When Things Go Wrong
Robin Lane & The Chartbusters Lyrics


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When things go wrong
Don't walk away
That will only make it harder

Why you want to runaway
That won't get you any farther

I don't know how to do
Any more for you
You say I don't love you enough

Ooo, Eee, I
You hardly satisfy
Well I know you're needing so much

Your deep emotions, inside yourself
They're hard to face but you must try
You had your feelings for the one you love
You got me wondering why

I don't know how to do
Any more for you
You say I don't love you enough

Ooo, Eee, I
You hardly satisfy
Well I know you're needing so much

I don't know how to do
Any more for you
You say I don't love you enough

Ooo, Eee, I
You hardly satisfy
Well I know you're needing so much

I don't know how to do
Any more for you




How can I satisfy?
How can I satisfy?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Robin Lane & The Chartbusters's "When Things Go Wrong" are an impassioned plea to a lover, urging them not to give up on the relationship when things become difficult. The song begins by acknowledging that when things do go wrong in a relationship, it can be tempting to walk away. However, the lyrics warn that this will only make things harder. The singer insists that they do not know how to do any more for their partner, and that they have been accused of not loving them enough. Despite this, the singer insists that they understand that their partner is "needing so much" and is willing to try to meet those needs.


The chorus repeats the refrain "Ooo, Eee, I, you hardly satisfy, well I know you're needing so much." This line seems to suggest that there is a disconnect between the two partners in the relationship, with one party feeling frustrated and unsatisfied while the other struggles to meet their needs. The bridge of the song is particularly poignant, with the singer acknowledging that deep emotions can be difficult to face but are necessary to work through in order to sustain a healthy relationship. The final lines of the song plead with the partner to tell the singer how they can be satisfied and how the relationship can be saved.


Overall, "When Things Go Wrong" is a powerful exploration of the challenges of maintaining a loving relationship in the face of difficulty. The lyrics convey a sense of urgency and a deep desire to make things work, while acknowledging that love often requires hard work and emotional vulnerability.


Line by Line Meaning

When things go wrong
During times of difficulty or trouble


Don't walk away
Do not give up or abandon the situation


That will only make it harder
Leaving will only exacerbate the difficulty


Why you want to runaway
Why do you want to leave the situation?


That won't get you any farther
Leaving will not bring about a resolution or progress


I don't know how to do
I am unsure of what to do


Any more for you
I have exhausted all my options to satisfy you


You say I don't love you enough
You believe that my love and affection is not enough


Ooo, Eee, I
A vocalization expressing confusion or frustration


You hardly satisfy
You are seldom satisfied


Well I know you're needing so much
I understand that you require a great deal


Your deep emotions, inside yourself
Your intense feelings, within yourself


They're hard to face but you must try
It may be daunting, but it is necessary to confront them


You had your feelings for the one you love
You had strong emotions for someone you care about


You got me wondering why
Your situation has led me to question why


How can I satisfy?
What can I do to meet your needs and desires?




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