The Zombies disbanded. In the early 70's, Blunstone re-emerged as a solo act, and scored several major hits. The music featured rhythm guitar now and ranged from string arranged melodies, to rock, to American folk. The Zombies were never far away; for instance, "Andorra", written by co-Zombies Rod Argent and White, is a remake of "Time of the Season".
"One Year" was his first solo album.
In the late 70's Colin lent his voice to The Alan Parsons Project, a logical progression from his solo work, as can be heard in a song such as "Old and Wise".
Colin is currently touring and recording again with Rod Argent, another founder member of the Zombies, performing both new material and hits from their joint and solo careers.
How Wrong Can One Man Be
Colin Blunstone Lyrics
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Was when you said you'd finally had enough
Never thought you'd ever say it, never thought you could
How wrong can one man ever be?
Even when you came around, that last and final time
I thought that I could kiss away your words
But you dried your eyes, and shook your head, as I opened the door
How wrong can you be?
How long does it take to see mistakes you have made?
So farewell goodbye now, you've broken away
Well, I feel we'll never, ever, meet again
And if made mistakes, well, I hope you understood at least some
But how wrong can one man ever be.
How wrong can you be?
How long does it take to see mistakes you have made?
Funny how the only song I could ever write for you
Was when you said you'd finally had enough
Never thought you'd ever say it, never thought you could
How wrong can one man ever be?
The lyrics of Colin Blunstone's song How Wrong Can One Man Be are an introspective reflection of a man who failed to see the signs that his partner was unhappy in their relationship. The opening lines "Funny how the only song I could ever write for you/Was when you said you'd finally had enough" show how unaware the singer was of his partner's feelings until they had reached their breaking point. He "never thought" she would actually leave him and "could" express her frustrations with their relationship.
The second verse reveals that the singer believed he could fix their problems with a kiss, but it only made her more resolute in her decision to leave. He acknowledges that he was "wrong" in thinking that a simple gesture like a kiss could solve their issues. The choruses question how wrong one can be and how long it would take to recognize and correct one's mistakes.
The final verse concludes with a bittersweet farewell, acknowledging the finality of their separation. The singer hopes that she understood that he made "mistakes" in their relationship and that he is now aware of how wrong he was. Ultimately, the song is about coming to terms with the consequences of not listening to and understanding the needs of a partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Funny how the only song I could ever write for you
It is ironic that the only song I could compose for you was after you said that you wanted to end our relationship.
Was when you said you'd finally had enough
The moment you decided to break up with me was when I found the inspiration to write this song.
Never thought you'd ever say it, never thought you could
I never expected you to be the one to break things off with me, and I never thought you would have the courage to do so.
How wrong can one man ever be?
I was completely mistaken in my assumptions about our relationship, and in my ability to make you happy.
Even when you came around, that last and final time
When you visited me for the last time before leaving, I still held hope that we could work things out.
I thought that I could kiss away your words
I believed that with a simple gesture, I could erase the hurtful things you had said to me.
But you dried your eyes, and shook your head, as I opened the door
You were resolute in your decision to leave me, and my attempts to change your mind were in vain.
So farewell goodbye now, you've broken away
I must say goodbye now that you have decided to move on from our relationship.
Well, I feel we'll never, ever, meet again
I am resigned to the fact that we have truly come to the end of our time together, and that we will never see each other again.
And if made mistakes, well, I hope you understood at least some
Looking back, I realize that I made mistakes in our relationship, and I can only hope that you were able to understand and forgive some of them.
How wrong can one man ever be.
I was completely wrong about our relationship, and it is a painful realization to come to.
How long does it take to see mistakes you have made?
It can take a long time and a lot of reflection to recognize the mistakes we have made that contribute to the end of a relationship.
How wrong can you be?
I was very wrong in my understanding of our relationship and my ability to keep you by my side.
Funny how the only song I could ever write for you
It is still ironic to me that the only song I could write for you was after we had parted ways.
Contributed by Sophie E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.