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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 Beatles', "Eight Days a Week"
Misheard Lyrics: Eight days or weeks
Original Lyrics: Eight days a week
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The Youngbloods', "Get Together"
Misheard Lyrics: Come on, Eatontown
Original Lyrics: Come on, people now
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Vic Mizzy's, "The Addams Family Theme"
Misheard Lyrics: A roost that you can crawl on
Original Lyrics: A broomstick you can crawl on.
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1970s | |
AC/DC's, "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap"
Misheard Lyrics: 30 thieves and the fire chief
Original Lyrics: Dirty deeds and they're done dirt cheap
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Billy Joel's, "My Life"
Misheard Lyrics: Now he gives them a stand-up martini beret
Original Lyrics: Now he gives them a stand-up routine in L.A.
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Stories', "Brother Louie"
Misheard Lyrics: New wave, new wave, new wave, new wave
Original Lyrics: Louie, Louie, Louie, Louie
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The Stranglers', "Nice 'n' Sleazy"
Misheard Lyrics: Kind of climber waiting
Original Lyrics: Kind of climate waiting
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1980s | |
Billy Joel's, "Don't Ask Me Why"
Misheard Lyrics: Don't look for Hansel
Original Lyrics: Don't look for answers
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Corey Hart's, "Never Surrender"
Misheard Lyrics: You can never, Sue Ellen
Original Lyrics: You can never surrender
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Don Henley's, "Dirty Laundry"
Misheard Lyrics: We all know that crack is king
Original Lyrics: We all know that crap is king
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Journey's, "Stone In Love"
Misheard Lyrics: In the heat with a butane girl
Original Lyrics: In the heat with a blue Jean girl
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Pat Benatar's, "Hit Me with Your Best Shot"
Misheard Lyrics: Buyer beware
Original Lyrics: Fire away
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Spandau Ballet's, "Fight for Ourselves"
Misheard Lyrics: Are gonna make us freak
Original Lyrics: Are gonna make us free
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Spandau Ballet's, "How Many Lies?"
Misheard Lyrics: You kept me solo
Original Lyrics: You kept me so warm
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Spandau Ballet's, "Paint Me Down"
Misheard Lyrics: I'm walking in the studio
Original Lyrics: I'm walking into studio
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Spandau Ballet's, "Round and Round"
Misheard Lyrics: I don't have to be so white
Original Lyrics: I don't have to be so wise
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Spandau Ballet's, "The Freeze"
Misheard Lyrics: Unpack my case one more time
Original Lyrics: I'll pack my case one more time
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Spandau Ballet's, "True"
Misheard Lyrics: This is the sound of myself
Original Lyrics: This is the sound of my soul
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1990s | |
Arrested Development's, "People Everyday"
Misheard Lyrics: And the eagles wanna test a brother's manhood
Original Lyrics: And their egos wanna test a brother's manhood
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Chesney Hawkes', "The One and Only"
Misheard Lyrics: A flipper on the big screen
Original Lyrics: A flicker on the big screen
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De La Soul's, "Ring Ring Ring (Ha Ha Hey)"
Misheard Lyrics: And I'll get back, do you?
Original Lyrics: And I'll get back to you
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EMF's, "Children"
Misheard Lyrics: They seem so far from view
Original Lyrics: They seem so far from you
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EMF's, "Lies"
Misheard Lyrics: And what you said it was alive
Original Lyrics: And what you said it was a lie
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EMF's, "Perfect Day"
Misheard Lyrics: I asked my friend Ideal
Original Lyrics: I asked my friend I.D.
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EMF's, "They're Here"
Misheard Lyrics: I'm breathing with a stinky earth
Original Lyrics: I'm breathing with a sinking earth
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Electronic's, "Get the Message"
Misheard Lyrics: Don't do me any flavors
Original Lyrics: Don't do me any favors
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Everything But The Girl's, "Missing"
Misheard Lyrics: And here's the proof
I've offered nothing since you, woo-hoo Original Lyrics: And the years have proved
To offer nothing since you moved |
Madonna's, "Keep It Together"
Misheard Lyrics: Stuck in the medal
Original Lyrics: Stuck in the middle
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Mark Morrison's, "Return of the Mack"
Misheard Lyrics: That I had to come again, I assure you that I'm real
Original Lyrics: That I had to come again, and show you that I'm real
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Nomad's, "Just a Groove"
Misheard Lyrics: Norman's got the music
Original Lyrics: Nomad's got the music
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PM Dawn's, "Looking Through Patient Eyes"
Misheard Lyrics: I stand corrected, how well you breathe
Original Lyrics: I stand corrected, how well you read
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PM Dawn's, "Paper Doll"
Misheard Lyrics: The theme from the harmony still descends
Original Lyrics: The theme from Mahogany still transcends
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PM Dawn's, "Set Adrift on Memory Bliss"
Misheard Lyrics: Christine, I'm gay
Original Lyrics: Christina Applegate
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Savage Garden's, "Santa Monica"
Misheard Lyrics: Santa Monica on the bonaparte
Original Lyrics: Santa Monica on the Boulevard
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2000s | |
Bloc Party's, "Helicopter"
Misheard Lyrics: Are you happy for a miracle
Original Lyrics: Are you hoping for a miracle
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Emma Bunton's, "What Took You So Long?"
Misheard Lyrics: I make you see fine
Original Lyrics: I make you feel fine
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Hearsay's, "Pure and Simple"
Misheard Lyrics: I'll always be there for you hottie
Original Lyrics: I'll always be there for you hunny
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Lloyd featuring Lil Wayne's, "You"
Misheard Lyrics: It'll make your move right here baby
Original Lyrics: It's a major move right here baby
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M.O.P.'s, "Cold as Ice"
Misheard Lyrics: I custom make baskets
Original Lyrics: I custom make caskets
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Martyn Joseph's, "Walk Down the Mountain"
Misheard Lyrics: If I stare, I will die
Original Lyrics: If I stay here, I will die
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Papa Roach's, "Between Angels and Insects"
Misheard Lyrics: I just want to be hurt
Original Lyrics: I just want to be heard
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Stephen Gately's, "Stay"
Misheard Lyrics: You are my friend to see
Original Lyrics: You are my fantasy
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The Backyardigans', "Like a Robot"
Misheard Lyrics: All sisters A-OK
Original Lyrics: All systems A-OK
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The Backyardigans', "The Backyardigans Theme Song"
Misheard Lyrics: Your backyard trends, the Backyardigans
Original Lyrics: Your backyard friends, the Backyardigans
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