"Right" is a song built around the idea of positive thinking, with its core message of "Taking it all the right way / Never no turning back." The call and response between David Bowie and the backing singers creates an atmosphere of sophistication, emphasizing this message. Bowie himself described the song as a mantra. While some hear it as a straightforwardly soulful track without hidden layers, others perceive a more agitated, twitchy quality in its expression. It plays like a powerful affirmation, pushing forward with unwavering resolve.