I Was Wrong – English Lyrics

• By: A R I Z O N A
• Album: ASYLUM

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the language of regret and reconciliation through A R I Z O N A's poignant song, "I Was Wrong." This track offers a chance to delve into the nuances of admitting fault and understanding the emotional weight of past mistakes, enhanced by the band's signature blend of indie and electronic elements .

[English]

Oh I can see the doubt in those eyes

Even though you try to hide it

There's not much to figure out

'Cause I know why

And I won't try to fight it, try to fight it

And I'll be the first to tell you

You were right

Oh you were right, oh you were right

Won't try to say I'm sorry this time

But I want you to know that I was wrong

I know, I know

I just wanna say that I was wrong

I know, I know

Oh I want you to know that I was wrong

I know, I know

I just wanna say that I was wrong

I know, I know

Used to be so warm, those days

I try not to remember

I got lost in the storm of my ways

Couldn't pull myself together, self together

And I'll be the first to tell you, you were right

Oh you were right, oh you were right

Won't try to say I'm sorry, this time

But I want you to know that I was wrong

I know, I know

I just wanna say that I was wrong

I know, I know

Oh I want you to know that I was wrong

I know, I know

And I just wanna say that I was wrong

I know, I know

...

And I'll be the first to tell you, you were right

Oh you were right, oh you were right

Won't try to say I'm sorry this time

But I want you to know that I was wrong

I know, I know

I just wanna say that I was wrong

I know, I know

Oh I want you to know that I was wrong

I know, I know

I just wanna say that I was wrong

I know, I know

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
doubt /daʊt/ B2	noun - a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction verb - to be uncertain about something
try /traɪ/ A2	verb - to attempt or make an effort to do something
fight /faɪt/ A2	verb - to take part in a combat or struggle
wrong /rɒŋ/ A2	adjective - not correct or accurate noun - a mistake or error
warm /wɔːrm/ B1	adjective - having a temperature comfortably high without being hot
storm /stɔːrm/ B2	noun - a violent weather condition with strong winds and sometimes rain, snow, or thunder
manage /ˈmæn.ɪdʒ/ B2	verb - to succeed in doing or dealing with something difficult
pull /pʊl/ B1	verb - to apply force to move something towards oneself
first /fɜːrst/ A1	adjective - coming before all others in order or importance
tell /tɛl/ A2	verb - to communicate information to someone
know /noʊ/ A1	verb - to have information or understanding about something
want /wɑːnt/ A2	verb - to desire or wish for something

Key Grammar Structures

• there's not much to figure out

  ➔ Use of 'there is/there are' for existence + 'not much' to indicate a limited amount + infinitive ('to figure out') for purpose or result.

  ➔ 'There is/there are' is used to indicate existence or presence of something.

• won't try to say I'm sorry this time

  ➔ Use of 'won't' (will not) for future refusal or determination + infinitive ('try to say') to indicate attempting an action + conditional 'this time' for the specific occasion.

  ➔ 'Won't' is contraction of 'will not' and indicates a refusal or decision about future action.

• I just wanna say that I was wrong

  ➔ Use of 'wanna' as informal contraction of 'want to' + simple past tense ('was wrong') to express regret or acknowledgment.

  ➔ 'Wanna' is an informal contraction of 'want to' used mainly in speech to express desire or intention.

• I got lost in the storm of my ways

  ➔ Use of 'got lost' to indicate losing direction or control + 'in the storm of' idiomatic expression meaning overwhelmed by one's actions or emotions.

  ➔ 'Got lost' is a phrasal verb meaning to lose one's way or direction.

• And I just wanna say that I was wrong

  ➔ Use of 'just wanna' as informal and emphasizing desire + 'say that I was wrong' as an expression of admission.

  ➔ 'Just wanna' is an informal contraction of 'just want to', used to express desire or intention in speech.