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1960s | |
The Association's, "Cherish"
Misheard Lyrics: And I do sherry shoe 2x
Original Lyrics: And I do cherish you
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The Beatles', "Across the Universe"
Misheard Lyrics: They slither while they pass, they slip away across the universe
Original Lyrics: They slither wildly, as they slip away across the universe
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The Temptations', "The Way You Do the Things You Do"
Misheard Lyrics: You got a style so bright
Original Lyrics: You got a smile so bright
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1970s | |
Bee Gees', "How Deep Is Your Love"
Misheard Lyrics: ‘Cause we’re living in a world of good
Original Lyrics: ‘Cause we’re living in a world of fools
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Bee Gees', "Too Much Heaven"
Misheard Lyrics: I can see the hot tamale
Original Lyrics: I can see beyond forever
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Gordon Lightfoot's, "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald"
Misheard Lyrics: The legend lives on from the Chippewa on down
Of the big league they called it 'shigoomee.' Original Lyrics: The legend lives on from the Chippewa on down
Of the big lake they called 'Gitche Gumee.' |
Grand Funk Railroad's, "Some Kind of Wonderful"
Misheard Lyrics: Can I get a wishnet?
Original Lyrics: Can I get a witness?
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MICHAEL NESMITH & The First National Band's, "Joanne"
Misheard Lyrics: Her name was Joanne
And she lived in a meadow by a farm ... And I saw she wept ... Whilst staying with her ... Into yellows and blues and the tune Original Lyrics: Her name was Joanne
And she lived in a meadow by a pond ... And I saw as she went ... But staying with her ... Into yellows and blues and a tune ... |
Robert Palmer's, "Bad Case of Loving You (Doctor, Doctor)"
Misheard Lyrics: You had me down, 21 gazelles
Original Lyrics: You had me down, 21 to zip.
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1980s | |
Eddy Grant's, "Can't Get Enough of You"
Misheard Lyrics: Just sit down in the bathroom
Original Lyrics: Just sit down in the back row
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Eddy Grant's, "Do You Feel My Love?"
Misheard Lyrics: You left me with a brother
Original Lyrics: You left me with a problem
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Eddy Grant's, "Gimme Hope Jo'Anna"
Misheard Lyrics: It keeps a brother in suggestion
Original Lyrics: It keeps a brother in subjection
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Eddy Grant's, "I Love You, Yes I Love You"
Misheard Lyrics: Even the bear of Sicily
Original Lyrics: Even the bare necessities
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Linda Ronstadt and Aaron Neville's, "Don't Know Much"
Misheard Lyrics: And I know I robbed you
Original Lyrics: And I know I love you
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Madonna's, "Open Your Heart"
Misheard Lyrics: Don't try to run, I can't keep up with you
Original Lyrics: Don't try to run, I can keep up with you
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The Jets', "Crush on You"
Misheard Lyrics: Not much you read, my heart's been misplaced
OR No mature age, my heart's been misplaced Original Lyrics: No more charades, my heart's been displayed
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Thomas Dolby's, "She Blinded Me With Science"
Misheard Lyrics: I can smell a can of girls.
Original Lyrics: I can smell the chemicals.
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1990s | |
98 Degrees', "I Do (Cherish You)"
Misheard Lyrics: I do sherry shoes
Original Lyrics: I do cherish you
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98 Degrees', "I Do (Cherish You)"
Misheard Lyrics: I will hold you still
Original Lyrics: I will love you still
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Cast of Barney & Friends', "Look at Me, I'm 3!"
