Not Right
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Not right
I want something, I want something, tonight
I want something
I want something, all right
But she can't help because she's not right
No, no, no, no
Well, it's always this way
I
I'm not right
She wants something, she wants something, tonight
She wants something
She wants something, all right
Oh, but I can't help 'cause I'm not right
No
And it's always
And it's always this way
And it's
Always
This song is about two individuals who are both struggling with their own personal issues and are unable to satisfy each other's needs. The use of repetition in the lyrics emphasizes their desperation for something, anything, to fulfill them. However, despite their yearning, they are unable to help each other because they are not in the right mental or emotional state to do so. The line "It's always this way" suggests that this is a recurring pattern in their lives, that they are constantly seeking something to fill a void but are unsuccessful in their attempts.
The use of the word "right" carries a double meaning. It could refer to being mentally sound or emotionally fit, but it could also mean being physically present. In this case, both individuals may be physically present but mentally absent, disconnected from each other and unable to provide what the other needs.
Line by Line Meaning
She
Referring to a woman
Not right
Not mentally well or stable
I want something, I want something, tonight
Strong desire for something at the current time
I want something
Repetition of previous statement
I want something, all right
Desire for something regardless of possible negative consequences
But she can't help because she's not right
Inability to assist due to her mental health issue
No, no, no, no
Strong denial of something
It's always
Reoccurring theme/situation
Well, it's always this way
Negative tone regarding the reoccurring situation
I
Referring to the artist
I'm not right
Admission of the singer's own mental health issue
She wants something, she wants something, tonight
Reversal of roles as she now has strong desire for something
She wants something
Repetition of previous statement
She wants something, all right
Mention of her desire for something regardless of consequences
Oh, but I can't help 'cause I'm not right
Inability to assist due to the singer's own mental health issue
No
Strong denial of something
And it's always
Reoccurring theme/situation
And it's always this way
Negative tone towards the reoccurrence of the situation
And it's
Continuation of the previous statement
Always
Emphasis on the reoccurrence of the negative situation
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: DAVID ALEXANDER, JAMES OSTERBERG, RONALD ASHETON, SCOTT ASHETON
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