Misheard Lyrics -> New Entries for April 1, 2008
Misheard lyrics (also called mondegreens) occur when people misunderstand the lyrics in a song. These are NOT intentional rephrasing of lyrics, which is called parody. For more information about the misheard lyrics available on this site, please read our FAQ.
1950s | |
Buddy Holly and the Crickets', "Everyday"
Misheard Lyrics: Everyday it's a gettin' closer
Going faster than a pop-up toaster Love like yours will surely come my way Original Lyrics: Everyday it's a gettin' closer
Going faster than a roller coaster Love like your's will surely come my way |
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1960s | |
Friend & Lover's, "Reach Out In The Darkness"
Misheard Lyrics: Freak out in the garden
Original Lyrics: Reach out in the darkness
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Mary Hopkin's, "Those Were The Days"
Misheard Lyrics: We'd live in lightning shoes
Original Lyrics: We'd live the life we choose
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Millie Small's, "My Boy Lollipop"
Misheard Lyrics: I love you, I love you, I love you so
But I don't want you to know Original Lyrics: I love you, I love you, I love you so
And that I want you to know |
Robert Parker's, "Barefootin'"
Misheard Lyrics: you said I couldn't
Original Lyrics: Barefootin'
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The Animals', "We Gotta Get Out of This Way"
Misheard Lyrics: We gotta get out of Des Plaines
Original Lyrics: We gotta get out of this way
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The Beatles', "She Came In Through The Bathroom Window"
Misheard Lyrics: And though she's such a common wonder
Original Lyrics: And though she sucks her thumb in wonder
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The Clique's, "Sugar On Sunday"
Misheard Lyrics: Gingerly, gingerly
or Bend your knee, bend your knee Original Lyrics: Femme jolie, femme jolie
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1970s | |
Chris Rea's, "Fool (If You Think It's Over)"
Misheard Lyrics: Don't let your day get sober.
Original Lyrics: Fool if you think it's over.
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Elton John's, "Tiny Dancer"
Misheard Lyrics: Lay me down in sheeps of linen
Original Lyrics: Lay me down in sheets of linen
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Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention's, "Cheepnis"
Misheard Lyrics: The suits & the hats & the tie's too wide
And too short for the scientist man The chemistry lady with the roll-away mind, yeah While the monster just ate your friend Original Lyrics: The suits & the hats & the tie's too wide
And too short for the scientist man The chemistry lady with the roll-away mind, yeah While the monster just ate Japan |
Pattie Labelle's, "Lady Marmalade"
Misheard Lyrics: Frito-Lay, mama, yea
Original Lyrics: Creole Lady Marmalade
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Seals & Crofts', "Summer Breeze"
Misheard Lyrics: And you're waiting there, how can I go on?
Original Lyrics: And you're sitting there, not a care in the world.
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Sex Pistols', "Anarchy In The UK"
Misheard Lyrics: your future dream is a shopping spree
Original Lyrics: your future dream is a shopping scheme
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Sex Pistols', "Liar"
Misheard Lyrics: You're in suspension you're a liar
Original Lyrics: You're in suspicion you're a liar
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Steve Miller Band's, "Big Ol' Jet Airliner"
Misheard Lyrics: Big Old Jed in a Lineup
Original Lyrics: Big ol' jet airliner
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1980s | |
Al B. Sure!'s, "Off on Your Own (Girl)"
Misheard Lyrics: Get off the phone, girl (Yeah)
Get off the phone Original Lyrics: All alone you get off on your own, girl
All alone you get off on your own |
Billy Squier's, "The Stroke"
Misheard Lyrics: Storm is coming
Original Lyrics: Stroke me, stroke me
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Crowded House's, "Don't Dream It's Over"
Misheard Lyrics: You're clean and sober
or The dream is over Original Lyrics: Don't dream it's over
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Jackson Micheal's, "Billy Jean"
Misheard Lyrics: Billy Jean knockin' at my door
Original Lyrics: Billy Jean is not my lover
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John Stewart & Stevie Nicks', "Gold"
Misheard Lyrics: Drivin' a mechanic
Singin' to my soul Original Lyrics: Driving over Kanan
Singing to my soul. |
Michael Jackson's, "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'"
Misheard Lyrics: Let me say I saw what the monkey saw
Original Lyrics: Ma Ma Se Ma Ma Sa Ma Ma Coo Sa
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Rick Astley's, "Never Gonna Give you up"
Misheard Lyrics: You wouldn't get this from any of the gods
Original Lyrics: You wouldn't get this from any other guy
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Roxy Music's, "Jealous Guy"
Misheard Lyrics: I was swallowing my pants
Original Lyrics: I was swallowing my pain.
