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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 | |
Bobby 'Boris' Pickett's, "Monster Mash"
Misheard Lyrics: He did the last
Original Lyrics: He did the mash
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The Eligibles', "Gilligan's Island Theme Song"
Misheard Lyrics: Not a single yes siree!
Original Lyrics: not a single luxury
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The Guess Who's, "These Eyes"
Misheard Lyrics: Jean size - they're not tight
Original Lyrics: These eyes are cryin'
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1970s | |
David Bowie's, "TVC 15"
Misheard Lyrics: I give my complete detention
Original Lyrics: I give my complete attention
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Elton John's, "Rocket Man"
Misheard Lyrics: She packed my bags last night me flight
Original Lyrics: She packed my bags last night pre-flight
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Grand Funk Railroad's, "Some Kind of Wonderful"
Misheard Lyrics: She's so kind and wonderful
Original Lyrics: She's some kind of wonderful
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Paul McCartney and Wings', "Band on the Run"
Misheard Lyrics: Bear on the run
Original Lyrics: Band on the Run
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The Manhattan Transfer's, "Twilight Zone/Twilight Tone"
Misheard Lyrics: Here in the firelight
Original Lyrics: Hearing the twilight
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The Mash's, "Suicide is Painless"
Misheard Lyrics: It brings on many jingles
Original Lyrics: It brings on many changes
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Toto's, "Hold the Line"
Misheard Lyrics: Take your time,
I’ll be online all night Original Lyrics: Hold the line
Love isn't always on time |
1980s | |
Bee Gees', "You Win Again"
Misheard Lyrics: And look inside your car
Original Lyrics: And look inside your heart
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Laid Back's, "Sunshine Reggae"
Misheard Lyrics: Shotgun, shotgun lady
Original Lyrics: Sunshine, Sunshine Reggae
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Madonna's, "La Isla Bonita"
Misheard Lyrics: young girl with eyes on potatoes
Original Lyrics: A young girl with eyes like the desert
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Madonna's, "Who's That Girl?"
Misheard Lyrics: Now you're falling at a thief
Original Lyrics: Now you're falling at your feet
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Michael Jackson's, "Thriller"
Misheard Lyrics: 'cause this is freedom
Original Lyrics: 'cause this is thriller
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Pet Shop Boys', "It's a Sin"
Misheard Lyrics: It's always with a scent of shame
Original Lyrics: It's always with a sense of shame
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Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock's, "It Takes Two"
Misheard Lyrics: Pick and choose to make a thing go right
Original Lyrics: It takes two to make a thing go right
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Sister Sledge's, "Frankie"
Misheard Lyrics: But then you met me
Original Lyrics: But then you left me
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Talking Heads', "Burning Down the House"
Misheard Lyrics: Bergen County house
Original Lyrics: Burning down the house
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The Cars', "You’re All I’ve Got Tonight"
Misheard Lyrics: You’re “Oh my god!” tonight
Original Lyrics: You’re All I’ve Got Tonight
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The Firm's, "Star Trekkin'"
Misheard Lyrics: Scotty, beat me up!
Original Lyrics: Scotty, beam me up!
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1990s | |
California Dreams', "California Dreams Theme"
Misheard Lyrics: Until our dream is gone
Original Lyrics: Until my dream is done
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Daft Punk's, "Da Funk"
Misheard Lyrics: The f***, back to the f***, come on
Original Lyrics: Da funk, back to the punk, come on
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Five's, "Keep on Movin'"
Misheard Lyrics: But I know things will be alright in the air
Original Lyrics: But I know things will be alright in the end
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George Michael's, "Praying for Time"
Misheard Lyrics: Hand in hand with elephants
Original Lyrics: Hand in hand with ignorance
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Prince's, "The Most Beautiful Girl in the World"
Misheard Lyrics: It's Play-Doh, see?
Original Lyrics: It's plain 2 see
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Robbie Williams', "She's the One"
Misheard Lyrics: I was hurt, she was mean
Original Lyrics: I was her, she was me
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Suzanne Vega's, "Tom's Diner"
Misheard Lyrics: Says the man behind the faggot
Original Lyrics: Says the man behind the counter
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The Beautiful South's, "A Little Time"
Misheard Lyrics: Trust into mistress
Original Lyrics: Trust into mistrust
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2000s | |
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club's, "Spread Your Love"
Misheard Lyrics: She gave me love like a big fart
On the side once Original Lyrics: She gave me love like a big fire
I only saw it once |
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Danielle Howle and the Tantrums', "Sneaky A.M."
Misheard Lyrics: Look at the dude that's on the grass
Original Lyrics: Look at the dew that's on the grass
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Joanna Pacitti's, "Watch Me Shine"
Misheard Lyrics: I'll make it on my own next time
Original Lyrics: I'll make it on my own this time
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System Of A Down's, "Violent Pornography"
Misheard Lyrics: Ba ba bisque ga betchoos ga bisque ga bet you didn't know hoo hoo.
Original Lyrics: It's a non-stop disco
Betcha it's Nabisco, betcha didn't know. |
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2010s | |
The Weeknd's, "I Feel It Coming"
Misheard Lyrics: I feel the comet, I feel the comedy
Original Lyrics: I feel it coming, I feel it coming, babe
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misc | |
Commercial's, "Project Yellow Light"
Misheard Lyrics: Your call night for a snack
Original Lyrics: Your car might get smacked
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The Kid LAROI's, "Without You"
Misheard Lyrics: I can’t believe that you wouldn’t believe me
Original Lyrics: I can't believe that you would up and leave me
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