Wrong
Waylon Jennings
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It was a picture perfect wedding We had the whole world at our feet Everyone thought we were heading Down a lovers easy street We'd have a house out in the country A picket fence, the whole nine yards They said our love would last forever It was written in the stars Wrong I should have known it all along When the future looks to bright can't be anything but right Wrong I was all but devastated When she told me we were through In a while the heartache faded And I found somebody new I swore that this time would be different I had it all figured out I wouldn't make the same mistakes I knew what love was all about Wrong I should have known it all along When the future looks to bright can't be anything but right Wrong Everything was going strong The sky was always blue I thought my dreams had all come true Wrong Wrong
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Written by: STEVE SESKIN, ANDRE PESSIS
Lyrics © BOB-A-LEW SONGS, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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12 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Wrong" is categorized in the Country music genre as Waylon Jennings was known for his relentless contributions in this genre, he combined new trends with traditional country music.
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Album InformationThe song is from Waylon Jennings' album titled, "Right for the Wrong Reason," which was released in 1996.
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SongwritersGary Nicholson and Hank Cochran wrote "Wrong." They are both widely respected for their contributions to the country music industry.
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Associations with Other ArtistsAlthough the song is majorly associated with Waylon Jennings, it was originally intended for George Strait but ended up appropriately fitting Waylon's style.
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Musical StyleThe song epitomizes Jennings' characteristic "outlaw" style, a subgenre of country music that he helped popularize in the 1970s with its rough voice and hard-hitting lyrics.
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Commercial Success"Wrong" is not one of Waylon Jennings' commercially most successful songs. Nonetheless, it has enjoyed steady popularity among his followers and continues to be listened to and respected by fans of his work.
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Posthumous ReleaseUnfortunately, Jennings passed away in 2002, making "Wrong" one of the final songs Waylon was able to create during his lifetime, adding a solemn tone to the music.
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Musical BackingThe song features a classic country band arrangement, with prominent steel guitar and fiddle, together with Jennings' distinctive bass-baritone vocal style.
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LyricsIn "Wrong," the narrator expresses regret and acknowledges mistakes made in the past. As a notable lyric in the song goes, "I've been wrong for so long". This reflects a sense of humility and vulnerability, often featured in Jennings' songs.
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Public RecognitionDespite not being one of Jennings' iconic hits like "Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys" or "Luckenbach, Texas," "Wrong" nonetheless captures the essence of Jennings' style and talent. Regularly featured in his performances, the song is also included in several of his compilation albums, standing as a testimonial to Jennings' mastery as an artist in the Country music genre.
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Era of ProductionThe song was produced in Jennings' late-career era when the artist was struggling with health-related issues, but it assured fans and critics alike that he still had his mojo intact.
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Legacy"Wrong", like the majority of Waylon Jennings' discography, continues to inspire new generations of country musicians, further stretching his influence in the Country music genre.
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