About the song
**I Don’t Want To Do Wrong** is a classic soul song by the legendary Gladys Knight and the Pips, released in 1967. It’s a timeless piece of music that continues to resonate with audiences today, thanks to its powerful vocals, soulful melody, and relatable lyrics.
The song delves into the complexities of love and temptation, exploring the internal struggle of a woman torn between her desires and her moral compass. Knight’s emotive voice conveys the character’s conflicted emotions with raw sincerity, drawing listeners into the heart of the story.
The Pips’ harmonies provide a rich backdrop to Knight’s vocals, adding depth and texture to the arrangement. Their voices blend seamlessly with hers, creating a harmonious and soulful sound that complements the song’s emotional intensity.
The song’s arrangement is simple yet effective, with a steady rhythm and a memorable melody that lingers in the mind long after the music has faded. The instrumentation is sparse, allowing Knight’s vocals and the Pips’ harmonies to take center stage.
The lyrics of **I Don’t Want To Do Wrong** are filled with vivid imagery and poignant expressions of love and longing. The protagonist’s internal struggle is portrayed with honesty and vulnerability, making her a relatable and sympathetic character.
The song’s chorus is particularly powerful, with Knight’s vocals soaring above the instrumental accompaniment. The lyrics express the character’s desire to be faithful to her partner, but also her temptation to succumb to her desires.
**I Don’t Want To Do Wrong** is a timeless masterpiece that continues to captivate audiences of all ages. It’s a testament to the enduring power of music and the ability of artists to convey complex emotions through their craft.
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Lyrics
Um I don’t want to do wrong
But you’ve been gone baby so long
And I hope I hope you’ll understand
That it’s really, it’s really oh yes it is
It’s out of my hands
But I don’t want to do wrong, I don’t want to do wrong
(But it’s been so long), it’s been so long
(I just can’t help myself) no
(No, no, no) um
Since you’ve been away (since you’ve been away)
I been prayin’ everyday (I been prayin’ everyday)
For God to make me strong till ya get back home
No, no, no, no I don’t want to do it
But my heart keeps tellin’ me to
I know I tried with all of my might
Ah ha I think I’ve lost this fight
I don’t want to do wrong
(But it’s been so long) it’s been so long
(I just can’t help myself) I just can’t, I just can’t
(No, no, no)
Oh yeah
But then again my dear
Time passed and I didn’t hear
A comforting word from you to make me see
That you were still in love with me
So if by chance you’ve found ya’ another girl
Love her and I wish ya’ all the happiness in the world
‘Cause I’ve found a new love and I can’t break loose
I hope I can find happiness too
I don’t want to do wrong
(But it’s been so long) oh it’s been so long
(I just can’t help myself) no, no
No, no, no, no, no, no
I don’t want to do wrong
(But it’s been so long)
(I just can’t help myself)
I just can’t, I just can’t, I just can’t, I just can’t, I just can’t
I don’t want to do wrong
(But it’s been so long)
(I just can’t help myself)
I just can’t, I just can’t