"Be Alright" is a song by Australian singer and songwriter

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. The song was released in June 2018 as the lead single from Lewis' debut studio album, ''

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''. It reached number one and is certified 10× Platinum in Australia and multi platinum worldwide, including 2× Platinum in the United States. Lewis said: "'Be Alright' is actually written about a few different relationships, some were mine and some from friends, I took little bits and pieces from each experience and combined them into one song." He added: "For people worried about me cause the song's so sad — trust me I'm OK… the song is actually about hope and knowing that in the end things will work out, surrounding yourself with good people." Lyrically, the song is about dealing with a breakup and the reality that you have to move on. An acoustic single was released on 7 September 2018. At the

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, "Be Alright" was nominated for four awards, winning the

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, the song was nominated for Pop Work of the Year. At the

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, the song won Most Performed Australian Work Overseas.

Music video

The music video for "Be Alright" was shot in

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and features Mexican actor Maria Evoli as Lewis' love interest. The video was released on 12 July 2018.

Reception

Allison Gallagher from ''The Brag Magazine'' called the song "stunning" and "gut-wrenching", saying, "A frank and fairly candid meditation on romantic betrayal and moving past pain, Lewis delivers his lyrics above a relatively sparse, stripped back instrumentation. Punctuated with a swelling, hopeful chorus, 'Be Alright' is the kind of slow-burning balladry that's equal parts uplifting and devastating." RJ Frometa from ''Vents Magazine'' said, "

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perfectly captures gut-wrenching heartbreak that comes with the hardships of a break-up. But while it deals candidly with anguish, the chorus swells with hope; a recognition that this pain is only temporary." auspOp called the song "a cracker", adding that "Be Alright" "feels like a big, bold step up."

Track listing

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Certifications

, +Certifications and sales for "Be Alright" by Dean Lewis

Release history

References

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