Misheard Lyrics -> New Entries for December 1, 2016

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
Creedence Clearwater Revival's, "Lookin' Out My Back Door" Misheard Lyrics: Amerasian elephants Original Lyrics: Tambourines and elephants	Lesley Gore's, "You Don't Own Me" Misheard Lyrics: Just let me pee myself Original Lyrics: Just let me be myself
The Cascades', "Rhythm of the Rain" Misheard Lyrics: The only girl I care about is Donna Wade, looking for a brand-new start Original Lyrics: The only girl I care about has gone away, looking for a brand-new start

1970s
Kate Bush's, "Wuthering Heights" Misheard Lyrics: It's true! It's me, Candy, come home! Original Lyrics: Heathcliff! It's me, Cathy, come home!	Steely Dan's, "Any Major Dude Will Tell You" Misheard Lyrics: You tell me that your super fun ride has come and gone. Original Lyrics: You tell me that your superfine mind has come undone
Stevie Ray Vaughan's, "Pride And Joy" Misheard Lyrics: She's my sweet little baby, I'm her little leather boy. Original Lyrics: She's my sweet little baby, I'm her little lover boy.	The Eagles', "Hotel California" Misheard Lyrics: Her mind is lickety-twisted Original Lyrics: Her mind is Tiffany twisted.

1980s
Billy Joel's, "We Didn't Start the Fire" Misheard Lyrics: Castrol: engineered to no-go Original Lyrics: Castro, Edsel is a no go	Deniece Williams', "Let's Hear It for the Boy" Misheard Lyrics: And maybe he stinks of pee, But that's alright by me Original Lyrics: And maybe he sings off key But that's alright by me
John Mellencamp's, "R-O-C-K in the U.S.A." Misheard Lyrics: I love Sea Gate in the U.S.A. Original Lyrics: R-O-C-K in the USA.	Split Enz's, "I Got You" Misheard Lyrics: I don't know why sometimes I get fried eggs. Original Lyrics: I don't know why sometimes I get frightened.
Toto's, "Africa" Misheard Lyrics: Our guest John Wayne's down in Africa Original Lyrics: I bless the rains down in Africa.

1990s
Cappella's, "You Got to Let the Music" Misheard Lyrics: You got to lick the music You got to lick the music You got to lick the music Move your feet Original Lyrics: You got to let the music You got to let the music You got to let the music Move your feet	Firehouse's, "When I Look Into Your Eyes" Misheard Lyrics: I see the river, when I look in your eyes Original Lyrics: I see forever, when I look in your eyes
Nirvana's, "All Apologies" Misheard Lyrics: I'll proceed from shame Original Lyrics: Aqua seafoam shame	R.E.M.'s, "Man on the Moon" Misheard Lyrics: Wendy Kaufman and the wrestling match Original Lyrics: Andy Kaufman in the wrestling match
R.E.M.'s, "Nightswimming" Misheard Lyrics: Knots Landing deserts a quiet knot Original Lyrics: Nightswimming deserves a quiet night	The Divinyls', "I Touch Myself" Misheard Lyrics: When I make a belch, ooh, I touch myself Original Lyrics: When I think about you I touch myself

2000s
Daniel Powter's, "Love You Lately" Misheard Lyrics: 'Cause I'm the one that got you lately You and me, we got this crazy We're the only ones in the world We're the only ones in the world It's Babalong Original Lyrics: 'Cause I'm the one that loves you lately You and me, we got this great thing We're the only ones that around We're the only ones that around, this Babylon	My Chemical Romance's, "Helena" Misheard Lyrics: We are the very tortured souls Original Lyrics: We are the very hurt you sold

