The Wrong One
Urthboy featuring Ozi Batla & The Tongue Lyrics
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Now you know that's not Elgusto
And it's most definitely not the Tongue
And no one mistakin' it for Ozi Batla right?
My names Urthboy, now here we go
(Urthboy)
The crowd all watch and shouted the shot
You've already put in your lot
Unable to stop like Peter, follow the leader
Leave it all out on the line
You'll see that faint ideas get early graves
On top of a face to save
There's still more mistakes you're waiting to make
(The Tongue)
You backing the bull or the matador son
I'm backing the sword, I'm backing the pen
It's mightier than any weapon you got
Stop, Turn it up Gus I'm ready to rock
Not, gonna misplace my bets now , no sweat now
Put a thousand on those Elefant Traks boys
to pull their best out
(Ozi Batla)
Man you got no credits left now
Like a pokie addict you incorrectly
adding up your takings
who got you shaking?
We take you to task and while the fun lasts
The bandwagon stays gagging for the favourite
when the underdog takes the vet to read you what your sayin'
(Chorus: The Tongue with Urthboy)
You backed the wrong one
Long shots stole ya thunder
You backed the wrong one
You had the rug pulled out from under
You backed the wrong one
You fall in, we all in
Hate to be the one to break it to you but you backed the wrong one
(Ozi Batla)
The sound of those drums make this field look like a cattle run
You wasted your time making those tallys of battles won
But that all comes to naught so hold that thought
Until your nose is past the last post
Charge glasses and make it the winning toast
Who's having the last laugh?
(Urthboy)
Well you looking at him and you wouldn't want him
to be getting ahead so you putting one on him
But who are you conning? The one just born,
from the Titaninc, come up from the storm
You backed the forward, we pulled your card
Built on sand we pull it apart
Forget your class, forget your cast
It's how you carry your scars
(The Tongue)
It's funny how moments are frozen in time
Vital mistakes turn to stone in your mind
They whip you across that finishing line
And there's always another who's better designed
Is it luck? Is it faith? Is it skill? Is it talent?
Coordination, strength or balance?
Or none of them, or the sum of them
Standing on giants shoulders is humbling
(Chorus)
The long shot stole your thunder
You backed the wrong one
You had the rug pulled out from under
You backed the wrong one
You fall in, we all in
It seemed certain
But when it's said and done
You backed the wrong one
In “The Wrong One”, Urthboy featuring Ozi Batla and The Tongue talk about the implications of backing the wrong horse or betting on the wrong contender. The song relates the story of how some individuals assume someone else’s identity or attribute a success to someone else. The intro of the song dispels any possibility of misunderstanding as Urthboy introduces himself and the other artists on the track before the song starts properly.
The first verse by Urthboy stresses the need to keep pushing despite setbacks and never to give up because of present trials as they may lead to future triumphs. The Tongue then follows with a reminder that words can be powerful weapons that can cause more damages than what physical weapons can do. Ozi Batla chimes in with a cautionary reminder to be wary of getting too caught up in groupthink and losing one's individuality as a consequence.
The chorus, which features The Tongue and Urthboy, continually reminds listeners that betting on the wrong horse could cost them their pride and hard-earned money as the rug could be pulled out from under them. They reiterate that the underdog can emerge from the least expected places, and the favorites can choke.
Overall, the song advocates for individualism and hard work as opposed to riding on the wings of others' success or depending on chances. The lyrics relate to the human nature of wanting to be on the winning team, even if it means backing the wrong one at times.
Line by Line Meaning
Now you know that's not Elgusto
I am not Elgusto, and I am introducing myself.
And it's most definitely not the Tongue
I am also clarifying that I am not the Tongue.
And no one mistakin' it for Ozi Batla right?
I am confirming that I am Urthboy, and not Ozi Batla.
The crowd all watch and shouted the shot
The crowd is cheering us on as we start our performance.
Now we off and running we out of the blocks
Our performance is now underway, and we are giving it our all.
You've already put in your lot
You have invested a lot of effort and energy into this.
