That's Not Right
The Hubbards Lyrics


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Now Josey said she seen you in this downtown cafe
where you and me used to go
and she told me that your old boyfriend johnny and some kid
got a gig down there doing one of them acoustic duos
and she told me you sat by the stage and ordered a margarita
and when it came you smiled at Johnny and said "ole"
D A D
well I know that you can do what you want
D A E D C#
but it still hurts I hate to say

Chorus
Hey that's all right, I believe I'll be okay
Hey that's all right, I believe I'll be okay

Now me, I been hangin' out down at the harbour
with them old hard boys from the double a
yeah I like old stories they tell
and how they ain't gonna be drinking just for today
and then I take the guitar you gave me, the one I didn't pawn
and then I go over to this little folk club and wait around to play
'Cause now I can do what I want but I gotta ask a favour everyday

Hey that's all right, I believe I'll be okay
Hey that's all right, I believe I'll be okay

Solo

And then Josey told me you had a few more margaritas
and you got up on stage and started playin' the tambourine
and you started singin' oh la la la
loud real loud off key in the microphone
and shaking it like they never seen and then the cops came
and your old boyfriend and the kid had to convicne them not to haul you
away
I don't know why Josey told me this
perhaps it was just to brighten up my day

Hey that's all right, I'm gonna be okay
I say hey that's all right, I am gonna be okay
I say hey that's all right, I'm gonna be okay
Woh hey, that's alright, I'm gonna be okay
Ole





Outro

Overall Meaning

The Hubbards's song "That's Not Right" tells a tale of heartbreak and moving on. The singer has heard rumors that their ex-partner was seen with their old flame, Johnny, at a downtown cafe. Despite the pain of the situation, the singer acknowledges that their ex can do what they want and that they'll be okay. As the story continues, the singer shares that they've been spending their time hanging out with a group of people in recovery and playing guitar at a local folk club. Meanwhile, their ex gets a little too rowdy while performing with Johnny and the cops are called. The singer concludes that they'll be okay, even though it hurts.


The lyrics can be interpreted as a commentary on the healing process after a breakup. The singer acknowledges the pain of seeing their ex with someone else, but also recognizes that they can't control their ex's actions. Instead, they focus on their own healing and growth by spending time with a supportive group of people and pursuing their passion for music. The mention of the ex's drunken antics during the performance could also be seen as a symbol of their emotional instability and the singer's recognition that they can't save their ex from their own destructive behavior.


Line by Line Meaning

Now Josey said she seen you in this downtown cafe where you and me used to go
Josey told me she saw you in the cafe we used to frequent downtown.


and she told me that your old boyfriend johnny and some kid got a gig down there doing one of them acoustic duos
She also mentioned that your ex-boyfriend Johnny and another person were performing as an acoustic duo there.


and she told me you sat by the stage and ordered a margarita and when it came you smiled at Johnny and said "ole"
According to Josey, you sat by the stage and ordered a margarita. When it arrived, you grinned at Johnny and exclaimed 'ole!'


well I know that you can do what you want but it still hurts I hate to say
Although I understand that you have the freedom to do as you please, it still hurts me to admit it.


Hey that's all right, I believe I'll be okay
But it's okay, I think I'll be alright.


Now me, I been hangin' out down at the harbour with them old hard boys from the double a yeah I like old stories they tell and how they ain't gonna be drinking just for today
Personally, I've been spending time with some rough guys down at the harbor. I enjoy listening to their old stories about how they're trying not to drink, even if it's just for today.


and then I take the guitar you gave me, the one I didn't pawn and then I go over to this little folk club and wait around to play
I take the guitar you gave me (the one I didn't sell) and go to a small folk club to wait for my turn to perform.


'Cause now I can do what I want but I gotta ask a favour everyday
Although I have the freedom to do as I please, I still have to ask someone for a favor every day.


And then Josey told me you had a few more margaritas and you got up on stage and started playin' the tambourine
Later, Josey informed me that you had more margaritas and went on stage to play the tambourine.


and you started singin' oh la la la loud real loud off key in the microphone and shaking it like they never seen and then the cops came and your old boyfriend and the kid had to convicne them not to haul you away
You began singing 'oh la la la' loudly and badly into the microphone, and shaking the tambourine in a way they'd never seen before. The police arrived, and your ex-boyfriend and friend had to talk them out of arresting you.


I don't know why Josey told me this perhaps it was just to brighten up my day
I'm not sure why Josey chose to tell me this - maybe she was just trying to cheer me up.


Hey that's all right, I'm gonna be okay
Regardless, I'm going to be okay.


I say hey that's all right, I am gonna be okay
I mean it. I'm going to be just fine.


I say hey that's all right, I'm gonna be okay
Honestly, I'm really going to be okay.


Woh hey, that's alright, I'm gonna be okay
Hey now, everything's alright. I'm going to be okay.


Ole
Ole! (an exclamation of excitement or approval)




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@juliak5941

Still waiting till you guys get the hype you deserve, this song is one of my fav ones for a couple years now

@RoryBeeee17

I cannot recall a single song of yours over the last 4/5 Years that I haven’t loved

@callumeddleston6464

Criminally underrated band I love em

@toballazoe

much love for the hubbards. Ive been listening to them since bed bugs

@milliebradshaw8125

it still baffles me how these guys haven’t blown up. every song is insanely good

@TheLotteryWinners

My favourite band. ❤️

@ellies2008

Such a beautiful band

@T_BRY

I have listened to your songs over the past 3 or maybe even 4 years. Your songs are roughly said always about love and one person struggling. Right now I was wondering how a music video by you guys would look like if it got "friendship" as a topic. Idk I'd find that very interesting. Have a nice evening guys. Nice work btw :)

@loadlola

I love this so much !!

@divis10

what a tune, love it!

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