So Far (It's Alright)

## *IV* chronology

**"So Far (It's Alright)"** is the third track on The 1975's fourth extended play, *IV*.

## Background

"So Far (It’s Alright)" reflects upon the perks and turmoils of life. Although things may go wrong, we’re alright in the end. This song is an expression of living life to the fullest instead of wasting it away over troubles we may face.

In particular, "So Far (It’s Alright)" highlights points in frontman Matty Healy’s life, with mention of his past addictions and his mother’s fame.

This is one of Healy’s favorite songs to perform at The 1975’s live shows:

*"I don’t have to play guitar. I’m freed up. I like that. It means I can move around, I can take the mic off the stand."*
This song shares a similar rhythm with their other song "Menswear".

## Lyrics

Yeah, so far, it's alright, alright, baby

Yeah, so far, it's alright, alright, baby

Yeah, so far, it's alright, alright, baby

Yeah, so far, it's alright, alright

Yeah, it's the way we are

We were smoking by 11 and knocking 'round town

Beat 'em ups on my arm

We were never good at selling, couldn't cut down

And I stay with my father while his friends die of heart attacks

He's got a heart made of stone, but he never gets cold because the sun's always on his back

"I used to think you were cool, and I believed you had a wonderful vision

But I soon found out you're a terrible friend, and your mother's on the television"

Give's a go on your bike, how you getting along with your life?

It's alright

Yeah, it's alright

Yeah, so far, it's alright, alright, baby

Yeah, so far, it's alright, alright, baby

Yeah, so far, it's alright, alright, baby

Yeah, so far, it's alright, alright

"Well I'm coming to the end of 23," she said, "Is that alright?"

"Well, it's coming to the end of you and me," she said, "Is that alright?"

And how can you complain about life and talk about being bored?

If you just sit at Pete's house playing video games, doing sniff that you can't afford

I can't be picking up in the town

So get me one off Adam if he's sorting you out

I don't really care what all your friends were about

I was always looking for a way to get out

It's just a reflection on the size of your house

A silver spoon and a zoot in your mouth

But you're alright

Yeah, it's alright

Yeah, so far, it's alright, alright, baby

Yeah, so far, it's alright, alright, baby

Yeah, so far, it's alright, alright, baby

Yeah, so far, it's alright, alright

So here we are, it's quarter to 11, we're knocking 'round town

Pushing in in the bar, you can cry until 11, it's a quarter of an hour

And why stay if you hate it so much?

You think you're well cool

You just write about sex and killing yourself and how you hardly ever went to school

Don't you want to take me up in the clouds?

Pretend that I'm the one and you can show me about

She was talking marriage, so we had to get out

Now he's making up for it by sleeping about

Your ultimatum's a ridiculous joke

I'm gonna pick that option that allows me to smoke

But I'm alright

Yeah, it's alright

Yeah, so far, it's alright, alright, baby

Yeah, so far, it's alright, alright, baby

Yeah, so far, it's alright, alright, baby

Yeah, so far, it's alright, alright

## Personnel

* **Composer:** Adam Hann, George Daniel, Matthew Healy, Ross MacDonald
* **Lyricist:** Adam Hann, George Daniel, Matthew Healy, Ross MacDonald
* **Associated performer:** Adam Hann, George Daniel, Matthew Healy, Ross MacDonald
* **Bass guitar:** Ross MacDonald
* **Drums:** George Daniel
* **Guitar:** Adam Hann, Matthew Healy
* **Mastering engineer:** Robin Schmidt
* **Mixer:** The 1975
* **Piano:** Matthew Healy
* **Programmer:** George Daniel
* **Studio personnel:** Robin Schmidt, The 1975
* **Synthesizer:** George Daniel
* **Vocals:** Matthew Healy

## References

1. ↑ http://scenestr.com.au/music/the-1975-you-like-this