"It's Alright With Me" is a song performed by Harry Connick, Jr. The song depicts a situation where the narrator has met someone who may not be their ideal match, but they are still attracted to this person. Despite the wrong timing, wrong place, and wrong features of this individual, the narrator finds them charming, lovely, and tempting. The lyrics suggest that the narrator is still in love with someone they are trying hard to forget. The line, "There's someone I'm trying so hard to forget, don't you want to forget someone too," indicates that they are hoping this new person can help them move on from a past relationship. The song conveys the internal conflict of the narrator's feelings. They recognize that the person they've met may not be the right fit, yet they can't help but be drawn to their charm, smile, and lips. The repeated phrase, "It's alright with me," suggests their willingness to overlook these mismatches and pursue a connection with this new person, even if it may not be the perfect or ideal situation. Overall, the song explores the complexities of attraction and the willingness to overlook shortcomings when it comes to matters of the heart. It expresses the idea that sometimes it's okay to deviate from what may seem "right" or "perfect" and embrace the unexpected.
