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 | |
Canned Heat's, "On the Road Again"
Misheard Lyrics: Well, I'm so tired of trying
Original Lyrics: Well, I'm so tired of crying
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Mamas and the Papas', "I Saw Her Again"
Misheard Lyrics: To string her along is just all right
Original Lyrics: To string her along's just not right
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Stevie Wonder's, "I Was Made To Love Her"
Misheard Lyrics: I was made to love her, why should I adore her?
Original Lyrics: I was made to love her, worship and adore her
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The Turtles', "Happy Together"
Misheard Lyrics: No matter what the cost of ice
Original Lyrics: No matter how they tossed the dice
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Theme Song's, "Spiderman"
Misheard Lyrics: Is he strong? Listen bud,
He's got HIV in his blood Original Lyrics: Is he strong? Listen bud,
He's got radioactive blood |
Zager & Evans', "In the Year 2525"
Misheard Lyrics: Your arms and your lips by your side
Original Lyrics: Your arms hang limp by your side
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1970s | |
Bobby Sherman's, "Julie Do You Love Me"
Misheard Lyrics: Judy, Judy, Judy, do you love me?
Original Lyrics: Julie, Julie, Julie, do you love me?
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Carole Bayer Sager's, "You're Moving Out Today"
Misheard Lyrics: Your old type dies away
... Your nasty habits ain't confined to bed (Ha Ha) ... Why don't you take up with the baker's wife instead of me (oooh) ... Your '61 cassettes ... Your old day blows away ... Your songs that have no words ... Please leave my lawn o' blooms Original Lyrics: Your old tie-dyes away
... Your nasty habits ain't confined to bed (Ha Ha Ha Ha) ... Why don't you take up with the baker's wife instead of me (fool!) ... Your sixty-one cassettes ... Your old-day-glos away ... Your songs that have no hooks ... Please leave my Lorna Doones |
Grand Funk Railroad's, "We're an American Band"
Misheard Lyrics: We've been American men
Original Lyrics: We're an American Band
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Queen's, "Bohemian Rhapsody"
Misheard Lyrics: Send shivers down my spine
Buddy's aching all the time. Original Lyrics: Send shivers down my spine
Body's aching all the time. |
The Allman Brothers Band's, "Ramblin' Man"
Misheard Lyrics: Rolling down highway on the run
Original Lyrics: Rolling down Highway 41
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1980s | |
.38 Special's, "Hold On Loosely"
Misheard Lyrics: You got the cruise control
Original Lyrics: You’re gonna lose control
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Adam And The Ants', "Antmusic"
Misheard Lyrics: Don't tread on your aunt, she's done nothing to you
Original Lyrics: Don't tread on an ant, he's done nothing to you
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Bon Jovi's, "You Give Love A Bad Name"
Misheard Lyrics: I played my cards, and you played your game.
Original Lyrics: I played my part, and you played your game.
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Bon Jovi's, "You Give Love a Bad Name"
Misheard Lyrics: You give love a penny
Original Lyrics: You give love a bad name
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Debbie Gibson's, "Lost in Your Eyes"
Misheard Lyrics: I'll find salvation six worlds away
Original Lyrics: If salvation seems worlds away
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Donna Summer's, "The Wanderer"
Misheard Lyrics: Alice went too wobbly
Original Lyrics: Alice went to Wonderland
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Juice Newton's, "Queen of Hearts"
Misheard Lyrics: Prayin' for the queen of hearts
Original Lyrics: Playin' with the queen of hearts
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New Kids on the Block's, "You Got It (The Right Stuff)"
Misheard Lyrics: You're the reason why I still get stung
Original Lyrics: You're the reason why I sing this song
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Pretenders', "Don’t Get Me Wrong"
Misheard Lyrics: I seem to realize
Original Lyrics: I see neon lights
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Prince's, "1999"
Misheard Lyrics: So tonight I'm watching Barney like it's 1999
Original Lyrics: So tonight I'm gonna party like it's 1999
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The Clash's, "Rock The Casbah"
Misheard Lyrics: I really don't like it
F*** the fastball F*** the fastball Original Lyrics: Sharif don't like it
Rock the Casbah! Rock the Casbah! |
The Outfield's, "All the Love in the World"
Misheard Lyrics: But I ain't committed to crying
Original Lyrics: But I ain't committed to crime
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The Outfield's, "Voices of Babylon"
Misheard Lyrics: Hear the message
Original Lyrics: Hit the message
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1990s | |
Bros', "Are You Mine?"
