Wrong Company
Wynn Stewart Lyrics
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Too many nights I left her all alone
I said forgive me, one too many times
And now her parting words ___ my mind
You're with the wrong company they'll drag you down
You're spending too much time on the wrong side of town
Now it's your life to live, but it's my heart to give
And if you still want me, give up that wrong company
And now she's gone without a backward glance
Oh how I miss the love I threw away
Every song on that jukebox seems to say
The lyrics of Wynn Stewart's song "Wrong Company" is a tale of a man who lost the love of his life because he was spending too much time with the wrong people. The song starts by lamenting on the man’s loss and how he neglected his love for her by leaving her alone too many nights, despite apologizing; she leaves because she simply couldn't take it anymore. In the chorus, the woman warns the man that the company he keeps will drag him down and that he's spending too much time on the wrong side of town. But it’s his life to live, and it’s her heart to give, she tells him that if he truly wants her back, he needs to give up that wrong company.
In the second verse, we see the man coming to terms with the reality of his loss; he admits that his love warned him, but he wasted his last chance, and now she's gone without a backward glance. He sings of how he misses the love that he threw away. The song ends with the realization that every song on the jukebox reminds him of the loss that he caused.
Overall, Wynn Stewart's "Wrong Company" is a powerful tale of loss, regret and the price that we sometimes pay for the company we keep. The song resonates with those who have lost love due to their own actions and serves as a warning to those who might find themselves in similar situations.
Line by Line Meaning
I've lost the only love I've ever known
I no longer have the love of my life.
Too many nights I left her all alone
I left her alone night after night.
I said forgive me, one too many times
I kept apologizing but it was too late.
And now her parting words ___ my mind
What she said before she left me keeps echoing in my head.
You're with the wrong company they'll drag you down
The people you spend time with are not good for you.
You're spending too much time on the wrong side of town
You are often found in places that are not good for you.
Now it's your life to live, but it's my heart to give
You may do what you want in life, but my heart belongs to me.
And if you still want me, give up that wrong company
If you still love me, you will change the people you hang out with.
She warned me but I've wasted my last chance
She told me, but I did not listen and now I have no more opportunities.
And now she's gone without a backward glance
She left without looking back.
Oh how I miss the love I threw away
I regret losing the love that I had.
Every song on that jukebox seems to say
Every song I hear reminds me of her.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HOWARD
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Kent Kammerlohr
Two of the greats of classic country that never got the recognition they deserved they should both be in the CMHOF they are better than half of the people that are there. Thanks for sharing
Daniel Burns
this song went to #26 on the country charts in 1960!!!
john sandiford
Thanks for listening Daniel
Geoffrey Johnston
They sound so great together, amazing harmony!!! Thanx for posting this hidden gem. I really miss the old sounds, thanx again!
JC
True Classic Country
john sandiford
thanks for listening
Jack Murphy
Great song written by Harlan Howard
Donald Ewert
Love this!! Milwaukee listener.
Axe Hound
Best?
David Hentges