About the song
Let’s take a journey into the realm of soulful ballads with the iconic track “If Loving You Is Wrong, I Don’t Want to Be Right” by the talented Luther Ingram. This emotional masterpiece, featured on his album of the same name, is a poignant exploration of love, longing, and moral conflict.
Penned by songwriters Homer Banks, Carl Hampton, and Raymond Jackson, “If Loving You Is Wrong, I Don’t Want to Be Right” made its debut in 1972 and quickly captivated audiences with its heartfelt lyrics and soulful melody. Ingram’s soul-stirring vocals breathe life into the song’s narrative, conveying the depth of emotion and turmoil inherent in forbidden love.
In terms of chart performance, “If Loving You Is Wrong, I Don’t Want to Be Right” soared to the top of the charts, reaching the number one spot on the Billboard R&B Singles chart and making waves on the pop charts as well. Its universal themes struck a chord with listeners, earning it widespread acclaim and recognition.
Over the years, this timeless ballad has remained a favorite among soul music aficionados, cherished for its raw honesty and emotional resonance. Ingram’s soulful delivery and the song’s powerful message continue to resonate with audiences, transcending time and generations.
So, if you’re in the mood for a musical journey that tugs at the heartstrings and speaks to the soul, look no further than “If Loving You Is Wrong, I Don’t Want to Be Right” by Luther Ingram. Let its stirring melody and heartfelt lyrics transport you to a place of longing and introspection.
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Lyrics
If loving you is wrong, I don’t wanna be right
If being right means being without you
I’d rather live a wrong doing life
Your mama and daddy say it’s a shame
It’s a downright disgrace
But long as I got you by my side
I don’t care what your people say
Your friends tell you it’s no future in loving a married man
If I can’t see you when I want, I’ll see you when I can
If loving you is wrong, I don’t wanna be right
If loving you is wrong, I don’t wanna be right
Am I wrong to fall so deeply in love with you?
Knowing I got a wife and two little children depending on me too
And am I wrong to hunger for the gentleness of your touch?
Knowing I got someone else at home who needs me just as much
And are you wrong to give your love to a married man?
And am I wrong for trying to hold on to the best thing I ever had?
If loving you is wrong, I don’t wanna be right
If loving you is wrong, I don’t wanna be right
Are you wrong to give your love to a married man?
And am I wrong for trying to hold on to the best thing I ever had?
If loving you is wrong, I don’t wanna be right
If loving you is wrong, I don’t wanna be right
I don’t wanna be right if it means being without you
I don’t wanna be right if it means sleeping alone tonight
I don’t wanna be right if loving you is wrong
I don’t wanna be right, oh-oh