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EPISODE · Mar 1, 2026 · 52 MIN

Dean Lewis – Be Alright (Why This Song Hits Everyone)

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Want to request a song? Tell us your rating? Send us a Text Message right now! This week on 1001 Songs That Make You Want To Die, we dive headfirst into “Be Alright” by Dean Lewis — the heartbreak anthem that somehow became one of the most-streamed Australian songs of the 2010s.On the surface, it’s a breakup ballad about betrayal, moving on, and your mate telling you to put the phone away. But when you really listen to the lyrics? It’s confusing. It’s melodramatic. It’s packed with pronouns. And somehow, Robbo is still out on the veranda, punching a dart while offering relationship advice.We break down the verses, unpack the logic (or lack of it), question the emotional math, and of course spin the Fight Wheel to see which host has to step into the ring. There are odds. There are verdicts. There are potentially chaotic mauls.Is this song genuinely moving… or just expertly engineered sad-boy pop? Is “mate” ever acceptable in a chorus? And most importantly — will it really be alright?Probably not.Think you know music?Every Friday, Tower Of Music puts your music knowledge to the test.Guess the artists. Spot the clues. Beat the hosts.Play along and see if you can make it to the top of the tower.New episodes every Friday on YouTube.Search 1001 Songs That Make You Want To Die and subscribe now. Please tell your mates about the podcast and jump on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and give us a 5-star review!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDUBBYDUBBY is declaring WAR on big Energy! Use the promo code "1001songs" at checkout for 10% off! Blessington Support the podcast when you buy a Blessington watch! Use the promo code “1001songs” at checkout. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1001songsthatmakeyouwanttodie/Follow us on TikTok: @the1001crew

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Want to request a song? Tell us your rating? Send us a Text Message right now! This week on 1001 Songs That Make You Want To Die, we dive headfirst into “Be Alright” by Dean Lewis — the heartbreak anthem that somehow became one of the most-streamed Australian songs of the 2010s. On the surface, it’s a breakup ballad about betrayal, moving on, and your mate telling you to put the phone away. But when you really listen to the lyrics? It’s confusing. It’s melodramatic. It’s packed with pronouns...

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