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 | |
The Browns', "The Old Lamplighter"
Misheard Lyrics: His snowy hair was so much whiter
Beneath the mistletoe Original Lyrics: His snowy hair was so much whiter
Beneath the candle glow |
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1960s | |
Merrilee Rush and the Turnabouts', "Angel of the Morning"
Misheard Lyrics: Just call me ancient of the morning
Original Lyrics: Just call me angel of the morning
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Sly and the Family Stone's, "Everyday People"
Misheard Lyrics: Makes no difference with Groupon in hand
Original Lyrics: Makes no difference what group I'm in
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The Beach Boys', "Little Deuce Coupe"
Misheard Lyrics: I got the big slip, daddy!
Original Lyrics: I got the pink slip, daddy!
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The Beatles', "When I'm Sixty-Four"
Misheard Lyrics: When I'm 6'4"
Original Lyrics: When I'm sixty-four
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1970s | |
Bee Gees', "Night Fever"
Misheard Lyrics: I get high in my mind
I get high rent for walkin' And I'm glowin' in the dark in New Orleans Original Lyrics: I got fire in my mind
I get higher in my walkin' And I'm glowin' in the dark I give you warnin' |
Michael Jackson's, "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough"
Misheard Lyrics: Come on, to the post office.
Don't stop 'til you get your mail. Original Lyrics: Keep on with the force, don't stop.
Don't stop 'til you get enough. |
Steely Dan's, "Deacon Blues"
Misheard Lyrics: Call me beacon blues
Or Call me beagle blues Original Lyrics: Call me deacon blues
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Styx's, "Lady"
Misheard Lyrics: Your hands give me up when I'm shrinking
Original Lyrics: Your hands build me up when I'm sinking
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The Cars', "Bye Bye Love"
Misheard Lyrics: Involving all my energies until you feel so dead
Original Lyrics: Involving all my energies until you visited
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Vicki Lawrence's, "The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia"
Misheard Lyrics: And he went off to Annie Sez
Original Lyrics: And he went off to Andy's house
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1980s | |
Commercial's, "Toys R Us"
Misheard Lyrics: I don't wanna grow up from a Toys R Us kid
Original Lyrics: I don't wanna grow up
I'm a Toys R Us kid |
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Crowded House's, "Don't Dream It's Over"
Misheard Lyrics: The treatment's over
Original Lyrics: Don't dream it's over
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Dan Fogelberg's, "Leader of the Band"
Misheard Lyrics: I hope your mother says
Original Lyrics: I hope you'll understand
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Dan Fogelberg's, "Longer"
Misheard Lyrics: Love her then, 50 fishes in the ocean
Original Lyrics: Longer than there've been fishes in the ocean
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Genesis', "Behind the Lines"
Misheard Lyrics: I held the book so tightly in my pants,
I saw your picture, heard you call my name Original Lyrics: I held the book so tightly in my hands,
I saw your picture, heard you call my name |
Johnny Kemp's, "Just Got Paid"
Misheard Lyrics: I'm gettin' hungry for the good times tonight
Original Lyrics: I'm gonna have myself a good time tonight
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Michael Jackson's, "Smooth Criminal"
Misheard Lyrics: Then he stuck you like a Shinto, Annie
Original Lyrics: Then he struck you a crescendo, Annie
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Pet Shop Boys', "Opportunities (Let's Make Lots of Money)"
Misheard Lyrics: Explain what's so funny?
Original Lyrics: Let's make lots of money
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Shannon's, "Let the Music Play"
Misheard Lyrics: What does he want me to do?
Original Lyrics: What does love want me to do?
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Stevie Nicks and Don Henley's, "Leather and Lace"
Misheard Lyrics: You're in the movies
Original Lyrics: You're in the moonlight
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Tina Turner's, "Everybody Dance Now"
Misheard Lyrics: Everybody’s dead now.
Original Lyrics: Everybody dance now.
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1990s | |
AC/DC's, "Thunderstruck"
Misheard Lyrics: I was shaking at the knees.
Could I come in you please? Original Lyrics: I was shaking at the knees.
Could I come again please? |
Britney Spears', "(You Drive Me) Crazy"
Misheard Lyrics: I just can't wait
Original Lyrics: I just can't sleep
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Gala's, "Freed from Desire"
Misheard Lyrics: He’s got his trombolese
Original Lyrics: He’s got his strong beliefs
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Lisa Stansfield's, "All Around the World"
Misheard Lyrics: But I'm gonna fly here
Original Lyrics: But I'm gonna find him
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Nirvana's, "Breed"
Misheard Lyrics: We all have our dreams to sell.
Original Lyrics: 'We don't have to breed', she said.
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Nirvana's, "In Bloom"
Misheard Lyrics: But he don't know what it means.
Original Lyrics: But he knows not what it means.
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R.E.M.'s, "The Sidewinder Sleeps Tonite"
Misheard Lyrics: Or a green egg by Dr. Seuss
Original Lyrics: Or a reading by Dr. Seuss
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Red Hot Chili Peppers', "Scar Tissue"
Misheard Lyrics: Young Turks girl in a push-up bra
Original Lyrics: Young Kentucky girl in a push-up bra.
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The Lion King's, "Circle of Life"
Misheard Lyrics: Arsene Wenger’s butte beef and bubble.
Original Lyrics: Nants ingonyama bagithi Baba
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The Tony Rich Project's, "Nobody Knows"
Misheard Lyrics: And nobody owns it but me
Original Lyrics: And nobody knows it but me
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2000s | |
Creed's, "With Arms Wide Open"
Misheard Lyrics: When I was an omen
or When I was Oprah Original Lyrics: With arms wide open
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Eamon's, "F*** It (I Don't Want You Back)"
Misheard Lyrics: I don't want your bag
Original Lyrics: I don't want you back
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Eamon's, "F*** It (I Don't Want You Back)"
Misheard Lyrics: I don't want your bag
Original Lyrics: I don't want you back
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Fall Out Boy's, "Sugar, We're Goin' Down"
Misheard Lyrics: Drop a whore, break an egg.
Original Lyrics: Drop a heart, break a name.
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Justin Timberlake's, "I'm Lovin' It"
Misheard Lyrics: Girl, you got to let it grow
Original Lyrics: Girl, you got to let it flow
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2010s | |
Commercial's, "Haribo Goldbears"
Misheard Lyrics: Let's talk about Hairball Goldbears
Original Lyrics: Let's talk about Haribo Goldbears
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Imagine Dragons', "Bad Liar"
Misheard Lyrics: But I'm a vampire, vampire
Now you know, now you know That I'm a vampire, vampire Now you know, you’re free to go Original Lyrics: But I'm a bad liar, bad liar
Now you know, now you know That I'm a bad liar, bad liar Now you know, you’re free to go |
Of Monsters and Men's, "Little Talks"
Misheard Lyrics: Though the truth may not be this
Sh*t will carry on Wally’s safe to share Original Lyrics: Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our Bodies safe to shore |
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Alan Jackson's, "I'll Go On Loving You"
Misheard Lyrics: When I see your delicate body
Revealed to me as you slip off your drinks Original Lyrics: When I see your delicate body
Revealed to me as you slip off your dress. |
Zac Brown Band's, "Whatever It Is"
Misheard Lyrics: She gobbled deviled eggs
Original Lyrics: She's got whatever it is
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