Wired Wrong
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And they′ll agree because it's easier to say I am gone
It′s time to face the truth in a song
I've always told myself that it was never true
Was never true
Was never ever ever true
It can't be true
It can′t be true
Someday I might tire
Having walked through these fires
Because I am wired wrong
Maybe someday I′ll be
In a place where I can see
That I'm not wired wrong
My brain is all wired wrong
But that′s how it's been all along
My brain is all wired wrong
But that′s how it's been all along
Sometimes I think that I am the only one
Who′s been built poor in the way that he runs
But how can that be? Am I really that flawed?
I am not the only one
And it'll never be true
Will never be true
Never ever ever be true
It can't be true
It can′t be true
It must not be true
Someday we might tire
Having walked through these fires
Because we are wired wrong
Maybe someday we′ll be
In a place where we can see
That we're not wired wrong
Our brains are all wired wrong
But that′s how they've been all along
Our brains are all wired wrong
But that′s how they've been all along
We are wired wrong La la. La la la la Our brains are all wired wrong
But that′s how we've been all along
Wired wrong...
"Wired Wrong" by Steam-Powered Giraffe is a introspective and introspection into feelings of self-doubt and insecurity. The lyrics speak to a sense of feeling different from others, as if one's brain is wired in a way that doesn't align with societal norms. The singer questions their own authenticity and struggles with accepting themselves, constantly trying to convince themselves that their thoughts and feelings are not true.
The repetition of the phrase "It can't be true, It can't be true, It must not be true" showcases the internal battle between wanting to believe they are not wired wrong and the fear that they truly are. The lyrics also touch upon the universal human experience of feeling isolated and thinking that no one else understands their struggles. However, in the end, the song reminds us that we are not alone in our struggles and that there are others out there who also feel "wired wrong."
The chorus offers a glimmer of hope, suggesting that one day, the singer might find a place where they can fully accept and embrace themselves, realizing that being wired differently doesn't mean there's something fundamentally wrong with them.
Overall, "Wired Wrong" is a deeply introspective and relatable song that explores the challenges of self-acceptance and finding one's place in a world that often expects everyone to conform to a certain standard.
Line by Line Meaning
My brain is wired all wrong
My brain functions in a way that is different from what is considered 'normal'
And they'll agree because it's easier to say I am gone
Others might agree with my brain being 'wired wrong' because it is simpler to label me as 'gone' or not fully present
It's time to face the truth in a song
I must confront and acknowledge the truth about my brain's wiring through music
I've always told myself that it was never true
I've constantly reassured myself that my brain's wiring is not a reality
Was never true
Was never ever ever true
It can't be true
It can't be true
It must not be true
I strongly deny and reject the notion that my brain is wired differently, refusing to accept it as true
Someday I might tire
Having walked through these fires
Because I am wired wrong
In the future, I may become exhausted and worn out from dealing with the challenges that come with my unique brain wiring
Maybe someday I'll be
In a place where I can see
That I'm not wired wrong
Perhaps one day, I will reach a point of understanding where I realize that my brain's wiring is not inherently flawed
My brain is all wired wrong
But that's how it's been all along
My brain has always been wired differently, and that is simply the way it is
Sometimes I think that I am the only one
Who's been built poor in the way that he runs
Occasionally, I believe that I am the only person who has been designed inadequately in terms of how my brain functions
But how can that be? Am I really that flawed?
I question this belief, wondering if I am truly as flawed as I perceive myself to be
I am not the only one
And it'll never be true
Will never be true
Never ever ever be true
It can't be true
It can't be true
It must not be true
I am not alone in experiencing atypical brain wiring, and I vehemently reject the idea that it will always be the case
Someday we might tire
Having walked through these fires
Because we are wired wrong
In the future, we may become weary after enduring the struggles that come with our unconventional brain wiring
Maybe someday we'll be
In a place where we can see
That we're not wired wrong
Perhaps one day, we will reach a point of understanding where we realize that our brain wiring is not inherently flawed
Our brains are all wired wrong
But that's how they've been all along
Our brains have always been wired differently, and that is simply the way they are
We are wired wrong
We have unconventional brain wiring
La la. La la la la Our brains are all wired wrong
Through playful sounds, we express that our brains are wired differently
But that's how we've been all along
This is something that has been true about us from the beginning
Wired wrong...
We acknowledge and emphasize our unconventional brain wiring
Writer(s): David Bennett
Contributed by Alyssa P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@BellasBoneyard
Despite what some think, I actually did not write this song. My brother (David Bennett) wrote this many years ago (2009?) and from his own experiences. I think the beauty is that we all have felt like we are wired wrong in some way.
@JoshuaWilkins
I love these videos a lot. I would like to see/hear more of your live recordings too!
@animalnumber4354
He wrote it back in 2009 you are correct Ms. Bennett. He performed it as an encore at your show with the terrible tantrum as well. He wrote it like a week before that performance and the audience demanded an encore
@spgiraffe
Woodstock243 Actually, I wrote this in college in 2006. A few years before Steam Powered Giraffe was even an idea. :) - David "The Spine"
@Lisallamaa
Ooh I knew it! I knew it was written by The Spine because he sings it so organically! I completely agree, Miss Bunny, the beauty in it is that we have all felt like that. And feeling like there is something wrong with us, that we see things differently than anybody else, feeling that we are totally alone... It brings us together!
@andreagarcia9756
Es lo que nos hace humanos, somos parte de una enorme comunidad, pero al ser tantos nos perdemos y sentimos que no somos parte de nada. Como decía mi maestra de Teoría del Arte, la globalización ha generado que nos separemos y encerremos en nuestro propios mundos sin darnos cuenta de todo lo que podemos compartir. Sorry I have to wrote it in spanish, great song I love it
@MadameMacabre
I never cease to be blown away by The Spine's vocal range. Man I love this band ❤
@KenNiemmanhemindae
me too Madame I love The Spine! xoxox
@sirenskin5304
dammit, you got me here....
@redragonalpha
All three of them have amazing Vocal ranges, Rabbit, Hatchworth and The spine. On a good day I can almost match them note for note, on a bad day, no chance in robot hell.