1) acoustic emo
2) a ban… Read Full Bio ↴Phineas is the name of more than one artist:
1) acoustic emo
2) a band formed in Doylestown PA. They were together a couple years before breaking up in spring 2007. Most of the members reformed a new band called I Am Alaska.
3)Phineas from Phineas and Ferb
Where Did We Go Wrong?
Phineas Lyrics
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Could we have been blinded to some little hidden vice?
Did our visions of sugar plums not dance like they should?
I'm racking my brain here, I really thought we were good
I know you've got that list and I know you check it twice
But could you check it again 'cause it seems to me we were all pretty nice
(All except for Buford, 'cause he's got that whole
Where did we go wrong
Please tell me
Where did we go wrong
Where did we go
Won't somebody tell me
Where did we go wrong
Phineas and Ferb's song "Where Did We Go Wrong?" speaks about a common question people ask when things go wrong: "Where did we go wrong?" It is a song that expresses confusion and self-doubt in the aftermath of a situation that didn't go as planned. Phineas starts by going over the past trying to find what could have gone wrong. He then asks, "Could we have been blinded to some little hidden vice?" This line implies that sometimes we don't see what is under our nose, which could lead to an unforeseen outcome.
Phineas then questions their 'naughtiness', posing the possibility that they were fueled by something that they were unaware of, stating that he is racking his brain, and just when he believed that they had been good. This line hints at how sometimes people can think they are doing the right thing, but the outcome turns out to be the opposite of what they intended. Phineas goes on to suggest that Santa Claus should take another look at his list because he can't seem to find the problem, and everyone, including Buford, seemed to be good.
The song captures how easily things can go wrong despite our best intentions, and it highlights the importance of taking time to reflect and reestablish one's plan. It's an insightful and relatable song that showcases the complexities of life despite best efforts.
Line by Line Meaning
How could we be naughty when I'd thought we'd been so nice?
Despite trying our best to be good, how did we end up doing something wrong?
Could we have been blinded to some little hidden vice?
Is it possible that we were unaware of a hidden flaw that led us astray?
Did our visions of sugar plums not dance like they should?
Did our high hopes and dreams not match up with reality?
I'm racking my brain here, I really thought we were good
I'm trying hard to figure out how we messed up because I thought we had done everything right.
I know you've got that list and I know you check it twice
I know you are very diligent about checking to see who has been naughty or nice.
But could you check it again 'cause it seems to me we were all pretty nice
Could you please double-check the list again because I thought we had all been good.
(All except for Buford, 'cause he's got that whole Last-minute reprieve theory it's gonna work, you watch)
(Except for Buford, who believes that he can get away with being naughty by hoping for a last-minute reprieve.)
Where did we go wrong
Where did we make a mistake?
Please tell me
Can anyone provide an answer?
Where did we go wrong
Where did we go astray?
Where did we go
What caused us to fail?
Won't somebody tell me
Can someone please shed some light on our mistake?
Where did we go wrong
Can someone please explain where we went wrong?
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Walt Disney Music Company
Written by: ROBERT HUGHES, MARTIN OLSON, DAN POVENMIRE
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