Something Wrong
Superbus Lyrics


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Once upon a time, a long time ago
There was a lonely guy, that I saw
He became my friend, then my man
He was like a pen in my hand

[Chorus]
I don't doubt there is something wrong between us
I don't doubt, don't doubt

I don't remember me shouting at him
I don't remember him shouting at me
I can be wrong, I can be right
I can be black, I can be white

[Chorus]

You hate me 'cause I got what you need
Pretty little sister, would you come in and sing
You hate me 'cause I got what you need
Pretty little daughter, would you come in and sing





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The song "Something Wrong" by Superbus tells a story of two people who were once close to each other but now feel like something's not quite right between them. The opening lines "Once upon a time, a long time ago / There was a lonely guy, that I saw" sets the tone of the song, painting a picture of a past relationship or friendship that has since fallen apart. The singer then reflects on how the person once became her friend, and then her man. The line "He was like a pen in my hand" suggests that the person may have been a muse or a source of creativity.


In the chorus, the singer confesses that she feels like there is something wrong between them, despite not being able to pinpoint exactly what it is. It's possible that their communication has broken down or that they have grown apart. In the second verse, the singer admits that she doesn't remember ever shouting at him, and neither does she remember him shouting at her. This suggests that their relationship may have quietly fizzled out without any dramatic arguments.


The bridge of the song takes a slightly different turn, with the singer addressing someone else who may be envious of what she has. The lines "You hate me 'cause I got what you need / Pretty little sister, would you come in and sing / You hate me 'cause I got what you need / Pretty little daughter, would you come in and sing" suggest that the singer has something that someone else wants, and they are bitter about it.


Overall, "Something Wrong" is a poignant look at a relationship that has fallen apart without any clear explanation. It acknowledges that sometimes feelings of dissatisfaction can creep up on us without us even realizing it.


Line by Line Meaning

Once upon a time, a long time ago
In the past, a long time ago.


There was a lonely guy, that I saw
I saw a man who was lonely.


He became my friend, then my man
We became friends, and then he became my partner.


He was like a pen in my hand
He was very important to me, like a pen that I use to write.


I don't doubt there is something wrong between us
I believe there is a problem in our relationship.


I don't doubt, don't doubt
I am sure that something is wrong.


I don't remember me shouting at him
I can't recall myself shouting at him.


I don't remember him shouting at me
I can't recall him shouting at me.


I can be wrong, I can be right
I have the ability to be correct or incorrect.


I can be black, I can be white
My race doesn't define me, I can also be good or bad.


You hate me 'cause I got what you need
You dislike me because I have something that you want or need.


Pretty little sister, would you come in and sing
Addressing a female, asking her to come and sing with me.


Pretty little daughter, would you come in and sing
Addressing a female, asking her to come and sing with me.


I don't doubt there is something wrong between us
I believe there is a problem in our relationship.


I don't doubt, don't doubt
I am sure that something is wrong.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FRANCOIS-XAVIER EVEN, GUILLAUME RICHARD ROUSE, JENNIFER MARIE JULIENNE AYACHE, MICHEL GIOVANNETTI, PATRICE ANTOINE FOCONE

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Comments from YouTube:

Hank Ogu

Something Wrong so sweet!! :)

Chack Mule

What a legend, commenting 10 years ago, blessings from the future (present)

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