Song meaning of I Am Not Okay by Jelly Roll

Hey y'all, today I wanna talk about a song that really hit me in the feels - "I Am Not Okay" by Jelly Roll. This song, man, it's like he's speaking right to my soul, you know?

When Jelly Roll sings, "I am not okay, I'm barely getting by, losing track of days and losing sleep at night," I felt that, you know? Sometimes life just feels like a big ol' mess, and you're just trying to hold on. And when he says, "I'm hanging on the rails, so if I say I'm fine, just know I've learned to hide it well," it's like he's saying what I've been feeling but couldn't put into words.

And that chorus, oh man, it's like a hug for your heart. "I know I can't be the only one who's holding on for dear life, but God knows, I know when it's all said and done, I'm not okay, but it's all gonna be alright." It's like he's saying, hey, we're all struggling, but we're gonna make it through together.

In the second verse, when he talks about waking up with the devil on his back and voices in his head, it's like he's describing those days when everything just feels heavy and hard. But then he says, "Some days it ain't all bad, some days it all gets worse," and man, ain't that the truth? Life's a rollercoaster, for sure.

And that bridge, when he sings, "I know one day we'll see the other side, the pain'll wash away in a holy water tide, and we all gonna be alright," it's like a ray of hope shining through the darkness. It's a reminder that even when things feel tough, there's always a light at the end of the tunnel.

So yeah, "I Am Not Okay" by Jelly Roll, it's a song that speaks to the struggles we all face, but also reminds us that we're not alone and that things will get better. It's a song that makes you feel seen and understood, and for that, I'm grateful.