Clay Walker (born August 19, 1969) was born and raised on a farm in Beaumont, TX, the hometown of George Jones. Walker fell in love with country music at an early age, when his father gave him a guitar when he was only nine years old. After he graduated from high school, Walker pursued a musical career full-time, playing concerts across the South, the Midwest, and Canada. For over three years, he toured and went to school, taking courses about the music business. During this time, he acted as his own manager. Eventually, he became the house singer at the Neon Armadillo bar in Beaumont. While performing at the club, producer James Stroud heard Walker and offered to work with the singer. Stroud helped Walker secure a contract with Giant Records, and the pair began working on the vocalist's debut album.
"What's It to You" became a number one hit upon its release in August of 1993, with "Live Until I Die" following it into the pole position later that same year. Both singles were featured on his debut album, Clay Walker, which was released in the fall of 1993. "Where Do I Fit in the Picture," the third single from the album, became a number 11 hit in early 1994. "White Palace" was a flop, failing to crack the Top 40, but "Dreaming With My Eyes Open" became his third number one hit in the summer of 1994, helping make his debut record a platinum album. If I Could Make a Living was not quite as successful as his debut, yet it still yielded the number one title track. Hypnotize the Moon, Walker's third album, appeared in the fall of 1995, preceded by the number two single "Who Needs You Baby." He followed with Self Portrait in 1996 and Rumor Has It in 1997. A Greatest Hits collection appeared in 1998 and a new album, Live, Laugh, Love, was released in 1999. Say No More followed two years later.
Wrong Enough to Know
Clay Walker Lyrics
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All the dead end roads that I've been down
It took you for me to finally get it
You don't know you're lost until you're found
Like a river bends to find the ocean
Every wrong turn led me straight to you
You're the right one, baby, and I ain't letting go
Too many times, I have neglected
The sobering truth staring me in the face
I have denied and rejected
Your honest touch and and amazing grace
Like a river bends to find the ocean
Every wrong turn led me straight to you
You're the right one, baby, and I ain't letting go
Believe me, I've been wrong enough to know
You're the right one, baby, and I ain't letting go
Believe me, I've been wrong enough to know
Baby, believe me, I've been wrong enough to know
In "Wrong Enough to Know," Clay Walker sings about his past mistakes and bad decisions, and how they have all led him to the present moment – to the woman he realizes is the right one for him. He confesses that it's not easy for him to admit that he has made wrong choices, but he acknowledges that he needed to go through them to understand what he truly needed and wanted in a relationship. He compares his journey of finding love to that of a river's journey to find the ocean – all the twists and turns that led him to the woman he loves. The lyrics demonstrate a sense of maturity and reflection, as the singer recognizes his past faults and learns from them.
The chorus reflects the enduring nature of the relationship the singer has finally found after many failed attempts. He sings that he won't let this woman go, and that he has learned from his past and doesn't want to make the same mistakes again. The final line of the chorus – "Believe me, I've been wrong enough to know" – is particularly poignant, as it highlights that the singer's past experiences have given him the knowledge to recognize what he needs and wants in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Like any man, it's hard for me to admit it
Just like any other man, I find it difficult to acknowledge my mistakes
All the dead end roads that I've been down
I have faced countless failures and disappointments in my past pursuits
It took you for me to finally get it
It was not until I met you that I understood what I was missing
You don't know you're lost until you're found
Sometimes we cannot recognize that we are directionless until we have discovered a way forward
Like a river bends to find the ocean
Just as a river adapts to meet the larger body of water, my journey led me to you
Every wrong turn led me straight to you
Despite taking numerous incorrect paths, all roads ultimately led me to your doorstep
You're the right one, baby, and I ain't letting go
You are my soulmate, and I am not willing to let you slip away
Believe me, I've been wrong enough to know
Having made many mistakes in the past, I am confident that you are the right person for me
Too many times, I have neglected
I have ignored important things in my life on several occasions
The sobering truth staring me in the face
I have been aware of the harsh reality, but have chosen not to address it
I have denied and rejected
I have refused to accept the truth and turned a blind eye to it
Your honest touch and amazing grace
Your sincere actions and admirable qualities have been overlooked by me
Baby, believe me, I've been wrong enough to know
I have made too many mistakes in my past, and I am now certain that you are the right person for me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CLAY WALKER, DOUG JOHNSON, KIM WILLIAMS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Clay Walker
New album Long Live the Cowboy available now!
