False Accusations
Robert Cray Band Lyrics
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I was so wrong, she's gone tonight
I was so wrong, I can see it now
Jealously had twisted me somehow
Yes, it did and I know it did
False accusations, I can't take back
I was so wrong, she's gone now
Jealously had twisted me somehow
Yes, it did
Jealousy, jealousy, it's got me so mad
Red is all I see
I heard one rumor, let my anger fly
But she had an air-tight alibi
Jealousy, jealousy, it's got me so mad
Red is all I see
I heard one rumor, let my anger fly
But she had an air-tight alibi
Hey, hey, hey
False accusations, made her so mad
She packed the few good things we had
I was so wrong, yeah, yeah, I can see it now
Jealously had twisted me somehow
Yes it did, and I know it did
You know that I made
False accusations
False accusations
The song False Accusations by Robert Cray explores the theme of jealousy and the consequences of false accusations in relationships. The opening lines suggest that a fight has ensued as a result of the singer's unproven allegations against his partner. He admits to being in the wrong and accepts the fact that she has left him. The repetition of the phrase 'I was so wrong' reinforces his realization of his mistake.
The second stanza delves into the singer's realization of his own jealousy, which had caused him to twist the facts and create false allegations. He understands that his mouth was moving before his mind was thinking, leading to his actions. This stanza highlights the theme of jealousy and how it can cause suspicion and mistrust in a relationship.
The chorus of the song reiterates the fact that jealousy can lead people to act irrationally and make false accusations. The first chorus reveals that one rumor was enough to cause the singer to lash out, but his partner had an alibi proving her innocence. The second chorus repeats the same lines, emphasizing the singer's anger and the color red that he sees due to his jealousy.
The final stanza concludes the song by revealing that the consequences of the singer's false accusations have led to the breakup of the relationship. He acknowledges that his jealousy had twisted his thinking and caused him to make baseless accusations, which cost him his love.
Overall, False Accusations explores the themes of jealousy, suspicion, and their consequences in relationships. It portrays a cautionary tale of how jealousy can lead to irrational behavior and sever relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
False accusations led to a fight
A fight occurred due to me making false accusations against my partner
I was so wrong, she's gone tonight
Realising my mistake, I acknowledge that I was wrong and she left me
I was so wrong, I can see it now
I am now able to perceive my wrongdoing
Jealously had twisted me somehow
I acted out in jealousy and it affected my judgement
Yes, it did and I know it did
I am aware that my jealousy caused me to make mistaken accusations
False accusations, I can't take back
I regret making those false accusations but I cannot change what was said
My mouth was moving but you know that my mind was off track
I spoke without thinking and wasn't in the right state of mind
Jealousy, jealousy, it's got me so mad
I was consumed by jealousy and it made me furious
Red is all I see
My anger and fury made me see red
I heard one rumor, let my anger fly
Believing a rumor, I acted impulsively and in anger
But she had an air-tight alibi
She had a solid explanation for her whereabouts
False accusations, made her so mad
My false accusations made her extremely angry
She packed the few good things we had
Due to my actions, she decided to leave and take what little good we had in our relationship
You know that I made
I take ownership of my actions
False accusations
The mistake I made was falsely accusing my partner
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Written by: COUSINS, CRAY, WALKER
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