Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
Am I wrong, well, fallin' in love with you
Tell me am I wrong, well, fallin' in love with you
While your other man was out there
Cheatin' and lyin', steppin' all over you
Look at you
Tell me am I wrong, holdin' on to you so tight
Tell me am I wrong, (get your groove on brother)holdin' on to you so tight
If your other man tries to claim you
He'd better be ready, ready for a long long fight
I gotta be strong, well I know you're dependin' on me
Yeah, yeah I gotta be strong, 'cause I know you're dependin' on me
To give you all of my attention
All of my time, and all of the love you need
What next?
Am I wrong, yeah yeah, tryin' to hold on to you (tryin' to hold on to you)
Tell me if I am wrong, yeah, tryin' to hold on to you
I just wanna make a home for you baby
And all of your children too
All of your children too
Tell me, tell me, tell me, am I fallin' in love with you
While your other man cheatin' and steppin' all over
Am I wrong, fallin' in love with you
While your other man was out there
Cheatin' and lyin', steppin' all over you
While your other man was out there
Cheatin' and lyin', steppin' all over you
Tell me am I wrong, well, fallin' in love with you
While your other man was out there
Cheatin' and lyin', steppin' all over you
Look at you
Tell me am I wrong, holdin' on to you so tight
Tell me am I wrong, (get your groove on brother)holdin' on to you so tight
If your other man tries to claim you
He'd better be ready, ready for a long long fight
I gotta be strong, well I know you're dependin' on me
Yeah, yeah I gotta be strong, 'cause I know you're dependin' on me
To give you all of my attention
All of my time, and all of the love you need
What next?
Am I wrong, yeah yeah, tryin' to hold on to you (tryin' to hold on to you)
Tell me if I am wrong, yeah, tryin' to hold on to you
I just wanna make a home for you baby
And all of your children too
All of your children too
Tell me, tell me, tell me, am I fallin' in love with you
While your other man cheatin' and steppin' all over
Am I wrong, fallin' in love with you
While your other man was out there
Cheatin' and lyin', steppin' all over you
While your other man was out there
Cheatin' and lyin', steppin' all over you
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