I Don't Want To Be Right
Barbara Mandrell Lyrics

If loving you is wrong
I am aware that society disapproves of me loving a married man.

I don't wanna be right
Despite the societal norms, I am committed to loving this man.

If being right means being without you
I understand that ending our relationship would be the 'right' thing according to society.

I'd rather live a wrong than right
But I am willing to bear the weight of society's judgment because being with you makes me happy.

My mama and daddy say it's a shame
My parents disapprove of my relationship.

It's a downright disgrace
They believe it is immoral.

But as long as I got you by my side
Despite my family’s disappointment, I am still devoted to you.

I don't care what my people say
Their opinions do not affect our relationship.

My friends tell me there's no future
My friends have warned me that there is no potential for a future with a married man.

In loving a married man
They believe my love is misplaced as there is already a commitment in place.

If I can't see you when I want
I will take any opportunity I have to be with you, even if it is not convenient.

I'll see you when I can
I am determined to make our relationship work despite the obstacles we face.

Am I wrong to fall
I question my judgement for falling in love with a married man.

So deeply in love with you
But my love for you is genuine and strong.

Knowing you got a wife
I am aware of the reality of your situation and that you are already committed.

And two little children
There are innocent lives that rely on you and your family staying together.

Depending on you too
You have a responsibility to take care of your family, and I acknowledge that.

Am I wrong to hunger
I question whether it is morally right for me to crave physical intimacy with a married man.

For the gentleness of your touch
But I can’t help but desire the tenderness of your embrace.

Knowing you got somebody else at home
I know that your place is in the arms of your wife, not mine.

Who needs you just as much
Your wife is committed to you and needs your support and love as much as I do.

Am I wrong to give my love
I am aware of the moral implications of being involved with a married man.

To a married man
But I cannot help who I love, and I am involved with you regardless of your marital status.

Am I wrong for trying to hold on
I question whether it is morally right to fight for something that society thinks is wrong.

To the best thing I ever had
But I am so in love with you and I do not want to give up on my happiness.

If it means sleeping without you
I am willing to sacrifice the supposed 'right' way for the joy that being with you brings me.

If it means sleeping alone at night
I can’t stand the thought of not having you by my side.

No, I don't wanna be right
I know that my love for you goes against societal norms and expectations, but I am committed to loving you regardless.