Am I Wrong
Keb' Mo' and Taj Mahal 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 lyrics of Keb' Mo' & Taj Mahal's song Am I Wrong revolve around the singer questioning whether it is wrong to fall in love with someone who is already in a relationship where their partner is cheating and being unfaithful to them. The singer suggests that they will be strong and dependable, giving their full attention and love to the person they have fallen in love with. They express a desire to make a home for this person and their children. There is a sense of protectiveness and dedication in the lyrics, as the singer stands up for and fights for the person they love, against their cheating partner.
The song's powerful lyrics are heavily influenced by the blues genre and are sung in a unique and distinctive style by Keb' Mo' & Taj Mahal. The two artists enhance the song by harmonizing beautifully together. The use of repetition in the chorus of "Tell me am I wrong" highlights the singer's doubts about falling for someone who is already in a relationship. The song gives a message of hope, as the singer is willing to fight to be with the person they love, and create a happy home for all of them.
Line by Line Meaning
Am I wrong, fallin' in love with you
I question whether it is wrong for me to love you.
Tell me am I wrong, well, fallin' in love with you
I seek your validation that my love for you is not incorrect.
While your other man was out there
Cheatin' and lyin', steppin' all over you
Your previous partner treated you disrespectfully by being dishonest and unfaithful.
Uh - Sweet thing
An affectionate or endearing term used for the person being sung to.
Tell me am I wrong, holdin' on to you so tight
Tell me, tell me, am I wrong, holdin' on to you so tight
I question the appropriateness of holding you closely, and I seek confirmation of this behavior from you.
If your other man come to claim you
He'd better be ready, ready for a long long fight
If your previous lover tries to win you back, he will have to face me, and I will not back down easily.
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
I understand that you rely on me to support you, so I need to be emotionally and mentally strong for you.
To give you all of my attention
All of my time, and all of the love you need
I am committed to providing you with my full attention, time, and affection to meet your needs.
Oh tell me, am I wrong tryin' to hold on to you
Tell me am I wrong, tryin' to hold on to you
I am uncertain if trying to keep you close is the right thing to do, and I seek your approval to continue doing so.
I just wanna make a home for you baby,
And all of your children too
I desire to create a loving and nurturing environment for you and your children.
Tell me am I wrong, fallin' in love with you
Gotta tell me am I wrong, fallin' in love with you
I am urgently seeking affirmation that my love for you is not misguided or inappropriate.
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
Your former partner betrayed your trust by being unfaithful and deceitful, which I consider unacceptable behavior.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KEVIN (KEB' MO') MOORE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Diordilucas
Fodástico!!
@craigmccauley3972
Love the blues!
@romuloccarrulo5423
kab Mo em Montreaux 2014 ,muito bom
@Coolaxeman
Top top blues - doesn't get much funkier and sweeet than this.
@infn8loopmusic
This is awesome!
@lefauxcon2351
Fantastique...... Merci !
@IttyBittyMadness
Keb Mo gets your attention...then.....Taj Mahal shows how to get it done!
@Jaxpapa1
what's next, hopefully another one just like this one. A very good song, blues baby.
@BillRoberts242
Real groove. Sa-weet.
@axedaddyx
@IttyBittyMadness "Crazy Good!" So nice to hear the Gritty Great Taj Mahal...I listen to Taj a lot in the 70's Saw him live a couple times back then on the West Coast! A superb music man! Who does not love that voice!