Over the last decade few people have put so much time and energy into the c… Read Full Bio ↴Over the last decade few people have put so much time and energy into the culture they love. Beginning his career as a rapper and producer, Terrace Martin has lent his skills to artists such as Snoop Dogg, Busta Rhymes, Lalah Hathaway, Raphael Saadiq, Charlie Wilson, Stevie Wonder, and the legendary Emotions, just to name a few. Martins big break came when he produced a Power 106 radio drop with Snoop Dogg. Shattering the acknowledged rules of hip-hop production, he samples everything from funk to jazz to classical to create fresh and original tracks. His wildly imaginative productions have made him one of the most sought after upcoming producers on the streets of Los Angeles. Born to father, a jazz drummer and mother, a singer, Martin's birthright was music. Growing up listening to everyone from Coltrane to Parliament, he began playing the piano at the age of six. Producing his first tracks on his Casio CZ101 Keyboard and an Sp1200, Martin decided to broaden his musicality and picked up the saxophone. At Locke High, under the auspices of Reggie Andrews, Martin became first chair of the All-State jazz band. As a child prodigy, Martin gained the interest of talk show host Jay Leno, who presented him with a scholarship and later purchased his first professional horn. Not only did Hollywood elite recognize Martin but also world-renowned jazz musician, Billy Higgins, who later made Martin a member of his World Stage All-Stars. Fresh out of high school, Martin attended Cal-Arts but decided school wasnt for him and began touring with Puff Daddy and gospels own Gods Property. From jazz to hip-hop, Martins role models include Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, Jackie McLean, John Coltrane, Herbie Hancock, Sonny Stitt, Grover Washington, Jr., Dr. Dre, Dj Quik, Battlecat, Premier, Pete Rock, and 1580 K-Day. Martin says, "I started producing hip-hop tracks because it was the music of my time, but I never lost my love for jazz."

No Wrong No Right
Terrace Martin Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴

No wrong no right
Don't know why it's so hard to let go
We should've called the quits a long time ago
Feeling like we both get a half alone
I could do bad on my own
Even laying next to you it don't feel right
Expectations are too high
I'm not meeting yours you ain't meeting mine

All I really wanted was a happy life
So baby can we please sign?

All of this back and forth
Don't really run this course
At first we were so supportive
Now we treat each other like a couple of orphans
Dysfunctional everything
We build this outta order
No hopes of getting better
If this is whatcha wanna do I might al well let'ya
Perfect novel baby I refuse to settle
I medicate myself but ain't no numbing this pain
Studio on a plane but really ain't no escape
Still calling home through
For whatever's worth
I'm sorry it's too late for all of that now
And that's when the fighting starts
You say things I say things too
We let our pride get the best of us
This ain't what people in love do

Girl it's your sign and then my sign
Girl it's your sign and then my sign
It's true
No wrong and no right

So baby can we please stop?
All of this back and forth stepping
There's no moving forward
See our relationship died a long time ago
It's like a ship I couldn't keep afloat
I hear that love predicts all things but now you and me
Different day same song
We are not in sync
I turn the music loud
See if I could tune it out
Too many reminders we ain't working out I said
I said love don't hurt but emotions do
Tried to keep it cool should've kept it moving
But I can't refuse it wanna see us happy
Wanna see you happy even if it's without me
That's real

Girl it's your sign and then my sign
Girl it's your sign and then my sign

It's true
No wrong and no right

Overall Meaning

In Terrace Martin's song "No Wrong No Right," the lyrics reflect the pain, confusion, and brokenness of a relationship that has run its course. The first verse acknowledges the difficulty of letting go, even though the relationship has been dysfunctional for some time. Expectations have not been met, and both parties feel alone even when together. The chorus repeats the title phrase, emphasizing the sense of ambiguity and confusion that surrounds the relationship. The second verse describes the fighting that ensues when the two parties try to salvage what's left of their relationship, but ultimately realize that it's too late.

The lyrics are poignant and relatable, as they capture the feeling of being stuck in a relationship that is no longer healthy or fulfilling, but still struggling to move on. The image of a ship that can't be kept afloat is a powerful metaphor for this, as it suggests that no matter how hard one tries to save the relationship, it's destined to sink. The chorus, "No wrong no right," captures the mixed emotions that come with these situations: there's no clear right or wrong path forward, as both options involve pain and heartbreak.

