Discover the story of the song > Be Good – Alina Baraz

The lyrics talk about a person trying to cope with pain and sadness. The protagonist is thinking about someone they love and it's making them feel a certain way. They express that it hurts and it's like the universe is testing them, but they say it could be worse. Despite all of this, they reassure themselves that at the end of the day, they will still be okay. The protagonist repeats that they will still be good and asks if the person they love can also still be good. The overall message of the song is about finding strength and remaining positive even in difficult times.