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.
1970s | |
AC/DC's, "It's a Long Way to the Top"
Misheard Lyrics: No tell Motel,
You'll find Michelle and Joe Original Lyrics: Hotel motel,
Make you wanna cry. |
Queen's, "We Are the Champions"
Misheard Lyrics: And bake me steaks
Original Lyrics: And bad mistakes
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Queen's, "We Are the Champions"
Misheard Lyrics: And bake me steaks, I've made a few
Original Lyrics: And bad mistakes, I've made a few
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Queen's, "We Are the Champions"
Misheard Lyrics: And banned me skates
Original Lyrics: And bad mistakes
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Queen's, "We Are the Champions"
Misheard Lyrics: And my captain calls
Original Lyrics: And my curtain calls
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Queen's, "We Are the Champions"
Misheard Lyrics: And we'll keep on farting to the air
Original Lyrics: And we'll keep on fighting till the end
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Queen's, "We Are the Champions"
Misheard Lyrics: But it's been no better frozen, no plate of crows
Original Lyrics: But it's been no bed of roses, no pleasure cruise
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Queen's, "We Are the Champions"
Misheard Lyrics: I've baked me steaks, I've made them for you
Original Lyrics: And bad mistakes, I've made a few
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Queen's, "We Are the Champions"
Misheard Lyrics: I've had my share of fat kids in my bed
Original Lyrics: I've had my share of sand kicked in my face
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Queen's, "We Are the Champions"
Misheard Lyrics: I've had my share of fat kids in my face
Original Lyrics: I've had my share of sand kicked in my face
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Queen's, "We Are the Champions"
Misheard Lyrics: I've made me steaks
Original Lyrics: And bad mistakes
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Queen's, "We Are the Champions"
Misheard Lyrics: I've taken my vows and my kernel corn.
Original Lyrics: I've taken my bows and my curtain calls.
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Queen's, "We Are the Champions"
Misheard Lyrics: I've taken my vows
And my curtain calls Original Lyrics: I've taken my bows
And my curtain calls |
Queen's, "We Are the Champions"
Misheard Lyrics: Ludes are for losers, '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: No time for loosen '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: Poop on the losers
'Cause we are the champions... of the world! Original Lyrics: No time for losers
'Cause we are the champions... of the world! |
Queen's, "We Are the Champions"
Misheard Lyrics: Those art the losers
or Mozart for losers Original Lyrics: No time for losers
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Queen's, "We Are the Champions"
Misheard Lyrics: Wallapaloosa, '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 of France.
Original Lyrics: We are the champions, my friends.
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Queen's, "We Are the Champions"
Misheard Lyrics: We are the chairmen
We are the chairmen No time for losers 'Cause we are the chairmen of the board Original Lyrics: We are the champions
We are the champions No time for losers 'Cause we are the champions of the world |
Queen's, "We Are the Champions"
Misheard Lyrics: We are the champions
And we are the losers Original Lyrics: We are the champions
No time for losers |
Queen's, "We Are the Champions"
Misheard Lyrics: We are the tampons, my friends
Original Lyrics: We are the champions, my friends
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Queen's, "We Are the Champions"
Misheard Lyrics: We are the tampons, we are the tampons
Original Lyrics: We are the champions, we are the champions
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Queen's, "We Are the Champions"
Misheard Lyrics: We are the trapguns, my friends
Original Lyrics: We are the champions, my friends
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Queen's, "We Are the Champions"
Misheard Lyrics: You guys are losers, for we are the champions of the world.
Original Lyrics: No time for losers,
'Cause we are the champions of the world. |
Queen's, "We Are the Champions"
Misheard Lyrics: Yuletide for losers, 'cause we aren't Christians.
Original Lyrics: No time for losers, 'cause we are the champions.
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Sister Sledge's, "He’s the Greatest Dancer"
Misheard Lyrics: Oh, what the f***?
Original Lyrics: Oh what wow
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1980s | |
Patrice Rushen's, "Forget-Me-Nots"
Misheard Lyrics: I want you to offend her
Original Lyrics: I want you to remember
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Phil Collins', "I Don't Care Anymore"
Misheard Lyrics: Momo! Momo!
