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 | |
The Eddie Hawkins Singers', "Oh Happy Day"
Misheard Lyrics: To walk and fight and play
Original Lyrics: To watch and fight and pray
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1970s | |
Bay City Rollers', "It's a Game"
Misheard Lyrics: The crown came down to meet me
Original Lyrics: The clown came down to meet me
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Captain and Tennille's, "Love Will Keep Us Together"
Misheard Lyrics: I am, I am, I am, I am
Original Lyrics: I will, I will, I will, I will
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Donna Summer's, "Hot Stuff"
Misheard Lyrics: Looking for some top dog, baby this evening
Original Lyrics: Looking for some hot stuff, baby this evening
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Elton John's, "Are You Ready for Love"
Misheard Lyrics: I'll write a sympathy just for you and me
Original Lyrics: I'll write a symphony just for you and me
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Elton John's, "Ego"
Misheard Lyrics: Take a look at the piano
Original Lyrics: Take a look at me now
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Hamilton, Joe Frank, and Reynolds', "Winners & Losers"
Misheard Lyrics: Silver thoughts that you can't hide
Original Lyrics: Share the thoughts that you can't hide
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Harry Nilsson's, "Coconut"
Misheard Lyrics: Put the lime in the cock, you nut
Original Lyrics: Put the lime in the coconut
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James Taylor's, "Mexico"
Misheard Lyrics: Lose your load, leave your mind behind, Baby Jane
Whoa, Mexico. You sound so simple, I just got to go ... Ah, Mary Connie's got the sleepy eyes but this body's still shakin' like a live wire Sleepy sin, you're evil with the eyes on fire Whoa, Mexico. You sound so sweet with the sun sinking low The Moon's so bright, like-a light up the night, make everything all right Baby's hungry and Monday's all gone ... She gets so long letters, sends back a postcard - times are hard Original Lyrics: Lose your load, leave your mind behind, Baby James
Whoa, Mexico. It sounds so simple, I just got to go ... "Americano" got the sleepy eye but his body's still shakin' like a live wire Sleepy senorita with the eyes on fire Whoa, Mexico. It sounds so sweet with the sun sinking low The Moon's so bright, like to light up the night, make everything all right Baby's hungry and money's all gone ... She gets a long letter, sends back a postcard - times are hard |
1980s | |
A-ha's, "Take on Me"
Misheard Lyrics: I'll be gone, T.M.N.T.
Original Lyrics: I'll be gone, in a day or two
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Elton John's, "Empty Garden (Hey Hey Johnny)"
Misheard Lyrics: If you’re Harry Potter
Original Lyrics: In your empty garden
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Love and Rockets', "All in My Mind"
Misheard Lyrics: But if you look into your miracle
Original Lyrics: But if you look into your mirror
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Whitney Houston's, "How Will I Know"
Misheard Lyrics: 'cause you know about cheap things
Original Lyrics: 'cause you know about these things
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Whitney Houston's, "I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)"
Misheard Lyrics: And when the night goes
Original Lyrics: And when the night falls
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Whitney Houston's, "I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)"
Misheard Lyrics: I've been in love and lost my census
Original Lyrics: I've been in love and lost my senses
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1990s | |
Celine Dion and Peabo Bryson's, "Beauty and the Beast"
Misheard Lyrics: Searchin' for the son
Original Lyrics: Certain as the sun
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Color Me Badd's, "Thinkin' Back"
Misheard Lyrics: Those times are special
Original Lyrics: Those times are precious
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Gloria Estefan's, "Coming Out of the Dark"
Misheard Lyrics: The rest ain't unknown
Original Lyrics: The rest in unknown
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Hootie and the Blowfish's, "Let Her Cry"
Misheard Lyrics: She says, "There’s the one I love the most
But the Schnapp’s not far behind" Original Lyrics: She said Dar's the one I love the most
But Stipe's not far behind. |
Kenta Nagata's, "This Is a Test"
Misheard Lyrics: Re-access the yard
Original Lyrics: At three minutes past the hour
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Kid Rock's, "Bawitdaba"
Misheard Lyrics: Ball with the ball
A dang a dang diggy diggy Zoom with a broom when you Drop the chuppie Original Lyrics: Bawitdaba
Da bang a dang diggy diggy Diggy said the boogy Said, 'Up jump the boogy!' |
Lisette Melendez's, "Together Forever"
Misheard Lyrics: We've been friends in me
Original Lyrics: We've been friends in need
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Mint Condition's, "Breakin' My Heart (Pretty Brown Eyes)"
Misheard Lyrics: Please don't deny it's true
Original Lyrics: Please don't deny the truth
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Next's, "Too Close"
Misheard Lyrics: Baby when we’re drivin’
Original Lyrics: Baby when we’re grindin’
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RTZ's, "Until Your Love Comes Back Around"
Misheard Lyrics: I woke up crabby in my sleep
Original Lyrics: I woke up cryin' in my sleep
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Stevie B's, "I'll Be By Your Side"
Misheard Lyrics: Pooh truly cares for you
Original Lyrics: Who truly cares for you
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Tevin Campbell's, "Round and Round"
Misheard Lyrics: Can you tell me what we're going through?
