Am I Wrong
Ritenour Lee 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 Lee Ritenour's "Am I Wrong" explore the confusion and self-doubt that a man experiences when he falls in love with a woman who is in love with someone else. He questions whether it is wrong to love her and hold onto her, even though her other man is dishonest and unfaithful. It is clear that he is willing to fight for her and give her all the love and attention that she needs. He just wants to make a home for her and her children, and he believes that he is the better choice for her.
The repetition of the phrase, "tell me am I wrong," underscores the singer's uncertainty, and the use of the phrase "sweet thing" adds a touch of tenderness and affection to the lyrics. The line, "If your other man come to claim you, he'd better be ready, ready for a long long fight," conveys the singer's determination to protect and keep the woman he loves, no matter what. The song's bluesy, soulful sound adds to the emotional depth of the lyrics, making it a powerful declaration of love and commitment.
Overall, "Am I Wrong" is a song about love and the lengths that a person is willing to go to in order to hold onto the ones they love. It speaks to the complexity of human relationships and the importance of trusting one's heart, even when the path is uncertain.
Line by Line Meaning
Am I wrong, fallin' in love with you
I'm questioning whether I'm making the right choice by falling in love with you
Tell me am I wrong, well, fallin' in love with you
I need assurance from you that it's okay for me to fall in love with you
While your other man was out there
Cheatin' and lyin', steppin' all over you
Your previous partner was unfaithful, dishonest, and treating you poorly
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
I enjoy being close to you and I want to know if it's okay to hold you tightly
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 win you back, he better be prepared for a tough battle
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
I recognize that you need me to be strong and devoted to you, giving you my undivided attention, time, and love
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
I want to know if it's wrong for me to try to build a home and a family with you, as I see a future with you in my life
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
I need to hear from you that it's acceptable for me to love you, despite the fact that your previous partner was mistreating you
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Kevin Moore
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