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 | |
Eydie Gorme's, "Blame It on the Bossa Nova"
Misheard Lyrics: Blame it all on Casanova
Original Lyrics: Blame it on the bossa nova
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Four Tops', "Reach Out I'll Be There"
Misheard Lyrics: When you feel lost and about to give up,
'Cause your breasts just ain’t good enough Original Lyrics: When you feel lost and about to give up,
'Cause your best just ain’t good enough |
Martha and the Vandellas', "Dancing in the Street"
Misheard Lyrics: Chelsea in the street
Original Lyrics: Dancing in the Street
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Peter, Paul, and Mary's, "Puff The Magic Dragon"
Misheard Lyrics: Little Jackie Paper loved to wrestle puffs
Original Lyrics: Little Jackie Paper loved that rascal puff
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The Impressions', "It's All Right"
Misheard Lyrics: It sounds like a moan
Original Lyrics: It sounds like more
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West Side Story's, "Maria"
Misheard Lyrics: I've just kissed a girl named my rear
Original Lyrics: I've just kissed a girl named Maria
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1970s | |
Abba's, "Gimmie! Gimmie! Gimmie! (A Man After Midnight)"
Misheard Lyrics: Tired of teething, I open the window
Original Lyrics: Tired of TV, I open the window
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Barry White's, "You're the First, My Last, My Everything"
Misheard Lyrics: Good thing
Original Lyrics: Could bring
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Commodores', "Easy"
Misheard Lyrics: I even like Sunday morning
Original Lyrics: I'm easy like Sunday morning
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Elton John and Kiki Dee's, "Don't Go Breaking My Heart"
Misheard Lyrics: Oh, honey, when you knock on my door
Ooh, I gave you my pee Original Lyrics: Oh, honey, when you knock on my door
Ooh, I gave you my key |
Harry Nilsson's, "Jump Into the Fire"
Misheard Lyrics: We can meet each other halfway
Original Lyrics: We can make each other happy
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Hot Chocolate's, "You Sexy Thing"
Misheard Lyrics: I believe in Santa Claus
Original Lyrics: I believe in miracles
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Johnny Rivers', "Swayin' to the Music"
Misheard Lyrics: Snow dancing
or No dancing Original Lyrics: Slow dancing
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Neil Diamond's, "Cracklin' Rosie"
Misheard Lyrics: Cracklin' Rose, you're a stubborn woman.
Original Lyrics: Cracklin' Rose, you're a store-bought woman,
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Neil Young's, "Heart of Gold"
Misheard Lyrics: For a pot of gold
Original Lyrics: For a heart of gold
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Roberta Flack's, "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face"
Misheard Lyrics: Like the trembling heart of a Captain Kirk
Original Lyrics: Like the trembling heart of a captive bird
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ZZ Top's, "Dust My Broom"
Misheard Lyrics: I'm gonna ride a little vagina
Original Lyrics: I'm gonna write a letter to China
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1980s | |
Aerosmith's, "Angel"
Misheard Lyrics: Without your love
I'm nothing but a failure Original Lyrics: Without your love>BR> I'm nothin' but a beggar
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Baltimora's, "Tarzan Boy"
Misheard Lyrics: Gimme the armor, gimme the armor.
Original Lyrics: Gimme the other, gimme the other.
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Billy Idol's, "Rebel Yell"
Misheard Lyrics: But when I'm tired and lonely, she's near to death
Original Lyrics: But when I'm tired and lonely, she sees me to bed.
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Billy Idol's, "Rebel Yell"
Misheard Lyrics: He's in his own heaven
Lex City go from the Seven Eleven Original Lyrics: He lives in his own heaven
Collects it to go from the seven eleven |
Billy Idol's, "Rebel Yell"
Misheard Lyrics: Well he's out all night to collect gay felons
Original Lyrics: Well, he's out all night to collect a fare.
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Bon Jovi's, "Livin' on a Prayer"
Misheard Lyrics: She says we got to hold on to what we got,
It doesn't make a difference if we make it all night Original Lyrics: She says we've got to hold on to what we've got
It doesn't make a difference if we make it or not. |
Bon Jovi's, "Runaway"
Misheard Lyrics: She's a little wannabe
Original Lyrics: She's a little runaway
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Curiosity Killed The Cat's, "Misfit"
Misheard Lyrics: Sensitive child, breakfast so mild in a confined space
Original Lyrics: Sensitive child, keep running wild in a confined space.
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Marc Almond's, "A Lover Spurned"
Misheard Lyrics: She'll make a fool of you at work
Drag your name through the dirt Make you look a total berk Original Lyrics: She'll make a fool of you at work
Drag your name through the dirt Make sure that it really hurts |
Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder's, "Ebony and Ivory"
Misheard Lyrics: Emily and I believe
Original Lyrics: Ebony and Ivory
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Rod Stewart's, "Young Turks"
Misheard Lyrics: Young Holms be free tonight
Original Lyrics: Young hearts be free tonight
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The Alarm's, "Spirit of '76"
Misheard Lyrics: Oh, life is good and so on time
Original Lyrics: Oh, life is cruel and so unkind
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1990s | |
Alisha's Attic's, "Lazy Head"
Misheard Lyrics: Sleep like Shaun the Sheep, and
Original Lyrics: Sleep like fish on a seabed
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Bon Jovi's, "Always"
Misheard Lyrics: Are just memories of a different light
Original Lyrics: Are just memories of a different life
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Bone Thugs n Harmony's, "Creepin' On ah Come Up"
Misheard Lyrics: Smoking cat food smoking jack moose.
Original Lyrics: Stalkin' (gat fools), walkin' jack moves
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Brandy and Monica's, "The Boy Is Mine"
Misheard Lyrics: You might as well throw up and scowl
Original Lyrics: You might as well throw in the towel
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Destiny's Child's, "Say My Name"
Misheard Lyrics: Why the summer tan?
Original Lyrics: Why the sudden change?
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Kelsey Grammer's, "Tossed Salad and Scrambled Eggs"
Misheard Lyrics: Frasier is in the building
Original Lyrics: Frasier has left the building
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Red Hot Chili Peppers', "Give It Away"
Misheard Lyrics: AAA, AAA, AAA now
Original Lyrics: Give it away, give it away, give it away now
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Red Hot Chili Peppers', "Give It Away"
Misheard Lyrics: Chick-fil-A, Chick-fil-A, Chick-fil-A now
Original Lyrics: Give it away, give it away, give it away now
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Shaggy's, "Oh Carolina"
Misheard Lyrics: Oh Carolina, my love, jump on grass
Original Lyrics: Oh Carolina, my love, jump and prance
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Sublime's, "What I Got"
Misheard Lyrics: Nothing is what I bought
Original Lyrics: Lovin' is what I got
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blink-182's, "What's My Age Again?"
Misheard Lyrics: Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Original Lyrics: Freshman year
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2000s | |
3 Doors Down's, "When I'm Gone"
Misheard Lyrics: Roll me when I'm wrong
Original Lyrics: Rub me when I'm wrong
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Theme Songs', "Dora the Explorer"
Misheard Lyrics: Boots is super cool, and so is Dora
Original Lyrics: Boots and super cool exploradora
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2010s | |
Boa's, "Mamoritai ~White Wishes~ (English Version)"
Misheard Lyrics: I believe in olive
Original Lyrics: I believe in our love
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Fun's, "Some Nights"
Misheard Lyrics: I found a mortar in my bed tonight
Original Lyrics: I found a martyr in my bed tonight
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Orchid's, "Eyes Behind the Wall"
Misheard Lyrics: Sliding through the Dettol
Original Lyrics: Slide in through the back door
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