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.
1960s | |
Procol Harum's, "A Whiter Shade Of Pale"
Misheard Lyrics: And so it wasn't made up
As the millet old and stale Original Lyrics: And so it was that later
As the miller told his tale. |
Simon And Garfunkel's, "I Am a Rock"
Misheard Lyrics: And my palm tree to protect me
Original Lyrics: And my poetry to protect me
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Television's, "The Twilight Zone opening #4"
Misheard Lyrics: A dimension of south
A dimension of psych A dimension of mom Original Lyrics: A dimension of sound
A dimension of sight A dimension of mind |
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1970s | |
ABBA's, "Dancing Queen"
Misheard Lyrics: Young un's weed only seventeen
Original Lyrics: Young and sweet only seventeen
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ABBA's, "Waterloo"
Misheard Lyrics: Waterloo, I was defeated, you omnivore
Original Lyrics: Waterloo, I was defeated you won the war
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Gerry Rafferty's, "Right Down the Line"
Misheard Lyrics: When I wanted you to shave my wife
Original Lyrics: When I wanted you to share my life
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Justice Crew's, "Carry On Wayward Son"
Misheard Lyrics: llamame a abogado
Original Lyrics: Carry on wayward son
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Ohio Players', "Fire"
Misheard Lyrics: The way you squeeze the cheese
Knox means to my knees Original Lyrics: The way you squeeze and tease
Knocks me to my knees |
Roxy Music's, "Virginia Plain"
Misheard Lyrics: Where my student baker takes me
That's where I'll make my stand but wait Can't you see that Hall's her name What's her name Virginia Plain Original Lyrics: Where my Studebaker takes me
That's where I'll make my stand but wait Can't you see that Holzer mane What's her name Virginia Plain |
The Clash's, "London Calling"
Misheard Lyrics: 'Cause London is drowning and I
I live by the Devil. Original Lyrics: 'Cause London is drowning and I
I live by the river. |
Thelma Houston's, "Don't Leave Me This Way"
Misheard Lyrics: A medio comer
Original Lyrics: I'm at your command
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War's, "Low Rider"
Misheard Lyrics: All my friends know Flo Rida
Original Lyrics: All my friends know the Low Rider
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1980s | |
Billy Idol's, "Dancing with Myself"
Misheard Lyrics: Swag, swag, swag...
Original Lyrics: Sweat, sweat, sweat...
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Cliff Richard's, "Wired for Sound"
Misheard Lyrics: I was small boy who don't like history
Original Lyrics: I was small boy who don't like his toys
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Crowded House's, "Don't Dream It's Over"
Misheard Lyrics: They'll be clearing the roof
Original Lyrics: Barely clearing the roof
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Fleetwood Mac's, "Everywhere"
Misheard Lyrics: Go on... I want to be with you everywhere
Original Lyrics: Oh, I... I want to be with you everywhere
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Greg Kihn Band's, "Jeopardy"
Misheard Lyrics: I love you just like me baby, oooooo
Original Lyrics: Our love's in jeopardy, baby.
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Huey Lewis And The News', "If This Is It"
Misheard Lyrics: Go, Lou Brock!
Original Lyrics: Girl, don't lie.
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Larry Carlton's, "Brand New Life (Who's the Boss? theme)"
Misheard Lyrics: The choices up to you, my friend
Original Lyrics: The choice is up to you, my friend
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Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam's, "Lost in Emotion"
Misheard Lyrics: Some guys will promise you that Mary's made in heaven
But I'm gonna stick to my gums Original Lyrics: Some guys will promise you a marriage made in heaven
But I'm gonna stick to my guns |
Queen's, "Another One Bites the Dust"
Misheard Lyrics: But are you ready? It's ready for you
Original Lyrics: But I'm ready, yes, I'm ready for you
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Queen's, "Princes of the Universe"
Misheard Lyrics: Porn to be kings
Princess of the universe Fighting a freak Got the whirl in my ham I'm here for your love and I'll make my SPAM Original Lyrics: Born to be kings
Princes of the universe Fighting and free Got the world in my hand I'm here for your love and I'll make my stand |
Queen's, "Who Wants to Live Forever"
Misheard Lyrics: Pooh wants to live forever
Original Lyrics: Who wants to live forever
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REO Speedwagon's, "Can't Fight This Feeling"
Misheard Lyrics: And even as I wander
I'm keeping you in sight You're a candle in the window and a corn dog, with its might And I'm getting closer than I ever thought I might Original Lyrics: And even as I wander
