Misheard Lyrics -> New Entries for October 18, 2017

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
Gary Lewis and the Playboys', "This Diamond Ring" Misheard Lyrics: This diamond ring doesn't shine for The Animals. And this diamond ring doesn't mean what it did before. So, if you've got someone whose love is true, but it's time for you. Original Lyrics: This diamond ring doesn't shine for me anymore. And this diamond ring doesn't mean what it did before. So, if you've got someone whose love is true, let it shine for you.	Junior Walker & the All-Stars', "Shotgun" Misheard Lyrics: Shotgun! Shoot 'em 'fore they run now Do the Jack Benny Do the dirty now Hey Original Lyrics: Shotgun! Shoot 'em 'fore they run now Do the jerk, baby Do the dirty now Hey
The Beach Boys', "I Get Around" Misheard Lyrics: I get around, from town to town, Gettin' real good head... Original Lyrics: I get around, from town to town, I'm a real cool head...	The Lovin' Spoonful's, "Daydream" Misheard Lyrics: What a death for a daydream Original Lyrics: What a day for a daydream
The Searchers', "Love Potion No. 9" Misheard Lyrics: I took my troubles down to Madlyn Rhue Original Lyrics: I took my troubles down to Madame Ruth

1970s
Andrew Gold's, "Thank You for Being a Friend" Misheard Lyrics: Won't you stand up and take about? or Won't you stand up and take a vow? Original Lyrics: Won't you stand up and take a bow?	Bobby Goldsboro's, "Watching Scotty Grow" Misheard Lyrics: Me and Marty watching Scotty grow Original Lyrics: Me and God are watching Scotty grow
Elton John's, "The Bitch Is Back" Misheard Lyrics: Times are changin' now the boogie's back But the fever's gonna catch you when the bitch gets back Original Lyrics: Times are changin' now the poor get fat But the fever's gonna catch you when the bitch gets back	Manfred Mann's Earth Band's, "Blinded By the Light" Misheard Lyrics: in love with the circle OR is up with a circle Original Lyrics: in the eyes of the sun
Queen's, "Bohemian Rapsody" Misheard Lyrics: Sparing his life from these warm sausages Original Lyrics: Sparing him his life from this monstrosity	Steve Miller Band's, "Jet Airliner" Misheard Lyrics: They go down to the lighthouse Original Lyrics: Big old jet airliner
Ten Years After's, "I'd Love To Change The World" Misheard Lyrics: Spread the wine, rich or poor Senators, stop the war Original Lyrics: Just black and white, rich or poor Them and us, stop the war!	The Village People's, "Y.M.C.A." Misheard Lyrics: I do this thing at the Y.M.C.A. I do this thing at the Y.M.C.A. Original Lyrics: It's fun to stay at the Y.M.C.A. It's fun to stay at the Y.M.C.A.
Wings', "Helen Wheels" Misheard Lyrics: Hell on, hell on, hell on Hell On Wheels Original Lyrics: Helen, Helen, Helen Helen Wheels	Wings', "Helen Wheels" Misheard Lyrics: L.A. L.A. hell on wheels. Original Lyrics: Helen, Hell on wheels

1980s
Billy Joel's, "You're Only Human (Second Wind)" Misheard Lyrics: Don't forget your second win Original Lyrics: Don't forget your second wind	Billy Squier's, "The Stroke" Misheard Lyrics: Strollin' Strumpet Original Lyrics: Stroke me, stroke me.
Elton John's, "I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues" Misheard Lyrics: Chop off my hands Original Lyrics: Time on my hands	Huey Lewis And The News', "The Heart of Rock and Roll" Misheard Lyrics: Now the oboe may be there to greet them Original Lyrics: Now the old boy maybe barely breathin'.
John Stewart and Stevie Nicks', "Gold" Misheard Lyrics: All the California girls are the bravest in the world Original Lyrics: Ah, the California girls are the greatest in the world	Quiet Riot's, "Cum On Feel the Noize" Misheard Lyrics: I don't know my Original Lyrics: I don't know why
REM's, "Begin the Begin" Misheard Lyrics: A philanderous type, murders you Original Lyrics: A philanderer's tie, a murderer's shoe	Ultravox's, "Reap the Wild Wind" Misheard Lyrics: You take my hand as a sign of friendship I'll take my time and send you the storyline Give me a vision, I'll make the best of it Take all you want to, leaving the rest to die Original Lyrics: You take my hand and give me your friendship I'll take my time and give you my slow reply Give me an inch and I'll make the best of it Take all you want and leave all the rest to die
Yello's, "Oh Yeah" Misheard Lyrics: Ocean Original Lyrics: Oh yeah

