Wrong Way
Sublime
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Annie's twelve years old in two more she'll be a whore Nobody ever told her it's the wrong way Don't be afraid with the quickness you get laid For your family'll get paid It's the wrong way I gave her all that I had to give I'm gonna make it hard to live Salty tears running down to her chin And the ruins up her makeup I never wanna live A cigarette pressed between her lips But I'm staring at her tits It's the wrong way Strong if I can but I am only a man So I take her to the can It's the wrong way The only family that she's ever had Is the seven horny brothers and a drunk-ass dad He needed money so he put her on the street Everything was going fine till the day she met me Happy are you sad, want to shoot your dad I'll do anything I can it's the wrong way We talked all night and tried to make it right Believe me shit was tight It was the wrong way So run away if you don't want to stay 'Cause I ain't here to make you, oh no It's up to you what you really want to do Spend some time in America Dubstyle She'll give you all that she got to give But I'm gonna make it hard to live Big salty tears running down to her chin And it smears of her makeup I never wanna live So we ran away And I'm sorry when I say that straight to this very day It was the wrong way She took a hike it don't matter if I like it or not Because she only wants the wrong way I gave her all that I had to give She still wouldn't take it, whoa no Her two brown eyes are leaking like salty tears It still ruins her makeup and never want to give
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Written by: Bradley James Nowell, Eric John Wilson, Floyd I. Gaugh IV
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
BandThe song "Wrong Way" was performed by the American band “Sublime.” The group was known for their eclectic style, which blended elements of reggae, punk, and ska.
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Album"Wrong Way" is part of Sublime's third and final studio album titled "Sublime," released in 1996.
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Posthumous ReleaseThe album was released posthumously, following the death of the band's lead singer, Bradley Nowell, from a heroin overdose in May 1996.
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Commercial SuccessDespite the tragic circumstances surrounding the album's release, "Wrong Way" became one of the most commercially successful songs from the album, reaching number 3 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart in 1997.
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StorylineThe song is believed to depict the sad story of a young girl stuck in an abusive and exploitative situation, which reflects on societal issues such as neglect, abuse, prostitution, and poverty.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Wrong Way" features the band members performing in a convenience store. It’s also interspersed with animated sequences that follow the storyline of the song.
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SampleThe song samples elements of "Lincoln Chase ('I Love Your Many Ways')" by Faye Adams.
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Cover Versions"Wrong Way" has been covered by other artists/bands including Alborosie and Avail.
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LegacyDespite the band's short-lived career, "Wrong Way" remains a popular song and an enduring symbol of the Sublime's unique sound and their profound influence on the punk and ska scene.
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Bradley's SonBradley Nowell's son Jakob Nowell has performed “Wrong Way” with his band, Law, as a tribute to his late father.
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