Song Description
An imperfect guy's pitch for the heart of the girl who's looking for the perfect man. He knows (even if she doesn't) that there are NO perfect men, but if he can get a shot as her stand-in lover, maybe he'll eventually win the leading role. This is a swinging horn tune in the style of Tower of Power or Spiral Staircase.
| Song Length |
3:09 |
Genre |
Pop - General |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Charming |
Subject |
Painting, Drugs |
| Language |
English |
Era |
1960 - 1969 |
Lyrics
MR. WRONG
Verse1:
You’re holding out for true love,
You’re hoping you will find
A perfect match for you love,
A Hallmark valentine.
I may not be your Mr. Right,
But I’m right here to love tonight.
Until the right guy comes along,
Won’t you let me be your Mr. Wrong?
Chorus:
I want to be Mr. Wrong,
Be holding you oh-so-tight,
I want to be Mr. Wrong,
‘Til you find your Mr. Right.
Verse 2:
I’ll help you stay in shape girl,
And practice all your charms,
The right one might escape girl,
Slip right through your arms.
Imagine all the love you’ll miss,
If you forget the way to kiss.
Until you find him, what you need
Is a stand-in lover, how ‘bout me?
(REPEAT CHORUS)
Bridge:
Oh don’t you know that a perfect man is
Rarer than a dream come true?
What do you think are the real-life chances?
One in a million or two–
Could Mr. Wrong be right for you?
Verse 3:
Now you could wait a lifetime,
‘Til Mr. Right appears,
And I could be your passtime,
For twenty, or thirty years.
And if you find your perfect man,
I’ll step aside, I’ll understand.
So put your little hand in mine,
And I can hold his place in line.
(REPEAT CHORUS)