Am I Wrong
Keb' Mo' Taj Mahal & Lee Ritenour's 6 String Theory Lyrics
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Tell me am I wrong, well, fallin' in love with you
While your other man was out there
Cheatin' and lyin', steppin' all over you
Uh - Sweet thing
Tell me am I wrong, holdin' on to you so tight
Tell me, tell me, am I wrong, holdin' on to you so tight
He'd better be ready, ready for a long long fight
Well I gotta be strong, well I know you're dependin' on me
You know I gotta be strong, I know you're dependin' on me
To give you all of my attention
All of my time, and all of the love you need
Oh tell me, am I wrong tryin' to hold on to you
Tell me am I wrong, tryin' to hold on to you
I just wanna make a home for you baby,
And all of your children too
Tell me am I wrong, fallin' in love with you
Gotta tell me am I wrong, fallin' in love with you
While your other man was out there,
Cheatin' and lyin', steppin' all over you
While your other man was out there,
Cheatin' and lyin', steppin' all over you
The song "Am I Wrong" by Keb' Mo' & Taj Mahal is about questioning whether falling in love with someone who has been mistreated by their previous partner is wrong. The lyrics express the singer's frustration at the woman's previous man who cheated and lied, treating her poorly. The singer believes that he is doing the right thing by holding onto her tight, and that he needs to be strong because the woman is depending on him.
The song highlights the willingness of the singer to make a home for the woman and her children, showing his strong commitment and dedication to her. The repeated question of "am I wrong" reflects the uncertainty that comes with falling in love with someone who has been hurt before. Despite this uncertainty, the singer's love for the woman is clear and fierce.
Line by Line Meaning
Am I wrong, fallin' in love with you
Is it incorrect of me to have feelings for you?
Tell me am I wrong, well, fallin' in love with you
Please inform me if my love for you is mistaken.
While your other man was out there Cheatin' and lyin', steppin' all over you
During the time your significant other was being unfaithful and dishonest to you.
Uh - Sweet thing
An expression of admiration or endearment towards the person.
Tell me am I wrong, holdin' on to you so tight
Do you think it's wrong of me to hold you so closely?
Tell me, tell me, am I wrong, holdin' on to you so tight
Please say if it's incorrect for me to hold you with such a tight grip.
If your other man come to claim you He'd better be ready, ready for a long long fight
If your significant other tries to take you away from me, he should be prepared for a long, hard battle.
Well I gotta be strong, well I know you're dependin' on me
I must be strong and I understand that you rely on me.
You know I gotta be strong, I know you're dependin' on me
You are counting on me, so it's necessary for me to have strength.
To give you all of my attention All of my time, and all of the love you need
To devote myself entirely to you: my attention, my time, and the affection you require.
Oh tell me, am I wrong tryin' to hold on to you
Can you tell me if it's misplaced for me to try to keep a hold on you?
Tell me am I wrong, tryin' to hold on to you
Please say if it's mistaken of me to try to maintain our relationship.
I just wanna make a home for you baby, And all of your children too
My desire is to provide a comfortable, happy place for you and your offspring.
Gotta tell me am I wrong, fallin' in love with you
You need to tell me if it's incorrect of me to fall for you.
While your other man was out there, Cheatin' and lyin', steppin' all over you
During the time your significant other was being unfaithful and dishonest to you.
While your other man was out there, Cheatin' and lyin', steppin' all over you
During the time your significant other was being unfaithful and dishonest to you.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Kevin Moore
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