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The Wrong Thing To Do

Don McLean

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The Wrong Thing To Do

I'm walkin' away, and leavin' you standin'

I've nothing to say, for I've said it all the best way I know how

Cry, cry if you need to, but I can't stay to watch you

'Cause that's the wrong thing to do.

Does it ease you to know, that I've thought about stayin'

Yet I think I will go, and let the words of goodbye go unsaid

Speak, speak if you need to, but I can't stay to hear you

'Cause that's the wrong thing to do.

All the words that you whisper are words that have nothing to say

And the thoughts they reveal are the reasons I'm goin' away

From the touch of your voice, I can feel separation

So you leave me no choice, for to remain would mean living apart

Touch, touch if you need to, but I can't stay to hold you

'Cause that's the wrong thing to do.

That's the wrong thing to do.

That's the wrong thing to do.

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Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

The Wrong Thing to Do by Don McLean is a reflective song that delves into themes of regret, introspection, and the consequences of one's actions. The lyrics communicate a sense of searching for meaning and understanding in past decisions. Particularly poignant moments in the song include the acknowledgment of personal faults and the desire to find redemption. This song serves as a contemplative piece that resonates with anyone who has pondered over the impact of their choices and the path to making amends.

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