Mr. Right
A Rocket to the Moon Lyrics


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My girlfriend's got a boyfriend, funny
He doesn't make a dime all day
And all her girlfriends' boyfriends make money
What more can I say?
It's true
He never made it through a day of school
The only thing he studied was you
He knows your body better than you do

Maybe I'm your Mr. Right
Baby, maybe I'm the one you like
Maybe I'm a shot in the dark
And you're the morning light
Whoa
Maybe this is sad but true
Baby, maybe you've got nothing to lose
You could be the best of me
When I'm the worst for you

My girlfriend's got a boyfriend, running
To catch the bus to meet
To meet up with the boyfriend's girlfriend
Who's stunning
She's such a sight to see
It's true
The moment he laid eyes on you he knew
The only wish he wanted came true
He knows he's lucky that he met someone like you

Maybe I'm your Mr. Right
Baby, maybe I'm the one you like
Maybe I'm a shot in the dark
And you're the morning light
Whoa
Maybe this is sad but true
Baby, maybe you've got nothing to lose
You could be the best for me
When I'm the worst for you

You can always change your mind
And you can't change mine
I know you can't change mine

Maybe I'm your Mr. Right
Baby, maybe I'm the wrong you like
Maybe I'm a shot in the dark
And you're the morning light
Whoa
Maybe this is sad but true
Baby, maybe you've got nothing to lose




You could be the best for me
When I'm the worst for you

Overall Meaning

The first verse of the song “Mr. Right” by A Rocket to the Moon talks about the singer's situation in which his love interest has a boyfriend who doesn’t work all day but still enjoys the company of the singer’s girlfriend’s friends who all have money-making boyfriends. The singer seems to be suggesting that he would be a better fit for his love interest. He describes the boyfriend as not being academically successful and not having any goals in life other than being with the singer's girlfriend. He then expresses how the boyfriend knows everything about the singer's girlfriend, even her body.


The chorus of the song hints that maybe the singer could be the right person for his love interest. He thinks that he might be the person she likes and the one that makes her feel happy. He considers himself a “shot in the dark” - not a guaranteed win - while his love interest is the “morning light” - someone who brings positivity to his life. He acknowledges the fact that this may not be the happiest and brightest scenario, but at least they have each other.


The second verse of the song speaks to the boyfriend’s obsession with the singer's girlfriend. He runs to catch the bus to meet her, so they can hang out with her friends. The singer then says that the boyfriend knew he was in love with the singer's girlfriend from the moment he laid his eyes on her. He is grateful that he met someone like her and recognizes that he is lucky to be with her.


Overall, the song seems to be a message to a love interest who is currently with someone else. The singer is trying to convince her that he’s the better fit for her, and she should consider being with him instead. The song has a fun and catchy melody, and the lyrics capture the singer's desire to be with the person he loves.


Line by Line Meaning

My girlfriend's got a boyfriend, funny
The singer's girlfriend is dating someone who is not successful, which is ironic.


He doesn't make a dime all day
The boyfriend does not have a job and is not earning money.


And all her girlfriends' boyfriends make money
In contrast to her boyfriend, the other boyfriends of her friends are successful and wealthy.


What more can I say?
The situation is clear and self-explanatory, so the singer does not need to elaborate.


He never made it through a day of school
The boyfriend did not finish school and is not educated.


The only thing he studied was you
The boyfriend has dedicated himself to learning about the singer's girlfriend instead of pursuing an education or career.


He knows your body better than you do
The boyfriend is intimately familiar with the singer's girlfriend's physical attributes and preferences.


Maybe I'm your Mr. Right
The singer suggests that he could be the ideal partner for the singer's girlfriend.


Baby, maybe I'm the one you like
The singer wonders if the singer's girlfriend is attracted to him.


Maybe I'm a shot in the dark
The singer admits that his pursuit of the singer's girlfriend may be risky or uncertain.


And you're the morning light
The singer's girlfriend is a bright and positive presence in his life.


Maybe this is sad but true
The singer acknowledges that his desire for the singer's girlfriend may be futile or misguided.


Baby, maybe you've got nothing to lose
The singer suggests that the singer's girlfriend could benefit from exploring a relationship with him.


You could be the best of me
The singer believes that the singer's girlfriend could bring out his best qualities.


When I'm the worst for you
The singer acknowledges that he may not be the best partner for the singer's girlfriend, especially considering her current boyfriend's shortcomings.


My girlfriend's got a boyfriend, running
The boyfriend is depicted as being constantly in a hurry or tight on time.


To catch the bus to meet
The boyfriend is rushing to meet with the singer's girlfriend, likely indicating that they do not live close to each other.


To meet up with the boyfriend's girlfriend
The singer's girlfriend is referred to as the 'boyfriend's girlfriend' to emphasize the situation's complexity and confusion.


Who's stunning
The singer acknowledges that the singer's girlfriend is attractive and desirable.


She's such a sight to see
The singer cannot help but admire the singer's girlfriend's beauty and presence.


The moment he laid eyes on you he knew
The boyfriend instantly fell in love with the singer's girlfriend upon meeting her.


The only wish he wanted came true
The boyfriend is grateful to have found someone as wonderful as the singer's girlfriend.


He knows he's lucky that he met someone like you
The boyfriend recognizes that the singer's girlfriend is a special and rare person, and he feels fortunate to be with her.


You can always change your mind
The singer acknowledges that the singer's girlfriend has the agency to make her own decisions, even if it means changing her mind about pursuing a relationship with him.


And you can't change mine
The singer feels strongly about his own feelings and desires, which he cannot change.


Baby, maybe I'm the wrong you like
The singer considers the possibility that the singer's girlfriend may not be interested in him, despite his best efforts.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LOREN BRINTON, ANDREW COOK, ERIC HALVORSEN, SAM HOLLANDER, DAVID KATZ, JUSTIN RICHARDS, NICK SANTINO

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Social Repose

The music biz is absolutely crushing nowadays. So much good music is left unheard. I just started a solo electronic project not too long ago and would love it if you could have a listen. Most of the songs are in my channel.

Puddle Pebble

This song randomly popped in my brain so I had to search and watch this again ❤️❤️❤️

Queen

Me too🥰👍

jonny turner

This song is still one of the greatest song to ever grace my ear drums 🙌🏻🙌🏻

Abby w.

This song has been stuck in my head for a week now and I'm enjoying every minute of it ❤️ this band was fantastic, I wish they didn't split up...

Brittxin

Coming back to this years later. I’ve met them multiple times every time they performed in my area. I miss them so much but it’s great to hear they’re all doing really well now.

Angel Rose Caldoza

I will never get over with this look of yours, Nick. The hair, the outfit, your tattoos, the instruments you've played, your voice, and everything. You are the real definition of 'pogi'.

I really wish I was born earlier :(( so that, I could at least, give you guys a lot of love and support!!!
ARTTM IS AWESOME AND FOREVER WILL BE!!!! loveyou guys so much. thanks for the music.

Always and forever... your fan!!!

Rod Walter Caingles

@Angel Rose Caldoza - He's now singing with the band, Beach Weather. Go listen in case you haven't checked them yet!

Katie Friesen

I just saw them live in TO on the OP tour with Boys Like Girls, Cobra Starship, The Maine and Versa Emerge. AMAZING tour. I didn't realize until now how much I adore them and I feel like I really missed out, but I'll be scouting out another show as soon as they come back to Canada. SO catchy, I love it :D

Michael Seitz

i really like this song. its so catchy, and so...down to it. he writes what he feels, and its awesome! he writes songs that explains so many things. :) ive decided ima learn this and play it for this girl i like a lot. :)

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