Original Lyrics: Can you tell me where we're going to?
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The Lion King's, "Circle of Life"
Misheard Lyrics: AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH SAVANYA BADABII SHIMABBAA
Original Lyrics: Nants ingonyama bagithi Baba Sithi uhm ingonyama
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2000s | |
3 Doors Down's, "When I'm Gone"
Misheard Lyrics: Rob me when I'm wrong
Original Lyrics: Rub me when I'm wrong
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Black Eyed Peas', "My Humps"
Misheard Lyrics: Friendly and Madonna, Karen, baby Sharon
All their money got me wearing a fly OR All their money got me wearing a fart Girlfriend I ain't asking, (Later) Whatcha gonna do with all that ass, all that ass in silent dreams? OR Whatcha gonna do with all that ass, all that ass in silent jeans? (Later) You'll date my man, boy Original Lyrics: Fendi and then Donna, Karan they be sharin'
All their money got me wearing fly gear But I ain't askin' (Later) Whatcha gon' do with all that ass, all that ass inside them jeans? (Later) You ain't my man, boy |
Shakira feat. Wyclef Jean's, "Hips Don't Lie"
Misheard Lyrics: Yeah, Shakira's 86!
Original Lyrics: Yeah, oh, yeah, ladies, sí!
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Timbaland's, "The Way I Are"
Misheard Lyrics: You ain't gotta flow for me
Original Lyrics: You ain't gotta flaunt for me
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Tori Amos', "Don't Make Me Come to Vegas"
Misheard Lyrics: On the menu, he's setting up for his friends
Original Lyrics: On the menu, he's serving up for his friends
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Tori Amos', "Don't Make Me Come to Vegas"
Misheard Lyrics: On the menu, it's 7 Up for his friends
Original Lyrics: On the menu, he's serving up for his friends
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U2's, "Stuck in a Moment You Can’t Get Out Of"
Misheard Lyrics: You got stuck in erosion
Original Lyrics: You got stuck in a moment
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2010s | |
American Authors', "Best Day of My Life"
Misheard Lyrics: I jumped so high I touched the ground.
Original Lyrics: I jumped so high I touched the clouds.
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Birdy's, "Wild Horses"
Misheard Lyrics: I will survive and be the one who's stolen
Original Lyrics: I will survive and be the one who's stronger
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Eminem's, "Berzerk"
Misheard Lyrics: This kid's about to jack off
Original Lyrics: This s***'s about to kick off
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Eminem's, "Berzerk"
Misheard Lyrics: This kid's about to p*** off
Original Lyrics: This s***'s about to kick off
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Amy Grant's, "Sing Your Praise to the Lord"
Misheard Lyrics: I can hear you now
Original Lyrics: I can hear it now
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Rich Mullins', "Awesome God"
Misheard Lyrics: Our bond is an awesome bond
Original Lyrics: Our God is an awesome God
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Steven Curtis Chapman's, "For the Sake of the Call"
Misheard Lyrics: How some crazy Christian men
Original Lyrics: How some crazy fishermen
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Doja Cat's, "Say So"
Misheard Lyrics: I got you hot and moaning
Original Lyrics: I'd let you had I known it
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