I May Be Wrong
Embracing Imperfection: Discovering Marvel in Uncertainty
Lyrics
I may be wrong but I think you're wonderful
I may be wrong, but I believe you are wonderful.
I may be wrong but I think you're swell
I may be wrong, but I believe you are excellent.
I like your style say, I think it's marvelous
I appreciate your manner and think it's fantastic.
I'm always wrong so how can I tell
I admit I am frequently wrong, so my judgment may be flawed.
Deuces to me are all aces
To me, losing at cards (deuces) is like winning (aces).
Life is to me just a bore
Life seems uninteresting or tedious to me.
Faces are all open spaces
People's expressions seem like empty spaces to me.
You might be John Barrymore
Referencing John Barrymore, suggesting someone of notable character or charm.
You came along say I think you're wonderful
You appeared in my life, and I find you wonderful.
I think you're grand but I may be wrong
I believe you're great, but I acknowledge I might be mistaken.
I may be wrong but I think you're wonderful
Expressing admiration, believing the person is wonderful.
I may be wrong but I think you're swell
Expressing admiration, thinking the person is excellent.
I like your style say, I really think it's marvelous
Complimenting the person's style, finding it marvelous.
I'm always wrong so how can I tell
Acknowledging a tendency to be wrong, making self-awareness about judgment.
Deuces to me are all aces
Considering losing as winning in card games.
Life is to me just a bore
Life appears dull or monotonous to the speaker.
Faces are all open spaces
Perceiving people's faces as empty or unexpressive.
You might be John Barrymore
Suggesting the person being addressed might have a charismatic or theatrical presence like John Barrymore.
You came along say I think you're wonderful
You entered my life, and I find you wonderful.
I think you're grand but I may be wrong
Expressing admiration but admitting the possibility of being mistaken.
You said that Edison would never make that light
Referring to historical figures, possibly highlighting past errors in judgment.
You laughed at Mr. Franklin with his key and kite
Pointing out historical instances where predictions or judgments were proved wrong.
The point of the song is I'm always wrong
Declaring the theme of the song: the speaker is consistently wrong.
But with you baby I'm oh so right.
Contrasting the general theme, claiming to be right when it comes to the person being addressed.
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