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1960s | |
Bobby Fuller Four's, "I Fought The Law"
Misheard Lyrics: I fought the wall, and the wall won.
Original Lyrics: I fought the law, and the law won.
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Elvis Presley's, "Return to Sender"
Misheard Lyrics: We had a quarrel, a lover's spat
I write I'm sorry but my letter makes me look a prat Original Lyrics: We had a quarrel, a lover's spat
I write I'm sorry but my letter keeps coming back. |
Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs', "Stay"
Misheard Lyrics: And you don't like it
Original Lyrics: And you don't mind
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Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs', "Stay"
Misheard Lyrics: Won't you say you're mommy
Original Lyrics: Won't you say you love me
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The Buckinghams', "Hey Baby (They're Playing Our Song)"
Misheard Lyrics: It made us feel so good to me
Original Lyrics: It made us feel so groovy
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1970s | |
Kansas', "Carry On Wayward Son"
Misheard Lyrics: I sit and watch the Wheel of Fortune
Original Lyrics: I set a course for winds of fortune
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Leo Sayer's, "You Make Me Feel Like Dancing"
Misheard Lyrics: You make me feel like distancing
Original Lyrics: You make me feel like dancing
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Pink Floyd's, "Wish You Were Here"
Misheard Lyrics: The walk on part in the war, for a leero in a cage.
Original Lyrics: Did you exchange a walk on part in the war
For a lead role in a cage? |
Queen's, "Killer Queen"
Misheard Lyrics: To avoid complications
She used to walk around undressed In conversation She spoke just like Malcolm X Original Lyrics: To avoid complications
She never kept the same address In conversation She spoke just like a baroness |
Queen's, "You're My Best Friend"
Misheard Lyrics: Ooh, you're making me live now, horny!
Original Lyrics: Ooh, you're making me live now, honey!
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Raspberries', "I Wanna Be with You"
Misheard Lyrics: I just wanna pee with you
Original Lyrics: I just wanna be with you
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The Doors', "Riders on the Storm"
Misheard Lyrics: Hacked around on loan
Original Lyrics: An actor out on loan.
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1980s | |
Abba's, "Head Over Heels"
Misheard Lyrics: She's just one of those who always smashes the ground whenever she pleases
Original Lyrics: She's just one of those who always has to do whatever she pleases
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Billy Joel's, "You May Be Right"
Misheard Lyrics: But it just may be a movie ticket you're looking for
Original Lyrics: But it just may be a lunatic you're looking for
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Dan Hartman's, "I Can Dream About You"
Misheard Lyrics: 1-2-3-4-5-6
Original Lyrics: I can dream about you
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Duran Duran's, "Union of the Snake"
Misheard Lyrics: Reunion of mistake
Original Lyrics: The union of the snake
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Talking Heads', "Once In A Lifetime"
Misheard Lyrics: Into the blue again, after the bloody storm
Original Lyrics: Into the blue again, after the money's gone.
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Talking Heads', "Once in a Lifetime"
Misheard Lyrics: Water flowing under rocks
Original Lyrics: Water flowing underground.
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Weird Al Yankovic's, "Money for Nothing/Beverly Hillbillies"
Misheard Lyrics: Emily, Emily Elizabeth
Original Lyrics: Beverly, Beverly Hillbillies
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1990s | |
Backstreet Boys', "I Want It That Way"
Misheard Lyrics: Ain't nothing but a party
Ain't nothing but a meet stay Original Lyrics: Ain't nothin' but a heartache Ain't nothin' but a mistake
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Case's, "Happily Ever After"
Misheard Lyrics: We could have sung together for so long
Original Lyrics: We could be strong together for so long
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Cheap Trick's, "In the Street (That '70s Show theme)"
Misheard Lyrics: Not a thing to do but tough as you
Original Lyrics: Not a thing to do but talk to you
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Cher's, "Walking in Memphis"
Misheard Lyrics: When I was walking in male pus
Original Lyrics: When I was walking in Memphis
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Red Dragon's, "Compliments On Your Kiss"
Misheard Lyrics: Every time I think of you I weep
Original Lyrics: Every time I think of you I wish
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Sheryl Crow's, "Everyday Is a Winding Road"
Misheard Lyrics: I get a little bit gross
Original Lyrics: I get a little bit closer
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Whitney Houston featuring Faith Evans', "Heartbreak Hotel"
Misheard Lyrics: All I really wanted was some other child
Original Lyrics: All I really wanted was some of your time
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Ziggy Marley's, "Believe in Yourself (theme from Arthur)"
Misheard Lyrics: It's a dirty message
Original Lyrics: It's a simple message
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2000s | |
Beyonce's, "Irreplaceable"
Misheard Lyrics: Toodle-oo, toodle-oo
Original Lyrics: To the left, to the left
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Fall Out Boy's, "Sugar, We're Goin' Down"
Misheard Lyrics: A Robocop contest
Original Lyrics: A loaded God complex
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Jessica Simpson's, "A Little Bit"
Misheard Lyrics: A little bit comes to nowhere
Original Lyrics: A little bit goes a long way
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Michelle Branch's, "Everywhere"
Misheard Lyrics: Just tell me how I got this part
Original Lyrics: Just tell me how I got this far
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The Departure's, "All Mapped Out"
Misheard Lyrics: I touch your labour, you take it as the opposite
Original Lyrics: I touch your label, you take it as the opposite
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Commercial's, "Reading Is Fundamental"
Misheard Lyrics: Reading is ornamental
Original Lyrics: Reading is fundamental
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Ella Fitzgerald's, "Cheek to Cheek"
Misheard Lyrics: Dancing chic to chic
Original Lyrics: Dancing cheek to cheek
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