If It's Wrong To Love You is a ballad by American country music legend Merle Haggard. The song is about a love that cannot be, a love that is considered wrong by those around the couple. The narrator tells his lover that he knows their love is frowned upon and that others may scorn them, but he cannot change his heart and his love for her. The song speaks of the pain and frustration of unrequited love, as the narrator watches his lover be with another while he still longs for her. He knows that their love is in vain, but he still walks beside her, through sunshine and rain, hoping that one day she will see that he is the one meant for her. Despite the odds being against them, the narrator cannot help but love his partner. He is willing to pay for his dreams of her, even if it means being scorned by society. The song tells a tale of a love that cannot be, but is still strong, passionate, and all-consuming. Overall, If It's Wrong To Love You is a melancholic and emotional ballad that portrays the complex and bittersweet aspects of love. The song is a testament to Merle Haggard's skill in storytelling and his ability to capture the hearts of his listeners.
