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 | |
Gerry and the Pacemakers', "You'll Never Walk Alone"
Misheard Lyrics: At the aisle of a store
Original Lyrics: At the end of the storm
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1970s | |
Anne Murray's, "You Needed Me"
Misheard Lyrics: So high that I could almost see you turn a tear
Original Lyrics: So high that I could almost see eternity
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Cyndi Grecco's, "Making Our Dreams Come True"
Misheard Lyrics: Doing it one way
Original Lyrics: Doing it our way
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Elton John's, "Bennie and the Jets"
Misheard Lyrics: She got electric boobs
And no hair soon Original Lyrics: She got electric boots
A mouhair suit |
Genesis', "Follow You Follow Me"
Misheard Lyrics: Just one singing cheer
Original Lyrics: Just one single tear
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Pratt & McClain's, "Happy Days"
Misheard Lyrics: Then we can come
Original Lyrics: The weekend comes
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Queen's, "We Are the Champions"
Misheard Lyrics: Doo duh Balloo duh
Original Lyrics: No time for losers
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Queen's, "We Are the Champions"
Misheard Lyrics: I ate my bones
And my curtain calls Original Lyrics: I've taken my bows
And my curtain calls |
Queen's, "We Are the Champions"
Misheard Lyrics: Oota falootar 'cause we are the champions
Original Lyrics: No time for losers, 'cause we are the champions
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Queen's, "We Are the Champions"
Misheard Lyrics: We are the champions - my friends
And we'll keep on fart'n to the end Original Lyrics: We are the champions - my friends
And we'll keep on fighting till the end |
Rush's, "Temples of Syrinx "
Misheard Lyrics: And the weak shall empower the earth
Original Lyrics: And the meek shall inherit the earth
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Spinners', "Working My Way Back to You/Forgive Me, Girl"
Misheard Lyrics: Won’t you forbid me, girl
Original Lyrics: Won’t you forgive me, girl
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The Cars', "Just What I Needed"
Misheard Lyrics: You always knew me very well
Original Lyrics: You always knew to wear it well
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The Doobie Brothers', "Takin’ It to the Streets"
Misheard Lyrics: Takin’ it to this week
Original Lyrics: Takin’ it to the streets
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The Mash's, "Suicide Is Painless"
Misheard Lyrics: CSI is painless
Original Lyrics: Suicide is painless
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Yes', "Roundabout"
Misheard Lyrics: Marmots come out of the sky and just stand there
Original Lyrics: Mountains come out of the sky and just stand there
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1980s | |
Def Leppard's, "Pour Some Sugar on Me"
Misheard Lyrics: Welcome to the wrong place.
Original Lyrics: Pour some sugar on me.
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Elton John's, "I Guess That’s Why They Call It the Blues"
Misheard Lyrics: When I’m Big Bird
Cry in the life into hell, but no one else Original Lyrics: Wait on me, girl
Cry in the night if it helps, but more than ever |
Genesis', "Misunderstanding"
Misheard Lyrics: There must be some McDonald’s sandwich
Original Lyrics: There must be some misunderstanding
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Hall & Oates', "Kiss on My List"
Misheard Lyrics: Because your chimps are what I miss
Original Lyrics: Because your kiss is what I miss
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Meat Loaf's, "Dead Ringer for Love"
Misheard Lyrics: I don’t have to listen to you one more a talk!
Original Lyrics: I don’t have to listen to your whimpering talk!
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Meat Loaf's, "Dead Ringer for Love"
Misheard Lyrics: You got the kind of mind that does everything
Original Lyrics: You got the kind of mind that does less than think
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Meat Loaf's, "Dead Ringer for Love"
Misheard Lyrics: You’ve got a lotta nerve to call on the queen!
Original Lyrics: You’ve got a lotta nerve to come on to me!
