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All That Wrong
Darlingside Lyrics
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Apple-ing pears and so on
It's troubling
How I make mistakes for you
One more word is all I have to say
Oh my God, I did it anyway
And it's troubling
But I wasn't all that wrong
The lyrics of Darlingside's song All That Wrong express a sense of personal reflection and self-awareness. The line "How we do always go along apple-ing pears and so on" could represent a situation where people are blindly following the crowd and not questioning their actions. The phrase "apple-ing pears" refers to the phenomenon of following others without questioning the logic or reasons behind it. The word "troubling" is repeated twice in the first two lines, suggesting that the singer is aware of the problem but doesn't know how to fix it.
The second half of the first verse brings up the subject of mistakes, with the line "It's troubling, how I make mistakes for you." This could mean that the singer is willing to take risks and make decisions for the sake of another person, even if they might not be completely sure of the outcome. The phrase "for you" could imply that the person in question is someone the singer cares about deeply or feels responsible for.
In the second verse, the repetition of the phrase "And it's troubling, how I make mistakes for you" reinforces the theme of self-awareness and accountability. The line "But I wasn't all that wrong" could indicate that the mistakes made were not major or that they were made with the best intentions. It could also mean that the singer is reflecting on their actions and taking responsibility for their mistakes, but still stands by their decisions.
Line by Line Meaning
How we do always go along
We consistently follow each other's lead
Apple-ing pears and so on
We're engaging in seemingly nonsensical actions
It's troubling
This behavior is concerning
How I make mistakes for you
I'm willing to take the blame for errors to protect you
One more word is all I have to say
I only need to utter a single word
Oh my God, I did it anyway
Despite my reservations, I still took the action
And it's troubling
This behavior is still concerning
How I make mistakes for you
I'm still willing to take the blame for errors to protect you
But I wasn't all that wrong
Despite my mistakes, my actions were still justified
Writer(s): Kapala Samuel Cleveland, Mitchell Donald Lewis, Mukharji Auyon, Paseltiner Harris Andrew, Senft David Culver
Contributed by Ethan Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.