I'm keeping you in sight You're a candle in the window on a cold, dark winter's night And I'm getting closer than I ever thought I might |
Siouxsie and the Banshees', "Hong Kong Garden"
Misheard Lyrics: Chicken Chow Mein and chocks away
Hong Kong Garden takeaway Original Lyrics: Chicken Chow Mein and Chop Suey
Hong Kong Garden takeaway |
Theme Songs', "Saved by the Bell"
Misheard Lyrics: If the teacher pumps a "tsk"
I know I'm gonna miss Original Lyrics: If the teacher pops a test
I know I'm in a mess |
1990s | |
Cast of Sesame Street's, "Elmo's World"
Misheard Lyrics: Elmo loves his Go Fish
It's sprayed on, too Original Lyrics: Elmo loves his goldfish
His crayon, too |
Commercial's, "Popeyes"
Misheard Lyrics: Love that dickhead from Popeye
Original Lyrics: Love that chicken from Popeyes
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Culture Beat's, "Mr. Vain"
Misheard Lyrics: I know what I want, and I want it now,
I want juice, 'cause I'm Mr Clean. Original Lyrics: I know what I want, and I want it now
I want you, 'cause I'm Mr. Vain. |
Rod Stewart's, "Faith of the Heart"
Misheard Lyrics: 'Cause I've got faith of the whore
Original Lyrics: 'Cause I've got faith of the heart
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Theme Songs', "Saved by the Bell: The College Years"
Misheard Lyrics: I'm sending my titties 'til tomorrow
And I won't believe how far I go Original Lyrics: I'm standing at the edge of tomorrow
And it's all up to me how far I go |
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2000s | |
Amerie's, "1 Thing"
Misheard Lyrics: Trying to keep my assholes
Original Lyrics: Trying to keep my eyes closed
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Fall Out Boy's, "Bang the Doldrums"
Misheard Lyrics: Oreos
Whoa Are we young Whoa Original Lyrics: You're wrong
Are we all wrong You're wrong Are we all all wrong |
Mary J. Blige's, "No More Drama"
Misheard Lyrics: Broken whore again
Another less than learned Original Lyrics: Broken heart again
Another lesson learned |
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Television's, "Weakest Link goodbye phrase"
Misheard Lyrics: You are the Wiki's Leak...goodbye!
Original Lyrics: You are The Weakest Link...goodbye!
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The Transplants', "Diamonds and Guns"
Misheard Lyrics: From those who bust shots, to those who snuff cops
Original Lyrics: From those who bust shots, to those who stuff cops.
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Theme Songs', "Lizzie McGuire"
Misheard Lyrics: We get one step closer each and every day
But we'll figure it out on the way. Original Lyrics: We get one step closer each and every day
When we figure it out our own way. |
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2010s | |
Florence and the Machine's, "Which Witch"
Misheard Lyrics: Been a dog since the day we met
Father, help me to forget Original Lyrics: Been in the dark since the day we met
Fire, help me to forget |
Florence and the Machine's, "Which Witch"
Misheard Lyrics: Chain that shackled door
All I'd rather know Original Lyrics: Chained and shackled, oh
I'll unravel, oh |
Florence and the Machine's, "Which Witch"
Misheard Lyrics: He sold my mind
Original Lyrics: He's on my mind
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Florence and the Machine's, "Which Witch"
Misheard Lyrics: Waiting 'til the bee comes home
Original Lyrics: Waiting 'til the beat comes out
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Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars', "Uptown Funk!"
Misheard Lyrics: This is the ice cold, Michelle pie for that white gold.
Original Lyrics: This hit that ice cold
Michelle Pfeiffer that white gold |
Maroon 5's, "Sugar"
Misheard Lyrics: Would you come and put a gun on me.
Original Lyrics: Won't you come and put it down on me
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Michael Buble's, "Haven't Met You Yet"
Misheard Lyrics: I haven't mentioned yet
Original Lyrics: I haven't met you yet
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Sheryl Crow's, "Best of Times"
Misheard Lyrics: My bras and boobs all from Japan
Original Lyrics: My frozen food comes from Japan
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Vance Joy's, "Riptide"
Misheard Lyrics: And the car won't start
Original Lyrics: And they come unstuck
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country | |
Waylon Jennings', "Theme from The Dukes of Hazzard (Good Ol' Boys)"
Misheard Lyrics: Making a wave
The only wave they know how Original Lyrics: Making their way
The only way they know how |
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xmas | |
Band Aid's, "Do They Know It's Christmas?"
Misheard Lyrics: Feed the walls
Original Lyrics: Feed the world
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