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 | |
Sheb Wooley's, "Purple People Eater"
Misheard Lyrics: I wouldn’t see you 'cause you’re so smart!
Original Lyrics: I wouldn’t eat you 'cause you’re so tough!
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1960s | |
Ben E. King's, "Spanish Harlem"
Misheard Lyrics: There is a rose in Spanish Island
Original Lyrics: There is a rose in Spanish Harlem
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Four Jacks and a Jill's, "Master Jack"
Misheard Lyrics: Mustard Jack
or Monster Jack Original Lyrics: Master Jack
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Status Quo's, "Pictures of Matchstick Men"
Misheard Lyrics: Mirror images of matchstick men and you
All I ever see is lemon hue Original Lyrics: Pictures of matchstick men and you
All I ever see is them and you |
The Lovin' Spoonful's, "Do You Believe in Magic?"
Misheard Lyrics: If it's judgment music or rhythm and blues
Original Lyrics: If it's jug band music or rhythm and blues
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1970s | |
Bee Gees', "Night Fever"
Misheard Lyrics: I get higher in the Rockies
Original Lyrics: I got higher in my walkin'
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Carly Simon's, "Anticipation"
Misheard Lyrics: These are the pool ball days
Original Lyrics: These are the good old days
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Carly Simon's, "Haven't Got Time for the Pain"
Misheard Lyrics: I haven't got time for the pay
Original Lyrics: I haven't got time for the pain
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Carly Simon's, "The Right Thing to Do"
Misheard Lyrics: And it used to be for a mile
Original Lyrics: And it used to be for a while
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Carly Simon's, "You Belong to Me"
Misheard Lyrics: You're a lot to me
Original Lyrics: You belong to me
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Heatwave's, "Boogie Nights"
Misheard Lyrics: Dance with the boogie guitar
Original Lyrics: Dance with the boogie, get down
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Jackson 5's, "ABC"
Misheard Lyrics: You came to school to burp girl
Original Lyrics: You went to school to learn, girl
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The Bee Gees', "Nights on Broadway"
Misheard Lyrics: Takin’ it straight to Mahatma
Original Lyrics: Singing that straight to the heart song
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1980s | |
Carly Simon's, "Coming Around Again"
Misheard Lyrics: I know nothing stays to shame
Original Lyrics: I know nothing stays the same
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Dream Academy's, "Life in a Northern Town"
Misheard Lyrics: Oh, mama, my head!
Original Lyrics: Ah-hey-ma-ma-ma
Hey-y-yah |
Eurythmics', "There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart)"
Misheard Lyrics: Could this be deactivating
All my senses dislocating? Original Lyrics: Could this be reactivating
All my senses dislocating? |
George Thorogood's, "I Drink Alone"
Misheard Lyrics: And his partner Jimmy Dean
Original Lyrics: And his partner Jimmy Beam
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Miami Sound Machine's, "Conga"
Misheard Lyrics: Come on, take your brother, baby, to the Congo!
Original Lyrics: Come on, shake that body, baby, do the conga!
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Michael Jackson's, "Billie Jean"
Misheard Lyrics: The Village Inn just knot the lava.
Original Lyrics: Billie Jean is not my lover.
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Peter Cetera's, "Glory of Love"
Misheard Lyrics: I could never make it flow
... Just the time I will see the day Original Lyrics: I could never make it alone
... Just in time I will save the day |
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XTC's, "The Mayer of Simpleton"
Misheard Lyrics: And I may be the mayor of Singleton
Original Lyrics: And I may be the mayor of Simpleton
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1990s | |
Eiffel 65's, "Blue (Da Ba Dee)"
Misheard Lyrics: And a blue Ford wreck
(Later) Blue is the color I love when I'm with you (Later) Blue like my cravat Original Lyrics: And a blue Corvette
(Later) Blue is the color of all that I wear (Later) Blue like my Corvette |
En Vogue's, "Don't Let Go (Love)"
Misheard Lyrics: I often fantasize the stars above stole my chair
OR I often fantasize the stars above stole my chance Original Lyrics: I often fantasize the stars above are watching you
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Louise's, "Arms Around The World"
Misheard Lyrics: When I think of you my luck can fly
(Later) I cross the desert and bring to you, let's be there at night Original Lyrics: When I think of you my love can fly
(Later) I cross the desert and bring to you the Sahara light |
Michael Bolton's, "Time, Love and Tenderness"
Misheard Lyrics: Kind love and tenderness
Original Lyrics: Time, love and tenderness
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Midge Ure's, "Cold, Cold Heart"
Misheard Lyrics: Come gather 'round me and hate this cold, cold heart
(Later) But I'm a bitter man who wears a man who wants to be free Original Lyrics: Come gather 'round me and heat this cold, cold heart
(Later) But I'm a better man Where's a man who wants to be free |
Neil Young's, "Harvest Moon"
Misheard Lyrics: On this harbor cruise
Original Lyrics: On this harvest moon.
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Radiohead's, "No Surprises"
Misheard Lyrics: I'll take Quiet Riot
Original Lyrics: I'll take a quiet life
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TLC's, "Unpretty"
Misheard Lyrics: At the end of the day I have myself to blame
I’m just too fat Original Lyrics: At the end of the day I have myself to blame
I’m just trippin’ |
Vanessa Williams', "Save The Best For Last"
Misheard Lyrics: 'Cause there was a time when all I did was wish you'd tell me this was luck
Original Lyrics: 'Cause there was a time when all I did was wish you'd tell me this was love
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2000s | |
Backstreet Boys', "More Than That"
Misheard Lyrics: It takes to keep you alive
Original Lyrics: It takes to keep you blind
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Céline Dion's, "Femme Comme Chacune"
Misheard Lyrics: La nuit
I’m gonna shock you Original Lyrics: La nuit
Femme comme chacune |
Jason Mraz's, "I'm Yours"
Misheard Lyrics: Listen to the music of the Mormon people, dance and sing
Original Lyrics: Listen to the music of the moment, people dance and sing
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Maroon 5's, "This Love"
Misheard Lyrics: And her a*se is breaking in front of me
Original Lyrics: And her heart is breaking in front of me
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Radiohead's, "2+2=5"
Misheard Lyrics: Are you such a screamer
Original Lyrics: Are you such a dreamer
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Radiohead's, "Jigsaw Falling Into Place"
Misheard Lyrics: Just as the dreams arrive
Original Lyrics: Just as the drinks arrive
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Radiohead's, "Nude"
Misheard Lyrics: You paint yourself, why?
Original Lyrics: You paint yourself white
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Will Smith's, "Switch"
Misheard Lyrics: Bringing the fire, baby you better bring me your mom
Original Lyrics: Bringing the fire, making your Benz ring the alarm
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2010s | |
Cassio Monroe's, "Under the Lights"
Misheard Lyrics: Oh, the Places You'll Go!
Original Lyrics: Oh all the places we'll go
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Harry Styles', "Adore You"
Misheard Lyrics: Straw kills and bells yeah, over eyes
Original Lyrics: Strawberry and lemon over ice
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Lizzo's, "Juice"
Misheard Lyrics: David, you ain't being slick
Don't dare try to Copperfield Original Lyrics: Baby, you ain't being slick
Don't dare try to cop a feel |
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