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1950s | |
Cast of 'West Side Story''s, "Tonight"
Misheard Lyrics: Going mad, shooting stars into space.
Original Lyrics: Going mad, shooting sparks into space.
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1960s | |
The Band's, "The Weight"
Misheard Lyrics: Then I saw Carmen and the terrible Vulcan, side by side.
Original Lyrics: Then I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side.
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The Beatles', "Get Back"
Misheard Lyrics: JoJo was a man who thought he was alone-a.
Original Lyrics: JoJo was a man who thought he was a loner.
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1970s | |
David Essex's, "Stardust"
Misheard Lyrics: In a starburst fling
Original Lyrics: In a stardust fling
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David Soul's, "Going In with My Eyes Open"
Misheard Lyrics: Don't go alone
Original Lyrics: Don't fall in love
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George Harrison's, "Ding Dong, Ding Dong"
Misheard Lyrics: Ring out the balls
Original Lyrics: Ring out the false
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Michael Nesmith's, "Rio"
Misheard Lyrics: I'm hearing the sound of the sea
Original Lyrics: I'm seeing the sound of the sea
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Sailor's, "A Glass of Champagne"
Misheard Lyrics: I've got the music, I've got the nights
Original Lyrics: I've got the music, I've got the lights
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The Cars', "Just What I Needed"
Misheard Lyrics: I guess you're just wanted, needed
Original Lyrics: I guess you're just what I needed
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The Chi-Lites', "Homely Girl"
Misheard Lyrics: You looked better in the car
Original Lyrics: You looked better in the dark
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The Glitter Band's, "Angel Face"
Misheard Lyrics: I guess you're Rex
Original Lyrics: I kiss your legs
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The Tymes', "Ms. Grace"
Misheard Lyrics: Saturday perfume and lace
Original Lyrics: Satin and perfume and lace
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1980s | |
Michael Jackson's, "Billie Jean"
Misheard Lyrics: Billie Jean is not my son
Original Lyrics: But the kid is not my son
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Sinitta's, "Toy Boy"
Misheard Lyrics: Hang out with my toy boy
Original Lyrics: I'm out with my toy boy
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Steve Earle's, "Copperhead Road"
Misheard Lyrics: We got string like back over there
Original Lyrics: Wake up screaming like I'm back over there.
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1990s | |
Boyzone's, "A Different Beat"
Misheard Lyrics: Let Human League become
Original Lyrics: Let unity become
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Britney Spears', "Gimme More"
Misheard Lyrics: It’s pretty, b*tch!
Original Lyrics: It’s Britney B*tch!
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Depeche Mode's, "Barrel Of A Gun"
Misheard Lyrics: Whatever you've begged from me, I'm not the one.
Original Lyrics: Whatever you've planned for me, I'm not the one.
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Eiffel 65's, "Blue"
Misheard Lyrics: I'm blue, Fry with Leela, Fry, Fry with Leela...
Original Lyrics: I'm blue Da ba dee da ba di Da ba dee da ba di
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Jane's Addiction's, "Been Caught Stealing"
Misheard Lyrics: She'll go and get her a skirt
Original Lyrics: She'll go and get her a shirt
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Kula Shaker's, "Hush"
Misheard Lyrics: Well I've got two little girls all on my mind
Look at a wood, makes me feel so fine (Later) Hush, hush, you broke my heart but not in the evening Original Lyrics: Well I got a silly little girl, she's on my mind
Look at her, she looks so fine (Later) Hush, hush, you broke my heart but that was a dream now |
Paul McCartney's, "Hope of Deliverance"
Misheard Lyrics: Pooping, pooping
Original Lyrics: Hoping, hoping
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S-Express', "Nothing to Lose"
Misheard Lyrics: If you think they're gay
Original Lyrics: If you play their game
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Seduction's, "Two to Make It Right"
Misheard Lyrics: It takes two to make a vinegar wine
Original Lyrics: It takes two to make a thing go right
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Stereo MC's', "Step It Up"
Misheard Lyrics: Science ain't in season
Original Lyrics: Silence ain't in season
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2000s | |
Blink 182's, "I Miss You"
Misheard Lyrics: Don't waste your time on me
You're already the voice inside my ed Original Lyrics: Don't waste your time on me
You're already the voice inside my head (Miss you, miss you). |
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Britney Spears', "Piece of Me"
Misheard Lyrics: A Mrs. Oman God and Britain is Sheamus
(You want a piece of me) And this is extra textra, it is just in it Original Lyrics: I'm Mrs. Oh my god, that Britney's shameless!
(You want a piece of me) I'm Mrs. Extra! Extra! This just in! |
Girls Aloud's, "Jump"
Misheard Lyrics: I can feel it when you're happy
Original Lyrics: I can feel it in your heartbeat
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Kylie Minogue's, "I Believe in You"
Misheard Lyrics: I only mind to blame
Original Lyrics: Are only mine to blame
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Kylie Minogue's, "Red Blooded Woman"
Misheard Lyrics: 'cause I get vocals
Original Lyrics: 'cause I can't focus
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Scissor Sisters', "Comfortably Numb"
Misheard Lyrics: Just to face the fast
Original Lyrics: Just to face the facts
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Scissor Sisters', "Filthy/Gorgeous"
Misheard Lyrics: And the people that you need
Original Lyrics: And the people that you meet
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Sugababes', "Overload"
Misheard Lyrics: Jacobs, I don't know this crusty mission
Original Lyrics: Train comes, I don't know its destination
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2010s | |
Ed Sheeran's, "Perfect"
Misheard Lyrics: Whistling to our favourite songs
Original Lyrics: Listening to our favourite song
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Good Charlotte's, "Like It's Her Birthday"
Misheard Lyrics: Mike, it's your birthday
Original Lyrics: Like it's her birthday
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Rita Ora's, "Anywhere"
Misheard Lyrics: Your pain in me, a dream that I wanna belong in
Original Lyrics: You're painting me a dream that I wanna belong in
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Shawn Mendes', "Wonder"
Misheard Lyrics: Right before I close my a**
Original Lyrics: Right before I close my eyes
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TV Theme Song's, "Candid Camera "
Misheard Lyrics: Where's your sense of humor, there's a rumor
It's along its way Original Lyrics: How's your sense of humor, there's a rumor<
Laughter's on its way |
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