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 | |
Elvis Presley's, "Blue Suede Shoes"
Misheard Lyrics: Step on my blue sneakers
Original Lyrics: Step on my blue suede shoes
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1960s | |
Cliff Richard's, "On the Beach"
Misheard Lyrics: Than Danson on the beach
Original Lyrics: Than dancing on the beach
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Cliff Richard's, "Summer Holiday"
Misheard Lyrics: We've seen it in the boogie
Original Lyrics: We've seen it in the movies
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The Beach Boys', "Don't Worry Baby"
Misheard Lyrics: Before I pushed the other guys too far
Original Lyrics: Because I pushed the other guys too far
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1970s | |
ABBA's, "Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)"
Misheard Lyrics: Won't somebody help me chase these troubles away?
Original Lyrics: Won't somebody help me chase the shadows away?
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ABBA's, "Knowing Me, Knowing You"
Misheard Lyrics: Here is with the sporting events
Original Lyrics: Here is where the story ends
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Ambrosia's, "How Much I Feel"
Misheard Lyrics: That's how much I pee
Original Lyrics: That's how much I feel
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Elton John's, "Bennie and the Jets"
Misheard Lyrics: Hey kids, chase the news together
The fallout isn't something That we know will change the weather .... Say Candyorama, hear the seamen yeah Ooh, but they're so bassed-out, B-B-B-Bennie and the Jets Oh the weird and the wonderful Oh Bennie she's really keen She's got electric boobs, a mohair suit You know I read it in a magazine, ohh-hoh ... Hey kids, welcome to The Famous Name You're gonna like it But Bennie makes a million Wish I'd survive, I'll just take myself along Where we fight up their own side of the street To find who's got who wrong Original Lyrics: Hey, kids, shake it loose together
The spotlight's hitting something That's been known to change the weather ... Say, Candy and Ronnie. Have you seen them yet? Ooh, but they're so spaced out Bennie and the Jets Oh, but they're weird and they're wonderful Oh, Bennie, she's really keen She's got electric boots, a mohair suit You know I read it in a magazine ... Hey, kids, plug into the faithless Maybe they're blinded But Bennie makes them ageless We shall survive, let us take ourselves along Where we fight our parents out in the streets To find who's right and who's wrong |
Elton John's, "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me"
Misheard Lyrics: I can't lie, no more of your darkness
Original Lyrics: I can't light, no more of your darkness
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Elton John's, "The Bitch Is Back"
Misheard Lyrics: I was just five when I was five
Original Lyrics: I was justified when I was five
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Janis Joplin's, "Mercedes Benz"
Misheard Lyrics: Oh Lord, won't you buy me a Mercedes Benz
My friends all drive Porsches and Mustang amens. Original Lyrics: Oh Lord, won't you buy me a Mercedes Benz
My friends all drive Porsches, I must make amends. |
Stephanie de Sykes', "Born With a Smile On My Face"
Misheard Lyrics: Born with a need to wear a brace
The life of the clouds telling lies Original Lyrics: Born with the need to embrace
The life of a clown telling rhymes |
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Styx's, "Renegade"
Misheard Lyrics: Never morning, always gray
Original Lyrics: Nevermore to go astray
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The Doors', "Roadhouse Blues"
Misheard Lyrics: Well, I woke up this morning and I got myself a beer.
Original Lyrics: Well, I woke up in mourning and I got myself a beer.
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1980s | |
Ambrosia's, "Biggest Part of Me"
Misheard Lyrics: Make a witch baby
Original Lyrics: Make a wish baby
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Billy Idol's, "White Wedding"
Misheard Lyrics: It's a nice day for white welding
Original Lyrics: It's a nice day for a white wedding
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Crowded House's, "Don't Dream It's Over"
Misheard Lyrics: In a pickle today
Original Lyrics: In the paper today
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Diana Ross', "Upside Down"
Misheard Lyrics: You're giving love distinctively
Original Lyrics: You're giving love instinctively
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Elton John's, "Little Jeannie"
Misheard Lyrics: And I want you to be my man-to-man
Original Lyrics: And I want you to be my acrobat
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Eurythmics', "Would I Lie to You?"
Misheard Lyrics: Whoopi on the door
Original Lyrics: Walking on the door
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Kenny Loggins', "Nobody's Fool"
Misheard Lyrics: And I can't keep from laughing, add it up
Original Lyrics: And I can't keep from laughing at it all
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New Kids on the Block's, "Hangin' Tough"
Misheard Lyrics: Hilary Duff
Original Lyrics: Hangin' tough
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Queen's, "The Show Must Go On"
Misheard Lyrics: I'll face it with a grip
Original Lyrics: I'll face it with a grin
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Richard Marx's, "Endless Summer Nights"
Misheard Lyrics: Take me back again
Original Lyrics: Take me there again
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Robert Palmer's, "Simply Irresistible"
Misheard Lyrics: There's no telling where my mother went
Original Lyrics: There's no telling where the money went
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Stryper's, "Honestly"
Misheard Lyrics: Anciently, I will stand by you
Original Lyrics: Patiently, I will stand by you
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The English Beat's, "Mirror in the Bathroom"
Misheard Lyrics: You want litter in the bathroom
Original Lyrics: You want mirror in the bathroom
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1990s | |
Elton John's, "Circle of Life"
Misheard Lyrics: Some say Eve of the Eden
Original Lyrics: Some say eat or be eaten
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R.E.M.'s, "What's the Frequency, Kenneth?"
Misheard Lyrics: What's the frequency, Kenneth? Bishop
Original Lyrics: What's the frequency, Kenneth? Is your
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The Breeders', "Cannonball"
Misheard Lyrics: Screw you, cuckoo, screw you all
Original Lyrics: Want you, cuckoo, cannonball
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The Wonders', "That Thing You Do!"
Misheard Lyrics: You will find Sunday
Original Lyrics: You'll be fine someday
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2000s | |
'N Sync's, "This I Promise You"
Misheard Lyrics: Everyone I say is true
Original Lyrics: Every word I say is true
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J.C. Chasez's, "Some Girls (Dance with Women)"
Misheard Lyrics: Some girls dance with pilgrims
Original Lyrics: Some girls dance with women
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Michael Jackson's, "You Rock My World"
Misheard Lyrics: I cannot reclaim
Original Lyrics: I cannot explain
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O-Town's, "Liquid Dreams"
Misheard Lyrics: Lost in a world of friends to see
Original Lyrics: Lost in a world of fantasy
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2010s | |