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The Proclaimers', "Sean"
Misheard Lyrics: The Mormon, you are one
Original Lyrics: The morning you appeared
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The Style Council's, "Shout to the Top"
Misheard Lyrics: I was hoppin' mad, I was hoppin' mean
... I've seen all of opera and I'm not impressed at all ... And there the sharp window outers to me just looked the same ... 'Cause at this moment in time there's nothing sudden ... Ooooh, see it's a funny thing when it falls upon you But I know as much as the day I was born and Though that was the last time my a**e will stay and ... And when you're knocked on your back an' you loves a butt And when you're done on the bottom there's nothing else But to shart to the top Original Lyrics: I was half in mind, I was half in need
... I've seen all on offer and I'm not impressed at all ... And every shop window I looked in just looked the same ... 'Cause at this moment in time there's nothing certain ... Ooooh, see it's a frightening thing when it dawns upon you That I know as much as the day I was born And though I wasn't asked I might as well stay and ... When you're knocked on your back an' your life's a flop And when you're down on the bottom there's nothing else But to shout to the top |
Traveling Wilburys', "Heading For The Light"
Misheard Lyrics: She's been working out
Original Lyrics: My shoes are wearing out
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1990s | |
Aerosmith's, "Cryin’"
Misheard Lyrics: Now I’m dying to forget you
Original Lyrics: Now I’m tryin’ to forget you
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Boyz II Men's, "I'll Make Love to You"
Misheard Lyrics: I’m gonna take my clothes off to you
Original Lyrics: I’m gonna take my clothes off too
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Destiny's Child's, "Say My Name"
Misheard Lyrics: How would you like it if I came over with mike Vick 🤣🤣
Original Lyrics: How would you like it if I came over with my clique
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Metallica's, "Fuel"
Misheard Lyrics: Gimme fuel gimme fire
Gimme double charizard Original Lyrics: Gimme fuelGimme fire
Gimme that which I desire. |
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2000s | |
Caramell's, "Caramell Dansen"
Misheard Lyrics: Dance on my balls
Cat f***ing a handbag Yours only yours I wanna sleep with Winston It's no lie Lisa in the crowd said: "Look! Harry had a vagina malfunction." Original Lyrics: Dansa med oss
Klappa era hnder Gr som vi gr Ta ngra steg t vnster Lyssna och lr Missa inte chansen Nu r vi hr med Caramelldansen |
Enrique Iglesias', "Escape"
Misheard Lyrics: But you can’t escape my dog
Original Lyrics: But you can’t escape my love
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Linkin Park's, "Forgotten"
Misheard Lyrics: I'm digging on this ice-cream
This metaphysic's sheet is pope And if all this can make me mope You know I'm just as high Original Lyrics: I'm digging on the isotopes
This metaphysic's s*** is dope And if all this can give me hope You know I'm satisfied |
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Linkin Park's, "Forgotten"
Misheard Lyrics: In the memory you'll find me, ass burning up
Original Lyrics: In the memory you'll find me, eyes burning up
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Linkin Park's, "Forgotten"
Misheard Lyrics: Now you've got me cognac
Original Lyrics: Now you've got me caught in the act
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Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean's, "Hips Don’t Lie"
Misheard Lyrics: You know my kids know why
Original Lyrics: You know my hips don’t lie
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Shakira's, "Underneath Your Clothes"
Misheard Lyrics: There's an endless touring
Original Lyrics: There's an endless story
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christian | |
Bob Carlisle's, "Butterfly Kisses"
Misheard Lyrics: Butterfly biscuits
Original Lyrics: Butterfly Kisses
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country | |
Psychedelic Porn Crumpets', "Triplosasaur"
Misheard Lyrics: I took another Shirley Temple, they're incredible, love!
Original Lyrics: I took an arbitrary gamble that required more luck
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Psychedelic Porn Crumpets', "Tripolasaur"
Misheard Lyrics: I've switched to ginger, different beers, and now I'm back on rum
Original Lyrics: I’ve switched to gin, tried different beers, and now I'm back on rum
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Dua Lipa's, "Break My Heart"
Misheard Lyrics: I wanna stay a whore
Original Lyrics: I wanna stay at home
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xmas | |
Andrea Bocelli's, "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town"
Misheard Lyrics: Omicron is coming to town
Original Lyrics: Santa Claus is coming to town
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Bing Crosby's, "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town"
Misheard Lyrics: Curly head dolls that toddle and poo
Original Lyrics: Curly head dolls that toddle and coo
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Bing Crosby's, "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town"
Misheard Lyrics: He'll seize you when you're sleeping
Original Lyrics: He sees you when you're sleeping
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Bing Crosby's, "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town"
Misheard Lyrics: The kids in girl and boy land
Will have, would you believe? They're going to build a toilet town All around the Christmas tree Original Lyrics: The kids in girl and boy land
Will have a Jubilee They're going to build a toyland town All around the Christmas tree |
Bing Crosby's, "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town"
Misheard Lyrics: You need a big fat man with the wrong light beer
Original Lyrics: You mean, the big fat man with the long white beard
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