Overall, the lyrics of "No Wrong No Right" are a testament to Terrace Martin's skill as a songwriter, as they convey complex emotions in a simple, straightforward way. The song captures what it feels like to be in a situation where there are no easy answers, and where the only way forward is to accept that some things are just not meant to be.

Line by Line Meaning

No wrong no right
There is no clear right or wrong choice in our situation

Don't know why it's so hard to let go
I'm struggling to move on from this relationship despite all the issues

We should've called the quits a long time ago
It would have been better for both of us to end things earlier

Feeling like we both get a half alone
We are not fully satisfied with each other's company

I could do bad on my own
I'd rather be alone than stay in a dysfunctional relationship

Even laying next to you it don't feel right
There is something fundamentally wrong with our relationship that makes it impossible to feel content together

Expectations are too high
We both have unrealistic expectations of each other

I'm not meeting yours you ain't meeting mine
We are failing to meet each other's expectations

All I really wanted was a happy life
My ultimate goal was to be happy, but our relationship is not fulfilling that for me

So baby can we please sign?
Can we end this relationship and move on?

All of this back and forth
Our constant arguing and indecision is not productive

Don't really run this course
We are not making any progress in our relationship

At first we were so supportive
We used to be a great team

Now we treat each other like a couple of orphans
We are both alone and unsupported in this relationship

Dysfunctional everything
Our relationship is fundamentally flawed

We build this outta order
We did not lay the foundation for our relationship properly

No hopes of getting better
I don't see a way for us to improve our relationship

If this is whatcha wanna do I might al well let'ya
If you want to end things, then I won't try to stop you

Perfect novel baby I refuse to settle
I refuse to accept anything less than a perfect relationship, even if it means being alone

I medicate myself but ain't no numbing this pain
I try to distract myself from the pain of our relationship, but it still hurts

Studio on a plane but really ain't no escape
Even when I'm busy or away, I can't escape the problems in our relationship

Still calling home through
Despite everything, I still have an emotional connection to our home

For whatever's worth
For whatever value it still has

I'm sorry it's too late for all of that now
I apologize, but it's too late to save our relationship

And that's when the fighting starts
Our arguments start when we try to address the issues in our relationship

You say things I say things too
We both say hurtful things to each other

We let our pride get the best of us
We prioritize our pride over our relationship

This ain't what people in love do
Our behavior towards each other is not what one would expect from a loving couple

Girl it's your sign and then my sign
Our astrological signs don't have all the answers for us

It's true
This is the reality of our situation

So baby can we please stop?
Can we please end the constant arguing and indecision?

All of this back and forth stepping
Our behavior towards each other is unproductive

There's no moving forward
We are not making any progress in our relationship

See our relationship died a long time ago
We have been in a dead-end relationship for a while

It's like a ship I couldn't keep afloat
Our relationship was doomed from the start and I couldn't save it

I hear that love predicts all things but now you and me
Although love is supposed to conquer all, it can't fix our broken relationship

Different day same song
Our relationship problems persist and never change

We are not in sync
We are not compatible with each other

I turn the music loud
I try to distract myself from the problems in our relationship with music

See if I could tune it out
I attempt to ignore our issues to maintain my mental health

Too many reminders we ain't working out I said
I am constantly reminded that our relationship is not working

Love don't hurt but emotions do
Love doesn't hurt, but the emotions involved in a broken relationship do

Tried to keep it cool should've kept it moving
I tried to remain calm and positive, but it would have been better to move on from our relationship earlier

But I can't refuse it wanna see us happy
Although I know we are not right for each other, I still hope for your happiness and ours

Wanna see you happy even if it's without me
I want what is best for you, even if it means I'm not part of your life

That's real
This is the truth of my feelings and desires

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

TRACKS

No Related Genres

More Genres

No Artists Found

More Artists Load All

No Albums Found

More Albums Load All

No Tracks Found

Genre not found

Artist not found

Album not found

Search results not found

Song not found

Comments from YouTube:

Chris Shelf

10y↑28

Terrace Martin puts out better neo soul and jazz than most artists out. I'm glad that artist like him and Robert Glasper are around. Real music still exists!

Jones206

9y↑2

Amen!

Maurice Daniel

9y↑18

Probably will be one of my favorite songs forever. The timing of this in my life always makes me come back to this. Transformative moment. #Salute sir!