1990s
Alannah Myles', "Black Velvet" Misheard Lyrics: The song is setting like my lessons in disguise Original Lyrics: The sun is setting like molasses in the sky	Barenaked Ladies', "One Week" Misheard Lyrics: Like stickers guaranteed to satisfy Original Lyrics: Like Snickers guaranteed to satisfy
Celine Dion's, "It's All Coming Back To Me Now" Misheard Lyrics: It was more than all your lousy love Original Lyrics: It was more than all your laws allowed	Chumbawamba's, "Tubthumping" Misheard Lyrics: Kissing the night away Original Lyrics: Pissin' the night away Pissin' the night away
Hanson's, "Thinking of You" Misheard Lyrics: Have you ever stood outside a big offense Original Lyrics: Have you ever stood outside of a picket fence	Hooters', "All You Zombies" Misheard Lyrics: "Holy Moses!" said the Pharaoh Original Lyrics: Holy Moses met the Pharaoh
Natalie Merchant's, "Wonder" Misheard Lyrics: Last as she came to my monitor Original Lyrics: Laughed as she came to my mother	Nirvana's, "Come As You Are" Misheard Lyrics: And I smell and I don't have a gun. Original Lyrics: And I swear that I don't have a gun.
Nirvana's, "Serve the Servants" Misheard Lyrics: Self-appointed Johnny's judge Original Lyrics: Self-appointed judge's judge	Pearl Jam's, "Jeremy" Misheard Lyrics: Jeremy stroked it in class today Original Lyrics: Jeremy spoke in class today.
Placebo's, "Scared Of Girls" Misheard Lyrics: An extroverted kind of girl devoured the world with empty pride Original Lyrics: An extroverted kind of girl did tour the world with MC5	Queen's, "The Show Must Go On" Misheard Lyrics: My makeup may be faking Original Lyrics: My makeup may be flaking
R.E.M.'s, "The Great Beyond" Misheard Lyrics: I'm baking prunes Original Lyrics: I'm breaking through	Red Hot Chili Peppers', "Scar Tissue" Misheard Lyrics: With the bird in the shed I'm alone with you Original Lyrics: With the birds I'll share this lonely view
Theme Songs', "Sailor Moon Theme" Misheard Lyrics: secret powers also neuter her Original Lyrics: secret powers all so new to her

2000s
Barenaked Ladies', "The Big Bang Theory Theme" Misheard Lyrics: Mad science history On rambling a mystery That all started in the Big Ben (Ben!) Original Lyrics: Math, science, history Unraveling a mystery That all started with a big bang (bang!)	Feeder's, "Seven Days in the Sun" Misheard Lyrics: You live in Latvia Original Lyrics: You really light me up
Kandi's, "Don't Think I'm Not" Misheard Lyrics: But I can't beat that action Original Lyrics: But I can't be mad at ya	Miranda Cosgrove's, "About You Now" Misheard Lyrics: Maybe along you decide. Should've been strong, yeah, I lied. Nobody gets me like you. Original Lyrics: Maybe I'm wrong you decide. Should've been strong, yeah, I lied. Nobody gets me like you.
Rihanna ft. Jay-Z's, "Umbrella" Misheard Lyrics: Rayman is back with little Miss Sunshine Rihanna, where you at? Original Lyrics: Rain Man is back with little Ms. Sunshine Rihanna, where you at?	The Kooks', "Naive" Misheard Lyrics: And I know she knows I'm not under her skin Original Lyrics: And I know she knows I'm not fond of asking.

2010s
Charlie Puth's, "Attention" Misheard Lyrics: I know that trust is coming But you regret. Original Lyrics: I know that dress is karma, Perfume regret.	Kimbra's, "Warrior" Misheard Lyrics: No Harley Quinn behind the door Original Lyrics: No hologram behind the door
Portugal the Man's, "Feel It Still" Misheard Lyrics: Ooh woo, use a rebel as a kickstand Original Lyrics: Ooh woo, I'm a rebel just for kicks, now	The Lumineers', "Ho Hey" Misheard Lyrics: Hobby Lobby you, Hobby Lobby me, in my sweet home. Original Lyrics: I belong with you, You belong with me You're my sweetheart.

misc
Disney Songs', "I'm a Happy Mouse" Misheard Lyrics: I'm a happy mouse, and I ought to be Original Lyrics: I'm a happy mouse, I'm my uncle Fee
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