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.
1950s | |
Frank Sinatra's, "Fly Me to the Moon"
Misheard Lyrics: Let me play among the scars
Original Lyrics: Let me play among the stars
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1960s | |
Billy Joe Royal's, "Down In The Boondocks"
Misheard Lyrics: I love her, she loves me
But I give a 'do-diety'. Original Lyrics: I love her, she loves me
But I don't fit in her society. |
The Righteous Brothers', "Unchained Melody"
Misheard Lyrics: Oh, Milo
or Oh my lord Original Lyrics: Oh, my love
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1970s | |
Alvin Stardust's, "My Coo Ca Choo"
Misheard Lyrics: I'm in love, in love with a mess
Original Lyrics: I'm in love, and I'm in a mess
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Barry Manilow's, "Copacabana (At the Copa)"
Misheard Lyrics: His name was Winkle.
Original Lyrics: His name was Rico.
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Carly Simon's, "You're So Vain"
Misheard Lyrics: I had some dreams, they were shrouds in my coffin
Original Lyrics: I had some dreams, they were clouds in my coffee
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Carpenters', "(They Long to Be) Close to You"
Misheard Lyrics: Why do nerds suddenly appear
Every time you are near? Original Lyrics: Why do birds suddenly appear
Every time you are near? |
Elton John's, "Your Song"
Misheard Lyrics: If I was a scarecrow
Original Lyrics: If I was a sculptor
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Elton John's, "Your Song"
Misheard Lyrics: If I was in Scotland
Original Lyrics: If I was a sculptor
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Supertramp's, "The Logical Song"
Misheard Lyrics: Won't you sign up for me, I'd like to feel I'm acceptable
Original Lyrics: Won't you sign up your name, we'd like to feel you're acceptable
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Van Halen's, "Ice Cream Man"
Misheard Lyrics: I got a one eyed banana Dixie cups...
Original Lyrics: I got good lemonade in Dixie Cups
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Wizzard's, "I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday"
Misheard Lyrics: Why don't you give your drugs for Christmas
Original Lyrics: Why don't you give your love for Christmas
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1980s | |
Aha's, "Take On Me"
Misheard Lyrics: Often cover for your lover, gay.
Original Lyrics: I'll be coming for your love OK
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Bon Jovi's, "99 In The Shades"
Misheard Lyrics: To the bus I'm on my way
Original Lyrics: Tell the boys I'm on my way
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Bon Jovi's, "Livin' On A Prayer"
Misheard Lyrics: Tommy's got his six-string in high
Original Lyrics: Tommy's got his six-string in hock
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Fleetwood Mac's, "Everywhere"
Misheard Lyrics: I wanna be with you anyway
Original Lyrics: I wanna be with you everywhere
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Icicle Works', "Whisper To A Scream"
Misheard Lyrics: Blood flow
In the eye of the faithless gonna Original Lyrics: Birds fly
In the eye of the faithless daughter |
Madness', "Our House"
Misheard Lyrics: Brothers got an egg to beat
Original Lyrics: Brother's got a date to keep.
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Milli Vanilli's, "Girl You Know It's True"
Misheard Lyrics: Girl you know it's Pooh
Original Lyrics: Girl you know it's true
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Rolling Stones', "Hang Fire"
Misheard Lyrics: If it's 3 o'clock where I come from,
Nobody ever works, they never get stoned. Original Lyrics: In the sweet old country where I come from
Nobody ever work, yeah nothing gets done We hang fire. |
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1990s | |
Bon Jovi's, "Blaze Of Glory"
Misheard Lyrics: 'Cause I flip-flop to the forest
Original Lyrics: 'Cause I've lived life to the fullest
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Emilia's, "Big Big World"
Misheard Lyrics: I can see the first leaf falling
It's orange and yellow at night Original Lyrics: I can see the first leaf falling
It's all yellow and nice. |
Honeyz's, "End Of The Line"
Misheard Lyrics: Don't be afraid of this gravest heart of mine
Original Lyrics: Don't be afraid, oh, don't break this heart of mine
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Madonna's, "Erotica"
Misheard Lyrics: I'd like to put you in a trance
I'm a little girl Original Lyrics: I'd like to put you in a trance
All over |
Prince's, "Money Don't Matter 2 Night"
Misheard Lyrics: That's why it never ends
Original Lyrics: That's why he never wins
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Stereo MC's', "Step It Up"
Misheard Lyrics: We won't budge
OR We won't pledge Original Lyrics: We want flesh
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Wilson Phillips', "Hold On"
Misheard Lyrics: I know the fairest pain
Original Lyrics: I know that there is pain
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Wilson Phillips', "Release Me"
Misheard Lyrics: What is the tower?
Original Lyrics: What is this power?
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2000s | |
Michelle Branch's, "Everywhere"
Misheard Lyrics: Turn it inside out so I can sing
Original Lyrics: Turn it inside out so I can see
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2010s | |
Imagine Dragons', "Thunder"
Misheard Lyrics: Hit the box, have a moan
Have a seat in the fire Original Lyrics: Fit the box, fit the mold
Have a seat in the foyer |
Imagine Dragons', "Thunder"
Misheard Lyrics: Thunder, fear the thunder
Lightning and the thunder Keys were laughing in my classes Original Lyrics: Thunder, feel the thunder
Lightning and the thunder Kids were laughing in my classes |
country | |
Faith Hill's, "The Way You Love Me"
Misheard Lyrics: Ooh, I love the way you lull me
Original Lyrics: Ooh, I love the way you love me
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Lonestar's, "I'm Already There"
Misheard Lyrics: I'm the wizard in the wind
And I'm breathing in the air Original Lyrics: I'm the whisper in the wind
And I'll be there 'til the end |
misc | |
Carl Orff's, "O Fortuna"
Misheard Lyrics: Donald trump covid, This is covid, this is coronavirus
Original Lyrics: Sors salutis, et virtutis, michi nunc contraria,
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The Munchkins', "Lullaby League And Lollipop Guild"
Misheard Lyrics: We represent the lollipop kids
Original Lyrics: We represent the Lollipop Guild.
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xmas | |
Alabama's, "Christmas in Dixie"
Misheard Lyrics: Merry Christmas from Disney
Original Lyrics: Merry Christmas from Dixie
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Bette Midler's, "Somewhere in My Memory"
Misheard Lyrics: All of the mattress
Original Lyrics: All of the magic
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Cast of Mame's, "We Need a Little Christmas"
Misheard Lyrics: Candles in the rainbow
Original Lyrics: Candles in the window
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Keith Sweat's, "I Wanna Be Your Santa Claus"
Misheard Lyrics: I wanna be your sabotage
Original Lyrics: I wanna be your Santa Claus
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Kidsongs', "If I Had a Pony for Christmas"
Misheard Lyrics: Oh, I happen to be
Original Lyrics: Oh, how happy I'll be
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Lady Antebellum's, "A Holly Jolly Christmas"
Misheard Lyrics: Kissing once for me
Original Lyrics: Kiss him once for me
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Salsoul Orchestra's, "Merry Christmas All"
Misheard Lyrics: We’re all dressed like children
Original Lyrics: We’re all just like children
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Salsoul Orchestra's, "Merry Christmas All"
Misheard Lyrics: We’re all dressed like children
Original Lyrics: We’re all just like children
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The Four Tops', "Merry Christmas to You"
Misheard Lyrics: A Christmas tree with presents on the pole
Original Lyrics: A Christmas tree with presents on the floor
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