Unable to stop like Peter, follow the leader
You are following the leader and cannot stop the momentum.
Leave it all out on the line
Give it your all and leave nothing behind.
You'll see that faint ideas get early graves
Halfhearted attempts don't lead to success.
On top of a face to save
Covering up mistakes and flaws won't lead to success either.
There's still more mistakes you're waiting to make
More mistakes are likely to happen if you don't put in the effort and give it your all.
You backing the bull or the matador son
Are you supporting the bully or the one standing up against them?
I'm backing the sword, I'm backing the pen
I am supporting those who use intellectual strength to overcome physical force.
It's mightier than any weapon you got
Intellectual strength is more powerful than physical force.
Stop, Turn it up Gus I'm ready to rock
Let's turn up the music and start performing at our best.
Not, gonna misplace my bets now , no sweat now
I won't make any mistakes and I am not worried about it.
Put a thousand on those Elefant Traks boys to pull their best out
I have placed a lot of faith in the Elefant Traks music group to perform at their best.
Man you got no credits left now
You have no credibility left after making so many mistakes.
Like a pokie addict you incorrectly adding up your takings
You are adding up your winnings incorrectly, like a gambling addict.
who got you shaking?
What caused you to become so nervous and unsure of yourself?
We take you to task and while the fun lasts
We are challenging you to perform at your best, while also having fun.
The bandwagon stays gagging for the favourite
The bandwagon is always looking for the most popular option, regardless of its merit.
when the underdog takes the vet to read you what your sayin'
When the underdog wins, it exposes the flaws in the prior support for the favorite.
You backed the wrong one
You supported the wrong option.
Long shots stole ya thunder
The unexpected and unlikely option stole your thunder.
You had the rug pulled out from under
You were suddenly unsuccessful.
You fall in, we all in
We are all in this together.
Hate to be the one to break it to you but you backed the wrong one
I hate to tell you this, but you made a mistake in your choice.
The sound of those drums make this field look like a cattle run
The drums are intense and make the field seem like a chaotic cattle run.
You wasted your time making those tallys of battles won
You spent too much time keeping track of your successes, and now it was all for nothing.
But that all comes to naught so hold that thought
All of those past successes are now irrelevant, so don't dwell on them.
Until your nose is past the last post
Don't celebrate your victories until you have officially won.
Charge glasses and make it the winning toast
Celebrate your upcoming victory by raising your glasses, but don't count your chickens before they hatch.
Who's having the last laugh?
Who will ultimately come out on top and have the last laugh?
Well you looking at him and you wouldn't want him to be getting ahead so you putting one on him
You are trying to hold someone back because you don't want them to get ahead of you.
But who are you conning? The one just born, from the Titaninc, come up from the storm
You are not fooling anyone, and people will see through your attempts to hold them back.
You backed the forward, we pulled your card
You supported the bandwagon, but we are now calling out your mistake.
Built on sand we pull it apart
If your support was not built on a strong foundation, it will crumble easily.
Forget your class, forget your cast
Don't worry about your social status or background.
It's how you carry your scars
What matters most is how you overcome past struggles and challenges.
It's funny how moments are frozen in time
Certain moments and mistakes can become permanently etched into our memory.
Vital mistakes turn to stone in your mind
Mistakes can have a significant impact on our mental state and perception of ourselves.
They whip you across that finishing line
Mistakes can push us towards our end goal or motivation.
And there's always another who's better designed
There is always someone who is better equipped or talented to succeed than you.
Is it luck? Is it faith? Is it skill? Is it talent?
Success can come from many factors, including luck, faith, skill, and talent.
Coordination, strength or balance?
Other factors, such as coordination, strength, and balance, can also be keys to success.
Or none of them, or the sum of them
Success may come from a combination of factors or from none of them at all.
Standing on giants shoulders is humbling
Being successful because of the work of others can be humbling, and you should respect the work of those who came before you.
It seemed certain
It appeared that everything was going to go as planned.
But when it's said and done
After everything has been said and done.
You backed the wrong one
You supported the wrong option.
Contributed by Bella K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.