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: The girls all came from their humble abodes
Original Lyrics: The ghouls all came from their humble abodes
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James Darren's, "Goodbye Cruel World"
Misheard Lyrics: I'm off to join the service
Original Lyrics: I'm off to join the circus
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1970s | |
America's, "Don't Cross the River"
Misheard Lyrics: She's got a broken arm
or She's got a broken car Original Lyrics: She's got a broken heart
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Bob Welch's, "Sentimental Lady"
Misheard Lyrics: Sentimental gentleman
Original Lyrics: Sentimental gentle wind
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Donna Summer's, "Dim All the Lights"
Misheard Lyrics: Dim all the lights somebody
Original Lyrics: Dim all the lights sweet darling
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Elton John's, "Your Song"
Misheard Lyrics: I hope you're denied
Original Lyrics: I hope you don't mind
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George Benson's, "On Broadway"
Misheard Lyrics: I'm groggy
or I'm wobbly Original Lyrics: On Broadway
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Michael Jackson's, "Just a Little Bit of You"
Misheard Lyrics: Your love can hear
Original Lyrics: Your love can heal
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Nazareth's, "This Flight Tonight"
Misheard Lyrics: Look up my cleft the captain said
Original Lyrics: Look out the left the captain said
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Raiders', "Birds of a Feather"
Misheard Lyrics: We should be together now
Original Lyrics: We should be together like
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Splinter's, "Costafine Town"
Misheard Lyrics: Open pop-doors
... Where the cat never crawls For the class along the top ... Costafine town, it's a fight down I'm coming home I feel so lonely, I whistle all the way ... Whistling 'round Before the ship has gone Original Lyrics: Open pub doors
... Where the cats never crawl For the glass along the top ... Costafine town, it's a fine town I'm coming home I feel so lonely, I've been too long away ... Whistling loud The 4: 30 shift has gone |
The Doobie Brothers', "Take Me in Your Arms"
Misheard Lyrics: I'm like helpless child. That's Betty Grable.
Original Lyrics: I'm like a helpless child left in a cradle
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The Four Seasons', "Who Loves You"
Misheard Lyrics: Who's gonna love another?
Original Lyrics: Who's gonna love you mama?
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Three Dog Night's, "Joy to the World"
Misheard Lyrics: At the Barnes & Noble
Original Lyrics: All the boys and girls now
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Van Halen's, "Runnin' with the Devil"
Misheard Lyrics: I found the sinful life ain't so simple
Original Lyrics: I found the simple life ain't so simple
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1980s | |
INXS's, "New Sensation"
Misheard Lyrics: Are you ready for a mood swing station?
Original Lyrics: Are you ready for a new sensation?
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Missing Persons', "Walking in L.A."
Misheard Lyrics: Whoopi’s in L.A.
Original Lyrics: Walking in L.A.
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Rick Astley's, "Never Gonna Give You Up"
Misheard Lyrics: I just wanna tell you I'm on TV
Original Lyrics: I just wanna tell you how I'm feeling
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Talking Heads', "Road to Nowhere"
Misheard Lyrics: We’re on the road to Norway
Original Lyrics: We’re on the road to nowhere
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The Cult's, "New York City"
Misheard Lyrics: She teased me with her tits
Original Lyrics: She teased me with a taste
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UB40's, "Don't Let It Pass You By"
Misheard Lyrics: The power is in your head
Original Lyrics: The power is in your hand
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UB40's, "The Earth Dies Screaming"
Misheard Lyrics: Like Cocoa Pebbles
Original Lyrics: Like scattered pebbles
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1990s | |
Cher's, "One By One"
Misheard Lyrics: You know that is free as the love of your hair
Where does it end? It's too much for me to take We're gonna love one another 'til morning comes This is the sweet salvation for what we've got (Later) Empty space is heaven sent OR Empty face is heaven sent (Later) There isn't anything no matter what you do Original Lyrics: You know that is free as the love you have
Where does it end? It's too much for me to take We're gonna love one another 'til morning comes Seek the sweet salvation for what we've done (Later) And his face is heaven sent (Later) There isn't a thing, I want you do |
Crowded House's, "Distant Sun"
Misheard Lyrics: And dust from a distant sun will shatter over everyone
OR And just from a distant sun, I will shatter over everyone OR And just from a distant sun, I will shower over everyone Original Lyrics: And dust from a distant sun will shower over everyone
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Eternal's, "I Wanna Be the Only One"
Misheard Lyrics: I wanna be the only one, will you marry me?
Original Lyrics: I wanna be the only one, will you let me be?
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Michael Bolton's, "Go the Distance"
Misheard Lyrics: I will face its home
Original Lyrics: I will face its harms
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Michael Bolton's, "Missing You Now"
Misheard Lyrics: I'm listening now
Original Lyrics: I'm missing you now
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Michael Bolton's, "To Love Somebody"
Misheard Lyrics: Everybody sings
Original Lyrics: Everybody says
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Nelson's, "(Can't Live Without Your) Love and Affection"
Misheard Lyrics: I've been on the outside on the air
Original Lyrics: I've been on the outside lookin' in
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Radiohead's, "Black Star"
Misheard Lyrics: Blame it on the civilized
That brings me home Original Lyrics: Blame it on the satellite
That beams me home |
Spice Girls', "Spice Up Your Life"
Misheard Lyrics: A call to the world, spice up your life
(Later) Cheaters to the front Ha ha, uh uh, I see ya! Original Lyrics: Colours of the world, spice up your life
(Later) Chicas to the front Ha ha, uh uh, Hai Si Ja |
UB40's, "Bring Me Your Cup"
Misheard Lyrics: You know your rations
Original Lyrics: You know your actions
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UB40's, "Higher Ground"
Misheard Lyrics: Burning trees beneath the fire
Original Lyrics: Earth and trees beneath them lie
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UB40's, "Wear You to the Ball"
Misheard Lyrics: Put on your best friend tonight
Original Lyrics: Put on your best dress tonight
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2000s | |
Amerie's, "1 Thing"
Misheard Lyrics: Getting weak, that ain't DVD, hell is going on?
Original Lyrics: Getting weak, that ain't E-V-E, hell is going on?
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David Gray's, "This Year's Love"
Misheard Lyrics: This year's love is middle aged
Original Lyrics: This year's love it better last
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Taylor Swift's, "You Belong with Me"
Misheard Lyrics: Dreaming about the d*ck when you wake up and find
Original Lyrics: Dreaming about the day when you wake up and find
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The Ting Tings', "That's Not My Name"
Misheard Lyrics: They call me Spice Girl but I'm a liar
Original Lyrics: They call me quiet girl but I'm a riot
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UB40's, "Kiss and Say Goodbye"
Misheard Lyrics: I'm gonna miss you, I can't write
Original Lyrics: I'm gonna miss you, I can't lie
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2010s | |
Demon Hunter's, "The Wind"
Misheard Lyrics: Like every hope that Roseanne dissolved into hurt
Original Lyrics: Like every hope that rose and dissolved into hurt
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