The band Danny Wilson formed in 1986 in Dundee, Scotland by brothers Gary C… Read Full Bio ↴The band Danny Wilson formed in 1986 in Dundee, Scotland by brothers Gary Clark (guitar/vocals), Kit Clark (guitar/vocals) and Ged Grimes (keyboards/vocals), the trio named themselves Spencer Tracy before settling on Danny Wilson - after Frank Sinatra's character in the movie Meet Danny Wilson...

Their debut single on Virgin Records in Feb' 1987, "Mary's Prayer", failed to make an impression, although it did chart in the US before hitting the UK Top 50 in August and then No. 3 the following March. The song was later featured in the movie "Something About Mary"

The debut album "Meet Danny Wilson" was full of promise with the band's clean-cut image fitting perfectly in the late-80's trend for slick.

Their follow-up album, "Bebop Moptop", however, failed to make much impression, though the fine single "The Second Summer Of Love" did go Top 30.

There was also a subsequent "Greatest Hits" album released after the band split in 1990.

I Was Wrong
Danny Wilson Lyrics

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Little girl, you made a mistake
don't start crying or your heart will break
stand up for yourself
say I was wrong
If you believe in the power of the soul
stand up tough and let the punches roll

stand up for yourself
and say I was wrong

I was wrong, to ever let you go
I said a million stupid things
and I was wrong but now I know
That if I was right
we'd still be going strong
but wer'e not perfect, although we try
we make mistakes and that is why
I was wrong

Ohh oh

Nobody's perfect but everybody tries
tries to be perfect in the others eyes
stand up for your right
to say I was wrong
So people if you make a miostake
try to remember for your heavens sake
stand up for your right
to say I was wrong

I was wrong, to ever let you go
I said a million stupid things
and I was wrong but now I know
That if I was right
we'd still be going strong
but wer'e not perfect, although we try
we make mistakes and that is why
I was wrong

Stand up for you rights
Stand up for you rights
Stand up for you rights

Stand up for you rights

Stand up for you rights
Stand up for you rights

Overall Meaning

The song "I Was Wrong" by Danny Wilson is a ballad that deals with the emotions and feelings of regret and reflection after making a mistake. The song is like a personal confession addressed to a person with whom the singer has had an intimate relationship. The first verse addresses a young girl who made a mistake and urges her to stand up for herself and say, "I was wrong," rather than cry and let her heart break. The following verse reveals that the singer was wrong to let the other person go and made a million stupid things, resulting in the end of their relationship. The chorus emphasizes that nobody is perfect, but everyone tries to be perfect in others' eyes, and it is essential to stand up for your rights and admit your mistakes. The song concludes with a repetition of the phrase "Stand up for your rights."

The song's theme speaks to the universal human experience of making mistakes and harboring regrets about those mistakes, particularly in relationships. The lyrics encourage listeners to take responsibility for their actions and confront their mistakes head-on rather than run from them. The song's contemplative tone and the emphasis on self-reflection and personal ownership make it a relatable and emotionally impactful ballad.

Line by Line Meaning

Little girl, you made a mistake
Addressing someone who made a mistake

don't start crying or your heart will break
Advising not to cry but be strong

stand up for yourself
Encouraging to take a stand

say I was wrong
Accepting to make amends and apologize

If you believe in the power of the soul
Questioning the person's belief in themselves

stand up tough and let the punches roll
Encouraging to take whatever comes your way.

and say I was wrong
Advising to admit fault

I was wrong, to ever let you go
Acknowledging a mistake made in a previous relationship

I said a million stupid things
Admitting to have said inappropriate things

and I was wrong but now I know
Accepting guilt and seeking to make amends

That if I was right
Acceptance of not being perfect