You Could Be Wrong
Daryl Braithwaite Lyrics
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They're never heard
You're strength just fades away
Tears will burn
Dreamin' of conversations
I picture your words
All this senseless searchin'
When it all seems so wrong
Chorus:
Don't go too far from here
Don't stay too long
Don't say it's not easy
'cause you know you could be wrong
Yes you know you could be wrong
Hearin' a thousand voices
They're so disguised
I'm shadowed by your fear
When it all seems so wrong
You know you could be wrong
Chorus
The lyrics of Daryl Braithwaite's song "You Could Be Wrong" depicts an individual seeking clarity and struggling to make sense of a situation that seems futile. The first few lines speak to the importance of clear communication and how sometimes despite one's best efforts, words get lost in translation or ignored. The lines "Dreamin' of conversations, I picture your words" suggest that the individual is trying to imagine what the other person meant but is struggling to understand the intent behind those words.
The chorus is a plea to the other person to not make things any harder than they already are. The lines "Don't go too far from here, don't stay too long, don't say it's not easy cause you know you could be wrong" suggest that the other person might be making things complicated or prolonging the situation by not acknowledging their fault or taking responsibility for their actions. The individual is trying to convince them that admitting mistakes and moving on would be easier for everyone involved.
Overall, the song addresses the idea of seeking clarity and understanding in situations where things aren't adding up. It highlights the importance of clear communication and owning up to one's mistakes.
Line by Line Meaning
Speaking these words so clearly
Expressing your thoughts without any ambiguity.
They're never heard
But they are often ignored or dismissed.
You're strength just fades away
You feel like your morale gets sapped away.
Tears will burn
The pain you feel is so real that it's overwhelming.
Dreamin' of conversations
Imagining how you wish conversations would happen.
I picture your words
You try to imagine what someone else might be thinking.
All this senseless searchin'
You feel like you're looking for something that can't be found.
When it all seems so wrong
When everything feels like it's falling apart.
The dream's not gone
But it's still possible to hold onto hope.
Don't go too far from here
It's better to stay closer to what's familiar.
Don't stay too long
But don't linger in one place for too long.
Don't say it's not easy
Acknowledge that challenges and difficulties exist.
'cause you know you could be wrong
Because there's always the possibility that your assumptions or beliefs may be false.
Yes you know you could be wrong
But recognizing that fact is an important step towards growth and understanding.
Hearin' a thousand voices
Feeling overwhelmed by the opinions or expectations of others.
They're so disguised
It's hard to tell what's real and what's not.
I'm shadowed by your fear
Feeling the impact of someone else's anxieties and doubts.
Contributed by Riley I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.