Wrong Wrong Wrong
Fastbacks Lyrics
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I always like to try and find out what will happen if you do
'Two's company and three′s a crowd,′
I never cared too much for what is right and what is not allowed
You cannot say, 'I told you so!′
You're always right but now you′re wrong, wrong, wrong
You cannot stay!
Out you must go!
It's hard to guess where someone really stands!
You never know for sure so never kill a snake with your bare hands
In the opening of the song, the singer talks about not being afraid to try new things, even though she is advised against it. She rebels against following societal norms and takes risks. The line "Two's company and three's a crowd" suggests that the singer does not care about conforming to the rules of society which require individuals to follow certain protocols, even if they seem illogical or unnecessary. The chorus, "You cannot say, 'I told you so!'/You're always right but now you're wrong, wrong, wrong/You cannot stay! Out you must go! You know you're right but now you're wrong, wrong, wrong!", seems to refer to someone who has always been right in the past but has now been proven wrong. The singer is suggesting that this individual must now face the consequences of their actions, even though they believed they were right.
The final line of the song "It's hard to guess where someone really stands! You never know for sure so never kill a snake with your bare hands" is a warning to listeners to be cautious and not to take any unnecessary risks, particularly when they are dealing with people whose true intentions are not clear. The imagery of killing a snake with bare hands is a metaphor for trying to control a situation that is beyond one's ability to handle. Ultimately, the song seems to be a rebellion against societal norms and a call to action to follow one's own instincts.
Line by Line Meaning
When they say, ′Don't try something new!′
When people tell me not to do something different, I'm always curious and eager to experiment anyway.
'Two's company and three′s a crowd,′
I don't follow conventional wisdom or social norms, and I don't mind being in unconventional situations or groups.
I never cared too much for what is right and what is not allowed
I value personal freedom and independence over blindly obeying rules and norms society imposes on me.
You cannot say, 'I told you so!′
Don't gloat and insult me for trying something you didn't approve of if it turns out badly.
You're always right but now you′re wrong, wrong, wrong
You usually have a point, but this time your prediction or advice was incorrect, and I suffered from following it.
You cannot stay!
Leave now, since you're not helping the situation and there's no use staying.
Out you must go!
I want you to leave immediately, as you're not contributing to the solution and your presence is counterproductive.
You know you're right but now you′re wrong, wrong, wrong!
You're convinced you're correct, but the outcome proves you wrong, and you should acknowledge it.
It's hard to guess where someone really stands!
It's challenging to know someone's true intentions or loyalties because people can be deceitful, treacherous, or unpredictable.
You never know for sure so never kill a snake with your bare hands
Be cautious and practical when dealing with dangerous or uncertain situations, since rash actions based on assumptions can lead to harm or misfortune.
Writer(s): Robert Ellis Orrall, Brad Warren, Stephen Barker-liles, Brett Warren
Contributed by Lincoln P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ben Duffy
I keep coming back to this video every month or so, seeing if I can like it again. This is one of the most perfect pop songs ever written. How does it not have 4 million views instead of 4 thousand? <3
Steve McQueen
Love this!!
Daniel Kelley
KINGS OF SEATTLE, ALWAYS.
Hectic
Damn right. Before grunge and all that bs