Misheard Lyrics: I have thrown away my bride
Original Lyrics: I have thrown away my pride
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Cher's, "Love And Understanding"
Misheard Lyrics: Hearts, they're broken in, in this race, this race that we're in
(Later) Enough bombs to find a lover side Original Lyrics: Hearts never can win, oh in this race, this race that we're in
(Later) Enough hearts to find some love inside |
Gala's, "Freed from Desire"
Misheard Lyrics: Freed from desire, Mama Sanches Berry Pie.
Original Lyrics: Freed from desire,
Mind and senses purified. |
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INXS's, "Bitter Tears"
Misheard Lyrics: Put away those bitter tears
Original Lyrics: Push away those bitter tears
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Jade's, "Don't Walk Away"
Misheard Lyrics: Don't run away with me
Original Lyrics: Don't walk away with me
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Mariah Carey's, "Vision of Love"
Misheard Lyrics: I had a picture of love
Original Lyrics: I had a vision of love
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Midnight Oil's, "Antarctica"
Misheard Lyrics: I'm a landslide hummer
I'm a G.D. runner Original Lyrics: I'm a landslide hummin', I'm a downhill runnin'
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Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark's, "Pandora's Box"
Misheard Lyrics: Born in Kansas on an ordinary plane
Ran to New York but ran away from fame Only 70 when all your dreams come true Original Lyrics: Born in Kansas on an ordinary plain
Ran to New York but ran away from fame Only 17 when all your dreams come true |
Real McCoy's, "Another Night"
Misheard Lyrics: It's like a picture of love
Original Lyrics: It's like a vision of love
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Silk's, "Freak Me"
Misheard Lyrics: I wanna get creepy with you
Original Lyrics: I wanna get freaky with you
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Tom Cochrane's, "Life is a Highway"
Misheard Lyrics: There was a difference between you and I
Original Lyrics: There was a distance between you and I
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2000s | |
Busted's, "Year 3000"
Misheard Lyrics: Yes! I've dreamed of the Year 3000
Original Lyrics: Yes! I've been to the Year 3000
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Destiny's Child's, "Jumpin' Jumpin'"
Misheard Lyrics: Ladies if ya man ain't home
The club is full of balls and their pockets full of won't. Original Lyrics: Ladies leave your man at home
The club is full of ballers and their pockets full grown |
Katy Perry 's, "Hot & Cold"
Misheard Lyrics: Someone! Call the f**ker
Original Lyrics: Someone! Call the doctor
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Mr. C The Slide Man's, "Cha Cha Slide"
Misheard Lyrics: Right foot, left stomp
Original Lyrics: Right foot, let's stomp.
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Sonic Adventure 2's, "Pumpkin Hill"
Misheard Lyrics: You know me, the fighting freak Knuckles
And we're at Funky Hell Original Lyrics: You know me, the fighting freak Knuckles
And we're at Pumpkin Hill |
The Black Eyed Peas', "Don't Phunk with My Heart"
Misheard Lyrics: 'cause you know you got me ice cream, baby
Original Lyrics: 'cause you know you got me by a string, baby
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2010s | |
Dua Lipa's, "Love Again"
Misheard Lyrics: So many nights, my tits felt harder than rain.
Original Lyrics: So many nights, my tears fell harder than rain.
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Joel Corry & Jax Jones ft. Charli XCX & Saweetie's, "OUT OUT"
Misheard Lyrics: Imma beat you down on the floor
Original Lyrics: Imma meet you down on the floor
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Traditional's, "Hava Nagila"
Misheard Lyrics: Ooh Rocky, the whistle player
Original Lyrics: Uru achim belev sameach
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