Tell Me What I did Wrong
James Brown and The Famous Flames Lyrics
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Walked right up to my baby
Tell me what have I done wrong
I want to know that you still love me
Have I been away too long
There something about you baby
Something 'bout you baby
I want to know that you still love me
Have I been away too long
I phantom some other man
Hey let's have a mighty, mighty good time
Hey let's have a mighty, mighty good time
I want to know that you still love me
Have I been away too long
I am still a worry on your mind
Walked up to my baby
Walked right up to my baby
Tell me what have I done wrong
I want to know that you still love me
Have I been away too long
The lyrics to James Brown & The Famous Flames's song Tell Me What I Did Wrong depict a man who is uncertain about the state of his relationship with his partner. He approaches her and asks what he may have done wrong and if she still loves him. He is aware that he may have been away for too long and that there might be someone else in her life. Despite this, he still wants to have a good time with her.
The lyrics convey a sense of insecurity and fear of losing the love of his life. He is aware of the possibility that he might have made some mistakes in their relationship, and he wants to fix them. He is also aware that there might be competition for her affections and that he may need to step up his game to reclaim her affections. Ultimately, the song highlights the vulnerability of love and the lengths to which people will go to keep it.
Line by Line Meaning
Walked up to my baby
Approached my significant other
Walked right up to my baby
Walked directly to my significant other
Tell me what have I done wrong
Please inform me of any mistake or wrongdoing I have committed
I want to know that you still love me
I desire to receive reassurance of your affection towards me
Have I been away too long
Has my absence caused any issues or negative emotions?
There's something about you baby
You possess a characteristic that I cannot comprehend
Something 'bout you baby
There's just something unique about you
That I just can't understand
I cannot comprehend or make sense of this unknown trait
I phantom some other man
I sense that there may be someone else in the picture
Hey let's have a mighty, mighty good time
Let's enjoy ourselves to the fullest extent possible
I am still a worry on your mind
I am still causing you concern or worry
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Written by: James Brown
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