The song Wrong Hand by Jessica Pratt is a dreamy, ethereal ballad about longing and regret. The lyrics seem to allude to a past love or relationship that didn't work out, and the protagonist is now haunted by memories of this person. The opening lines describe the person running around the world with their head above the ground, suggesting a sense of disorientation or confusion. The line "dancing too close behind with the darling in a hidden shroud" is particularly intriguing, as it implies that the person is dancing with someone else and the protagonist is watching from afar, possibly feeling jealous or envious. The chorus repeats the lines about dancing with the wrong hand, suggesting that the person made a mistake in their choice of partner or in the way they approached the relationship. The line "one too many dreams I had before" could be interpreted as the protagonist having unrealistic expectations or hopes for the relationship, leading to disappointment. The final lines of the song, "see you standing where you stood alone in my mind, in my mind" imply that the memories of this person are stuck in the protagonist's head, unable to escape. The song overall has a wistful, melancholic tone, capturing the feeling of looking back on a past love with a mix of sadness and nostalgia.
