Wrong Way Right Way
The D.O.T. Lyrics

Fellas, I want you to listen to me
Gentlemen, I have something important to share that I believe will resonate with you.

'Cause I know y'all will know what I am talkin' bout here today...
Because I’m sure you all can relate to the experiences I'm about to describe.

Now dig...
Now, pay close attention to my story.

Let me tell you about a girl I know
Let me share a story concerning a girl who has caught my attention.

Every time I let my feelings show
Whenever I attempt to express my emotions openly,

I sing this same old song...
I find myself repeating the same old issues...

Ow! listen to me people...
Hey! I really need your ears for this...

How come every time I try to put my best foot forward
Why is it that every time I try to make a positive impression,

All I wind up doing is putting it in my mouth
I end up making a fool of myself instead.

Somebody's got to tell me...
I need answers on this situation...

I keep trying to do the right thing,
I continuously strive to act in the best way possible,

But I keep doing it the wrong way...
Yet somehow, my actions always seem misguided.

Every time that I try to win her lovin'
Each attempt to earn her affection leads to trouble,

I keep doing it the wrong way...
I continually mess it up instead.

I send her flowers - she starts to sneeze
I thought a romantic gesture like flowers would be nice, but it backfired,

I didn't know that she had allergies
I was unaware that her preferences prevented acceptance.

(oh, yeah, yeah, yeah)
I’m nodding in realization of my blunders.

I told her I apologize...and I'll make it up to you
I tried to express my remorse and promise to redeem myself.

Listen to me!
I truly need you to hear my words right now!

'Cause I was tryin' to do the right thing
Because I genuinely had good intentions behind my actions,

But I keep doing it the wrong way...
But it consistently turns out to be a mistake.

A 4 course meal - she called it a snack
I prepared an elaborate dinner, yet she viewed it as insignificant,

I even took her to my crib, and she called my place a shack!
I invited her to my home, but she derided it as unimpressive.

(oh, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Once again acknowledging my failures.

I tried to please the kind of girl...
I aimed to satisfy a woman with very specific tastes...

Whose tastes are particular
...who has discerning and possibly unrealistic expectations.

Man, this girl's about to break my back!
This situation is becoming overwhelmingly exhausting for me!

I keep trying to do the right thing,
Despite my best efforts to act correctly,

But I keep doing it the wrong way...
I still manage to get it wrong time after time.

Every time that I try to win her lovin'
With every effort to capture her heart,

I keep doing it the wrong way
I perpetually mess things up.

I keep on trying to do the right thing,
I persist in my attempts to act correctly.

Yeah! yeah!
Exacting affirmation of my continual struggles.

But I keep...
But regardless,

But I keep...
I cannot escape this pattern.

But I keep...doing it the wrong way...
I find myself continuously failing.

Every time that I try to win her lovin'
Whenever I seek her affection,

I keep doing it the wrong way
I inevitably manage to get it wrong.

Looky here now,
Now, let’s focus clearly on this situation.

I'm trying to do the right thing...
I genuinely want to be on the right path.

I keep trying to do the right thing...
I am making constant efforts to do what’s appropriate.

Don't you know that...
You must understand that...

I'm trying to do the right thing...
I am endeavoring to make good choices.

Oooh!
A moment of emotional clarity.

Looky here...
Now, pay attention to this part.

Put your hands together...
Let’s engage with this and show appreciation.

Listen to me people...
Everyone, I need your attention!

The top was down on lover's lane
I was in a romantic setting, possibly too relaxed,

How was I supposed to know it was gonna rain?
Yet, I was unaware of the impending complications.

So, I called her up to make amends...
Therefore, I reached out to reconcile my intentions...

And she agreed to see me once again...
And surprisingly, she was open to meeting me again...

But this time she brought her ugly friend!
However, she arrived with someone who was less than pleasant on the eyes.

Ha, ha...i guess that's how the story ends...
In a humorous twist, perhaps this is where my efforts lead us.

Yeah!
Absolutely!

I keep trying to do the right thing,
My intentions remain focused on acting appropriately,

But I keep doing it the wrong way...
Yet, I continue to misinterpret those intentions.

Every time that I try to win her lovin'
Every time I attempt to gain her affection again,

I keep doing it the wrong way
I can't help but mess it up once more.

I keep trying to do the right thing,
I remain steadfast in my commitment to make the right choices,

But I keep doing it wrong, yeah...
Yet, it consistently turns out poorly.

Every time that I try to win her lovin'
With each attempt to earn her heart,

I keep doing it the wrong way...
I find myself stumbling each time.

Yeah!
Indeed!

Hit it!
Let’s bring energy to this moment!

Yeah!
Absolutely!

(hey, hey, hey)
Hey! Focus here!

Come on...
Let’s keep this going...

I could do nothing right, seemed like...
It felt as though my every effort was in vain...

Everything I wanna do came out wrong...
No matter what, I ended up causing issues instead.

I know y'all know what I'm talkin' about!
I’m confident you all can relate to this struggle!

Hey! yeah, yeah, yeah...
Acknowledgment of shared sentiment.

Try... try... try... yeah
I’m continually making efforts to improve... yes!

Got to do the right thing...
I must strive to behave correctly...

Don't ya know it...
Surely you understand...

Tryin' to do the right thing...
I’m making efforts to make the right choices...

Don't ya know...
You must realize...

Trying' to do the right thing...baby
I’m sincerely focused on being righteous for you.

Don't ya know...
You should be aware...

Keep tryin' to put my best foot forward...
I’m always attempting to present my best self...

Instead I put it in my mouth...
Yet I keep messing up my presentation in the most comical ways.

When I try to want love, baby...
Whenever I pursue affection, dear...

You, you, you want something
It seems you have different desires in mind.

Can I try, try, try to do the right thing...
May I continue making efforts to act correctly...

Don't ya know...
Surely you comprehend this...

Tryin' to do the right thing...
I’m committed to making good decisions...

Don't ya know, girl...
Understand this, my love...

Tryin' to do the right thing...
Once again, I emphasize my intentions...

For ya baby...
All of these efforts are for you, sweetheart...

Tryin' to do the right thing...
My dedication remains to doing what’s right...

For ya baby...
All for you, dear...

I keep coming off all
I find myself constantly appearing as if...

Wrong... wrong... wrong... wrong... wrong... wrong... wrong... yeah
In every attempt, I end up failing utterly, no matter the effort.

Keeps coming off wrong...
Everything seems to turn out poorly, regardless of intention.