I've Been Wrong So Long
Bobby Lyrics

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I never knew love could be so strong
Until I held you in my arms
My love, oh yes, I know that I've been wrong for so long
My darling, let me make love to you
Come on and tell me what you want me to do
For I know, oh, yes, I know that I've been wrong for so long

I've got a feeling, I just can't reveal it

But when you are near me, I just can't conceal it
This empty feeling will soon be filled
No, you never really live
Until you learn to love

Yes, I've been wrong, I've been wrong for so long
Lord, I've been loved, just to keep me strong
Got a love, oh, yes, I know

That I've been so wrong
For so long

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "I've Been Wrong So Long" by Bobby "Blue" Bland are about a man who has finally realized the strength and importance of love after holding the woman he loves in his arms. He acknowledges that he has been wrong for so long in not recognizing the true value of love. The lyrics reveal the singer's vulnerability and sensitivity as he pleads with his lover to guide him to make amends for his mistakes.

The singer expresses his feelings of reluctance to reveal his affection openly, but he can't hide his emotions when his beloved is near. The empty feeling that he once had will soon be filled as he learns to love and live. He sings that he has been wrong for so long, but he now is aware of his mistake and is willing to go to great lengths to set things right. The repetition of the phrase "I've been wrong for so long" emphasizes his remorse and strengthens the theme of the song.

The song is about acknowledging the importance of love and the consequences of not recognizing it. It is about a man who has realized his mistake and is willing to make amends for it. Bobby "Blue" Bland's soulful and soothing voice adds depth to the meaning of the song.

Line by Line Meaning

I never knew love could be so strong
I was unaware that love could be a force as powerful as it has been for me since I met you

Until I held you in my arms
I only realized the depth and strength of love when I physically embraced you

My love, oh yes, I know that I've been wrong for so long
I acknowledge that I have made mistakes in the past regarding love and relationships, but I am willing to correct them

My darling, let me make love to you
I am tenderly asking for your consent to engage in physical intimacy

Come on and tell me what you want me to do
I am open to your suggestions and desires regarding how we express our mutual affection

For I know, oh, yes, I know that I've been wrong for so long
I am aware that my past actions and behaviors have been incorrect and I am willing to change

I've got a feeling, I just can't reveal it
I have a strong emotion that I am unable to express or articulate

But when you are near me, I just can't conceal it
Being close to you makes it impossible for me to hide my feelings

This empty feeling will soon be filled
I have been experiencing a sense of emptiness, but being with you will alleviate it

No, you never really live
Without love and connection, one cannot truly experience life to the fullest

Until you learn to love
The ability to love and be loved is crucial for a fulfilling life

Yes, I've been wrong, I've been wrong for so long
I reiterate my acknowledgement of my past mistakes and express my desire to make them right

Lord, I've been loved, just to keep me strong
Receiving love has been a source of strength for me, allowing me to work on improving myself and my relationships

Got a love, oh, yes, I know that I've been so wrong
Despite my past errors, I am grateful for the love I have in my life and acknowledge my responsibility to treat it with respect and care

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DON ROBEY, RAY AGEE

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