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Steve Miller Band's, "Abracadabra"
Misheard Lyrics: Silk and satin, leather and lace
Black panties with an angel space. Original Lyrics: Silk and satin, leather and lace
Black panties with an angel face. |
The Eurythmics', "Missionary Man"
Misheard Lyrics: I was born an original singer
Original Lyrics: I was born an original sinner.
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Tracy Chapman's, "Fast Car"
Misheard Lyrics: I remember when we were driving, driving in your car
Speed so fast until my guy was drunk The city light scape out before us And your arms done right strapped round my shoulder Original Lyrics: I remember we were driving, driving in your car
The speed so fast I felt like I was drunk City lights lay out before us And your arm felt nice wrapped 'round my shoulder |
Was (Not Was) featuring Ozzy Osbourne & Kim Basinger's, "Shake Your Head"
Misheard Lyrics: You can't feed the monkey
Original Lyrics: You can't feed the hungry
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1990s | |
Alanis Morissette's, "Head Over Feet"
Misheard Lyrics: I'm not your stu lying in neigh-yeah
Original Lyrics: I'm not used to liking that.
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Black Box's, "Everybody Everybody"
Misheard Lyrics: So damn free
Original Lyrics: Sad and free
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Depeche Mode's, "Personal Jesus"
Misheard Lyrics: Personal By the telephone
Original Lyrics: Flesh and bone by the telephone
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Dream Theater's, "Pull Me Under"
Misheard Lyrics: All that I feel is, all out of spite
Original Lyrics: All that I feel is honor and spite
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Marcy Playground's, "Sex & Candy"
Misheard Lyrics: Who's the kissing D.B. Astaire in my direction?
Original Lyrics: Who's that casting devious stares in my direction?
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Metallica's, "Fuel"
Misheard Lyrics: Gimme fuel gimme fire
gimme dabajawazaa. Original Lyrics: Gimme fuel, gimme fire
Gimme that which I desire. |
Oui 3's, "Break From The Old Routine"
Misheard Lyrics: I need a break from the Ovaltine
Original Lyrics: I need a break from the old routine
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The Goo Goo Dolls', "Iris"
Misheard Lyrics: And all I can breathe is your light.
Original Lyrics: And all I can breathe is your life.
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2000s | |
Avenged Sevenfold's, "Gunslinger"
Misheard Lyrics: After all this time, I'm coming over you
I've waited so long to come on you Original Lyrics: After all this time I'm coming home to you
I've waited so long to come hold you |
Blink 182's, "First Date"
Misheard Lyrics: I tug at dad I'm probably gonna miss
Original Lyrics: A target that I'm probably gonna miss.
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Britney Spears', "Lonely"
Misheard Lyrics: Not fish tank, because I realise
Original Lyrics: Not this time, because I realise
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Fall Out Boy's, "I've Got A Dark Alley And A Bad Idea..."
Misheard Lyrics: I'd trust a llama but oh
Original Lyrics: And trust and love and hope.
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Lostprophets', "Shinobi vs Dragonninja"
Misheard Lyrics: Is it inside my head, coz I just don't feel it
Original Lyrics: Is it summer yet, coz I just dont feel it?
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Nelly Furtado feat. Timbaland and Justin Timberlak's, "Give It to Me"
Misheard Lyrics: I get a Happy Meal for my beach,
you get a couple grand Original Lyrics: I get a half a mil for my beats,
you get a couple grand |
Nightwish's, "Nemo"
Misheard Lyrics: Oh how I wish
for shooting rain. Original Lyrics: Oh how I wish
For soothing rain. |
Pussycat Dolls', "I Don't Need A Man"
Misheard Lyrics: So you're looking at me
Like I've got some fingers for you Original Lyrics: So you're looking at me
Like I got something that's for you |
Rihanna's, "Umbrella"
Misheard Lyrics: Know that whales still have each other
Original Lyrics: Know that we'll still have each other
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Rihanna's, "Umbrella"
Misheard Lyrics: Took and old thumb and stick it out til the end
Original Lyrics: Took an oath I'ma stick it out til the end
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T.V. Theme's, "Sonic X"
Misheard Lyrics: No double relaxation
Original Lyrics: No talk of relaxation
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The Yeah Yeah Yeahs', "Maps"
Misheard Lyrics: Back off, I'm straight
Original Lyrics: Pack up, I've strayed
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Tori Amos', "A Sorta Fairytale"
Misheard Lyrics: And I'm soothsaying
Like a cookbook I can't brew this tea bag Original Lyrics: And I'm so sad
Like a good book I can't put this day back. |
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xmas | |
Mae Whitman's, "I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day"
Misheard Lyrics: And while damn sweet, the words repeat
Of peace on Earth, good will to men. Original Lyrics: And wild and sweet, the words repeat
Of peace on Earth, good will to men. |
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