Auld was born in Toronto, but lived in the United States from the late 1920s onward, and was most noteworthy for his work with Bunny Berigan, Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, Erroll Garner, Dizzy Gillespie, Al Porcino, Billy Eckstine, Tiny Kahn, Frank Rosolino, and many others. Primarily a swing saxophonist, he did many big band stints in his career and led several big bands, including Georgie Auld and His Orchestra and Georgie Auld and His Hollywood All Stars. Georgie Auld also played some rock'n'roll working for Alan Freed in 1959.
In 1977 he played a bandleader in the box-office failure New York, New York and also acted as a technical consultant for the film.
I May Be Wrong
Georgie Auld Lyrics
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I may be wrong but I think you're swell
I like your style say, I think it's marvelous
I'm always wrong so how can I tell
Deuces to me are all aces
Life is to me just a bore
Faces are all open spacesYou might be John Barrymore
You came along say I think you're wonderful
I think you're grand but I may be wrong
I may be wrong but I think you're wonderful
I may be wrong but I think you're swell
I like your style say, I really think it's marvelous
I'm always wrong so how can I tell
Deuces to me are all aces
Life is to me just a bore
Faces are all open spaces
You might be John Barrymore
You came along say I think you're wonderful
I think you're grand but I may be wrong
You said that Edison would never make that light
You laughed at Mr. Franklin with his key and kite
The point of the song is I'm always wrong
But with you baby I'm oh so right.
The lyrics of Georgie Auld's song "I May Be Wrong" seem to be about being uncertain about someone but still having feelings for them. The repeated refrain of "I may be wrong but I think you're wonderful" shows that the singer is admitting their own fallibility while also expressing admiration for the person in question. The singer likes their style and finds them marvelous, but acknowledges that they're always wrong, so they can't be sure about their feelings.
The second verse adds to this theme of uncertainty, with the singer saying that they see deuces as aces and life as a bore, indicating a certain level of disillusionment or pessimism. Faces are all open spaces, suggesting that the singer sees other people as lacking the depth or individuality of the person they're singing about. The mention of John Barrymore, an actor known for his charming and charismatic performances, reinforces the idea that the person being sung about is special in some way.
The final verse talks about how the singer has been wrong before - they laughed at Franklin and Edison - but with this person, they feel like they're finally getting something right. It's a hopeful note to end the song on, suggesting that even though the singer might not have all the answers, they're willing to take a chance on this person.
Line by Line Meaning
I may be wrong but I think you're wonderful
Although I am not sure, I believe that you are truly amazing.
I may be wrong but I think you're swell
I am uncertain, but I feel like you are delightful.
I like your style say, I think it's marvelous
I appreciate the way you carry yourself, and I believe it is simply fantastic.
I'm always wrong so how can I tell
Since I am frequently mistaken, I am unsure if my assessment is accurate.
Deuces to me are all aces
Things that seem like losses to me are actually wins.
Life is to me just a bore
I find existence monotonous and unexciting.
Faces are all open spaces
I struggle to read people's expressions since they appear empty and devoid of emotion to me.
You might be John Barrymore
You could be any famous person, for all I know.
You came along say I think you're wonderful
When I met you, I immediately felt you were terrific.
I think you're grand but I may be wrong
In my opinion, you are amazing, but as I frequently err, my judgment could be faulty.
You said that Edison would never make that light
You expressed doubt about Edison's ability to invent the light bulb.
You laughed at Mr. Franklin with his key and kite
You found it amusing that Franklin tried to prove lightning was electricity with a kite and key experiment.
The point of the song is I'm always wrong
The song's primary message is that I am often mistaken.
But with you baby I'm oh so right.
However, when it comes to you, my darling, my evaluations are spot on.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RUSKIN HARRY, HENRY SULLIVAN
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