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 | |
SSgt. Barry Sadler's, "Ballad of the Green Berets"
Misheard Lyrics: Fighting dojos from the sky
Original Lyrics: Fighting soldiers from the sky
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1970s | |
Eagles', "Take It To The Limit"
Misheard Lyrics: You can spend all your lovemaking time
... Still you're coming back, we're running back Original Lyrics: You can spend all your love making time
... Still you're coming back, you're running back |
Jackson Browne's, "Running on Empty"
Misheard Lyrics: Running from Miffy
Original Lyrics: Running on empty
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KC and the Sunshine Band's, "Get Down Tonight"
Misheard Lyrics: Look out tonight
Original Lyrics: Get down tonight
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Terry Jacks', "Seasons in the Sun"
Misheard Lyrics: We had joy, we had fun,
We had penis in the sun Original Lyrics: We had joy, we had fun,
We had seasons in the sun |
The Doobie Brothers', "Takin' It to the Streets"
Misheard Lyrics: Picabo to the street
Original Lyrics: Takin' it to the streets
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1980s | |
Aerosmith's, "Love in an Elevator"
Misheard Lyrics: Kiss your sexy breasts
Original Lyrics: Kiss your sassafras
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Dead Or Alive's, "Brand New Lover"
Misheard Lyrics: I want some rises
Original Lyrics: I want surprises
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Frank Stallone's, "Far From Over"
Misheard Lyrics: I'm not a robot
Original Lyrics: I'm running over
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Mike Reno and Ann Wilson's, "Almost Paradise"
Misheard Lyrics: Almost parrot ice
Original Lyrics: Almost paradise
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Missing Persons', "Destination Unknown"
Misheard Lyrics: I guess it doesn’t matter in your name
Original Lyrics: I guess it doesn’t matter anyway
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Morrissey's, "Suedehead"
Misheard Lyrics: Why do you tell me for…
Original Lyrics: Why do you telephone?
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Prince 's, "Little red corvette "
Misheard Lyrics: Baby collette
Original Lyrics: Little red corvette
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Public Image Ltd.'s, "This is Not a Love Song"
Misheard Lyrics: This is not a lump sum
Original Lyrics: This is Not a Love Song
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Queen's, "I Want It All"
Misheard Lyrics: I watched Bob Seger on MTV
Original Lyrics: Adventure seeker on an empty street
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Stone Roses', "Fools Gold"
Misheard Lyrics: The pain on my bad egg’s breaking
Original Lyrics: The pain on my back is aching
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The Cars', "Dangerous Type"
Misheard Lyrics: She’s a lot like glue
Original Lyrics: She’s a lot like you
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The Cure's, "Why Can’t I Be You?"
Misheard Lyrics: Make me hurry again
Original Lyrics: Make me hungry again
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The J. Geils Band's, "Centerfold"
Misheard Lyrics: My pair of jeans has just been sewn
Original Lyrics: My memory has just been sold
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Windjammer's, "Tossin' and Turnin'"
Misheard Lyrics: I'm Tarzan's attorney.
Original Lyrics: I'm tossin' and turnin'.
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1990s | |
10,000 Maniacs', "Candy Everybody Wants"
Misheard Lyrics: So their eyes are glowing hazel
Original Lyrics: So their eyes are growing hazy
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2 Unlimited's, "Get Ready for This"
Misheard Lyrics: We're doin' energy
Original Lyrics: We're 2 Unlimited
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Annie Lennox's, "Walking on Broken Glass"
Misheard Lyrics: Save me from the glass
Original Lyrics: Save me from the blast.
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Fiona Apple's, "Criminal"
Misheard Lyrics: I'm feelin' like a Crip in da Hood
Original Lyrics: I'm feeling like a criminal.
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Luscious Jackson's, "Naked Eye"
Misheard Lyrics: The way it feels alright
or When it feels alright Original Lyrics: And it feels alright
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Natalie Merchant's, "Carnival"
Misheard Lyrics: Have I been on Mars?
Original Lyrics: Have I been lost?
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Rod Stewart's, "Leave Virginia Alone"
Misheard Lyrics: She's not like you, I mean she's not like you
Original Lyrics: She's not like you and me, she's not like you
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2000s | |
Calling's, "Unstoppable"
Misheard Lyrics: In every single way
Original Lyrics: I win at every single game
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Maroon 5's, "She Will Be Loved"
Misheard Lyrics: And she will be wrong
Original Lyrics: And she will be loved
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Maroon 5's, "Sunday Morning"
Misheard Lyrics: Sunday morning rape is coming
Original Lyrics: Sunday morning rain is falling
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Maroon 5's, "This Love"
Misheard Lyrics: Bismarck has taken its historically
Original Lyrics: This love has taken its toll on me
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The Wiseguys', "Start the Commotion"
Misheard Lyrics: Get up, get up with the body and noises
Original Lyrics: Get up, get up with the body in motion
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Vanessa Carlton's, "Pretty Baby"
Misheard Lyrics: I have been saving dimes for you
Original Lyrics: I have been saving smiles for you
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2010s | |
CoComelon's, "My Name Song"
Misheard Lyrics: Let's all be fans
Original Lyrics: Let's all be friends
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Donald Fagen's, "Slinky Thing"
Misheard Lyrics: More light…more light … more light … more light … more light … more light
Original Lyrics: More lithe … more lithe … more lithe … more lithe … more lithe
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ENHYPEN's, "Blessed-Cursed"
Misheard Lyrics: Tell me do I get plants, or do I get girls?
Original Lyrics: Tell me do I get blessed, or do I get cursed?
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Hatsune Miku's, "Sweet Devil"
Misheard Lyrics: Dontcha love a Swede devil?
Original Lyrics: Gotcha love a sweet devil
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Kane Brown's, "Be Like That"
Misheard Lyrics: You throw tantrums while I'm twisting up
Don't mind it, Santa's facing us Original Lyrics: You throw tantrums while I'm twisting up
No medicine is fixing us |
Maroon 5's, "Misery"
Misheard Lyrics: I'm meeting Mr. Clean
or I'm using Listerine or I am in glycerine Original Lyrics: I am in misery
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Rednex's, "Cotton Eyed Joe"
Misheard Lyrics: Ready to come and ready to go
Ready to come from Kathmandu 😜 Original Lyrics: Where did you come from, where did you go?
Where did you come from, Cotton-Eyed Joe? |
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CoComelon's, "The More We Get Together"
Misheard Lyrics: The more we go together
Original Lyrics: The more we get together
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