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 | |
Bob Dylan's, "Stuck Inside of Mobile with Memphis Blues Again"
Misheard Lyrics: And the ladies treat me kindly
And finish me with tea Original Lyrics: And the ladies treat me kindly
And furnish me with tape |
Gene Pitney's, "24 Hours From Tulsa"
Misheard Lyrics: I was only 24. I was from Tulsa
Original Lyrics: I was only 24 hours from Tulsa.
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The Supremes', "You Keep Me Hangin' On"
Misheard Lyrics: You don't want me or yourself
Original Lyrics: You don't want me for yourself
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1970s | |
Bachman-Turner Overdrive's, "Takin' Care of Business"
Misheard Lyrics: Make my day with Bisquick
Original Lyrics: Takin' care of business
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Baha Men's, "Who Let the Dogs Out?"
Misheard Lyrics: The party of puppies
Original Lyrics: The party was pumpin'
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David Dundas', "Jeans On"
Misheard Lyrics: Got a tiger in my pants...
Original Lyrics: I got a tiger in my tank...
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Jethro Tull's, "Bungle in the Jungle"
Misheard Lyrics: Thunder and lightning
Blood at the border Original Lyrics: Thunder and lightning
couldn't be bolder |
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Paul McCartney's, "Maybe I'm Amazed"
Misheard Lyrics: Baby, I'm a man
Original Lyrics: Maybe I'm amazed
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Steely Dan's, "Peg"
Misheard Lyrics: It's your favorite horror movie
Original Lyrics: It's your favorite foreign movie
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Tommy James', "Draggin' the Line"
Misheard Lyrics: Checkin' it out
Original Lyrics: Draggin' the line
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1980s | |
Alvin and the Chipmunks', "Alvin and the Chipmunks Theme"
Misheard Lyrics: What's up, 'cause here we come
Original Lyrics: Watch out, 'cause here we come
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Billy Joel's, "Tell Her About It"
Misheard Lyrics: Just because you have been smokin' for so long
Original Lyrics: Just because you haven't spoken for so long
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Billy Ocean's, "Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run)"
Misheard Lyrics: Carrie, tout de suite!
or Carried tout de suite Original Lyrics: Caribbean Queen
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John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band's, "C-I-T-Y"
Misheard Lyrics: On the south side of Detroit, MI
Original Lyrics: On the south side of Detroit city
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Michael Jackson's, "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'"
Misheard Lyrics: Ma-ma se, ma-ma sa, ma-ma coo sa
Original Lyrics: Imma say it one more time I'm not gon' stop
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Mike + The Mechanics', "The Living Years"
Misheard Lyrics: You can whistle as well as you hear
Original Lyrics: You can listen as well as you hear
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Pet Shop Boys', "Domino Dancing"
Misheard Lyrics: Are they, are they?
Original Lyrics: All day, all day
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Pet Shop Boys', "Left to My Own Devices"
Misheard Lyrics: Learn to ignore what is the talk of us all.
Original Lyrics: Learn to ignore what the photographer saw.
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Stevie Nicks', "Edge Of Seventeen"
Misheard Lyrics: Just like a one winged gull
Original Lyrics: Just like the white winged dove.
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Stevie Nicks', "Edge of Seventeen"
Misheard Lyrics: Just like the one we love
Original Lyrics: Just like the white winged dove.
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Thompson Twins', "No Peace for the Wicked"
Misheard Lyrics: Sometimes I think they're madder
Than houses having tea Original Lyrics: Sometimes I think they're madder
Than hatters having tea |
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers', "Christmas All Over Again"
Misheard Lyrics: I hope you're not a goofball
Original Lyrics: I hope you'll have a good one
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1990s | |
Clock's, "Oh What a Night (December 1963)"
Misheard Lyrics: And even though I didn't catch her name
I knew I was never gonna be the dame I can't describe how she made me feel But she had her body, chicken head spinning like a wheel Original Lyrics: And even though I didn't catch her name
I knew I was never gonna be the same I can't describe how she made me feel But she had her body shaking, head spinning like a wheel |
Ini Kamoze's, "Here Comes The Hotstepper"
Misheard Lyrics: Anyone tests will hear the Fat Lady Sing
Original Lyrics: Anyone PRESS will hear the Fat Lady Sing
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Ini Kamoze's, "Here Comes the Hotstepper"
Misheard Lyrics: Anyone tests will hear the Fat Lady Sing
Original Lyrics: Anyone press will hear the Fat Lady Sing
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Michael Jackson's, "Man in the Mirror"
Misheard Lyrics: And no moustache could have been any clearer
Original Lyrics: And no message could have been any clearer.
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Nirvana's, "Smells Like Teen Spirit"
Misheard Lyrics: A Mario, a cafe no?, a mosquito, red dress, has a bad lip, took it danger!
Original Lyrics: A mulatto, an albino, a mosquito, my libido
With the lights out, it's less dangerous. |
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2000s | |
Christina Milian's, "Call Me, Beep Me! (Kim Possible theme)"
Misheard Lyrics: And I'm here to say hello
Original Lyrics: And I'm here to save the world
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Daddy Yankee's, "Pose"
Misheard Lyrics: Don't say, don't say, don't say
Original Lyrics: Pose, Pose, Pose
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Jewel's, "Intuition"
Misheard Lyrics: It's not hard, too hard to stay
Original Lyrics: It's not hard to understand
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Steel Pulse's, "Born Fe Rebel"
Misheard Lyrics: I was born forever
Original Lyrics: I was born fe rebel
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The Transplants', "Diamonds and Guns"
Misheard Lyrics: Who's got the Thighmaster?
Original Lyrics: Who's got the diamonds?
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2010s | |
Saweetie's, "My Type"
Misheard Lyrics: Hey fish bagel that's my type
Original Lyrics: Eight-inch big, ooh, that's a good pipe
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Wallows', "Sidelines"
Misheard Lyrics: I see your mother on the sidelines
Original Lyrics: I see you loving on the sidelines
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misc | |
Commercial's, "Popeyes Chicken"
Misheard Lyrics: Love my chicken from popeyes
Original Lyrics: Louisiana fast
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Gabriel & Dresden Feat. Sub Teal's, "No One's To Blame"
Misheard Lyrics: The rush of love
All hot and gay Where everyone loses and No one's to blame Original Lyrics: The rush of love
A hiding game Where everyone loses and No one's to blame |
Jacknjellify's, "Message to Loser (Lyric Video) - SONG by Four from"
Misheard Lyrics: "The shining and samples!"
"Yes your pow is trident true!" Original Lyrics: "The shining example!"
"Yes your prowess is tried and true!" |
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xmas | |
Alvin and the Chipmunks', "The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)"
Misheard Lyrics: Me, I want some moolah, too
Original Lyrics: Me, I want a hula hoop
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Band Aid II's, "Do They Know It's Christmas?"
Misheard Lyrics: And it's a world of dreaded fear
Original Lyrics: And it's a world of dread and fear
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Carnie and Wendy Wilson's, "Hey Santa!"
Misheard Lyrics: And I wonder if he can hand me
Original Lyrics: And I wonder if he can hear me
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Leona Lewis', "One More Sleep"
Misheard Lyrics: And I find myself sitting
Original Lyrics: And I find myself singing
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Raven-Symone's, "My Christmas Wish"
Misheard Lyrics: It's my Christmas witch
Original Lyrics: It's my Christmas wish
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