It's from their album Red Rose Speedway (1973).
Get on the Right Thing
Wings Lyrics
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And your world is as kind as a penny
Oh.... and you knew it all along, you did the right thing
Believe me its true, and it can happen to you
All at once you get sound in your ears
And your cloud disappears into yellow
Get on the right thing
Well you knew it all along
Get on the right thing
Believe me its so, because i happen to know
Try a little love, you can't go wrong
Get On the right thing,
Get on the right thing,
Get on the right thing
My little love you can't go wrong
Get on the right thing,
Get on the right thing,
Get on the right thing
Do, get on the right thing you
All at once we see things in our skies
And we both realize it together
Well you know they were wrong
Get on the right thing
Yes you knew it all along
Get on the right thing
Believe me its so
Because i happen to know
You can't go wrong
Get on the right thing,
Get on the right thing,
Get on the right thing,
You can't go wrong get on the right thing
Ah get on the right thing you.
And try a little love
And it can't go wrong
Get on the right thing you
Try a little love, you can't go wrong
Get on the right thing
In the lyrics of Wings's song "Get on the Right Thing," the singer is urging someone to pursue their desires and passions, suggesting that when they do so, the world will be kind to them. The first verse talks about suddenly feeling overwhelmed with love, and how it can change one's outlook on the world. The second verse mentions hearing a sound and feeling like a cloud has lifted. The chorus repeats the message that the person knows what is right for them, and they should follow their instincts despite what others may think or say. The singer encourages them to "try a little love" and get on the right thing. The final verse implies that the singer and the person they are addressing have come to a mutual understanding about this message of following one's heart.
The song appears to be about encouraging someone who is hesitant or unsure to pursue something that they want, despite any doubts they might have. It promotes the idea that following one's intuition and doing what makes one happy can lead to positive outcomes. The lyric "you knew it all along" suggests that the person has always had a sense of what they truly want, but may have been holding back due to fear or the opinions of others. The line "try a little love" could be interpreted to mean that the person should approach their desires with kindness and compassion, both for themselves and for others who may be impacted by their choices.
Line by Line Meaning
All at once you get love on your mind
Suddenly, you begin to feel love and care about someone deeply
And your world is as kind as a penny
You feel like the world is full of kindness and generosity
Oh.... and you knew it all along, you did the right thing
You realize that you made the right choice and followed your intuition
Believe me its true, and it can happen to you
The artist assures that love and happiness can happen to anyone
All at once you get sound in your ears
You start to hear beautiful sounds and music in your surroundings
And your cloud disappears into yellow
Your worries and problems disappear, and you feel happy and carefree
Well you know they were were wrong
You realize that people who doubted you or your choices were mistaken
Get on the right thing
Move towards the right path or solution
Try a little love, you can't go wrong
Expressing love and care for others is always a good thing and can never be wrong
My little love you can't go wrong
Addressing a loved one and assuring them that expressing love is always right
All at once we see things in our skies
Suddenly, we start to notice beautiful things around us
And we both realize it together
Two people become aware of the wonders of the world and share in the realization
You can't go wrong
Assuring again that expressing love and doing the right thing can never be wrong
Ah get on the right thing you
Encouraging someone to take action and make the right choice
And try a little love
Encouraging expressing love and affection towards others
And it can't go wrong
Reiterating that expressing love can never be a mistake
Get on the right thing you
Final encouragement to take the right action and make the right choice
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: LINDA MCCARTNEY, PAUL MCCARTNEY
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