Born in Providence, RI, Jeffrey Osborne was the youngest of 12 children and was constantly bombarded with music as he was growing up. He had five brothers and six sisters, some of whom went on to have music careers. His father, Clarence "Legs" Osborne, was a popular trumpeter who played with Lionel Hampton, Count Basie, and Duke Ellington, and died when Jeffrey was only 13. His mother, Wanita, is ancestored by a Pequot Indian sachem. His oldest brother, Clay Osborne, is a singer and pianist, and Billy, another brother, is a songwriter and producer in Los Angeles. But Osborne's father had the greatest influence on his musical career; Clarence "Legs" Osborne turned down many top band offers during his career to be with his family. It was only after receiving his mother's encouragement that Jeffrey left for Los Angeles to play with L.T.D. At the age of 15, he sat in with the O'Jays when the drummer was too tired to play, and went on to play with them for two weeks. It was at a Providence nightclub that fate brought him together with the band Love Men Ltd. in 1969.
Osborne's solo career has brought him five gold and platinum albums, including Stay With Me Tonight, Aymuk, and Only Human. He also recorded an album of duets with popular singer James Ingram, and scored an international hit with "On the Wings of Love" in 1982. Osborne's touring and recording continue to keep him busy much of the time, but he also devotes some of his time to charity work.
Where Did We Go Wrong
Jeffrey Osborne Lyrics
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Now tell me what went wrong with love
And maybe we can fix it
What's wrong between us
Where did we go wrong
Now tell me what went wrong with love
It doesn't matter who is right or wrong
We both have to swallow our pride
To make this love strong, ooh, baby
And we can conquer anything, hey, baby
Together, together, together, together
And if our love was meant to be, oh, girl
We'll find a way to save it
We'll build a road of love, oh, baby
Where did we go wrong
Now won't you tell me what went wrong with love
And maybe we can fix it
What's wrong between us
Where did we go wrong
Now won't you tell me what went wrong with love
I've had a lot of sleepless nights
With this crisis on my mind
Spinnin' ?round with my mind
Searchin' deep within to try to make it right, you and me
We can patch it up again, oh, baby
Together, together, together, together
If our love was meant to be, hey, girl
We'll find a way to save it, we'll build a road of love, oh, baby
Find a way to save it, we'll build a road of love, oh, baby
Find a way to save it, we'll build a road of love
Oh, baby, oh, oh, oh
Where did we go wrong
With love
And maybe we can fix it
What's wrong between us
Where did we go wrong
Yeah, hey, tell me what went wrong with love
And maybe we can fix it, baby, ooh
What's wrong between us
Where did we go wrong
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Tell your baby, tell your baby where did we go wrong
What's wrong between us
Where did we go wrong
Yeah, yeah, maybe we can work it out, work it out, maybe we can work it out
What's wrong between us
Where did we go wrong
Oh, tell your baby what went wrong
Where did we go wrong
Where did we go wrong
The lyrics to Jeffrey Osborne and L.T.D.'s song "Where Did We Go Wrong" express the sentiment of two people in a failed relationship trying to figure out where things went off track and how to fix it. The chorus poses the question of what went wrong with love, with the hope that through communication and reconciliation, the love can be restored. The verses acknowledge that it doesn't matter who is right or wrong and that both parties need to put aside their pride for the sake of the relationship. The lyrics suggest that if the love between them was meant to be, they can find a way to save it and build a road of love together.
Line by Line Meaning
Where did we go wrong
Asking where things went wrong in our relationship.
Now tell me what went wrong with love
Asking for an explanation for what happened to our love.
And maybe we can fix it
Hoping that by understanding what happened, we can resolve the issues.
What's wrong between us
Trying to identify the root of the problem in our relationship.
It doesn't matter who is right or wrong
Realizing that assigning blame won't help us fix the problem.
It doesn't matter whose to blame
Acknowledging that fault-finding won't benefit our relationship.
We both have to swallow our pride
Recognizing that the solution involves mutual concession.
To make this love strong, ooh, baby
Believing that our relationship can become stronger if we make the necessary changes.
And we can conquer anything, hey, baby
Feeling confident that together we can overcome any challenge.
Together, together, together, together
Emphasizing the importance of being united and collaborating.
And if our love was meant to be, oh, girl
Hoping that our relationship is meant to last.
We'll find a way to save it
Resolving to work hard to save our love.
We'll build a road of love, oh, baby
Planning to create a new path to strengthen our relationship.
I've had a lot of sleepless nights
Admitting that the problems in our relationship have been causing me distress.
With this crisis on my mind
Feeling like our relationship issue is an emergency.
Spinnin' 'round with my mind
Feeling mentally overwhelmed and uncertain.
Searchin' deep within to try to make it right, you and me
Looking for the inner strength to fix our relationship troubles together.
If our love was meant to be, hey, girl
Hoping that our relationship is meant to last.
Oh, baby, oh, oh, oh
Expressing emotions of love and care.
Yeah, hey, tell me what went wrong with love
Continuing to seek an understanding of what led to our problems.
And maybe we can fix it, baby, ooh
Remaining optimistic that our love can be restored with effort.
Yeah, yeah, maybe we can work it out, work it out, maybe we can work it out
Considering the possibility of repairing our relationship.
Oh, tell your baby what went wrong
Encouraging open communication to overcome our issues.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JEFFREY L. OSBORNE, SAM DEES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@brendarobinson1656
Jeffrey Osborne has got to be one of the most under-appreciated singers ever!
@abeware8783
Facts
@jonjohnson2266
If music like this was still being created maybe more families would stay together
@musizlovva1570
Yes and there would more LOVE SPREAD AND NOT HATE.....Because these SONGS were sung with LOVE N SEVERITY.......And we could just GIVE LOVE N RECEIVE love and STOP ALL THE FIGHTING. LOVE IS WHAT TODAY'S WORLD NEED.
@keronsavizon1177
I am glad i was born in the 60's to appreciate this kind of music. Thanks to Jeffrey Osborne and his team. you cant go wrong with this music, it builds, make and repairs marriages and relationships. My two children were born in the 90's and i introduced them to these music and they loved and appreciated me doing this. My son can make me a lovely playlist from the music in the 60's 70's 80's and 90's
@adriennerobinson1180
Aww
@keyshasonmcgee-perry2706
🎉❤I was born beginning $pring 🌱🌼 1980 & I Rather Enjoy these type of True Classix Tunes!🎵 🎶 😎💯 #Wonderful
@DaOrigTruthSeeker
If this song does not touch you deep inside.....make a doctor's appointment because something is wrong with you.
@mcamp31
Love this comment
@melodyhenderson6176
Yes, this is such a beautiful song!!