if I be Wrong
Wolf Larsen Lyrics
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What if I've dragged you here to my own dark night
And what if I know, what if I see
There is a crack run right down the front of me
What if they're right, what if we're wrong
What if I've lured you here with a siren song?
What if I be wrong, if I be right
Ten thousand cars, ten thousand trains
There are ten thousand roads to run away
But I am not lost, I am not found
I am not Dylan's wife, not Cohen's hound
What if I be wrong, if I be right
Let me be here with you tonight
And what if I can't, what if I can
What if I'm just an ordinary man
If there is a will, there is a way
I will escape for sure, I am David Blane
But if I be wrong, if I be right
Let me be here with you
If I be wrong, if I be right
Let me stay here in your arms tonight
And I have been wrong, I have been right
I have been both these things all in the same night
So if I be wrong, if I be right
Let me here, with you, tonight
The lyrics of Wolf Larsen's "If I be Wrong" explore the idea of uncertainty and doubt, as the singer questions the truth behind their own words and actions. The first verse expresses the fear that the singer may have led someone into their own darkness, while the second verse acknowledges the possibility that others may be correct in their criticisms or doubts about the singer. The chorus, however, emphasizes the importance of being present with another person in the moment, even if the singer's intentions or beliefs are not fully understood.
The third verse alludes to the mundane and repetitive nature of modern society, in which there are countless paths to escape but little true freedom. The following line, "I am not Dylan's wife, not Cohen's hound," adds a self-deprecating touch by referencing the wives and muses of iconic musicians Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen. The final verse, like the chorus, returns to the theme of ambiguity and contradiction, suggesting that the singer is neither solely right nor wrong and that their ultimate desire is to find comfort and connection with someone else.
Line by Line Meaning
What if I'm wrong, what if I've lied
What if the things I have told you are not true and I have misled you
What if I've dragged you here to my own dark night
What if I have brought you to a place that represents my own personal misery
And what if I know, what if I see
What if I am aware of something happening, or have a specific insight
There is a crack run right down the front of me
There is something fundamentally flawed or broken within me
What if they're right, what if we're wrong
What if the opinions of others are correct, and what we believe is incorrect
What if I've lured you here with a siren song?
What if I have convinced you to come here with a song that appears enticing, but ultimately is not beneficial
What if I be wrong, if I be right
Whether I am wrong or right, let me be with you in this moment
Let me be here with you tonight
Allow me to stay with you throughout the night, despite my faults
Ten thousand cars, ten thousand trains
There are innumerable ways to leave a situation or place
There are ten thousand roads to run away
There are endless ways to escape from something
But I am not lost, I am not found
I am in a state of limbo, unable to find my way or a clear direction
I am not Dylan's wife, not Cohen's hound
I am my own person, not defined by anyone else's accomplishments or identity
What if I can't, what if I can
What if I am uncertain of my own capabilities or limitations
What if I'm just an ordinary man
What if I am nothing special, just an average person
If there is a will, there is a way
If there is enough motivation or desire, there is always a solution
I will escape for sure, I am David Blane
I am confident in my ability to escape any situation, likening myself to the famous illusionist
Let me stay here in your arms tonight
Allow me to remain in your embrace for the night, despite any faults or mistakes I may have made
And I have been wrong, I have been right
I have experienced both successes and failures in my life
I have been both these things all in the same night
I have experienced both happiness and sadness within a short amount of time
So if I be wrong, if I be right
Regardless of whether I am wrong or right
Let me here, with you, tonight
Let me be with you tonight, regardless of my imperfections
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: SARAH RAMEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Wolf Larsen - If I Be Wrong...
What if I’m wrong, what if I’ve lied
What if I’ve dragged you here to my own dark night
And what if I know, what if I see
There is a crack run right down the front of me
What if they’re right, what if we’re wrong
What if I’ve lured you here with a siren song?
But if I be wrong, if I be right
Let me be here with you tonight
Ten thousand cars, ten thousand trains
There are ten thousand roads to run away
But I am not lost, I am not found
I am not Dylan’s wife, not Cohen’s hound
But if I be wrong, if I be right
Let me be here with you tonight
And what if I can’t, what if I can
What if I’m just an ordinary man
If there is a will, there is a way
I will escape for sure, I am David Blane
But if I be wrong, if I be right
Let me be here with you
If I be wrong, if I be right
Let me stay here in your arms tonight
And I have been wrong, I have been right
I have been both these things all in the same night
So if I be wrong, if I be right
Let me here, with you, tonight.
@MrDorijn
What if I’m wrong, what if I’ve lied
What if I’ve dragged you here to my own dark night
And what if I know, what if I see
There is a crack run right down the front of me
What if they’re right, what if we’re wrong
What if I’ve lured you here with a siren song?
But if I be wrong, if I be right
Let me be here with you tonight
Ten thousand cars, ten thousand trains
There are ten thousand roads to run away
But I am not lost, I am not found
I am not Dylan’s wife, not Cohen’s hound
But if I be wrong, if I be right
Let me be here with you tonight
And what if I can’t, what if I can
What if I’m just an ordinary man
If there is a will, there is a way
I will escape for sure, I am David Blane
But if I be wrong, if I be right
Let me be here with you
If I be wrong, if I be right
Let me stay here in your arms tonight
And I have been wrong, I have been right
I have been both these things all in the same night
So if I be wrong, if I be right
Let me here, with you, tonight.
@frankhansen2960
this song is just amazing thank you for everything; In the realm of doubt, where shadows play,
My heart reveals what words cannot convey.
What if I've erred, what if I've strayed,
Yet still, I've drawn you close, unafraid.
Within my soul, cracks may gently trace,
But in your eyes, I find a sacred space.
What if they're right, what if we're wrong,
Yet your presence sings a mesmerizing song.
In the realm of truth, if I be wrong or right,
Let me bask in your love's soothing light.
A myriad of paths, countless ways to flee,
But I'm not lost, for you've anchored me.
I'm not a muse to Dylan or Cohen's kin,
Just an ordinary soul, longing to begin.
If there's a will, a path will come to sight,
I'm David Blane, escaping the dark night.
Yet if I falter, if I'm led astray,
Let me find solace in your arms today.
In my flaws and triumphs, a dance we weave,
Together, in this moment, let's never leave.
For I've known wrong, I've tasted right,
Both reside within me through the darkest night.
So if I stumble, uncertain in my plight,
Let me be here, with you, till morning's light.
In the realm of love, where doubts take flight,
I find solace, strength, and pure delight.
For in your embrace, my heart finds its home,
If I be wrong, if I be right, I'll never roam.
@jyothikrishnabathuru3145
I'm leaving my comment here, so whenever someone click thumbs up, l'Il always be reminded of this masterpiece.
@icedteaa__
Listen now
@kinarroo2135
No probz
@Brian-bm7ew
I don't know what brought me to this place. But now that I'm here, I think I'll stay a while.
@cathylynncoonan1727
Perfectly said Brian
@rebeccadees2300
Yes.
@tylerhovda
I've been on repeat a long time
@jean-christophesauvan4845
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@jezebeljune5877
Thanks Wednesday on Netflix for presenting this beautiful song to my ears. ❤
@hjones3054
That’s how I found it to be my friend. I’m so glad I love this song I keep playing it over and over talks to me be blessed my friend.