Am I Wrong
Peter Maffay & Keb' Mo' 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 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 © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Peermusic Publishing, THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: Kevin Moore
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