"You Done Me Wrong" is a song by The Everly Brothers, released in 1958. The song revolves around heartbreak and betrayal in a romantic relationship. The lyrics describe a situation where the narrator's partner initially professed love and care for them, but suddenly leaves, causing them immense pain and leading to tears. The narrator cannot understand why their partner would do this, and wonders if there is a hidden reason behind their departure. The song also emphasizes the narrator's innocence, expressing that they did nothing wrong to deserve the heartbreak. They question their partner's honesty and accuse them of lying about trying to make things work. The narrator is confused and hurt by their partner's actions, as they believed in their love. The final verse of the song addresses the partner's behavior, stating that they are openly spreading the news of their actions and finding it amusing. The narrator is deeply hurt by this betrayal and questions if they ever did anything to make their partner sad enough to hurt them and walk away. Overall, "You Done Me Wrong" conveys the pain, confusion, and sense of betrayal experienced by the narrator in a relationship where their partner unexpectedly leaves without a clear reason.
