What If It All Goes Right

by Rebekah Gilbert

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Have you ever wanted to do something so badly and yet been paralyzed by fear, asking “What if everything goes wrong?” I have.

When I allow fear to be in the driver’s seat, I can conjure up a dozen different scenarios in which something can go wrong and use them as excuses for not moving forward.

“What If It All Goes Right” was born out of that mindset.

I was listening to a Mel Robbins podcast as I drove to an event I was nervous to attend when I heard her say, “What if it all works out?” Something in my brain clicked.

I shared both my fear and the quote with my co-writers, and we wrote a song that reminds us to consider the best-case scenario instead of focusing on our fears.

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She’s a mocking bird afraid to fly
Out on a limb but she won’t even try
She hears their song; she sees them soar
She may feel safe but she longs for more

But what if everything goes wrong?
She’s been waiting for so long
Watching everything that falls keeps her
paralyzed
The Leaves, the trees, and snowy sky
With every day that’s passing by
Night falls but the sun will rise
So she takes flight
'Cause what if it all goes right

She found her way through many clouds
Weathered storms, the ups and downs
She sings her song, they see her soar
She fin’ly found what she was made for

But what if everything goes wrong?
She’s been waiting for so long
Watching everything that falls kept her
paralyzed
The Leaves, the trees, and snowy sky
With every day that’s passing by
Night falls but the sun will rise
So she takes flight
'Cause what if it all goes right

No more isolation
She chooses to stay brave
And it’s her inspiration
That reminds me today

What if everything goes right?
I’ve been waiting my whole life
Watching everything that falls kept me
paralyzed
The Leaves, the trees, and snowy sky
With every day that’s passing by
Night falls but the sun will rise
So I take flight
‘Cause what if it all goes right
Every little thing's gonna be alright

credits

released March 8, 2024
Written by: Dana King, Kelly Siske-Dunworth, Rebekah Gilbert, Bob Marley
Guitar: Justin Ostrander
Recording/engineering: Eric Torres
Background vocals: Eric Torres

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Rebekah Gilbert Birmingham, Alabama

Birmingham, AL-based Americana singer-songwriter with a chill vibe whose intimate, velvety vocals invite listeners to journey with her through song

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