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 | |
The Allman Brothers Band's, "Whipping Post"
Misheard Lyrics: I've been tell me, I've been just a fool.
I had to stand by and take it babe, all for loving you. Original Lyrics: My friends tell me, that I've been such a fool.
But I had to stand by and take it baby, all for loving you. |
The Band's, "The Weight"
Misheard Lyrics: Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the barn
Original Lyrics: Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
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The Beatles', "Penny Lane"
Misheard Lyrics: Penny Lane there is Barbara showing phonographs
Original Lyrics: Penny Lane there is a barber showing photographs
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Vic Mizzy's, "The Addams Family"
Misheard Lyrics: They're creepier than cookies
Original Lyrics: They're creepy and they're kooky
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1970s | |
ABBA's, "Knowing Me, Knowing You"
Misheard Lyrics: But I have to grow
Original Lyrics: But I have to go
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Andy Gibb's, "Shadow Dancing"
Misheard Lyrics: Take me across the flood
Original Lyrics: Take me across the floor
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Diana Ross', "Ain't No Mountain High Enough"
Misheard Lyrics: Ain't no mouthguard high enough
Ain't no bandid low enough Ain't no ribbon wide enough To get me from Hugh Original Lyrics: Ain't no mountain high enough
Ain't no valley low enough Ain't no river wide enough To keep me from you |
Frankie Valli's, "My Eyes Adored You"
Misheard Lyrics: My sick Georgia
Original Lyrics: My eyes adored you.
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Seals & Crofts', "Get Closer"
Misheard Lyrics: Deep down in sodomy
Original Lyrics: Deep down inside me
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Spinners', "I'll Be Around"
Misheard Lyrics: Whenever you want me, I'll be dead
Original Lyrics: Whenever you want me, I'll be there
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War's, "Why Can't We Be Friends?"
Misheard Lyrics: Why are we in France?
Original Lyrics: Why can't we be friends?
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Wild Cherry's, "Play That Funky Music"
Misheard Lyrics: And Justin, it hit me
Original Lyrics: And just when it hit me
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1980s | |
Bobby Brown's, "On Our Own"
Misheard Lyrics: Too hard to handle, too cold to hope
Original Lyrics: Too hot to handle, too cold to hold
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Def Leppard's, "Foolin'"
Misheard Lyrics: I'll sing it out loud!
F-f-f-foolin' Original Lyrics: Cause, baby, I'm not
F-f-f-foolin' |
Def Leppard's, "Hysteria"
Misheard Lyrics: Hysteria, one moment
Original Lyrics: Hysteria, when you're near
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Kenny Loggins', "Footloose"
Misheard Lyrics: Get off your cold-cream crack
Original Lyrics: Get out before we crack
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Prince's, "Kiss"
Misheard Lyrics: You don't have to be retch
Original Lyrics: You don't have to be rich
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Prince's, "When Doves Cry"
Misheard Lyrics: This is what it sounds like when ducks cry
Original Lyrics: This is what it sounds like when doves cry
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Ray Parker, Jr.'s, "Ghostbusters"
Misheard Lyrics: I am afraid of no toast
Original Lyrics: I ain't afraid of no ghost
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Sammy Hagar's, "There's Only One Way to Rock"
Misheard Lyrics: Prank on the face
Original Lyrics: Crank up the bass
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Suzanne Vega's, "Luka"
Misheard Lyrics: My name is Luka.
I was born on the second floor. I live upstairs from you. Original Lyrics: My name is Luka.
I live on the second floor. I live upstairs from you. |
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1990s | |
Elton John's, "Can You Feel the Love Tonight?"
Misheard Lyrics: It's enough for this wide-eyed Wonderbra
Original Lyrics: It's enough for this wide-eyed wanderer
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MC Hammer's, "U Can't Touch This"
Misheard Lyrics: Stop! End of time!
Original Lyrics: Stop! Hammer time!
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Metalics', "Enter Sandman"
Misheard Lyrics: Sleep with one eyed old men, gripping your pillow tight
Original Lyrics: Sleep with one eye open, gripping your pillow tight
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Prince's, "Money Don't Matter 2 Night"
Misheard Lyrics: Mommy don't matter to mind
Original Lyrics: Money don't matter 2 night
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2000s | |
Christina Aguilera's, "Ain't No Other Man"
Misheard Lyrics: Ain't no Aquaman
Original Lyrics: ain't no other man
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Cynthia Harrell's, "Snake Eater"
Misheard Lyrics: someday you'll pee on a tree frog
Original Lyrics: someday you'll feed on a tree frog
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Eminem's, "Till I Collapse"
Misheard Lyrics: Till the roof comes off
Till the lights go out Till my legs give out Can't s*** in my mouth. Original Lyrics: Till the roof comes off
Till the lights go out Till my legs give out Can't shut my mouth. |
Jet's, "Look What You've Done"
Misheard Lyrics: Give me back my point of view.
If it just won't sing for you. Original Lyrics: Give me back my point of view.
'Cause I just can't think for you. |
Marilyn Manson's, "Disposable Teens"
Misheard Lyrics: Wear disposable tits
Original Lyrics: We're disposable teens
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Panic! At The Disco's, "Lying Is the Most Fun a Girl Can Have..."
Misheard Lyrics: So testosterone boys and hard liquid girls
Original Lyrics: So testosterone boys and Harlequin girls
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Soulja Boy's, "Crank Dat Soulja Boy"
Misheard Lyrics: Haters get mad 'cause I got me some baby nates
Original Lyrics: Haters gettin' mad 'cause I got me some bathing apes.
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w-inds.'s, "Close to You"
Misheard Lyrics: You'll never know if you're in brains.
Original Lyrics: You never know if you're in flame.
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2010s | |
Cold War Kids', "Love Is Mystical"
Misheard Lyrics: Love is mythical
Original Lyrics: Love is mystical
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Nana Mouskouri's, "Vaya Con Dios"
Misheard Lyrics: Buy a corn deals, me beat up
Original Lyrics: Vaya Con Dios, mi vida
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Traditional's, "Home on the Range"
Misheard Lyrics: Oh, give me a home with the buffalo road
Where the deer and the antonym play Original Lyrics: Oh, give me a home where the buffalo roam
Where the deer and the antelope play |
Traditional's, "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot"
Misheard Lyrics: Swing low, sweet Jerry-o
Original Lyrics: Swing low, sweet chariot.
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