Something Going Wrong

Chickenfoot's song 'Something Going Wrong' is a powerful reflection on the sense of impending disaster and the feeling that the world is on the brink of chaos. The lyrics are filled with vivid imagery of natural disasters, such as fire, rain, and earthquakes, which symbolize the uncontrollable forces of nature and the fragility of human existence. The repetition of lines like 'Summer gonna bring big fire' and 'Water gonna bring big rain' emphasizes the inevitability and intensity of these events, creating a sense of urgency and foreboding.

The chorus, with its repeated lines 'I... gotta feelin' / Somethin's goin' on / I... gotta feelin' / Somethin's goin' wrong,' captures the anxiety and unease that many people feel in the face of global crises. This feeling of something being 'in the air' and the inability to 'breathe the air' suggests a suffocating atmosphere, possibly alluding to environmental issues like pollution and climate change. The mention of the ground trembling and a 'big quake' further adds to the sense of instability and impending doom.

In the latter part of the song, the lyrics take a more personal turn with the lines 'I'm gonna buy myself an ark / That goes seven, seven, seven / And we'll win that solar power / I'm gonna ride my way to heaven.' This could be interpreted as a desire for escape or salvation in the face of overwhelming disaster. The reference to an ark evokes the biblical story of Noah, suggesting a need to prepare for a cataclysmic event. The mention of 'solar power' hints at a modern twist, possibly indicating a hope for technological solutions to save humanity. The final lines, 'Somebody got a-left behind / Who'll be the next in line?' underscore the sense of urgency and the fear of being unprepared for what is to come.