2010s
Calum Scott's, "Dancing on My Own" Misheard Lyrics: Dancing on my arm Original Lyrics: Dancing on my own	David Guetta's, "Titanium (ft. Sia)" Misheard Lyrics: And today we are Original Lyrics: I am titanium
Fifth Harmony's, "Sledgehammer" Misheard Lyrics: If you could check my balls right now it would feel just like a sledgehammer Original Lyrics: If you could take my pulse right now it would feel just like a sledgehammer	Katy Perry's, "E.T." Misheard Lyrics: Boy, you're an idiot, your touch so foreign. Original Lyrics: Boy, you're an alien, your touch so foreign.
Major Lazer with DJ Snake feat. MØ's, "Lean On" Misheard Lyrics: Barkus fire a bomb Original Lyrics: Blow a kiss, fire a gun

misc
The Wiggles', "Feliz Navidad" Misheard Lyrics: The police stole my car Original Lyrics: Feliz Navidad	Traditional's, "The First Noel" Misheard Lyrics: John is the king of Israel Original Lyrics: Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Born is the King of Israel.
Traditional's, "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" Misheard Lyrics: Good tidings we bring To you and you're kins Original Lyrics: Good tidings we bring To you and your kin.	Traditional's, "Winter Wonderland" Misheard Lyrics: To face in unfraid the plans that we've made Walkin' in a winter wonderland Original Lyrics: To face unafraid The plans that we made Walking in a winter wonderland.

xmas
Andy Williams', "Christmas Present" Misheard Lyrics: Children's eyes are white to see Original Lyrics: Children's eyes are wide to see	Band Aid's, "Do They Know It's Christmas?" Misheard Lyrics: Pee on us Original Lyrics: Feed the world
Bing Crosby's, "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas" Misheard Lyrics: A pair of hop along boobs Original Lyrics: A pair of hop along boots	Bob Rivers and His Comedy Corp.'s, "12 Pains of Christmas" Misheard Lyrics: Ripping out the lights Original Lyrics: Rigging all the lights
Burl Ives', "A Holly Jolly Christmas" Misheard Lyrics: I don't know if it'll be slow But have a couple cheers Original Lyrics: I don't know if there'll be snow But have a cup of cheer	Carpenters', "Home for the Holidays" Misheard Lyrics: From Atlanta to specific Original Lyrics: From Atlantic to Pacific
Carpenters', "Merry Christmas Darling" Misheard Lyrics: Green cards have all been sent Original Lyrics: Greeting cards have all been sent	David Bowie & Bing Crosby's, "Peace On Earth/Little Drummer Boy" Misheard Lyrics: I pray my witch will come through Original Lyrics: I pray my wish will come true
Donny Hathaway's, "This Christmas" Misheard Lyrics: The fire sign is crazin' bright And we're Carradine through the night Original Lyrics: The fireside is blazin' bright And we're caroling through the night	Elmo & Patsy's, "Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer" Misheard Lyrics: She's been drinking too much alcohol Original Lyrics: She's been drinking too much eggnog
Faith Hill's, "Where Are You, Christmas?" Misheard Lyrics: I'm not with Sanyo Original Lyrics: I'm not the same one	Jimmy Durante's, "Frosty the Snowman" Misheard Lyrics: There must have been some magic In that old sick hand they found Original Lyrics: There must have been some magic In that old silk hat they found
Johnny Mathis', "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" Misheard Lyrics: There'll be scary toast stories And tales of the gories Original Lyrics: There'll be scary ghost stories And tales of the glories	Johnny Mathis', "Silver Bells" Misheard Lyrics: Silver belt Original Lyrics: Silver bells
Kay Starr's, "The Man with the Bag" Misheard Lyrics: Old Mr. Pringle is soon gonna tingle Original Lyrics: Old Mr. Kringle is soon gonna jingle	Michael Bolton's, "Our Love is Like a Holiday" Misheard Lyrics: Huck and I Original Lyrics: How can I?
Paul McCartney's, "Wonderful Christmastime" Misheard Lyrics: To lift a glance Original Lyrics: To lift a glass	Stevie Wonder's, "Someday at Christmas" Misheard Lyrics: Sunday at Christmas men won't be voiced Original Lyrics: Someday at Christmas men won't be boys
The Drifters', "White Christmas" Misheard Lyrics: Many days, many days, many days be Marianne Wright Original Lyrics: May your days, may your days, may your days be merry and bright	Traditional's, "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" Misheard Lyrics: With a genuine host complain Original Lyrics: With angelic host proclaim
Whitney Houston's, "Do You Hear What I Hear?" Misheard Lyrics: Whisper, "Do what I say" Original Lyrics: Listen to what I say
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