In 2010 he released two singles on Innovative Leisure, a subsidiary of Stones Throw Records. His debut album, Will the Guns Come Out, was released on September 27, 2011. The album features eight original songs and three covers.
http://hannielkhatib.com
Dead Wrong
Hanni El Khatib Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
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 has a rebellious tone that speaks to the plight of those who feel misunderstood because of their appearance or circumstances. The song opens up by informing the listener that they are incorrect in their assumption that they know who Hanni is. He goes on to describe how people might perceive him and his friends wrongly because of their appearance, and how that perception does not define who they are as individuals. Hanni acknowledges that life might be tough for him right now, but he is not asking to be saved. Instead, he is standing firm in his experience, rising above the mistake of judgments made by others.
Overall, "Dead Wrong" is a song of defiance against societal norms and misconceptions. Hanni challenges us to see people for who they are, not just for what they look like, and tells us not to be afraid of him or his friends. The lyrics are an insightful critique of the way people are often judged by their looks, and they emphasize the importance of considering the complexities of individual experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby you're dead wrong
You are mistaken about me
whoa,darling your dead wrong
Hey, I'm serious about this
I know that I am dead on
I'm absolutely right
When I say that you don't know me you're dead wrong
You're wrong that you know me well
come on
Listen to what I have to say
Hey don't be afraid of me
I'm not here to scare you
even though its just the two of us on the street
It's just us, there's no one else around
you know a man like me
I'm not a bad person
means you no harm
I won't do anything to hurt you
I've just got something to say
I have a message to share
hopefully something that will brighten up your day
I hope it will make you feel better
let me get it out and I'm all, oh
Let me say it and then I'll feel better
Even though I look the part
Despite my appearance
I still got my heart
I have feelings and emotions
You know I'm a person too
I'm a human being
Even though you might not think it's true
You may have a different opinion
You're dead wrong
You're mistaken
Yeah, you're dead wrong
Yes, you're mistaken
Yeah I know it might be a scary sight
I understand it may be frightening
to run into a bunch of us at night
To encounter a group of people like us in the evening
You might think we're all fucked up, high
You may assume we're intoxicated or messed up
Surprise, I don't got that rock in my eyes
I don't have any drugs in my eyes
But I do have a song to sing
I have a message to share
A story to tell, a dream of diamond things
I have a narrative, a vision of luxury
But until god truly decided
Unless fate intervenes
I'm still stuck in hard times
I'm still struggling
I know that time will fade
I know things will change
So long as I stand brave
As long as I remain courageous
I ain't askin' to be saved
I don't need to be rescued
I just stand tough like this way
I will stand strong
Whaooho
yeah you're dead wrong
Yes, you are mistaken
Huh with a
(stuff, stuff, stuff, stuff, stuff...)
come around
Stick around
cuz when the, (stuff, stuff, stuff, stuff, stuff...)
come around
Things will be different
They'll put me
They will attempt to crush me
(down, down, down, down, down...)
yeah they'll put me down
They will try to defeat me
cuz, they'll put me
Because, they will attempt to crush me
(down, down, down, down, down...)
yeah they'll put me down
Yes, they will try to defeat me
oh no, you're dead wrong
Oh no, you are mistaken
Contributed by Brayden L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@missjamie166
Saw him last night at Florence and the Machine--- DAMN! He's awesome live! I can't wait for his album to come out!
@xVintagexWisdomx
Man, I LOVE this style of music. So relaxed and chill...sometimes I seriously think I was born in the wrong time period. :P At least Hanni El Khatib's music makes me feel at home :D
@athena_dear6699
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 decides
I guess I'm stuck in hard times
@kaizersoze1865
im 36 and i love this song forever .....greetings from romania !
@kimberthegiver
LOVE IT!
@stvbckwth
great video, this singer has such a bad ass voice, and i love the oldies vibe in this song
@hacevedo5600
My friend showed me this band man I hope you guys blow up, you truly deserve it very talented and anyone is Dead wrong if they say otherwise
@BAVARIAN2004
Bro I hope the same but the last update in this YouTube channel was about 9 years ago 😢
@Joseph-R
@@BAVARIAN2004 he was just featured on an Aesop Rock track called Kyanite Toothpick. I'm out here exploring Hanni's music because of the feature. His music is a lot different than I expected lol
@BAVARIAN2004
@@Joseph-R thank you