Misheard Lyrics: I'm a very, very, very happy bee
Original Lyrics: I'm a very, very, very happy me
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Cast of Barney & Friends', "When I Get Mad"
Misheard Lyrics: I talk about my feelings when I'm bad
Original Lyrics: I talk about the feelings when I'm mad
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Def Leppard's, "Have You Ever Needed Someone So Bad"
Misheard Lyrics: It’s a game I just can’t play
Original Lyrics: It’s a game I just can’t win
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Lutricia McNeal's, "Ain't That Just The Way"
Misheard Lyrics: He was a very special warm and just a person
Who put the music in the world and spoken rhyme (Later) But not getting into someone I should not Original Lyrics: He was a very special warm and gentle person
Who put the music in the world and spoke in rhyme (Later) But not getting into someone I should know |
R.E.M.'s, "Man on the Moon"
Misheard Lyrics: Not really twenty-one checkers in chess
Original Lyrics: Monopoly, twenty-one, checkers and chess
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Wet Wet Wet's, "Goodnight Girl"
Misheard Lyrics: You fear me, so hear me
(Later) You keep me so near you and see me have a fart And hold me and sand me and deepen your heart OR And hold me and sandman and deepen your heart Original Lyrics: You feel me, so heal me
(Later) You keep me so near you and see me so far And hold me and send me and deep in your heart |
2000s | |
98 Degrees', "Give Me Just One Night (Una Noche)"
Misheard Lyrics: Over nothing
Original Lyrics: Una noche
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Lenny Kravitz's, "Stillness of Heart"
Misheard Lyrics: To get my way
Original Lyrics: To find my way
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Mystikal featuring Nivea's, "Danger (Been So Long)"
Misheard Lyrics: Dentures
Original Lyrics: Danger
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Nelly featuring Kelly Rowland's, "Dilemma"
Misheard Lyrics: Even when I shake my boobs
Original Lyrics: Even when I'm with my boo
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Nickelback's, "How You Remind Me"
Misheard Lyrics: These five words in my head
Scream of me yellin' for you Original Lyrics: These five words in my head
Scream 'Are we having fun yet?' |
Nine Days', "Absolutely (Story of a Girl)"
Misheard Lyrics: I absolutely robbed her when she smiles
Original Lyrics: I absolutely love her when she smiles
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2010s | |
Bruno Mars', "It Will Rain"
Misheard Lyrics: Cuz they're just afraid I saw you naked, understand.
Original Lyrics: Cuz they're just afraid of something they don't understand.
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Pendulum's, "Set Me on Fire"
Misheard Lyrics: Well I met soundboy while crossing the border
Original Lyrics: Well I met some boy while crossing the border
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misc | |
Silverstein's, "It's Over"
Misheard Lyrics: Naked priests are overwhelming
Original Lyrics: It can be so overwhelming
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xmas | |
Andy Williams', "Christmas Present"
Misheard Lyrics: Christmas prison, Christmas tree
Original Lyrics: Christmas present, Christmas tree
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Cast of Barney & Friends', "I Love the Holidays"
Misheard Lyrics: I love the holidays like you
Original Lyrics: I love the holidays, I do
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Cedarmont Kids', "Children, Go Where I Send Thee"
Misheard Lyrics: One by the little Beanie Baby
Original Lyrics: One by the little bitty baby
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Elton John and Ed Sheeran's, "Merry Christmas Everyone"
Misheard Lyrics: Merry Christmas, Elton John
Original Lyrics: Merry Christmas everyone
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Gwen Stefani featuring Blake Shelton's, "You Make It Feel Like Christmas"
Misheard Lyrics: I wanna take you, baby
Original Lyrics: I wanna thank you, baby
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Kenny Rogers', "Kentucky Homemade Christmas"
Misheard Lyrics: A night I’m almost threading
Original Lyrics: A night I’m almost dreading
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Kidsongs', "Santa, Please Don't Forget Me"
Misheard Lyrics: I'll even say a story
Original Lyrics: I'll even say I'm sorry
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Nat King Cole's, "Caroling, Caroling"
Misheard Lyrics: Caroling, caroling through the tower
Original Lyrics: Caroling, caroling through the town
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NewSong's, "The Christmas Shoes"
Misheard Lyrics: If mama gives Jesus tonight
Original Lyrics: If mama meets Jesus tonight
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The Pogues feat. Kirsty MacColl's, "Fairytale of New York"
Misheard Lyrics: You took my drinks from me when I first found you
Original Lyrics: You took my dreams from me when I first found you
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Wee Sing's, "O Come, All Ye Faithful"
Misheard Lyrics: Oh come all the paper
Original Lyrics: O come, all ye faithful
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Wee Sing's, "Rocking"
Misheard Lyrics: Little cheeses, sleep and sleep, do not spur
Original Lyrics: Little Jesus, sweetly sleep, do not stir
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Wham!'s, "Last Christmas"
Misheard Lyrics: Well, it's fitting
It doesn't surprise me. Original Lyrics: Well, it's been a year
It doesn't surprise me. |
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