Kalan Porter is a singer-songwriter-musician from Medicine Hat, Alberta. He… Read Full Bio ↴Kalan Porter is a singer-songwriter-musician from Medicine Hat, Alberta. He's classically trained on the violin and viola, also plays the piano and guitar, and was the second winner of Canadian Idol.

Kalan's first single "Awake in a Dream" has become the best selling debut single for a Canadian artist to date and was certified 8x Platinum by the Canadian Recording Industry Association in November 2004.

Kalan's debut album 219 Days, released November 23, 2004, reached number four on the Canadian charts in its first week. The album title, 219 Days, refers to the number of days from his first audition to the release of his debut CD. It has been certified 2x Platinum.

Kalan completed a cross-Canada, 65-date tour in 2005. Most of these shows were sold out.

On 15 February 2006, Kalan Porter received three Juno Award Nominations in the following categories: Artist of the Year, Album of the Year for 219 Days, and Pop Album of the Year.

In 2006, Kalan presented at the 2006 Juno Awards in Halifax.

In July 2006 Kalan announced to fans through his official website that BMG was giving him time off before recording his second album. He returned home to his family's buffalo and cattle ranch to be with his mother, who was undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer, and his grandmother, who faces surgery.

His second record, Wake Up Living, was released 28 August 2007. The first single, "Down in Heaven", was available to radio starting 4 June. The album consists of 11 tracks, including the single "Down in Heaven". He is currently working on his third studio album.

Wrong
Kalan Porter Lyrics

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Heaven knows what was in my head
But I guess it all came out
Can't believe that I said what I just said
Tell me what's it all about

You know I don't mean to hurt you
And I just want to tell you
That I don't want to wait until tomorrow

Don't want to wake and find you gone
Don't want to waste a day 'cause I know
Sorry always takes too long
Baby I was wrong

Before I let this sinking ship go down
And I watch you swim away
Let me take my foot out of my mouth
Let me try again to say

That I don't want to hurt you
And I don't want to
Don't want to
Don't want to wait until tomorrow

Don't want to wake and find you gone
Don't want to waste a day 'cause I know
Sorry always takes too long
Baby I was wrong
Baby I was wrong
Baby I was wrong

And I don't want to hurt you
And I don't want to
Don't want to
Don't want to wait until tomorrow

Don't want to wake and find you gone
Don't want to waste a day because I know
Sorry always takes too long

Sorry always takes too long
Baby I was wrong

Overall Meaning

In Kalan Porter's "Wrong," the singer reflects on a moment of speaking out of turn and saying something hurtful to his loved one. He confesses that he doesn't know what came over him, and that he never intended to hurt her. He expresses regret for his actions and the potential consequences they may have on their relationship. He doesn't want to waste any time in apologizing, and he fears that waiting until tomorrow may be too late. He acknowledges that saying sorry isn't enough, but it's all he can do to try to make amends.

The song highlights the struggle to communicate honestly and effectively in a relationship. Sometimes, our emotions get the best of us and we say or do things that we later regret. Kalan Porter's vulnerable delivery of the lyrics emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility for our mistakes and taking action to make things right. The message of the song is ultimately one of hope, that even though we may mess up, there is always a chance to learn and grow from our experiences.

Line by Line Meaning

Heaven knows what was in my head
I am not sure what I was thinking at that moment

But I guess it all came out
But I said everything that was on my mind

Can't believe that I said what I just said
I am regretful for what I said

Tell me what's it all about
Please explain to me the situation that caused my outburst

You know I don't mean to hurt you
I want you to understand that I did not intentionally cause you harm

And I just want to tell you
I need to express something important to you

That I don't want to wait until tomorrow
I am eager to resolve this issue as soon as possible

Don't want to wake and find you gone
I do not want to lose you because of my mistake

Don't want to waste a day 'cause I know
I am aware that time is precious and I do not want to waste any more of it

Sorry always takes too long
I realize that apologizing may not be enough to make up for what I did

Baby I was wrong
I made a mistake and I am owning up to it