Wrong Opinion
Chairlift Lyrics


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Overhead and underfoot
If you cut it down then you will never know
I laid my guts out on the table
Laid my guts out and you said no
You got a wrong opinion
Wrong opinion

If you don't get it
You don't get to have it
If you don't get it it's fine by me
Because I see sun
I see sun

Over the counter underground
And through the world that you will never know
But to stay and contemplate could make you late
So you take a photo
You got a wrong opinion
Wrong opinion
If you don't get it
You don't get to have it
If you don't get it it's fine by me
If you don't get it
You don't get to have it
If you don't get it it's fine by me
Because I see sun
I see sun

You don't get it no
You don't get it

Yeah the leaves grow where light goes
I see the sun rising over the edge
Did you miss it or ignore it
I see beginning where you see the end
Yeah the leaves grow where light goes
I see the sun rising over the edge
Did you miss it or ignore it
I see beginning where you see the end

Because I see sun
I see sun
I see sun




I see sun
I see sun

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Chairlift's song Wrong Opinion are open to interpretation, but they touch upon themes of individual perspective and the value of experiences. The lyrics "overhead and underfoot" suggest that every experience is significant, from small to big things happening around us, and "if you cut it down then you will never know" can be interpreted as the importance of keeping an open mind and not dismissing experiences as unimportant. The line "laid my guts out on the table" might indicate a literal or metaphorical instance where the singer may have poured their heart out, possibly to someone close to them but received rejection in the form of the phrase "you said no." This rejection further illustrates the theme of personal perspective, where one's response to another person's emotions or experiences reflects their own perspective and biases.


The refrain "wrong opinion" emphasizes the idea that everyone's perspective is different and subjective. The following lines "if you don't get it, you don't get to have it" suggest that each individual's perception is unique and that not everyone will understand or appreciate the same things in life. The singer seems to be content with this and suggests that they are fine with others not understanding their perspective.


The lyrics "yeah the leaves grow where light goes" suggests a metaphorical growth that can occur from having an open mind and being receptive to new experiences. The lines "did you miss it or ignore it" indicate that there are opportunities for growth and introspection everywhere, but one must be willing to see them to benefit fully. The chorus "because I see sun" could portray the idea that the singer is optimistic and sees the beauty in life despite the challenges they may face.


Line by Line Meaning

Overhead and underfoot
Above and below, everywhere


If you cut it down then you will never know
If you destroy something, you'll never understand it


I laid my guts out on the table
I was very open and honest


Laid my guts out and you said no
You rejected my honesty


You got a wrong opinion
You don't understand correctly


Wrong opinion
Incorrect understanding


If you don't get it
If you don't understand it


You don't get to have it
You can't possess it


If you don't get it it's fine by me
If you don't understand it, that's okay with me


Because I see sun
I see positivity and hope


Over the counter underground
Invisible yet all around


And through the world that you will never know
In places you'll never experience


But to stay and contemplate could make you late
Thinking too much can hinder progress


So you take a photo
You take a picture of the surface without deep understanding


You don't get it no
You really don't understand


Yeah the leaves grow where light goes
Things grow towards positivity


I see the sun rising over the edge
I see positivity in every situation


Did you miss it or ignore it
Did you fail to see or choose to disregard it


I see beginning where you see the end
I see potential and opportunity where you see failure


I see sun
I see positivity and hope


I see sun
I see positivity and hope


I see sun
I see positivity and hope


I see sun
I see positivity and hope


I see sun
I see positivity and hope




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Caroline Elizabeth Polachek, Jonathan Patrick Wimberly

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