Dead Wrong
Hanni El-Khatib Lyrics
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whoa,darling your dead wrong
I know that I am dead on
When I say that you don't know me you're dead wrong
come on
Hey don't be afraid of me
even though its just the two of us on the street
means you no harm
I've just got something to say
hopefully something that will brighten up your day
let me get it out and I'm all, oh
Even though I look the part
I still got my heart
You know I'm a person too
Even though you might not think it's true
You're dead wrong
Yeah, you're dead wrong
Whoa, you're dead wrong
Yeah, you're dead wrong
Yeah I know it might be a scary sight
to run into a bunch of us at night
You might think we're all fucked up, high
Surprise, I don't got that rock in my eyes
But I do have a song to sing
A story to tell, a dream of diamond things
But until god truly decided
I'm still stuck in hard times
I know that time will fade
So long as I stand brave
I ain't askin' to be saved
I just stand tough like this way
Baby you're dead wrong
whoa,darling your dead wrong
I know that I am dead on
When I say that you don't know me you're dead wrong
come on
Baby you're dead wrong
whoa,darling your dead wrong
I know that I am dead on
When I say that you don't know me you're dead wrong
Come on
Whaooho
yeah you're dead wrong
whaooho
Huh with a
(stuff, stuff, stuff, stuff, stuff...)
come around
cuz when the,
(stuff, stuff, stuff, stuff, stuff...)
come around
They'll put me
(down, down, down, down, down...)
yeah they'll put me down
cuz, they'll put me
(down, down, down, down, down...)
yeah they'll put me down
oh no, you're dead wrong
The song "Dead Wrong" by Hanni El-Khatib is about misconceptions and stereotypes, specifically towards those who may look or act differently from societal norms. In the first verse, the singer addresses someone who may be afraid or judgmental towards him, but claims that he means no harm and has something to say. The chorus repeats the title phrase, "baby you're dead wrong," emphasizing that the assumptions made about him or people like him are incorrect. The second verse further explores these misconceptions, as the singer describes how someone may assume he is "fucked up, high," but explains that he just has a dream and is experiencing hard times. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, followed by a spoken word section where he says, "when the stuff comes around, they'll put me down," suggesting that these societal assumptions can lead to negative consequences for those who are misunderstood.
The song is a powerful reflection on the impact of perceptions and assumptions on individuals who may not fit societal norms. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing and challenging these stereotypes, and seeing those who may look different as individuals with unique perspectives and experiences. Hanni El-Khatib's gruff vocals and blues-influenced guitar playing add to the raw emotion of the song, giving it a sense of urgency that fits the message of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby you're dead wrong
You're mistaken about me, you don't know me at all.
whoa,darling your dead wrong
You're so wrong that it's alarming, my dear.
I know that I am dead on
I'm positive that I'm correct.
When I say that you don't know me you're dead wrong
You don't have a clue who I am, and you're completely wrong about me.
come on
Let's move on.
Hey don't be afraid of me
There's no reason to be scared of me.
even though its just the two of us on the street
Even though we're alone here in the street.
you know a man like me
You should know that I'm a good guy.
means you no harm
I won't harm you in any way.
I've just got something to say
I have something important to tell you.
hopefully something that will brighten up your day
Something that will make you feel better.
let me get it out and I'm all, oh
Let me say it and get it off my chest.
Even though I look the part
Despite my appearance.
I still got my heart
I'm still human and have emotions.
You know I'm a person too
I'm just like you, I'm a human being.
Even though you might not think it's true
I know you may not believe it.
Yeah, you're dead wrong
You're completely mistaken.
Yeah I know it might be a scary sight
I understand why you might be afraid.
to run into a bunch of us at night
To bump into some people like me during the night.
You might think we're all fucked up, high
You may assume that we're all intoxicated or crazy.
Surprise, I don't got that rock in my eyes
Surprise, I'm not under the influence of drugs.
But I do have a song to sing
However, I do have a story to tell.
A story to tell, a dream of diamond things
I have aspirations and big dreams.
But until god truly decided
But until fate takes its course.
I'm still stuck in hard times
I'm still struggling through difficult periods of my life.
I know that time will fade
I know that tough times won't last forever.
So long as I stand brave
As long as I stay courageous.
I ain't askin' to be saved
I'm not expecting any help.
I just stand tough like this way
I'll keep standing strong like this.
Whaooho
An exclamation of surprise or excitement.
yeah you're dead wrong
You're very wrong.
Huh with a (stuff, stuff, stuff, stuff, stuff...) come around
Here's my message, listen carefully.
cuz when the (stuff, stuff, stuff, stuff, stuff...) come around
When circumstances change.
They'll put me (down, down, down, down, down...)
People will criticize me or put me down.
yeah they'll put me down
They will surely put me down.
oh no, you're dead wrong
You're completely mistaken.
Contributed by Claire I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
juji gatame
Still powerful :)