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1960s | |
Beach Boys', "Good Vibrations"
Misheard Lyrics: I'm pickin' up good vibrations
She's giving me masturbations Original Lyrics: I'm pickin' up good vibrations
She's giving me excitations |
Canned Heat's, "Going Up the Country"
Misheard Lyrics: The woman takes my wine
Original Lyrics: The water tastes like wine
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The Byrds', "Turn Turn Turn"
Misheard Lyrics: And a time for every porpoise under Heaven.
Original Lyrics: And a time to every purpose, under Heaven.
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The Sound Of Music's, "The Lonely Goatherd"
Misheard Lyrics: High on a hill was a lonely goat turd
Original Lyrics: High on a hill was a lonely goatherd
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1970s | |
Ace of Base's, "Cruel Summer"
Misheard Lyrics: It's a blue, blue summer
Original Lyrics: It's a cruel, cruel summer
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Andrew Gold's, "Thank You for Being a Friend"
Misheard Lyrics: I would surely buy you a gag lag
Original Lyrics: I would surely buy you a Cadillac
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Bay City Rollers', "Remember"
Misheard Lyrics: Shimmy shammy shong, I used wear your thongs, remember
Original Lyrics: Shimmy shammy shong, we used to make up songs, remember
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Chicago's, "(I've Been) Searching So Long"
Misheard Lyrics: There's a string of lights in my eyes
Original Lyrics: There's a strange new light in my eyes
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David Bowie's, "Drive in Saturday"
Misheard Lyrics: His name was always Buddah
Original Lyrics: His name was always Buddy
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David Cassidy's, "How Can I Be Sure"
Misheard Lyrics: How can I be short
Original Lyrics: How can I be sure
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David Soul's, "Don't Give Up on Us"
Misheard Lyrics: I ran you over in my car
Original Lyrics: Can't we stay the way we are?
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Helen Reddy's, "I Am Woman"
Misheard Lyrics: And I come back even stronger
Not a mongoose any longer Original Lyrics: And I come back even stronger
Not a novice any longer |
L.T.D.'s, "(Every Time I Turn Around) Back in Love Again"
Misheard Lyrics: Every time I read Dr. Seuss
Original Lyrics: Every time I move, I lose
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Sniff 'n' The Tears', "Driver's Seat"
Misheard Lyrics: There is no relief
Original Lyrics: There is no elite
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The Bee Gees', "More Than A Woman"
Misheard Lyrics: Girl I've scorned you everywhere
Original Lyrics: Girl I've known you very well
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The Partridge Family's, "I'll Meet You Halfway"
Misheard Lyrics: I'll give you caffeine
Original Lyrics: I'll meet you halfway
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1980s | |
Abba's, "Head Over Heels"
Misheard Lyrics: Pushing through Arnold's youngest every day
Original Lyrics: Pushing through unknown jungles every day
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Belinda Carlisle's, "Leave A Light On For Me"
Misheard Lyrics: But darling, I think you're keen
Original Lyrics: But darling, I'll keep the key
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Bruce Springsteen's, "Hungry Heart"
Misheard Lyrics: I went to Montauk and I just kept going
Original Lyrics: I took a wrong turn and I just kept going
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Gregory Abbott's, "Shake You Down"
Misheard Lyrics: I shake and I sugar
Original Lyrics: I shake and I shiver
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Kool & the Gang's, "Celebration"
Misheard Lyrics: Celebration time, come on!
Original Lyrics: Celebrate good times, come on!
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Robert Palmer's, "Addicted To Love"
Misheard Lyrics: Might as well face it, you're addicted to drugs
Original Lyrics: Might as well face it, you're addicted to love
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Stevie Ray Vaughan's, "Tin Pan Alley"
Misheard Lyrics: Killin' for the whiskey wattages
Original Lyrics: Killin' for their whisky, wine, and gin
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The Smiths', "The Queen Is Dead"
Misheard Lyrics: Life is very long, when you long live
Original Lyrics: Life is very long, when you're lonely
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Tones on Tail's, "Happiness"
Misheard Lyrics: To grab the big escape
This life excessitates Original Lyrics: To grab the biggest cake
Gives life its zest and taste |
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1990s | |
Aaliyah's, "Are You That Somebody"
Misheard Lyrics: Dirty Sock
Can y'all really feel me Original Lyrics: Dirty South
Can y'all really feel me |
Alan Jackson's, "She's Got the Rhythm (and I Got the Blues)"
Misheard Lyrics: With her every little move, she's telling me I'm overused
Original Lyrics: With her every little move, she's telling me, "I'm over you"
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Celine Dion's, "Where Does My Heart Beat Now"
Misheard Lyrics: That only tickles through the night
Original Lyrics: That only echoes through the night
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Nirvana's, "Smells Like Teen Spirit"
Misheard Lyrics: I’m a lion, I’m a vinyl. I’m a Skittle. I’M A BEATLE YEAH.
Original Lyrics: A mulatto, an albino, a mosquito, my libido, yeah!
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Real McCoy's, "Another Night"
Misheard Lyrics: It's like a treason of love
Original Lyrics: It's like a vision of love
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Suede's, "Metal Mickey"
Misheard Lyrics: She's so hard, she's so fake
Original Lyrics: She sells heart, she sells meat
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Tevin Campbell's, "Always in My Heart"
Misheard Lyrics: Then I don't give a damn about you
Original Lyrics: That I don't give a damn about you
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Tevin Campbell's, "Tell Me What You Want Me To Do"
Misheard Lyrics: Girl, I'm baking cookies
Original Lyrics: Girl, I'm beggin' you
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Third Eye Blind's, "Semi Charmed Life"
Misheard Lyrics: Tell me some kind of lie.
Original Lyrics: Semi charmed kind of life
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2000s | |
Calvin Harris', "The Girls"
Misheard Lyrics: I get older girls, I get older girls
Original Lyrics: I get all the girls, I get all the girls
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Mariah Carey's, "Don't Forget About Us"
Misheard Lyrics: Dog baby, dog baby, dog, let it go
Original Lyrics: Don't baby, don't baby, don't let it go
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R.E.M.'s, "The Great Beyond"
Misheard Lyrics: Why can't we tantalize
Original Lyrics: Why can't we pantomime
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The Corrs', "Dreams"
Misheard Lyrics: Pollen only happens when it's springtime
Original Lyrics: Thunder only happens when it's raining
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Train's, "Meet Virginia"
Misheard Lyrics: When the boredom is not right
Original Lyrics: When the morning is not right
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Wyclef Jean's, "Perfect Gentleman"
Misheard Lyrics: Backseat directions are hard
Original Lyrics: Maxine, put your dance shoes on
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2010s | |
Shawn Mendes', "Treat You Better"
Misheard Lyrics: I know I can treat you better, butter pecan
Original Lyrics: I know I can treat you better, better than he can
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country | |
Lady Antebellum's, "I Run to You"
Misheard Lyrics: This one keeps spinning faster
Original Lyrics: This world keeps spinning faster
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Martina McBride's, "Valentine"
Misheard Lyrics: Nowhere to feel inside
Original Lyrics: No way to feel inside
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misc | |
The Beets', "Killer Tofu"
Misheard Lyrics: Don't eat too much bright food
Original Lyrics: Don't eat too much fried food
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