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Wrong Turn
The Tambo Rays Lyrics
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I only think of you
I never thought I was someone who would take the wrong turn
But here I contemplate as this slow flame burns
I went to run and hide you know I've had a rough patch
But that doesn't mean they'll get the final laugh
So close the curtains and lock the door
I'm out of my mind, but I want more
This I know is true
As the earth spins around
I only think of you
Take a walk down by the shore
Find a different view
I want you by my side
This I know is true
I never thought I was someone who would take the wrong turn
But here I contemplate as this slow flame burns
So close the curtains and lock the door
I'm out of my mind, but I want more
I want you by my side
This I know is true
As the earth spins around
I only thing of you
Take a walk down by the shore
Find a different view
I want you by my side
This I know is true
I only think of you
I only think of you
This I know is true
The Tambo Rays's song "Wrong Turn" is a reflective and emotional track that speaks to relationships, mistakes, and longing. The repeated line "I only think of you" sets the tone for the entire song, highlighting the obsessiveness of the singer's thoughts. The first verse starts with the confession that the singer never thought they would take the wrong turn, indicating that they have made some bad choices in their relationship. However, they contemplate their actions as a "slow flame burns," suggesting that they still have some hope for redemption. The singer then goes on to explain that they have had a rough patch and tried to run and hide, but they refuse to let others have the final laugh. Instead, they want to be with their love interest, closing the curtains and locking the door.
The chorus emphasizes the singer's desire to have their love interest by their side, as they are the only thing they can think of even as the world turns around them. The second verse encourages the listener to "take a walk down by the shore" and find a different view, possibly implying that the misguided narrator wishes they could see things from another perspective. Nevertheless, they remain firm in their conviction that they want their love interest by their side, as they repeat the chorus twice more to drive the message home.
Line by Line Meaning
I only think of you
The singer has a constant focus on the person they are addressing in the song.
I never thought I was someone who would take the wrong turn
The singer is reflecting on how their current situation is not where they expected to be in life.
But here I contemplate as this slow flame burns
The singer is taking time to reflect on their situation and assess their feelings as they develop.
I went to run and hide you know I've had a rough patch
The artist has experienced some hardship recently and is struggling with how to handle it.
But that doesn't mean they'll get the final laugh
The artist is determined not to let their difficulties win in the end.
So close the curtains and lock the door
The singer wants to shut out the outside world and focus solely on their personal feelings and thoughts.
I'm out of my mind, but I want more
The singer acknowledges their current state of mind but is still seeking more out of life and their relationship with the person they are addressing.
I want you by my side
The artist desires this person's companionship and support in their life.
This I know is true
The artist is confident in their feelings for this person.
As the earth spins around
Despite the chaos of the world around them, the artist's thoughts remain focused on this one person.
Take a walk down by the shore
The singer suggests taking a break or changing surroundings to gain a fresh perspective.
Find a different view
Looking at things in a new light may offer clarity and understanding to the artist's situation.
Writer(s): Brian Damert, Sara Damert
Contributed by Alexandra O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.