "I'm Fine"'s title is contradictory.
	+ "I'm Fine" implies that someone is mentally doing well, that this is a happy song; however, the lyrics suggests otherwise, that they are not okay, and that its upbeat production disguises a sad song.
	+ Other songs with contrasting titles to their theme/lyrics are: "Me Without You", "Serial Monogamist", "Emotional", and "It Can't Be You".

* "I'm Fine" was the first single released after the announcement of *Ashlyn* and quickly became a fan favourite.

* It is the shortest song on the album, clocking in at 2:16.
	+ One of Ashe's shortest songs, after "Rae's Theme" from *Rae* at 38 seconds.

## Navigation

 Ashlyn Tracklist

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 https://lancerledger.com/5900/entertainment/review-on-ashlyn-by-ashe-a-must-hear-album/
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 https://ftpunks.com/ashlyn-the-breakup-album-everyone-needs/
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 https://www.clashmusic.com/news/ashe-confirms-debut-album-ashlyn/
4. ↑ https://www.stereogum.com/2147101/ashe-ashlyn-album-review/columns/the-week-in-pop/
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 https://ghsexplosion.com/5424/reviews/ashlyn-ashe/