Original Lyrics: No more! No more
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The Police's, "King of Pain"
Misheard Lyrics: Bless my soul of pain.
Original Lyrics: That's my soul up there.
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The Whispers', "And the Beat Goes On"
Misheard Lyrics: A&P goes on
Original Lyrics: and the beat goes on
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1990s | |
Armand Van Helden's, "You Don't Know Me"
Misheard Lyrics: You don't understand me
So why do you justify my life? Original Lyrics: You don't understand me
So why do you judge my life? |
Janet Jackson's, "Someone To Call My Lover"
Misheard Lyrics: Maybe he'll be at the wheel of a car
We'll drive a funky car Original Lyrics: Maybe we'll meet at a bar
He'll drive a funky car |
Red Hot Chili Peppers', "Scar Tissue"
Misheard Lyrics: Which blood you shed is the lonely view, and....
Original Lyrics: With the birds, I'll share this lonely view.
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Sheryl Crow's, "Every Day Is a Winding Road"
Misheard Lyrics: I get a little bit bloated
Original Lyrics: I get a little bit closer
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Sixpence None the Richer's, "Kiss Me"
Misheard Lyrics: Kiss me, out of the weird ass barley
Lightly, beside the green, green grass Swing, swing, swing the silly step You wear those shoes and I'm wearing a bad dress OR You wear those shoes and I'm wearing a bag dress Oh, kiss me, beneath the murky twilight Leave me out on the moonlit floor (Later) Bring, bring, bring your flower and hat We'll take the train marked on your father's map Original Lyrics: Kiss me, out of the bearded barley
Nightly, beside the green, green grass Swing, swing, swing the spinning step You wear those shoes and I will wear that dress Oh, kiss me, beneath the milky twilight Lead me out on the moonlit floor (Later) Bring, bring, bring your flowered hat We'll take the trail marked on your father's map |
Smashing Pumpkins', "Bullet With Butterfly Wings"
Misheard Lyrics: Despite all my rain
I am still just ready to pay Original Lyrics: Despite all my rage
I am still just a rat in a cage |
Suede's, "Stay Together"
Misheard Lyrics: Please stay in the stars
OR Please stay as you are Original Lyrics: These days are ours
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Will Smith's, "Gettin’ Jiggy wit It"
Misheard Lyrics: Mama, mama, oh mama
Original Lyrics: Na na na na na na na
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Will Smith's, "Men in Black"
Misheard Lyrics: They won’t let you offend her
Original Lyrics: They won’t let you remember
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2000s | |
Brandy's, "What About Us"
Misheard Lyrics: Said that you were a gentleman
Original Lyrics: Said that you were a better man
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Caramell's, "Caramell Dansen"
Misheard Lyrics: Dance on me balls
Cat f*cking a handbag Yours, only yours I want a single band stand It’s no lie Lisa in the crowd said ”Look Arry had a- -v*gina malfunction!” Original Lyrics: Dansa med oss
Klappa era hander Gor som vi gor Ta nagra steg at vanster Lyssna och lar Missa inte chansen Nu ar vi har med Caramelldansen |
Sum 41's, "Fat Lip"
Misheard Lyrics: You be standing on the corner talking all like a bookman
Original Lyrics: You be standing on the corner talking all that kufuffin.
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2010s | |
Fall Out Boy's, "Centuries"
Misheard Lyrics: Sometimes the dust turns to gold
Original Lyrics: Some turn to dust or to gold
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Taylor Swift's, "Blank Space"
Misheard Lyrics: Gotta love ‘em, Starbucks lovers
Original Lyrics: Got a long list of of ex-lovers
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Walk the Moon's, "Shut Up and Dance"
Misheard Lyrics: This moment is my destiny
Original Lyrics: This woman is my destiny
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misc | |
Dua Lipa's, "Levitating"
Misheard Lyrics: My love is like a rocket once you blast off
Original Lyrics: My love is like a rocket, watch it blast off
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xmas | |
Carrie Underwood's, "What Child Is This"
Misheard Lyrics: Taste, taste to bring his love
Original Lyrics: Haste, haste to bring him laud
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