Where Did We Go Wrong
Cast - Phineas and Ferb Lyrics
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Could we have been blinded to some little hidden vice?
Did our visions of sugar plums not dance like they should?
I'm racking my brain here, I really thought we were good
I know you've got that list and I know you check it twice
But could you check it again 'cause it seems to me we were all pretty nice
(All except for Buford, 'cause he's got that whole
Where did we go wrong
Please tell me
Where did we go wrong
Where did we go
Won't somebody tell me
Where did we go wrong
The song "Where Did We Go Wrong" by Cast from the popular animated TV show Phineas and Ferb is one of the most emotionally complex songs from the show. The song is sung by the titular characters Phineas and Ferb who start questioning themselves whether they were good or bad this year, and where they went wrong. Through the lyrics like "How could we be naughty when I'd thought we'd been so nice?" and "I'm racking my brain here, I really thought we were good" the characters express their confusion and feelings of self-doubt.
The song is an example of self-reflection and questioning, which is not a common theme but is remarkable in this case as it connects with the audience on an emotional level. The lyrics also hint at the idea of collective responsibility and the blaming culture, as can be seen from "Where did we go wrong? Please tell me, where did we go wrong, where did we go?" The song's lyrics carry a sense of empathy, as the characters consider other people's perspectives as well.
Composed by Danny Jacob and Karey Kirkpatrick, the song has become a fan favorite due to its thought-provoking lyrics and heartfelt melody. Overall, the song serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of introspection and self-reflection, and the fact that nobody is perfect.
Line by Line Meaning
How could we be naughty when I'd thought we'd been so nice?
I am surprised that we have done something bad as I believed we had been good all along.
Could we have been blinded to some little hidden vice?
Is it possible that we were unaware of some wrongdoing that we committed?
Did our visions of sugar plums not dance like they should?
Are we not feeling as happy and proud of ourselves as we should be?
I'm racking my brain here, I really thought we were good
I am thinking very hard because I had firmly believed that we had behaved well.
I know you've got that list and I know you check it twice
I understand that you have a list of who has been naughty or nice, and you look at it carefully.
But could you check it again 'cause it seems to me we were all pretty nice
Could you please double check your list, because it seems to me that everyone was well-behaved.
(All except for Buford, 'cause he's got that whole
Except for Buford, because he always believes that his last-minute actions will earn him forgiveness.
Last-minute reprieve theory it's gonna work, you watch)
He has a theory that his last-minute attempts to be good will always succeed.
Where did we go wrong
What did we do that was bad?
Please tell me
I am requesting an explanation for what went wrong.
Where did we go wrong
I am asking again - what did we do that was bad?
Where did we go
Can someone enlighten us as to where we misstepped?
Won't somebody tell me
Could someone please explain what we did wrong?
Where did we go wrong
I am once again asking what our mistake was.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ROBERT HUGHES, MARTIN OLSON, DAN POVENMIRE
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