Wrong Turn
Jack Johnson Lyrics


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And I will wait here awhile
Just long enough to be sure that you didn't make a wrong turn
And I wait long enough
Maybe an hour or two
Before I decide
It wasn't me it was you
Wasn't me it was you
And I would like you to know
Although it seems sad to say
This was only the worst hour of my day
The worst hour of my day
How long has it been on your mind?
Do you think about it when we lie?
I think it's a big mistake
'Cause I think that we could make it last
Even if it's just for awhile
Wait here for now
Just along enough to be
Sure that you really want to go through with this




'Cause I really wanna go through with this
And do you really wanna go through with this?

Overall Meaning

In Jack Johnson's song Wrong Turn, the singer is waiting for someone who is contemplating leaving them. The first few lines set the scene - the singer is waiting for awhile to ensure that the other person didn't make a wrong turn. Metaphorically, this means that the singer is giving the other person a chance to make sure that they're making the right decision. They wait for about an hour or two, and eventually come to the conclusion that it wasn't them - it was the other person who wants to leave.


The second verse sees the singer trying to reason with the other person, trying to understand why they want to leave. They ask whether the other person has been thinking about it for a long time, perhaps even lying in bed at night, wondering whether they should go through with it. The singer thinks it's a mistake, and believes that they could make their relationship work, even if it's just for a little while. The last few lines are filled with uncertainty - the singer is questioning whether the other person really wants to go through with leaving.


Overall, Wrong Turn is a song about uncertainty, doubt, and the fear of being left behind. The singer is desperately trying to save their relationship, but they know that their efforts might be in vain. The song captures the raw emotions of heartbreak and rejection, and it manages to do so with a sense of vulnerability and authenticity.


Line by Line Meaning

And I will wait here awhile
I will remain here for some time


Just long enough to be sure that you didn't make a wrong turn
I will wait until I am convinced that you have not made a mistake


And I wait long enough
I am patient and will wait awhile


Maybe an hour or two
I am not in a rush and will wait for a little while


Before I decide
I will take some time to think


It wasn't me it was you
The problem is with you, not me


And I would like you to know
I want to tell you


Although it seems sad to say
Despite how it may appear


This was only the worst hour of my day
This is not the worst thing that has happened to me today


How long has it been on your mind?
How long have you been thinking about this?


Do you think about it when we lie?
Do you think about it when we lay down?


I think it's a big mistake
I believe it is a significant error


'Cause I think that we could make it last
Because I believe we could make it endure


Even if it's just for awhile
Even if it's only for a short time


Wait here for now
Stay here for the moment


Just along enough to be
Stay here just enough time to ensure


Sure that you really want to go through with this
Certain that you are committed to this decision


'Cause I really wanna go through with this
Because I am enthusiastic about following through with this


And do you really wanna go through with this?
And are you truly determined to follow through with this?




Lyrics © Bubble Toes Publishing, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: JACK HODY JOHNSON

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