Right or Wrong
Down By Law Lyrics


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Under the sky
You see me walk alone
You wonder why
I honestly don't know
To be alone tonight
To find the answers
What's wrong or tight
Your right or wrong
How can I see
Your right or wrong
Which will it be
Your right or wrong
How can I know
Your right or wrong
Which way to go?
Lying awake at night
Thinking of all the things
I have to do
And things I should have done
Decisions to be made
I see the path
Is it the way?
I know the answers out there
If I keep looking, will I find it?
The answers in the night




And if I find it, what then?
What then?

Overall Meaning

In the song "Right or Wrong" by Down By Law, the lyrics describe a feeling of uncertainty and indecision within oneself. The opening lines, "Under the sky, You see me walk alone, You wonder why, I honestly don't know" suggest that even though the singer is surrounded by the vastness of the universe, he still feels isolated and directionless. The next lines, "To be alone tonight, To find the answers, What's wrong or tight, Your right or wrong” suggest that he is searching inwards for answers to his questions, looking for clarity on what is right or wrong for him.


The chorus continues the theme of indecisiveness, asking "How can I see, Your right or wrong, Which will it be, Your right or wrong, How can I know, Your right or wrong, Which way to go?" The singer is struggling with decisions that need to be made, unsure of what the right path may be. The subsequent lines, "Lying awake at night, Thinking of all the things, I have to do, And things I should have done, Decisions to be made, I see the path, Is it the way?" further reinforce his sense of confusion about what direction to take.


The song ends with the singer contemplating what will happen if he does find the answers he seeks, asking "And if I find it, what then? What then?" Ultimately, "Right or Wrong" is a testament to the inner conflicts that we all face in our decision-making, a reminder of the importance of self-reflection and introspection.


Line by Line Meaning

Under the sky
I am outside


You see me walk alone
I am walking by myself


You wonder why
You are curious about my actions


I honestly don't know
I do not have an answer


To be alone tonight
I chose to be without company tonight


To find the answers
I hope to discover some solutions


What's wrong or tight
What is incorrect or correct


Your right or wrong
Your claim may be true or false


How can I see
I am uncertain


Your right or wrong
Your statement can be accurate or erroneous


Which will it be
Which possibility is reality


Your right or wrong
Your proposal could be justified or unjustified


How can I know
I am unsure


Your right or wrong
Your position may be correct or invalid


Which way to go?
What is the correct choice?


Lying awake at night
I am awake in my bed


Thinking of all the things
Contemplating all my obligations


I have to do
Tasks that I must complete


And things I should have done
Actions I should have taken earlier


Decisions to be made
I need to make choices


I see the path
I am aware of my options


Is it the way?
Is this my best option?


I know the answers out there
I am certain that answers exist


If I keep looking, will I find it?
What should I do to locate the answers?


The answers in the night
The resolution I seek may come at night


And if I find it, what then?
If I discover the answer, what happens next?


What then?
What is the next step?




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVE SMALLEY

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