Uploaded January 2012 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Luther Ingram performing (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want to Be Right.
"Luther Ingram - (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want to Be Right" is a soulful R&B classic performed by the American singer Luther Ingram. Released in the early 1970s, the song became one of Ingram's signature pieces and is celebrated for its emotive vocals and poignant lyrics. The track explores the complexities of forbidden love, expressing the inner turmoil of being in a relationship that society deems inappropriate. Ingram's soul-stirring performance and the powerful arrangement of the music contribute to the enduring impact of "(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want to Be Right" within the soul and R&B genres.
The song's timeless appeal is evident in its relatable themes and Luther Ingram's ability to convey a range of emotions through his singing. "(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want to Be Right" has left a lasting legacy as a soulful ballad that resonates with listeners who appreciate the depth and authenticity of R&B music. Ingram's contribution to the genre is solidified by this classic, marking it as an important piece in the rich tapestry of soul music from the 1970s.
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
#LutherIngram #IfLovingYouIsWrongIDontWanttoBeRight
Luther Ingram performing (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want to Be Right.
"Luther Ingram - (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want to Be Right" is a soulful R&B classic performed by the American singer Luther Ingram. Released in the early 1970s, the song became one of Ingram's signature pieces and is celebrated for its emotive vocals and poignant lyrics. The track explores the complexities of forbidden love, expressing the inner turmoil of being in a relationship that society deems inappropriate. Ingram's soul-stirring performance and the powerful arrangement of the music contribute to the enduring impact of "(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want to Be Right" within the soul and R&B genres.
The song's timeless appeal is evident in its relatable themes and Luther Ingram's ability to convey a range of emotions through his singing. "(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want to Be Right" has left a lasting legacy as a soulful ballad that resonates with listeners who appreciate the depth and authenticity of R&B music. Ingram's contribution to the genre is solidified by this classic, marking it as an important piece in the rich tapestry of soul music from the 1970s.
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
#LutherIngram #IfLovingYouIsWrongIDontWanttoBeRight
