Combining the intensity of classic rock & roll and the power of hybrid heav… Read Full Bio ↴Combining the intensity of classic rock & roll and the power of hybrid heavy metal methods and styling intuitions, the Flying Tigers advance distinct grooves for the alternative metal arena. Vocalist and guitarist Ryan Martin, along with drummer Gary Benson, decided on assembling the Flying Tigers following years of playing with several other bands in and around the Los Angeles area. Dorian Heartsong, formerly the bass master with Powerman 5000, united with the duo in late 2000, that way finalizing the team's lineup. During the time following their formation, the Tigers started regularly playing live, ultimately spending most of the summer of 2001 on the road, playing as the supporting act for the Cult. After the end of the tour, the trio went back to Los Angeles and started working on their awaited debut album. Uniting their efforts with those of Brendan O'Brien, a producer whose credits include working with Rage Against the Machine or Stone Temple Pilots, the trio spent most of the following months working on their first disc. After months of intense work, the band finally offered Flying Tigers in 2002, gaining even larger acclaim and notoriety.

You're Wrong
The Flying Tigers Lyrics

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Found me alone again
I burned another friend
And I'll say I didn't cry
But I did, I did
Give me another chance
To hold it in my hands
And I'll never let you down
I won't, I won't, I won't

Make me an offer
I can't refuse
And I'd sell my father
Prepare to

Lose it all and then you'll know
You're not the ones that's in control
You are the one that loads the gun
And you think you're right
You can think you're right
But you're wrong
You're wrong

Don't try to understand me
I can't be bought or set free
And I know I'm gonna die
So what, so what, so what

Make me an offer
I can't refuse
And I'd sell my father
Prepare to

Lose it all and then you'll know
You're not the one that's in control
You are the one that loads the gun
And you think you're right
But you can think you're right
But you're wrong
You're wrong

Make me an offer
I can't refuse
I'd sell my father
Prepare to lose
Make me an offer
I can't refuse
I'd sell my father

Prepare to

Lose it all and then you'll know
You're not the one that's in control
You are the one that loads the gun
You think you're right
But you're wrong
You're wrong

You're wrong
You're wrong

Overall Meaning

The central theme of The Flying Tigers' song You're Wrong revolves around a sense of isolation and detachment, as well as a deep inner turmoil that the singer is dealing with. The opening lines reveal that the singer has lost another friend and is left alone yet again. The pain of this loss is evident in the lines, "And I'll say I didn't cry, But I did, I did." However, the singer seeks another chance, a chance to hold onto whatever is left. He hopes that he will not let them down this time, asserting, "And I'll never let you down, I won't, I won't, I won't."

The chorus of the song urges adopting an unconventional path and taking risks, even if it leads to losing it all. The singer challenges the prevailing notion of control, arguing that those in power are not always in control, and that the ones who load the guns control the situation. Despite the singer's rejection of others' beliefs, he remains firm in his convictions. He asserts that everyone is wrong in their claim, and that he is the only one who knows what is right. The opening and closing lines of the song show the singer's indifference towards other people's opinions, suggesting that he is determined to stand by his beliefs, regardless of its consequences.

Line by Line Meaning

Found me alone again
I am once again without anyone, possibly due to my own actions or behavior.

I burned another friend
I ruined a friendship, whether through my own actions or my inability to maintain it.

And I'll say I didn't cry
I will claim that I did not shed tears over the lost friendship, but in reality, I did cry.

But I did, I did
Despite my attempt to deny it, I did cry over the loss of the friendship.

Give me another chance
I am asking for an opportunity to try again, whether it is to make amends or to do better.

To hold it in my hands
I want to have control over the situation, to be able to manage and maintain it.

And I'll never let you down
If given the chance, I will not disappoint or fail the other person in the future.

I won't, I won't, I won't
Repeated for emphasis, I am determined to keep my promise and not let the person down.

Make me an offer
I am open to negotiating, but there may be certain offers that I will not agree to.

I can't refuse
There may be offers that are too good to turn down, even if they may come at a cost.

And I'd sell my father
I am willing to make significant sacrifices, even if it means giving up something important or valuable.

Prepare to
Be prepared for what is to come, as there may be consequences or risks involved.

Lose it all and then you'll know
Sometimes it takes losing everything to truly understand the situation and the consequences of one's actions.

You're not the one that's in control
Despite one's confidence or belief in their power or control, there are certain things that are beyond their influence or authority.

You are the one that loads the gun
One's choices and actions have consequences and they are the ones who are ultimately responsible for the outcome.

And you think you're right
The person believes they are justified in their actions or decisions, even if it turns out to be wrong.

But you're wrong
Despite one's conviction or beliefs, they may still be mistaken or misguided.

Don't try to understand me
I am complex and multifaceted, and it may be difficult for others to truly comprehend my thoughts, feelings, or actions.

I can't be bought or set free
I am not someone who can be easily swayed or influenced, and I am not someone who can be controlled or manipulated.

And I know I'm gonna die
I am aware of my own mortality and that my time on this earth is limited.

So what, so what, so what
Despite the inevitability of death, it should not stop one from living life to the fullest and pursuing their goals and dreams.

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