Wrong

## **Wrong**Single by ZAYN

### Songwriter(s)

Zayn Malik, Kehlani Parrish, Chase Wells, James Griffin, Alex Oriet, Kevin Rains, Salvador Waviest

### Producer(s)

XYZ

"**Wrong** " (stylised as **wRoNg**) is a song recorded by British singer and songwriter Zayn, featuring American singer and songwriter Kehlani for his debut solo studio album, *Mind of Mine*.

It was written by Zayn Malik, Kehlani Parrish, Wells, Griffin, Rains, Emerson, Waviest and and produced by XYZ. It was released as the third single from the album on June 7, 2016.

Lyrically, "Wrong" is about "looking in the wrong place for love".

## Background

Zayn sung and wrote one of the songs, "Wrong", in collaboration with American R&B singer and songwriter Kehlani.

According to Malik, he "reached out to her, played a couple of songs for her in L.A. and she's really cool, she liked the music, so she got in the studio within a couple of days, she gave me a song back that she wanted me to do, and we just got it done straight away."

Malik originally wrote "Wrong" as a rap, which he then used to create lyrics for the song. "Wrong" incorporates elements from early 2000s R&B music.

## Lyrics

**[Verse 1: ZAYN]**

Oh we're not, on the same place

Show me in the same light

Feels right, when we take flight

Clothes off 'cause she's so soft

This ain't a fair fight, yeah

I wanna shed light

On the subject

I'll get her wetter than ever

Four letters is never the question

She likes when I'm messy

And I like when she's undressing

**[Chorus: ZAYN]**

You're looking in the wrong place for my love

Don't think because you're with me this is real

You're looking in the wrong place for my love

Don't stop what you're doing

'Cause I like how you're doing it

**[Verse 2: Kehlani & ZAYN]**

Here with you 'cause you got the right vibe

Seems like you probably got a dope mind

But it's gotta be the right time

We're only good for the night time

I see through your demeanor

Baby, I'm a pleaser

I go out my way to treat you

But I can't be a teacher

'Cause I'm a problem with problems

I know who I am and I'm not no good

You can have me tonight or never

I thought you understood

Baby, some people are meant to be loved

And others just make it

So take what I'm willing to give

Love it or hate it

**[Chorus: ZAYN & Kehlani]**

You're looking in the wrong place for my love

Don't think because you're with me this is real

You're looking in the wrong place for my love

Don't stop what you're doing

'Cause I like how you're doing it, no

**[Refrain: ZAYN & Kehlani]**

I don't, I don't really know (What you're doin', uh)

I don't, I don't really care (Don't stop, uh)

Maybe keep it on the low (Don't stop what you're doin', uh)

Stories I don't wanna share (I don't, uh, don't stop)

**[Chorus: ZAYN & Kehlani]**

You're looking in the wrong place for my love

Don't think because you're with me this is real

You're looking in the wrong place for my love

Don't stop what you're doing

'Cause I like how you're doing it

You're looking in the wrong place for my love

Don't think because you're with me this is real

You're looking in the wrong place for my love

Don't stop what you're doing

'Cause I like how you're doing it

## Release

"Wrong" impacted US rhythmic contemporary radio stations on 7 June 2016 as the third single. It later impacted US urban contemporary radio on June 28, 2016. It is expected to be released soon in the United Kingdom.

## Reception

*Sputnik Music* said that,"“Wrong” features excellent back-and-forth between Malik and up-and-comer Kehlani, who delivers an infectious guest verse".

 "“Wrong” is a winningly sensual duet with the rising American R&B singer Kehlani that recalls the crackle of Justin Timberlake’s early solo recordings"; says *NY Times*. "Wrong" was listed as one of the best songs of the week by *Billboard*.

## GQ Photoshoot Edition

The track was used for Zayn's *GQ magazine* photoshoot edition. The video was uploaded to the magazine's official YouTube account.

## References

1. ↑ 13 Truth Bombs Zayn Just Dropped
2. ↑ Zayn just revealed his album title
3. ↑ How Do Zayn & Kehlani Know Each Other?
4. ↑ Zayn's *Mind of Mine*: EW Review
5. ↑ Sputnik Music Review
6. ↑ NY Times Review