I Was Wrong
BAILEN Lyrics
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Day come, day go
And I can see the rise of a fallen fight
Hear 'em go
Singing, "Ey-ya, ey-oh"
Just marching on the quicksand paved in gold
The red flag waving in the light of day
And they won't take it down
Nothing's gonna change 'til we all can say...
I believe that I was wrong, I was wrong all along
I believe that I was wrong, I was wrong all along
I believe we move along, we move along, if we can say
I believe that I was wrong
Born from the earth
One beat, one birth
But call your brother blind say that you're the one with vision
Lend an ear (Lend an ear, lend an ear)
We sure can talk but can we hear
'Cause years won't make you wise if you don't try to listen
If chaos is the law
We'll keep on falling down in the same way
Something can be done
But nothing's gonna change 'til we all can say...
I believe that I was wrong, I was wrong all along
I believe that I was wrong, I was wrong all along
I believe we move along, we move along, if we can say
I believe that I was wrong
I went down to the river
To find strength for another day
I crisscrossed up the mountain
I never thought it'd be so hard to say (Oh, no)
I never thought it'd be so hard to say
I never thought it'd be so hard to say
I believe that I was wrong, I was wrong all along
I believe that I was wrong, I was wrong all along
I believe we move along, we move along, if we can say
I believe that I was wrong
The song "I Was Wrong" by BAILEN is a reflective piece commenting on the current state of society and the way people think and act towards each other. The lyrics hint at the idea that people often refuse to listen to each other and constantly try to impose their own views on others, without even considering the possibility that they may be wrong. The opening lines in the song, "How is it so? Day come, day go. And I can see the rise of a fallen fight" give the sense of helplessness in the face of the challenges that society is facing.
The chorus is emphasized throughout the song and reminds listeners that at some point, every individual must accept that they were wrong. It takes strength and courage to admit that they were mistaken, but it is necessary for growth and change. In the lyrics, "I went down to the river to find strength for another day. I crisscrossed up the mountain. I never thought it'd be so hard to say. I never thought it'd be so hard to say," the singer expresses the difficulties of admitting fault.
Line by Line Meaning
How is it so?
Why is the world so imperfect and why does it keep moving regardless of our struggles?
Day come, day go
Time keeps moving forward, whether we want it to or not.
And I can see the rise of a fallen fight
The singer sees the possibility for redemption and progress after a previous failure.
Hear 'em go
Singing, "Ey-ya, ey-oh"
Just marching on the quicksand paved in gold
Others mindlessly go through life, not realizing they are stuck in a cycle of struggling and striving for something meaningless.
And I can see it now
The red flag waving in the light of day
And they won't take it down
Nothing's gonna change 'til we all can say...
The artist sees a symbol of conflict and division, and believes that without acknowledging the truth, things will never improve.
I believe that I was wrong, I was wrong all along
I believe we move along, we move along, if we can say
I believe that I was wrong
Admitting fault and changing perspective is the key to growth and progress. The singer believes in the power of admitting mistakes and moving forward.
Born from the earth
One beat, one birth
But call your brother blind say that you're the one with vision
Despite sharing the same origins and potential, humans create divisions and power struggles that ultimately hinder progress.
Lend an ear (Lend an ear, lend an ear)
We sure can talk but can we hear
'Cause years won't make you wise if you don't try to listen
The ability to listen to others and learn from them is crucial in gaining true wisdom and understanding.
If chaos is the law
We'll keep on falling down in the same way
Something can be done
But nothing's gonna change 'til we all can say...
Without acknowledging and addressing the root causes of problems, they will continue to persist and cause harm.
I went down to the river
To find strength for another day
I crisscrossed up the mountain
I never thought it'd be so hard to say (Oh, no)
I never thought it'd be so hard to say
I never thought it'd be so hard to say
The artist has gone through difficult journeys and experiences to find the strength to admit fault and move forward.
Writer(s): Julia R. Bailen, David Eli Rotholz Bailen, Daniel Rotholz Bailen
Contributed by Zoe B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@michaelmoreno9079
I heard this song in a pizza spot in Chicago and it caught my attention quick.. i had to get up and Shazam, no regrets !!
@sisdlrovian5077
Love the combo of musical styles and the amazingly powerful lyrics. We, as a society, as people have to admit that we were wrong to allow the healing to begin. I hope that we all can be compassionate enough to start admitting our faults before it's too late.
@ristonalaimo5048
the vocal harmonies will carry you guys far. i've rarely heard voices that go that well together
@davidrayburn9818
Nothing like sibling harmonies.
@ShaneceTurner
The lyrics...their voices and talent... Omgoodness!!! I really like this song!
@eatsomemeals
I wish this song had more attention. This song has been on replay for 2 years and I'm still not tired of it
@PxTsik
Highly underrated.
@kitsune-kun2009
Heard this song for the first time this morning on the radio and I was instantly obsessed. Something about it was like hearing music for the first time, so fresh and transformative. Much love from a new fan here.
@jenniferharris5938
Makes me nostalgic for a time and a place I’ve never lived
@quynhvan2973
There's a beautiful Welsh word that captures what you are feeling: Hiraeth