I'm Not Okay
Lionel Richie · Just Go [2009]
My heart's your heart
My love your love
And I am not okay
Unless you're okay
I've seen what you're facing
Please don't be alarmed
If you need me just call me
You're never alone
Hey, I'm barely sleepin'
I'm barely eating
Until the rain turns into change
My heart's your heart
My love your love
And I am not okay
Unless you're okay
And my mind is your mind
An my soul is your soul
And I am not okay
Unless you're okay
Whoa oh, whoa oh, whoa oh, whoa oh, whoa oh, whoa oh, oh yeah
Whoa oh, whoa oh, whoa oh, whoa oh, whoa oh, whoa oh, oh yeah
I'm headed wherever you're going
And I mean that from my heart
in the end you'll see that I've been there from the start
I'm not walking away
Not talkin' just to say
Your pain's my pain
And, uh, your gain's my gain
I wanna be right here
To make sure your tears don't form a river
I'm gonna be right here
Until you're vision becomes clearer
I ain't sleepin'
I'm not eatin'
Until the rain turns into change
My heart's your heart
My love your love
And I am not okay
Unless you're okay
And my mind is your mind
An my soul is your soul
And I am not okay
Unless you're okay
Whoa oh, whoa oh, whoa oh, whoa oh, whoa oh, whoa oh, oh yeah
Whoa oh, whoa oh, whoa oh, whoa oh, whoa oh, whoa oh, oh yeah
My love your love
And I am not okay
Unless you're okay
I've seen what you're facing
Please don't be alarmed
If you need me just call me
You're never alone
Hey, I'm barely sleepin'
I'm barely eating
Until the rain turns into change
My heart's your heart
My love your love
And I am not okay
Unless you're okay
And my mind is your mind
An my soul is your soul
And I am not okay
Unless you're okay
Whoa oh, whoa oh, whoa oh, whoa oh, whoa oh, whoa oh, oh yeah
Whoa oh, whoa oh, whoa oh, whoa oh, whoa oh, whoa oh, oh yeah
I'm headed wherever you're going
And I mean that from my heart
in the end you'll see that I've been there from the start
I'm not walking away
Not talkin' just to say
Your pain's my pain
And, uh, your gain's my gain
I wanna be right here
To make sure your tears don't form a river
I'm gonna be right here
Until you're vision becomes clearer
I ain't sleepin'
I'm not eatin'
Until the rain turns into change
My heart's your heart
My love your love
And I am not okay
Unless you're okay
And my mind is your mind
An my soul is your soul
And I am not okay
Unless you're okay
Whoa oh, whoa oh, whoa oh, whoa oh, whoa oh, whoa oh, oh yeah
Whoa oh, whoa oh, whoa oh, whoa oh, whoa oh, whoa oh, oh yeah
I'm Not Okay
Lionel Richie's "I'm Not Okay" serves as a poignant addition to his extensive discography, appearing on the 2009 compilation Just Go. The track exemplifies Richie's signature blend of R&B and pop sensibilities, characterized by his emotive vocal delivery and polished production. While often associated with his earlier hits like "Stuck On You," this recording reflects his continued ability to craft songs that resonate with themes of vulnerability and resilience. Released decades after his initial fame, the track stands as a testament to his enduring relevance in the music industry, showcasing a mature artistry that bridges his classic era with contemporary appeal.