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1960s | |
Elvis Presley's, "A Little Less Conversation"
Misheard Lyrics: All this masturbation ain't satisfactioning me
Original Lyrics: All this aggravation ain't satisfactioning me
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The Beatles', "Paperback Writer"
Misheard Lyrics: Sarah O'Malley, would you read my book?
Original Lyrics: Dear Sir or Madam, would you read my book?
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1970s | |
Edward Bear's, "Last Song"
Misheard Lyrics: Did you know I fall asleep
Original Lyrics: Did you know I go to sleep
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Elton John's, "Daniel"
Misheard Lyrics: I see the red lights after the spanking
Original Lyrics: I can see the red tail lights
Heading for Spain. |
Jim Ellis', "WKRP In Cincinnati (Closing Theme)"
Misheard Lyrics: Went to a bartender, a wine glass In her hand...
Original Lyrics: Mad tooth bar chin-up, box zing outta her hair now Still do the modern day whack-a-mole ditto-o-o What's that? Good bartender, i'da hat-beer 'n' head out I said I wouldn't do it if a poodle had a lid on
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John Denver's, "Sunshine On My Shoulders"
Misheard Lyrics: Shoe shine on my shoulders makes me happy
Original Lyrics: Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy
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Randy Newman's, "Short People"
Misheard Lyrics: Your people got no reason
Original Lyrics: Short people got no reason
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The Edgar Winter Band's, "Free Ride"
Misheard Lyrics: Come on and take a penile
Original Lyrics: Come on and take a free ride
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Theme Songs', "Good Times (Closing Theme)"
Misheard Lyrics: Just lookin' out of the window,
Watchin' the cement grow, Looks like we almost had it all. Original Lyrics: Just lookin' out of the window
Watching the asphalt grow Thinking how it all looks hand-me-down. |
Traffic's, "The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys"
Misheard Lyrics: The man in the suit has just barked and you call for a prophecy made from your dreams.
Original Lyrics: The man in the suit has just bought a new car from the profit he's made from your dreams.
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1980s | |
Commercial's, "Bain De Soleil Suntan Lotion (jingle)"
Misheard Lyrics: Bain du soleil for the central basement.
Original Lyrics: Bain de Soleil
For the San Tropez tan. |
Genesis', "Invisible Touch"
Misheard Lyrics: She’s just a girl on a digital talk show.
Original Lyrics: She seems to have an invisible touch, yeah!
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Michael Jackson's, "Thriller"
Misheard Lyrics: ‘Cos he’s a diddler, diddler now.
Original Lyrics: 'Cause this is Thriller, Thriller Night.
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Nits', "In the Dutch Mountains"
Misheard Lyrics: I was born in a valley of freaks
Original Lyrics: I was born in a valley of bricks
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Randy Newman's, "I Love L.A."
Misheard Lyrics: Ate New York City
Original Lyrics: Hate New York City
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Rick Springfield's, "Love Somebody"
Misheard Lyrics: I can see the pants you're cutting
Original Lyrics: I can see the path you're cutting
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Talking Heads', "Once in a Lifetime"
Misheard Lyrics: Word to Dolby and water on moon
Original Lyrics: Water dissolving and water removing
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The Pixies', "Debaser"
Misheard Lyrics: I am un chien andalusia.
Original Lyrics: I am un, chien, on the loose yeah.
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The Police's, "Canary in a Coalmine"
Misheard Lyrics: It's Mary in a coal mine
Original Lyrics: Canary in a coalmine
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Toto's, "Africa"
Misheard Lyrics: I stopped an old battle 'long the way
Hoping to find some old forgotten words or ancient mellow cheese Original Lyrics: I stopped an old man along the way
Hoping to find some old forgotten words or ancient melodies. |
Vixen's, "Cryin'"
Misheard Lyrics: 'Cause those days are gone
Original Lyrics: 'Cause those tears are gone
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1990s | |
Corona's, "The Rhythm of the Night"
Misheard Lyrics: I think I'm making steak
Original Lyrics: And baby I'll make you stay
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Israel Kamakawiwoʻole's, "Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World"
Misheard Lyrics: I hear babies cry and The Boston Globe
Original Lyrics: I hear babies cry and I watch them grow
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TLC's, "Waterfalls"
Misheard Lyrics: Biscuit to the rivers and now let's get to used to
Original Lyrics: Please stick to the rivers and the lakes like we used to
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TLC's, "Waterfalls"
Misheard Lyrics: Go Go Jason Waterfalls
Original Lyrics: Don't go chasing waterfalls.
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2000s | |
Britney Spears', "Toxic"
Misheard Lyrics: Your toxic tongue is slippin' under
Original Lyrics: You're toxic, I'm slippin' under
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Christina Aguilera's, "Ain't No Other Man"
Misheard Lyrics: And I've been haunted by sears
Original Lyrics: And I've been hooked ever since.
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Eminem's, "The Real Slim Shady"
Misheard Lyrics: My mama's on your lips
My mama's on your lips Original Lyrics: My bum is on your lips
My bum is on your lips |
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Escape the Fate's, "My Apocalypse"
Misheard Lyrics: I walk with shadows (The questions I will never say)
Hiding from Luke Gallows Original Lyrics: I walk with shadows (The questions I will never say)
Hiding from the gallows |
Jennifer Lopez's, "Love Don't Cost A Thing"
Misheard Lyrics: All the magazines
That you treat me right Original Lyrics: All that matters is
That you treat me right |
Missy Elliott's, "Work It"
Misheard Lyrics: I put my thang down flip it and reverse it
It’s your premanission yem yep Original Lyrics: I put my thang down, flip it and reverse it
It's your fremme neppa venette. |
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Missy Elliott's, "Work It"
Misheard Lyrics: It's your from a missafwanyet
Original Lyrics: I put my thing down flip it and reverse it [played in reverse]
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Outkast's, "B.O.B"
Misheard Lyrics: I caught you sneaking into me bible
Original Lyrics: Power music. Electric revival.
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Outkast's, "B.O.B"
Misheard Lyrics: I caught you sneaking into the revival
Original Lyrics: Power music. Electric revival.
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Shaggy's, "It Wasn't Me"
Misheard Lyrics: You know she not gonna be worrying 'bout things from the Paas
Original Lyrics: You know she not gonna be worrying 'bout things from the past
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The Corrs featuring Bono's, "When the Stars Go Blue"
Misheard Lyrics: Where do you go when you know me?
Original Lyrics: Where do you go when you're lonely?
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Train's, "Words"
Misheard Lyrics: Like stones in your pocket people try to wear you down
Original Lyrics: Like stones in your pocket people try to weigh you down
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2010s | |
Cali Swag District's, "Teach Me How to Dougie"
Misheard Lyrics: Teach me how to tuckie
Original Lyrics: Teach me how to dougie
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Commercial's, "Haribo"
Misheard Lyrics: Kids of the world love it so
Original Lyrics: Kids and grown-ups love it so
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Katy Perry's, "Unconditionally"
Misheard Lyrics: I’m Condi Shawna. I’m Condi Shawna Lee
Original Lyrics: Unconditional
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Little Mix's, "Hair"
Misheard Lyrics: gotta get that momma hair
Original Lyrics: gotta get him out my hair
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TV Commercial's, "(The Happy World of) Haribo"
Misheard Lyrics: Kids and grown ups love it so the happy world of haripo
Original Lyrics: Kids and grown-ups love it so, the happy world of Haribo!
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country | |
Billy Ray Cyrus', "Achy Breaky Heart"
Misheard Lyrics: Don't drive my car
Original Lyrics: Don't tell my heart
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