Am I Wrong
Brand New Lyrics
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Too much
To myself
And I turn my back on my faith
It's like glass
When we break
I wish no one in my place
You don't need their scenes
When the cut goes in deep
And I'm lost in sleep
I can't stay
In this place
I can't stand
When the room turns round
On my fate
You give no guarantees
There's no promise I can keep
I can't stand
I can't see my way
I feel blind
On my feet
I can't stay too long
Am I wrong?
Goodbye, lay the blame on luck
Goodbye, lay the blame on luck
Goodbye, lay the blame on luck
Goodbye, lay the blame on luck
I'm so tired
Of my mood
And sleep comes
With a knife, fork and a spoon
You're so pale
In your face
You let life get in your way
And I've seen
You don't need their scenes
When the cut goes in deep
And I'm lost in sleep
Am I wrong?
Goodbye, lay the blame on luck
Goodbye, lay the blame on luck
Goodbye, lay the blame on luck
Goodbye, lay the blame on luck
The lyrics to "Am I Wrong" by Brand New convey a sense of isolation, frustration, and uncertainty. The first verse highlights the singer's struggle with self-doubt and questioning of his faith. He talks too much to himself and turns his back on his belief system. He compares this feeling to breaking glass, something fragile and difficult to fix. The second verse touches on the idea that no matter how hard you try to avoid pain, it will eventually find you. The singer notes that you don't need anyone's help to feel the sting of a deep wound, and it can lead to feeling lost and disconnected from reality.
The chorus suggests that the singer is struggling to find his place in the world. He cannot stand to be in his current situation and feels blind and uncertain about his future. There are no guarantees in life, and he feels like he cannot keep any promises he makes to himself. The repetition of "Goodbye, lay the blame on luck" at the end of each verse suggests that the singer is casting aside his inner turmoil and blaming his circumstances for his struggles. He is tired of his mood and the constant battle he is facing.
Overall, the lyrics to "Am I Wrong" convey a deep sense of internal struggle and uncertainty, despite attempts to push the blame onto external forces. The song expresses the common human experience of feeling lost and disconnected, while searching for a sense of purpose and meaning.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I talk,
I talk too much to myself, feeling disconnected from my own thoughts and emotions.
Too much
I overthink many situations, feeling anxious and overwhelmed.
To myself
I keep my feelings and thoughts to myself, avoiding vulnerability and honesty with others.
And I turn my back on my faith
I feel like I have lost faith in myself and in others, and struggle to find meaning in my life.
It's like glass
My life is fragile and can easily break, just like glass.
When we break
When we break, it can be painful and difficult to recover from.
I wish no one in my place
I don't want anyone else to experience the pain and vulnerability that comes with being human.
And I've seen
I have witnessed other people's struggles and how much it can hurt.
You don't need their scenes
Others' approval is not necessary for happiness or success.
When the cut goes in deep
When someone hurts you deeply, it can be hard to let go and move on.
And I'm lost in sleep
I often find myself lost in my own thoughts and worries, struggling to sleep.
I can't stay
I cannot stay in one place for too long, feeling restless and constantly searching for something more.
In this place
In this state of mind, I feel stagnant and uninspired.
I can't stand
I cannot tolerate or handle certain situations.
When the room turns round
When my world feels like it's spinning out of control, I feel disoriented and lost.
On my fate
I cannot control what happens in my life, and it makes me anxious and scared.
You give no guarantees
There are no definite promises or assurances in life.
There's no promise I can keep
I cannot guarantee anything, and it makes me feel uncertain about my future.
I can't see my way
I feel lost and unsure of my direction in life.
I feel blind
I am unable to see clearly, making it difficult to make informed decisions.
On my feet
I struggle to stand on my own two feet, feeling unsteady and unsure of myself.
I can't stay too long
I cannot remain in one place for extended periods of time, feeling restless and unfulfilled.
Am I wrong?
I question whether my doubts and fears are misplaced, and wonder if I am mistaken in my feelings.
Goodbye, lay the blame on luck
I am saying goodbye, but instead of blaming myself or others for the situation, I am attributing it to luck or fate.
I'm so tired
I am exhausted and drained from feeling lost and uncertain.
Of my mood
My negative and fearful mood is taking a toll on me mentally and physically.
And sleep comes
Despite my worries, fatigue eventually sets in.
With a knife, fork and a spoon
Sleep can be accompanied by vivid and unsettling dreams.
You're so pale
Whoever the artist is addressing appears drained and exhausted as well.
In your face
The exhaustion is apparent in the person's face and expression.
You let life get in your way
The person is allowing life's obstacles and challenges to hinder their progress and happiness.
Contributed by Jack J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@bartigermann3531
Ouch. I listened to this song, when my relationship broke. I left my hometown and sit in a train and watched outside the window. Its almost 16 years ago but i can remember like it was yesterday. Music is amazing. Anyway, i have a beautiful wife and an beautiful daughter, so i am blessed :-) have a good one.
@winstondemoura8267
I get what you mean. I listened to this song while in a break up as well..now, after 11 years, listening to it brings me back all the feelings and hopes of back then. Although now I'm married to another woman and with two kids.
@johnnybegood7383
💔 happiness, love & luck to you always.
@blinkkw5910
it hurts so bad man
@aiizuddin
Really well done cover, love it! Thanks for sharing.
@desolatesoul2304
So glad that this is uploaded. I need this EP in my life.
@glowskullsmedia1499
Brilliant cover
@nathanstroud2223
For some reason I imagine this song as being in the intro to a romantic comedy from the 90s, but the drums go kinda hard.
@ManuscriptRe591
Forgot about this song. Such a good one.
@sirbucklesworth6974
Beautiful.