Misheard Song Lyrics -> Artist -> P -> Public Enemy

Misheard song lyrics (also called mondegreens) occur when people misunderstand the lyrics in a song. These are NOT intentional rephrasing of lyrics, which is called parody. This page contains all the misheard lyrics for Public Enemy that have been submitted to this site and the old collection from inthe80s started in 1996. For more information about the misheard lyrics available on this site, please read our FAQ.

There are 5 misheard song lyrics for Public Enemy on amIright currently.

"Black Steel In The Hour Of Chaos"
Misheard Lyrics:
Nevertheless, they could not understand that I'm a black man
And I could never be a better one.
Original Lyrics:
Nevertheless, they could not understand that I'm a black man
And I could never be a veteran.
This song was also done by Tricky under the shortened title 'Black Steel'.
"Bring The Noise"
Misheard Lyrics:
Death row
Water buffalo.
Original Lyrics:
Death Row
What a brother knows.
"Bring The Noise"
Misheard Lyrics:
You call 'em demos
But we write memos, too.
Original Lyrics:
You call 'em demos
But we ride limos, too.
"By The Time I Get To Arizona"
Misheard Lyrics:
I pray every day
I do every shot o' Makers.
Original Lyrics:
I pray every day
I do and praise Jah, the Maker.
"Don't Believe The Hype"
Misheard Lyrics:
They p***ed their pants
I snapped 'cause I'd had it.
Original Lyrics:
Their pens and pad
I snatch 'cause I've had it.

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