Always Right
Unmasking Mr. Always Right: A Symphony of Control and Denial
Lyrics
La la
Expression of melody, not contributing to the narrative.
Mr. Always Right
Introduction of the character "Mr. Always Right."
Is always right
Affirmation that Mr. Always Right claims to be right consistently.
Even when he’s wrong
Despite being wrong, Mr. Always Right asserts his correctness.
La la la la la la, I can’t hear you
Dismissive response, refusing to listen or engage in a discussion.
Don’t try to argue, never try to fight with Mr. Always Right
Advises against arguing or fighting with Mr. Always Right.
Mr. Always Right
Reiteration of Mr. Always Right's dominant persona.
Will try to retroactively change reality
Mr. Always Right attempts to alter past events to suit his narrative.
Rather than choose to confess or admit he did something unsatisfactory, or he was in the wrong
Describes Mr. Always Right's reluctance to admit faults or unsatisfactory actions.
Don’t try to argue, never try to fight with Mr. Always Right
Reiteration of the warning against arguing with Mr. Always Right.
La la la la la la
Repeated refusal to hear opposing views.
I can’t hear you, I can’t hear you
-La la la la la
-I can’t hear you, I can’t hear you
-Mr. Always Right will make you feel low
Mr. Always Right's behavior causes emotional distress.
But you’re not below him, he just wants control
Clarification that the listener is not inferior; Mr. Always Right seeks control.
You’re not going crazy
Affirmation that the listener is not losing sanity despite the challenging situation.
So block it out, block it out
Encouragement to ignore Mr. Always Right's negativity.
I can’t hear you, I can’t hear you
Reiteration of the refusal to hear opposing views.
It’s not worth it
Declaration that engaging with Mr. Always Right is not worthwhile.
He can’t hear you, he won’t hear you
Asserts that Mr. Always Right is indifferent to others' opinions.
La la la la la
Repeated dismissal of external voices.
La la la la la la la
-La la la la la
Continued disregard for opposing perspectives.
La la la la la la
-Don’t try to argue, you can’t win the fight with Mr. Always Right
Emphasis on the futility of arguing with Mr. Always Right.
If you think this song’s about you, you’re right
Claim that the song is relevant to those who think it's about them.
You always are, you always had to be
A sarcastic acknowledgment of Mr. Always Right's presumed correctness.
Mr. Always Right, you’re not my Mr. Right
Explicit rejection of Mr. Always Right as the ideal partner.
And I know that I’m right ‘cause you agree
Assertion of the singer's correctness, implying agreement from Mr. Always Right.
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