Drawn inexorably into the vortex of mass success, 1927 swiftly lost control, playing out a familiar rock tune: the group's second album, The Other Side, failed to match the sales of its predecessor and 1927 gradually slipped from view even as it began to buckle under the strain of touring.
Today, Eric Weideman is living in Perth maintaining a solo career and reforms 1927 every now and then.
Doin' It Wrong
1927 Lyrics
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Always undercover, always looking for you
I think about you, think about me
I think of all the places you know
I'd much rather be
But maybe i've got it wrong
What about fear, what about hate
What about the anguish, what about the pain
What about i put you in the freezer again
I mean it, but maybe i've got it wrong
Wrong all wrong
Where do i go, what do i do
Who would i sleep with if it wasn't for you
Doin' it wring, doin' it right, doin' it for you
So i can sleep well at night
What about the money, what about the waste
What about the promises of love we made
What about the kids, what about the rules
What about the hunger in the kingdom of fools
What about fear, what about hate
What about love has it gone out of date
What about the anguish, what about the pain
What about i put you in the freezer again
I mean it, but maybe i've got it wrong
Wrong all wrong, but lately it seems i'm always looking for you
The song "Doin' It Wrong" by 1927 speaks of a conflicted relationship wherein the singer contemplates the true meaning of love and its complications. The first verse reveals the hesitance and indecisiveness of the person as they are constantly on the lookout for their partner. The line "Always undercover, always looking for you" shows that the singer is not fully open about their feelings and is deliberately hiding them from the other person. The second line "I think of all the places you know I'd much rather be" denotes a sense of dissatisfaction with where they are presently in their life and yearning for something more fulfilling.
The second verse delves a little deeper as the singer questions the complexities of love. The line "What about love or has it gone out of date" suggests the fears that come along with love and whether it still has the same value in society as it once did. The singer's frustration is palpable as they make a reference to putting their partner "in the freezer again," which hints at the feeling of being stuck in the same cycle. The chorus is repetitive in nature and reiterates how the singer grapples with their emotions and the aftermath of being in the wrong relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Where do i go, what do i do
I feel lost and confused, unsure of where to turn or what actions to take.
Always undercover, always looking for you
I feel like I need to hide or be secretive in my pursuit of finding you.
I think about you, think about me
My mind is consumed with thoughts of you and how I fit into your life.
I think of all the places you know
I'd much rather be
But maybe i've got it wrong
I daydream about being with you in the places you frequent, but I'm not sure if this is the right path for me.
What about fear, what about hate
What about love or has it gone out of date
What about the anguish, what about the pain
What about i put you in the freezer again
I mean it, but maybe i've got it wrong
I am grappling with conflicting emotions of fear, hate, love, pain, and a desire to take drastic actions such as freezing you out of my life. However, I am uncertain if this is the best course of action for either of us.
Where do i go, what do i do
Who would i sleep with if it wasn't for you
Doin' it wring, doin' it right, doin' it for you
So i can sleep well at night
My thoughts are constantly consumed by thoughts of you, to the point where I don't know who I am or what I want outside of our relationship. I strive to do what I think is right for you, even if it may not align with my own desires, all in hopes of finding some peace of mind.
What about the money, what about the waste
What about the promises of love we made
What about the kids, what about the rules
What about the hunger in the kingdom of fools
I am plagued by doubts and concerns about the practical aspects of our relationship, such as finances and the commitments we made to each other. I also worry about societal pressures and expectations, and whether I am sacrificing too much of myself in pursuit of this relationship.
Wrong all wrong, but lately it seems i'm always looking for you
I acknowledge that my actions and doubts may be misguided, but my heart and mind are still focused on finding and being with you.
Writer(s): Eric Peter Weideman, Garry Allan Frost
Contributed by Oliver W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.