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Wrong Side Lyrics by Chris Cornell

Higher Truth

2015

[Verse]
When I was just a boy of ten
My father met a miner’s death
Trapped inside for twenty nights
No one made it out alive
So there I was alone but free
The master of my destiny
But trouble found me right away
My close companion since that day

[Chorus]
And I’m on the side of the road again
I’m on the wrong side, my friend
Whichever way the wind is blowing
No matter where the river bends
I'm on the side of wrong again

[Verse]
At twenty-one, I fell in love
To a girl of sixteen years
But a jealous father ran me down
Left me in the road for dead
So I decided there and then
I’d find the car, I’d take revenge
But the fire caught the house and fields
I haven’t slept a whole night since

[Chorus]
And I’m on the side of wrong again
I’m on the wrong side, my friend
Whichever way the wind is blowing
No matter where the river bends
I’m on the side of wrong again
I’m on the side of wrong again

[Verse]
I ran three years, then finally stopped
Cut my hair and found a job
Working in a road café
Sleeping in the parking lot
Late one night, the store was robbed
The owner dead, his boy was shot
And I’m the only one he saw
Now I’m waiting for the trap door to drop

[Chorus]
And I’m on the side of wrong again
I’m on the wrong side, my friend
Whichever way the wind is blowing
No matter where the river bends
I’m on the side of wrong again
I’m on the side of wrong again
I’m on the side of wrong again
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Chris Cornell

Chris Cornell

About “Wrong Side” by Chris Cornell

Read the complete lyrics to "Wrong Side" by Chris Cornell from the album "Higher Truth" in 2015. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Aa (Check Description), Post-Grunge, Alternative Rock.

"Wrong Side" is performed by Chris Cornell. from the album "Higher Truth" in 2015 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Wrong Side", explore more songs by Chris Cornell using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Wrong Side" is credited to Chris Cornell. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Wrong Side" appears on "Higher Truth" in 2015.

Visit the Chris Cornell artist page at /artist/chris-cornell for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.

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