I Woke Up on the Wrong Side of the World
Faron Young · Greatest Hits 2 [Mercury] [1968]
And I woke up on the wrong side of the world.
Last night I went to sleep I thought the world was fine
The day had been a perfect day and you were mine
But somewhere between dusk and dawn the earth tumbled and furled
And I woke up on the wrong side of the world.
The sun has not the right the moon is still right there
The seas refused to change the tide while you're not here
'Cause somewhere between dusk and dawn the earth tumbled and furled
And I woke up on the wrong side of the world.
'Cause you were gone
My life has changed
'Cause you were gone
The earth's rearranged.
Tonight before I go to sleep I'll ask the Lord
Please turn the earth around so when I awake she's there
'Cause somewhere between dusk and dawn the earth tumbled and furled
And I woke up on the wrong side of the world.
Yes, I woke up on the wrong side of the world...
I Woke Up on the Wrong Side of the World
Faron Young's 'I Woke Up on the Wrong Side of the World' stands as a poignant example of his mastery within the country music genre. Recorded during a prolific period for the artist, this track captures the emotional depth and narrative storytelling that defined his career. Young was renowned for his ability to convey heartbreak and resilience, often exploring themes of displacement and regret in his songwriting. This recording, featured on his 1968 Mercury compilation, reflects the polished production values of the era while maintaining the raw vocal delivery that made him a staple of the genre. As a significant song in his extensive discography, the song highlights Young's enduring influence on country music and his capacity to connect with listeners through universal feelings of disorientation and longing.