Alright I'm Wrong
Dwight Yoakam & Buck Owens Lyrics
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Well alright, alright I didn't know you felt that strong
Well alright you made your point
I didn't plan to stay this long
Alright, alright, alright, alright girl I'm wrong
You said that love could make a king
Give up his crown for this one thing
For just one night
But alright, alright yeah...yeah...
CHORUS:
Well alright, alright, alright, alright girl I'm wrong
Well alright, alright I didn't know you felt that strong
Well alright you made your point, I didn't plan to stay this long
So alright, alright, alright, alright girl I'm wrong
Well I heard that love's flame can blind
But slowly burn out over time
Now we'll know that it just gets stronger and I can see you're right
As the years go by
CHORUS
The song "Alright I'm Wrong" by Dwight Yoakam talks about a man who didn't take love seriously and thought he could just have a one-night stand. However, he realizes that he was wrong about his intentions and that the woman he was with had deeper feelings for him that he didn't anticipate. The lyrics focus on his apology and acceptance of his wrongdoing. He had thought of himself as a king, but his perception of love changes when he realizes that love can make anyone feel like royalty.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Well alright, alright, alright, alright girl I'm wrong." This repetition emphasizes the man's realization that he was mistaken and that the woman he was with had caught him off guard. He eventually acknowledges that love is much more than a one-night stand and that it can bring people together in a meaningful way. The last verse of the song also suggests that love can evolve and grow stronger over time.
Overall, "Alright I'm Wrong" is a song about a man who learns from his mistakes and understands that love is not just about physical attraction but also about emotional connection and commitment.
Line by Line Meaning
Well alright, alright, alright, alright girl I'm wrong
I admit that I was wrong and you were right, so it's alright.
Well alright, alright I didn't know you felt that strong
I didn't realize how much you cared about me, so it's alright.
Well alright you made your point
You have proven your point to me, so it's alright.
I didn't plan to stay this long
I didn't intend to be with you for so long, but it's alright.
You said that love could make a king
You told me that love is powerful enough to change even a king's heart.
Give up his crown for this one thing
Love is worth more than any material possession or title.
I was lookin' for a little princess
I was just seeking a short-term fling, not a long-term relationship.
For just one night
I was only interested in a brief encounter with you.
But alright, alright yeah...yeah...
But now I understand that love is more than just a brief encounter.
So alright, alright, alright, alright girl I'm wrong
Once again, I admit that I was wrong and you were right, and it's alright.
Well I heard that love's flame can blind
I've heard that love can make people blind to reality.
But slowly burn out over time
I thought that love fades away with time, but I was wrong.
Now we'll know that it just gets stronger and I can see you're right
Now I understand that love can grow stronger with time, and you were right.
As the years go by
Love can last a lifetime, and that's what we will experience together.
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Written by: RICK NIELSEN
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