

Prompt / Lyrics
[Instrumental intro] [Verse 1] I woke up late with yesterday’s mistakes Still dancing in my skull like a cheap parade I swore I’d behave, I swore I’d be good But the Wrong Idea knocked like I knew it would Showed up wearing my favorite sin Grinning like “Oi — shall we begin?” And before I could think, I was out the door Feet in the air and my face on the floor [Pre-Chorus] Oh, every time I say I’m done She whispers, “Come on, love — just one!” And suddenly I’m moving like a man possessed In a shirt I shouldn’t wear and a mind undressed [Chorus] I’m dancing with the Wrong Idea again She spins me ‘round like a hurricane Oh I know, I know — she’s trouble, she’s pain But oh, she’s such a lovely friend! I’m dancing with the Wrong Idea tonight We trip the lights and we start a fight Oh I know, I know — she’s bad for my life But oh, she makes the darkness bright! [Verse 2] She dragged me through the alleys of my better sense Kicked down my self-control like a cheap defence We stole a trolley, rode it into town Sang “God Save the Queen” ‘til they chased us down She bought me shots I didn’t want Paid with a smile and a counterfeit font And when the whole pub shouted, “Mate— DON’T DO IT!” She just winked at me and said, “Well… screw it.” [Pre-Chorus] Oh every time I swear I’m free She taps my shoulder playfully And suddenly I’m staggering like a drunken saint Doing all the bloody things I swore I ain’t [Chorus I’m dancing with the Wrong Idea again… She spins me ‘round like a hurricane Oh I know, I know — she’s trouble, she’s pain But oh, she’s such a lovely friend! I’m dancing with the Wrong Idea tonight We trip the lights and we start a fight Oh I know, I know — she’s bad for my life But oh, she makes the darkness bright! [Bridge, Spoken / Declamatory Madness-style] Ladies and gents, your attention please: The Wrong Idea has escaped her leash. If found, do not approach — Unless you like questionable decisions, Overpriced kebabs, And losing your shoes somewhere on the Northern Line. Thank you. [Final Chorus, Bigger / gang vocals] I’m dancing with the Wrong Idea again! She spins me ‘round like a hurricane! Oh I know, I know — she’s trouble, she’s pain… But oh, she’s such a lovely friend! I’m dancing with the Wrong Idea tonight! We own the dark and we paint it bright! Oh I know, I know — she’s bad for my life… But damn, she makes the chaos right! [Instrumental Break leading to Outro with Ad libs]
Tags
80s British punk-pop with bouncy ska beats, cheeky vocals, bright horns, and chaotic, fun energy, British male vocals.
3:19
No
12/9/2025