I Don't Want To Be Right
When pop music began, most artists spent a week or two recording and mixing… Read Full Bio ↴When pop music began, most artists spent a week or two recording and mixing an album. Chris Bryan just spent 16 months recording "The Sum of my Habits". Apparently, it's difficult to find time for the studio when you're finishing up college and student teaching. "The majority of the material for this album was created while grading essays and drinking red wine," Bryan admits. "I would give somebody a B+ and then run to my bedroom to write down a melody". Bryan, a Hope College graduate, is somewhat beside himself with the knowledge that he spent 60,000 dollars on a college degree - an arguably unnecessary piece of paper for a touring musician - but Chris says he feels at least a "little bit" smarter. In his third year in Michigan at Hope College, Chris recorded his first album, "Shades of Blue," with longtime friend and producer, Nick Sleik. Unfortunately, with a full load of college classes, they were burdened with the inability to fully promote it. Fortunately, good music has a way of getting heard. The album soon sold in all 50 states, and the reviews from the press couldn't have been better. He was dubbed, "The next John Mayer," by Plugged-In-Music, received a four-star rating from "Discovering Artists," and "Impact Sites" recognized him as "a name you will be hearing a lot of in the music world for years to come". Now, with the release of his sophomore effort, "The Sum of my Habits," Chris Bryan has further proven himself to be a major force among singer/songwriters. Delicately balancing between jazz, pop, and blues, Bryan has blended a variety of musical genres and created a truly unique sound. "I felt like Shades of Blue was my attempt to prove to the world that I can be clever," Bryan claims. "Like the line: 'The future's just erasable history' (quoting "Day to Day"), that's clever. But it doesn't carry much emotional content with it. The interpretation of the line sort of ends right there - it's cut and dry. I feel like I'm done trying to prove to the world that I can write clever lines with quick rhyme schemes. Music isn't supposed to be a puzzle, it's supposed to express the truth about my place in the world and how I feel about that particular place. Now, I'm not saying that I don't try to write anything with wit, or that rhyme schemes aren't important, because I do and they are, but the reason I'm so pleased with "The Sum of my Habits," is that the material is more earnest, straightforward, and heartfelt. These songs are a true expression of my habits - the way I interact with my life emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. The title of the album is actually borrowed from Aristotle," Bryan reveals. "In some of my reading I came across an Aristotelian statement which argued that a man's character is simply 'the sum of his habits'. I like that. Someone can talk the day away about who they want to be and what their future holds, but in actuality, we're just the sum of our habits. I wanted to address this issue head-on with the new album. I wanted each song to be an insight into my character - my thoughts, my dreams, my fears, and consequently, my habits." The album is packed with emotionally charged material, from "Seasons" - a quiet prayer for change, to "Thousand Times Goodbye" - a painfully honest description of the difficulties in letting go of a relationship. The 16 months of tireless work have resulted in an incredibly revealing and personal collection of songs that show a well developed talent for imagery and metaphor, as well as a performer's charm. With the strength of this new album and the nationwide recognition Chris Bryan is gaining, it seems inevitable that people will be more than satisfied in making "The Sum of my Habits" one of their favorite listening habits. (www.myspace.com/kidronmusic)

I Don't Want To Be Right
Chris Bryan Lyrics


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It was a cold night in December
And the words I can't remember
But how can I forget?
The pictures on the t.v. screen
Corner glances in between you and me
Can't you see our lives are
Just picture books with copyrights
You draw me in and hold me tight
Next to you, next to you,
It's all for you
We'd fall asleep in neon lights
Don't delay it feels so right
Just being here with you

Well I don't know, but I've been told
Not to run around, my heart on my sleeve
But you're my backup path,
I love the way you laugh
Cause you could be the one for me

I fall a little more in love with you
Everyday of my life
If it's wrong for me to want to be with you,
I don't want to be right

I question destination
And I avoid the complications for you
It's all for you
We'd wake up in a sunrise
Cause I fell asleep in your eyes
Its true, It's all for you

I can't decide why you're on my mind




But I love you, yes I love you
I'm gonna make you mine, all mine, all mine

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Chris Bryan's song "I Don't Want To Be Right" tell the story of someone struggling with their feelings for another person. The song opens on a cold December night, where the details of a conversation have been forgotten, but the emotions have not. The chorus expresses the singer's growing love for the person in question, stating that they fall a little more in love every day and that they don't want to be right if it means they can't be with that person.


The second verse brings up the singer's struggle with the idea of love, as they've been warned not to be too open and vulnerable with their heart. However, the person they're singing about is their "backup path," indicating that even though they might be scared, they know this person is worth the risk. The verse ends with the singer asking the person to be with them, indicating that they want to make this person theirs.


Overall, "I Don't Want To Be Right" is a romantic song that explores the push-and-pull of love and how it can be scary, but ultimately worth it. The lyrics paint a picture of two people who are drawn to each other despite complications and doubts, and who want to be together regardless of what others might say.


Line by Line Meaning

It was a cold night in December
The situation under discussion occurred on a chilly December night.


And the words I can't remember
The singer cannot recollect the exact words spoken.


But how can I forget?
Despite not remembering the words spoken, the situation still remains memorable.


The pictures on the t.v. screen
The visuals displayed on the television.


Corner glances in between you and me
The brief visual exchanges between the artist and someone else.


Can't you see our lives are
The singer is pointing out that life is fleeting and should be enjoyed.


Just picture books with copyrights
Comparing life to a book with limited rights and restrictions.


You draw me in and hold me tight
Someone else has captivated the artist's attention and affection.


Next to you, next to you,
Being in close proximity to the other person.


It's all for you
All efforts are made for this special person.


We'd fall asleep in neon lights
The two of them would stay awake into the night surrounded by bright colors.


Don't delay it feels so right
The artist is urging the other person to act on their feelings since it feels like the right thing to do.


Just being here with you
Simply being in the company of someone special is enjoyable.


Well I don't know, but I've been told
The singer begins a phrase common in military cadences, indicating uncertainty.


Not to run around, my heart on my sleeve
Advising against making oneself vulnerable to rejection or unrequited love.


But you're my backup path,
The other person is the backup plan for the artist's romantic pursuits.


I love the way you laugh
One of the artist's reasons for being attracted to the other person.


Cause you could be the one for me
The singer sees potential in the other person as a romantic partner.


I fall a little more in love with you
The singer's feelings of love continue to grow gradually over time.


Everyday of my life
This sentiment occurs on a daily basis.


If it's wrong for me to want to be with you,
The artist acknowledges that society may view their feelings as inappropriate or unacceptable.


I don't want to be right
Despite what society thinks, the artist still desires to pursue a relationship with this person.


I question destination
The singer is uncertain about their future together.


And I avoid the complications for you
The artist tries to prevent any difficulties or problems for the other person.


We'd wake up in a sunrise
Their mornings would be filled with the warm glow of the sun's light.


Cause I fell asleep in your eyes
The singer feels safe and comfortable with this person, able to fall asleep even in their gaze.


Its true, It's all for you
All actions, feelings, and intentions are exclusively for the other person.


I can't decide why you're on my mind
The artist is trying to understand why the other person is constantly on their mind.


But I love you, yes I love you
The artist admits their love for the other person.


I'm gonna make you mine, all mine, all mine
The singer intends to pursue a romantic relationship with the other person, making them their own.




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