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LYRICS:
Like any man it's hard for me to admit it
All the dead end road that I've been down
It took you for me to finally get it
You don't know you're lost until you're found
Like a river bends to find the ocean
Every wrong turn led me straight to you
You're the right one, baby and I ain't letting go
Believe me, I've been wrong enough to know
Too many times I have neglected
The sovereign truth starting me in the face
I have denied and rejected an honest touch
An amazing grace
Like a river bends to find the ocean
Every wrong turn led me straight to you
You're the right one, baby and I ain't letting go
Believe me, I've been wrong enough to know
You're the right one, baby and I ain't letting go
Believe me, I've been wrong enough to know
Baby, believe me, I've been wrong enough to know
Songwriters: Greg Johnson / Clay Walker / Kim Williams
Clay's Country Music Playlist: https://bit.ly/2NKpfnb
#ClayWalker #WrongEnoughToKnow #CountryMusic #Country #Official
Clay Walker
Like any man it's hard for me to admit it
All the dead end road that I've been down
It took you for me to finally get it
You don't know you're lost until you're found
Like a river bends to find the ocean
Every wrong turn led me straight to you
You're the right one, baby and I ain't letting go
Believe me, I've been wrong enough to know
Too many times I have neglected
The sovereign truth starting me in the face
I have denied and rejected an honest touch
An amazing grace
Like a river bends to find the ocean
Every wrong turn led me straight to you
You're the right one, baby and I ain't letting go
Believe me, I've been wrong enough to know
You're the right one, baby and I ain't letting go
Believe me, I've been wrong enough to know
Baby, believe me, I've been wrong enough to know
Songwriters: Greg Johnson / Clay Walker / Kim Williams
Clay Walker
New album Long Live the Cowboy available now!
iTunes: https://apple.co/2QtrHiO
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Dr9xeA
°°°
"Wrong Enough to Know" by Clay Walker.
Spotify: http://bit.ly/WrongEnough
iTunes: http://bit.ly/WrongCW
Connect with Clay:
http://Instagram.com/OfficialClayWalker
http://Facebook.com/OfficialClayWalker
http://Twitter.com/ClayWalker
LYRICS:
Like any man it's hard for me to admit it
All the dead end road that I've been down
It took you for me to finally get it
You don't know you're lost until you're found
Like a river bends to find the ocean
Every wrong turn led me straight to you
You're the right one, baby and I ain't letting go
Believe me, I've been wrong enough to know
Too many times I have neglected
The sovereign truth starting me in the face
I have denied and rejected an honest touch
An amazing grace
Like a river bends to find the ocean
Every wrong turn led me straight to you
You're the right one, baby and I ain't letting go
Believe me, I've been wrong enough to know
You're the right one, baby and I ain't letting go
Believe me, I've been wrong enough to know
Baby, believe me, I've been wrong enough to know
Songwriters: Greg Johnson / Clay Walker / Kim Williams
Clay's Country Music Playlist: https://bit.ly/2NKpfnb
#ClayWalker #WrongEnoughToKnow #CountryMusic #Country #Official
casey simmons
🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
nunya nunya
Love your music and your voice
Lorenzo Floris
A breath of fresh air in today's country music! Love this man and the fact he's not afraid to use fiddle and steel guitar still!
Clay Walker
Like any man it's hard for me to admit it
All the dead end road that I've been down
It took you for me to finally get it
You don't know you're lost until you're found
Like a river bends to find the ocean
Every wrong turn led me straight to you
You're the right one, baby and I ain't letting go
Believe me, I've been wrong enough to know
Too many times I have neglected
The sovereign truth starting me in the face
I have denied and rejected an honest touch
An amazing grace
Like a river bends to find the ocean
Every wrong turn led me straight to you
You're the right one, baby and I ain't letting go
Believe me, I've been wrong enough to know
You're the right one, baby and I ain't letting go
Believe me, I've been wrong enough to know
Baby, believe me, I've been wrong enough to know
Songwriters: Greg Johnson / Clay Walker / Kim Williams
tatty 07
Esta canción es perfecta❤❤
Gina Whistler
That is so good to hear thank you
Tiffany Dale Jansky
So nice to hear new, REAL country music
Jacqueline Sambridge
Love it, but then again I love all of Clay’s music. ❤️🎼🎶🎶🎶
Myra Kopplin
Great song! Love the smooth harmony in the chorus, mix of old and new country sound, and that pure strong voice!!