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 Eligibles', "The Ballad of Gilligan's Isle"
Misheard Lyrics: Just set right back and you'll here a tale
A tale of a hateful trip Original Lyrics: Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale
A tale of a faithful trip |
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1970s | |
Chic's, "Good Times"
Misheard Lyrics: Cute pony tails for girls
Original Lyrics: Cute pony tails and curls
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Elton John's, "Crocodile Rock"
Misheard Lyrics: Had a no-go Chevy
Original Lyrics: Had an old gold Chevy
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Gloria Gaynor's, "I Will Survive"
Misheard Lyrics: Did you think I'm clever?
Original Lyrics: Did you think I'd crumble?
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Kool & the Gang's, "Ladies' Night"
Misheard Lyrics: You got to bid farewell
Original Lyrics: You got to be fair, well...
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Simon & Garfunkel's, "Bridge Over Troubled Water"
Misheard Lyrics: Like the Grinch over Bubble Guppies
Original Lyrics: Like a bridge over troubled water
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Steve Miller Band's, "Take the Money and Run"
Misheard Lyrics: Come on, take Imodium on
Original Lyrics: Go on, take the money and run
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The Who's, "Won't Get Fooled Again"
Misheard Lyrics: Don't get poop again
Original Lyrics: Don't get fooled again
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Wizzard's, "See My Baby Jive"
Misheard Lyrics: Everyone you meet coming down the street just to see my baby drive.
Original Lyrics: Everyone you meet coming down the street just to see my baby jive.
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1980s | |
ABC's, "When Smokey Sings"
Misheard Lyrics: What Smokey says, I hear violence
Original Lyrics: When Smokey sings, I hear violins
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Bruce Springsteen's, "Born in the U.S.A."
Misheard Lyrics: Got in a little Smucker's jam
Original Lyrics: Got in a little hometown jam
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INXS's, "Never Tear Us Apart"
Misheard Lyrics: I was standing
You were there Two wogs collided. Original Lyrics: I was standing
You were there Two worlds collided. |
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John Mellencamp's, "R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A."
Misheard Lyrics: F.U.C.K. in the U.S.A.
Original Lyrics: R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A.
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Scorpions', "Arizona"
Misheard Lyrics: She got me high as Blue from Blue's Clues
Original Lyrics: She got me high and loose, loose, loose
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Tracy Chapman's, "Fast Car"
Misheard Lyrics: He's alone, he's alone
Original Lyrics: Be someone, be someone
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Wham!'s, "Last Christmas"
Misheard Lyrics: A man in the cupboard but you tore me apart
Original Lyrics: A man undercover but you tore me apart
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Whitney Houston's, "How Will I Know"
Misheard Lyrics: I try to call, but my shoes shine, kiss me
Original Lyrics: I try to phone, but I'm too shy, can't speak
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1990s | |
10,000 Maniacs', "Because the Night"
Misheard Lyrics: Come on, now, I can understand
The way I feel for the Orkin man Take my hand, let us understand Original Lyrics: Come on, now, try and understand
The way I feel under your command Take my hand as the sun descends |
Aerosmith's, "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing"
Misheard Lyrics: I just want an overdose
Original Lyrics: I just want to hold you close
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Barenaked Ladies', "If I Had $1000000"
Misheard Lyrics: And if I had a million colors
Original Lyrics: And if I had a million dollars
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Barenaked Ladies', "If I Had $1000000"
Misheard Lyrics: I would buy you some K-Cups
Original Lyrics: I would buy you a K Car
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Better Than Ezra's, "Good"
Misheard Lyrics: Mom, it was good living with you
Mom, it was good, ahh Original Lyrics: Aha, it was good living with you.
Aha, it was good. |
Blues Traveler's, "Run-Around"
Misheard Lyrics: 'Cause it's your violence to keep things up
Original Lyrics: It's a sure fire way to speed things up
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Janet Jackson's, "Runaway"
Misheard Lyrics: Gone with the wind, my love
Original Lyrics: Runaway with my love
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Jewel's, "Who Will Save Your Soul"
Misheard Lyrics: Pooh can save ourselves
Original Lyrics: Who will save your soul?
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Salt-N-Pepa's, "Shoop"
Misheard Lyrics: Baby, when you ride in my coop
Original Lyrics: Baby, when you ride in my coupe
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Soul Asylum's, "Misery"
Misheard Lyrics: Super size kings and smaller queens
Original Lyrics: Suicide kings and drama queens
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Tracy Chapman's, "Give Me One Reason"
Misheard Lyrics: Give me one reason to speak to you
Original Lyrics: Give me one reason to stay here
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Weird Al Yankovic's, "Jerry Springer"
Misheard Lyrics: It's been one week since we got to see
Cheating lovers and cousins named Mary Original Lyrics: It's been one week since we got to see
Cheating lovers and cousins that marry |
2000s | |
Blondie's, "Little Girl Lies"
Misheard Lyrics: She's not really a girl
Original Lyrics: She's not really ill
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Maroon 5's, "This Love"
Misheard Lyrics: Prepare for broken wings
Original Lyrics: Repair your broken wings
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Nelly Furtado featuring Timbaland's, "Promiscuous"
Misheard Lyrics: Our Miss US girl
Original Lyrics: Promiscuous girl
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Nickelback's, "Rockstar"
Misheard Lyrics: And we’ll hide out in the private rooms
With the latest dictionary and today’s Zuzu. Original Lyrics: And we'll hide out in the private rooms
With the latest dictionary and today's Who's Who. |
2010s | |
Ed Sheeran's, "Shape of You"
Misheard Lyrics: I'm in love with a party
Original Lyrics: I'm in love with your body
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Major Lazer with DJ Snake feat. MØ's, "Lean On"
Misheard Lyrics: F*ck me, real good
Original Lyrics: Blow a kiss, fire a gun
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xmas | |
Andy Williams', "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year"
Misheard Lyrics: And hearts will be growing
Original Lyrics: And hearts will be glowing
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Bing Crosby's, "Mele Kalikimaka"
Misheard Lyrics: Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii's way
Original Lyrics: Mele Kalikimaka is a wise way
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Bryan Adams', "Christmas Time"
Misheard Lyrics: The way that the elephants try
Original Lyrics: The way that the old folks smile
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Carpenters', "(There's No Place Like) Home for the Holidays"
Misheard Lyrics: Pennsylvania and some holy pumpkin pie
Original Lyrics: Pennsylvania and some homemade pumpkin pie
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Carpenters', "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"
Misheard Lyrics: Christmas presents are here today
Original Lyrics: Christmas present is here today
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Commercial's, "Hess Toy Truck"
Misheard Lyrics: The tour bus is here!
Original Lyrics: Two tow trucks are here!
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David Bowie and Bing Crosby's, "Peace On Earth/Little Drummer Boy"
Misheard Lyrics: Perhaps we'll sing
Original Lyrics: Perhaps we'll see
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Elvis Presley's, "Here Comes Santa Claus"
Misheard Lyrics: Right down varicose veins
Original Lyrics: Right down Santa Claus Lane
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Stevie Wonder's, "What Christmas Means to Me"
Misheard Lyrics: That's what class just means to me, my lord
Original Lyrics: That's what Christmas means to me, my love
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Traditional's, "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing"
Misheard Lyrics: And mercy mile
Original Lyrics: And mercy mild
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Traditional's, "The First Noel"
Misheard Lyrics: Shining in the ears
Original Lyrics: Shining in the east
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