Writing Wrongs
Unveiling Life's Colors: The Monkees' 'Writing Wrongs' Revelations
Lyrics
Did you know the waters turning yellow?
The speaker is asking if the listener is aware that the water is changing color to yellow.
Have you heard the sky was falling down?
The speaker questions whether the listener is aware of the rumor that the sky is falling down.
Did you see that guy fall out the window?
The speaker mentions an incident of a person falling out of a window and asks if the listener witnessed it.
Did you know the circus was in town?
The speaker inquires if the listener is aware that a circus is currently in town.
Have you heard about Bill Chambers mother?
The speaker brings up Bill Chambers' mother, quoting her statement about a woman's work being never done.
She said a woman's work is never done.
Continuing the discussion of Bill Chambers' mother, the speaker notes that she mentioned the constant nature of a woman's work.
And oh yes, about that yellow water,
The speaker refers again to the yellow water and asks if the listener has observed the color of the sun.
Have you noticed the color of the sun?
The speaker questions if the listener is aware of the sun's color.
You have a way of making everything you say seem unreal
The speaker accuses the listener of making everything they say seem unreal, suggesting a lack of sincerity or genuineness.
Are you aware that the people who care are mostly stainless steel?
The speaker points out that those who care are often depicted as emotionless or unfeeling, described as "stainless steel."
Well I heard you finally got my letter.
The speaker acknowledges the reception of a letter by the listener, mentioning it should have arrived a year earlier.
It should have come about this time last year.
Referring to the delayed letter, the speaker expresses hope for the well-being of Bill Chambers' mother.
And I hope Bill Chamber's mother's better.
The speaker inquires about the disappearance of the moon.
Oh did the moon just disappear?
The speaker questions whether the moon has vanished.
You have a way of making everything you say seem unreal
Repetition of the accusation that the listener has a way of making everything they say seem unreal.
Are you aware that the people who care are mostly stainless steel?
Reiteration of the observation that those who care are often portrayed as emotionless or unfeeling, likened to "stainless steel."
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