Am I Wrong
Taj Mahal/Keb' Mo' Lyrics
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Tell me am I wrong, well, fallin' in love with you
While your other man was out there
Cheatin' and lyin', steppin' all over you
Uh - Sweet thing
Tell me am I wrong, holdin' on to you so tight
Tell me, tell me, am I wrong, holdin' on to you so tight
He'd better be ready, ready for a long long fight
Well I gotta be strong, well I know you're dependin' on me
You know I gotta be strong, I know you're dependin' on me
To give you all of my attention
All of my time, and all of the love you need
Oh tell me, am I wrong tryin' to hold on to you
Tell me am I wrong, tryin' to hold on to you
I just wanna make a home for you baby,
And all of your children too
Tell me am I wrong, fallin' in love with you
Gotta tell me am I wrong, fallin' in love with you
While your other man was out there,
Cheatin' and lyin', steppin' all over you
While your other man was out there,
Cheatin' and lyin', steppin' all over you
In "Am I Wrong," Taj Mahal and Keb' Mo' explore the themes of love, loyalty, and commitment. The lyrics contemplate a situation where the singer finds themselves falling in love with someone who is being mistreated by their current partner. Amidst the infidelity and lies of the other man, the singer questions if they are wrong for falling in love and holding on to this person tightly.
The song highlights the singer's unwavering devotion to their love interest. They acknowledge the responsibilities that come with being in a committed relationship, expressing their determination to be strong and dependable for their partner. They vow to give their love interest all the attention, time, and love they need.
The lyrics also touch on the desire to create a stable and loving home for their love interest and their children. The singer wants to provide a safe and secure environment, contrasting with the chaos and mistreatment they experience under the other man.
Overall, "Am I Wrong" portrays a conflicted protagonist who grapples with their feelings for someone caught in a toxic relationship. They question their own actions and intentions, while also expressing their dedication and desire for a healthy and fulfilling love.
Line by Line Meaning
Am I wrong, fallin' in love with you
Is it incorrect for me to feel love for you?
Tell me am I wrong, well, fallin' in love with you
Please enlighten me, is it incorrect for me to feel love for you?
While your other man was out there
During the time when your other partner was away
Cheatin' and lyin', steppin' all over you
Engaging in infidelity and deceit, disrespecting and mistreating you
Uh - Sweet thing
Expressing affection or endearment
Tell me am I wrong, holdin' on to you so tight
Please inform me, is it incorrect for me to hold onto you tightly?
Tell me, tell me, am I wrong, holdin' on to you so tight
Please tell me, am I mistaken for holding onto you tightly?
If your other man come to claim you
If your other partner attempts to reclaim you
He'd better be ready, ready for a long long fight
He should prepare himself mentally and physically, as a prolonged battle awaits
Well I gotta be strong, well I know you're dependin' on me
I must demonstrate strength, as I am aware that you rely on me
You know I gotta be strong, I know you're dependin' on me
You are fully aware that I need to be strong because you rely on me
To give you all of my attention
To allocate all my focus to you
All of my time, and all of the love you need
Every moment of my time, and an abundance of the love you require
Oh tell me, am I wrong tryin' to hold on to you
Oh please, disclose to me if it is incorrect for me to try to maintain a connection with you
Tell me am I wrong, tryin' to hold on to you
Inform me if it is incorrect for me to attempt holding onto you
I just wanna make a home for you baby
I simply desire to create a loving and stable home environment for you, my dear
And all of your children too
Including all of your offspring in this aspiration
Gotta tell me am I wrong, fallin' in love with you
You must inform me if it is incorrect for me to feel love for you
While your other man was out there
During the time when your other partner was away
Cheatin' and lyin', steppin' all over you
Engaging in infidelity and deceit, disrespecting and mistreating you
While your other man was out there
During the time when your other partner was away
Cheatin' and lyin', steppin' all over you
Engaging in infidelity and deceit, disrespecting and mistreating you
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Kevin Moore
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Darrell Allen
Man is he fantastic
Barbara VanWhy
This is wonderful thank you
Win Win Win
This is so lit🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 the first time i here this song i was graduating highschol 1997
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mplahke
Came here because of the BTS remix--really glad to see the original!