Am I Right or Am I Wrong
The U.S. Marine Corps Force Reconnaissance Lyrics


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You were sickened at the vowing of silence
I was taken by a permanent high
Two lovers all you turned on how romantic
Never need a guillotine to get you off my mind
You were swept up in the buzz of a marriage
I was secretly hoping one of us might die
A close call would have ended up with the carriage
Lets call it extra lets call it why

You're just like your dad, surprise
You don't only share his eyes
It's the truth that's in your hand
It's a knack for telling awful lies
Why am I always right?

As you slept away the day in my bedroom
I found a criminal use for a pillow
I love you terribly I swear that this is true
But I just can't stop my hands from smothering you
I skipped town on a flight to your city
There I crept up to your lover's window
He poured a scotch and sobbed alone in the kitchen
I took that aim and then I let it blow

You're just like your dad, surprise
You don't only share his eyes
It's the truth that's in your hand
It's a knack for telling awful lies
You're just like your dad, surprise
You don't only share his eyes
It's the truth that's in your hand
It's a knack for telling awful lies
Why am I always right?

Stick a fork in a socket
Do what you like
Just make sure that I'm far out of your life
Take an axe to your fingers
Carve your eyes
Cut out your tongue and we'll call this a tie
Cut out your lying tongue and we'll call this a tie

You're just like your dad, surprise
You don't only share his eyes
You're just like your dad, surprise
You don't only share his eyes
It's the truth that's in your hand
It's a knack for telling awful lies
It's the truth that's in your hand
It's a knack for telling awful lies
It's the truth that's in your hand




It's a knack for telling awful lies
Why am I always right?

Overall Meaning

The U.S. Marine Corps Force Reconnaissance's song "Am I Right, or Am I Wrong?" features lyrics that are difficult to interpret due to their vague nature. The song seems to describe the tumultuous relationship between two lovers who have grown apart over time. The lyrics mention a "vowing of silence," which suggests that there may have been a secret agreement between the two lovers. The lyrics also describe the male protagonist as being "taken by a permanent high," which suggests that he may have struggled with addiction issues. The female protagonist, on the other hand, seems to have been swept up in the excitement of a marriage. The lyrics suggest that the male protagonist secretly wished for one of them to die, which is a disturbing thought.


The song's lyrics continue to take a darker turn as the male protagonist is described as having smothered the female protagonist with a pillow. The lyrics also suggest that he may have been involved in the death of her lover. The song ends with a series of violent and disturbing images in which the male protagonist suggests that the female protagonist should harm herself.


Overall, the lyrics to "Am I Right, or Am I Wrong?" suggest a deep sense of despair and desperation. The song's imagery is all about violence, addiction, and betrayal, and it paints a picture of a relationship that has gone terribly wrong.


Line by Line Meaning

You were sickened at the vowing of silence
You were disgusted by the idea of staying silent


I was taken by a permanent high
I was constantly in a state of euphoria


Two lovers all you turned on how romantic
You made us look like a perfect couple to everyone else


Never need a guillotine to get you off my mind
I don't need anything drastic to forget about you


You were swept up in the buzz of a marriage
You were caught up in the excitement of getting married


I was secretly hoping one of us might die
I was so unhappy with our relationship I hoped for an escape


A close call would have ended up with the carriage
If one of us nearly died, we could've ended the marriage


Lets call it extra lets call it why
We don't need a reason to end it, we just should


You're just like your dad, surprise
You are similar to your dad, nothing new or shocking


You don't only share his eyes
Your similarities go beyond just physical attributes


It's the truth that's in your hand
You have a tendency to lie


It's a knack for telling awful lies
You're really good at lying, even when it's hurtful


As you slept away the day in my bedroom
You were asleep while I thought of ways to harm you


I found a criminal use for a pillow
I thought of using a pillow to cause you harm


I love you terribly I swear that this is true
I do love you, but it's in a terrible way


But I just can't stop my hands from smothering you
I can't control my urge to harm you, even if I love you


I skipped town on a flight to your city
I escaped our town to go to where you were


There I crept up to your lover's window
I went to spy on your lover through their window


He poured a scotch and sobbed alone in the kitchen
Your lover was drinking and crying by themselves


I took that aim and then I let it blow
I aimed at your lover and hurt them


Stick a fork in a socket
Do something dangerous, I don't care


Do what you like
I don't have any control over you


Just make sure that I'm far out of your life
Make sure I have nothing to do with your actions


Take an axe to your fingers
Hurt yourself, I won't be there to help


Carve your eyes
Mutilate yourself, it's not my problem


Cut out your tongue and we'll call this a tie
Do something drastic to yourself and we'll consider it even


Why am I always right?
I always end up being correct, even when it's for the wrong reasons




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRANDON REILLY

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@american_frenchman_8096

Remember seeing recon run past my platoon during the reaper, they are literally built different

@TSYONTZ

Yeah Recon dudes are animals 😝

@joerod8336

Semper Fi!💯

@alfonsogarciajr2468

Seen their platoon while we going to do the fireman carry drill in MCT. Never forgot the face of agony the guide was in. All geared but still didn't drop that flag.

@cropcircler

It's admirable how they face these challenges in groups, each man pushing forward not just for himself but for his buddies

@bulldog03leatherneck91

The Marines are all about team work.

@user-vx8rc2zb1g

This helps me because I want to enlist in the marines to better myself and learn more discipline and responsibility and the military has been something that I see myself thriving in

@manwithnoplan5496

Same brother. Good luck to you

@fabrice7524

Same here too good luck guys 💪🏾💪🏾

@denitipuric1130

As a marine, I’d tell you join Air Force but good luck! Just do lots of research and ask around,

Don’t rush it

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