Doing All Right

The lyrics describe someone moving from a sense of personal ruin toward cautious hope. The speaker says that today they have a better idea of what they are doing, but they are not fully confident: tomorrow might bring joy or sorrow. Repeating “I should be doing all right” sounds partly reassuring, as if the speaker is trying to believe things will improve.

Several images express this uncertain waiting. “Waiting for the sun” suggests hoping for brighter times, while “the skies to clear” can mean waiting for problems or confusion to pass. “Jump in joy or sinking in sorrow” contrasts two possible emotional futures, making the speaker’s mood seem changeable. A “hideaway” may suggest a private refuge or a way to withdraw when life feels difficult, though the lyrics do not explain exactly what it is.

The song can be heard as hopeful without being simply cheerful. The speaker expects that things should be all right, but the repeated uncertainty about tomorrow—and the shift from “I know what I’m doing” to “God knows what I’m doing”—suggests they may still feel lost. The words leave open whether the optimism is firm confidence or a comforting phrase the speaker uses while waiting for life to settle.