Story Behind The Song
I'm still learning...
Song Description
A somewhat cynical rocker about letting go of old beliefs
| Song Length |
3:56 |
Genre |
Rock - Alternative, Rock - Modern |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Troubled |
Subject |
Age, Aging, Recovery |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
How Wrong You Can Be
I used to think every story had a happy ending
I used to think we should all do as we are told
I used to think all the good boys got paid off in heaven
I thought the grown-ups had things under control?
but now I see
and it?s amazing to me
just how wrong you can be
how wrong you can be, how wrong you can be
how wrong you can be, how wrong you can be
I used to think a few drinks made me more honest
I used to think a few tokes made me profound
I used to think I could quit whenever I wanted
I thought tomorrow was the day I would cut down
but now I see
and it?s amazing to me
just how wrong you can be
how wrong you can be, how wrong you can be
how wrong you can be, how wrong you can be
this whole world is just a dream
things are not quite what they seem
one thing you can know is true
you know less than you think you do
but everything?s okay
just not like you were taught
hey, everything?s just perfect
just not the way you thought?
I used to think that I had all the answers
I used to think that I knew what was really real
I used to think I should get whatever I?m after
I thought I could make God cut a deal?
but now I see
and it?s amazing to me
just how wrong you can be
how wrong you can be, how wrong you can be
how wrong you can be, how wrong you can be
© 2002 Tony Rooney