In 1963, Maffay and his parents emigrated from the Siebenbürgen region in Romania to Germany, like other Transylvanian Saxons. In the same year, he started his first band, The Dukes. After completing his education and spending some time working for Chemigraphics, an art manufacturer, Maffay worked in clubs, where he distributed his music.
Peter Maffay's career began in 1969 with the publication of his first single, "Du" (You in German). It was the biggest German hit in 1970 and brought Maffay instant fame. With the album Steppenwolf in 1979, Maffay became a major music star in Germany. The album sold 1.6 million copies, making it the best selling LP at that time. In 1980, the album Revanche (Revenge) broke his previous record, selling 2.1 million copies.
Maffay holds the German record for the most number one ranked singles in the single and album sales charts, including 12 albums. In addition, most of his studio albums reached the top ten. He also holds a German record for most albums to have sold over one million copies, with 14. His latest album ,Laut und Leise (Loud and Quiet), became the fourteenth.
Altogether, Maffay has sold over 35 million records. Since 1980, each of his 13 tours (roughly every 2 years) has ranked among the three most visited attractions each season in Germany, with nine of them ranked first in that category.
Maffay also created a string of fairy tales about a little green dragon named Tabaluga, which was spread out onto four albums. The piece was also turned into a musical. Maffay went on tour individually with Tabaluga & Lilli in Germany; he later released a live album, DVD and live TV broadcast. The tour included Peter Maffay, Alexis, Nino de Angelo, Rufus Beck, and Carl Carlton among others.
In 1998, Maffay collaborated to create an album with artists from all corners of the world, including Aboriginal singers and musicians from Israel.
He also starred in two films directed by Peter Patzak - The Joker in 1986, and Captured in Yemen in 1999. In addition, Maffay played a supporting role in the feature "The Polar Bear".
Am I Wrong
Peter Maffay 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
Look at you
Tell me am I wrong, holdin' on to you so tight
Tell me am I wrong, (get your groove on brother)holdin' on to you so tight
He'd better be ready, ready for a long long fight
I gotta be strong, well I know you're dependin' on me
Yeah, yeah I gotta be strong, 'cause 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
What next?
Am I wrong, yeah yeah, tryin' to hold on to you (tryin' to hold on to you)
Tell me if I am wrong, yeah, tryin' to hold on to you
I just wanna make a home for you baby
And all of your children too
All of your children too
Tell me, tell me, tell me, am I fallin' in love with you
While your other man cheatin' and steppin' all over
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 to "Am I Wrong" by Peter Maffay and Keb' Mo' tell the story of a man who has fallen deeply in love with a woman who has been mistreated by her previous partner. The man acknowledges that he may be seen as "wrong" for falling in love with her, but he cannot help the way he feels. He sees how her previous partner has cheated and lied to her, and he wants to be the one to give her the love and attention she deserves.
The chorus emphasizes the man's feelings of doubt and insecurity as he asks repeatedly, "Tell me am I wrong, falling in love with you?" He knows that he will have to fight for her, but he is willing to do so in order to make a home for her and her children. The repetition of the phrase "While your other man was out there, cheatin' and lyin', steppin' all over you" emphasizes the man's empathy for the woman's past experience and his determination to treat her differently.
Overall, the song is a testament to the power of love in the face of adversity. It acknowledges that falling in love is not always a straightforward and easy experience, but it is worth it to fight for someone you care deeply about.
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
Can you confirm whether or not I'm mistaken for having feelings for you?
While your other man was out there
Cheatin' and lyin', steppin' all over you
Meaning while your previous partner was unfaithful, dishonest and mistreated you
Uh - Sweet thing
An expression of affection for the person being spoken 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
Is it incorrect that I'm holding you tightly and not letting go? Please tell me.
If your other man come to claim you
He'd better be ready, ready for a long long fight
If your previous partner tries to get you back from me, he better be prepared for a difficult struggle.
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 have to remain emotionally strong for you because I know you are relying on me.
To give you all of my attention
All of my time, and all of the love you need
I'm willing to devote all of my energy and resources to being there for you and showing you love.
Oh tell me, am I wrong tryin' to hold on to you
Tell me am I wrong, tryin' to hold on to you
Do you think I'm making a mistake by making an effort to keep you in my life?
I just wanna make a home for you baby,
And all of your children too
I want to create a safe, loving environment for you and your children.
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
Please confirm whether or not it's wrong of me to have feelings for you, especially in light of how poorly your previous partner treated you.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Kevin Moore
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