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.
1950s | |
The Coasters', "Charlie Brown"
Misheard Lyrics: That Johnny Brown
Original Lyrics: That Charlie Brown
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1960s | |
The Animals', "Monterey"
Misheard Lyrics: His Majesty, Quincy Jones, smiled as he moved among the crowd
Original Lyrics: His Majesty, Prince Jones, smiled as he moved among the crowd
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Tommy James and the Shondells', "I Think We're Alone Now"
Misheard Lyrics: And watch how you clean
Original Lyrics: And watch how you play
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Tommy James and the Shondells', "Mony Mony"
Misheard Lyrics: Monday morning
Original Lyrics: Mony Mony
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1970s | |
Commercial's, "Oscar Mayer Wieners"
Misheard Lyrics: Oh I wish I were an Oscar Mayer winner
Original Lyrics: Oh I wish I were an Oscar Mayer wiener
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Elton John's, "Tiny Dancer"
Misheard Lyrics: baby darling she’s so blemished or Lady Diamond, she’s so splendid
Original Lyrics: Lay me down in sheets of linen
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Looking Glass', "Jimmy Loves Mary-Anne"
Misheard Lyrics: And he knows where's his hat
Original Lyrics: And he knows where it's at
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Looking Glass', "Jimmy Loves Mary-Anne"
Misheard Lyrics: It's all there in her mind
Original Lyrics: It's all there in her eyes
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Looking Glass', "Jimmy Loves Mary-Anne"
Misheard Lyrics: Just having tea, everything that you've steamed
Original Lyrics: Just 17, everything that you've seen
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Looking Glass', "Jimmy Loves Mary-Anne"
Misheard Lyrics: There's nobody's whore
Original Lyrics: There's nobody's home
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Squeeze's, "Take Me I'm Yours"
Misheard Lyrics: I've come across the Datsun
Original Lyrics: I've come across the desert
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1980s | |
Bananarama's, "Shy Boy"
Misheard Lyrics: I never missed a Hardee's
or I never missed an Arby's Original Lyrics: I never missed a heartbeat
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Culture Club's, "Miss Me Blind"
Misheard Lyrics: I know you're in sync
Original Lyrics: I know you'll miss me
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Elvis Costello's, "Veronica"
Misheard Lyrics: And her name is Bionicle
Original Lyrics: And her name is Veronica
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Joy Division's, "Love Will Tear Us Apart"
Misheard Lyrics: Love, love will give us a car
Original Lyrics: Love, love will tear us apart
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Les Mis cast's, "One Day More"
Misheard Lyrics: They will wipe themselves with us
Original Lyrics: They will wet themselves with blood
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Michael Sembello's, "Automatic Man"
Misheard Lyrics: He was made to play apart
or He was made to play a part Original Lyrics: He was made to play the part
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Pink Floyd's, "Another Brick In The Wall (Part 2)"
Misheard Lyrics: Ohh your a dickhead...how can u have any pushing if ya don't kick your feet
Original Lyrics: If you don't eat your meat, you can't have any pudding!
How can you have any pudding if you don't eat your meat? |
The Human League's, "Don't You Want Me"
Misheard Lyrics: I was working as a waitress for Miss Lucille Ball
Original Lyrics: I was working as a waitress in a cocktail bar
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Thompson Twins', "Love on Your Side"
Misheard Lyrics: I heard you laughing in Tallulah's room
(later) I've bought you second-handed smoke Original Lyrics: I heard you laughing in some other room
(later) I've bought you sentimental roses |
Weird Al Yankovic's, "I Think I'm a Clone Now"
Misheard Lyrics: I've been an Oakland Raider
Original Lyrics: I've been on Oprah Winfrey
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1990s | |
Huey Lewis And The News', "The Heart of Rock & Roll"
Misheard Lyrics: Though the oboe may be their to greet ‘em
Original Lyrics: Now the old boy may be barely breathing
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Pearl Jam's, "Black"
Misheard Lyrics: Oh the pictures have all been gross and blecch
Original Lyrics: Oh the pictures have all been dressed in black
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Soundgarden's, "Pretty Noose"
Misheard Lyrics: I got the perfect steel
or I got the perfect deal Original Lyrics: I got the perfect steal
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Soundgarden's, "Pretty Noose"
Misheard Lyrics: I got the perfect steel
Original Lyrics: I got the perfect deal
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The Notorious B.I.G.'s, "One More Chance"
Misheard Lyrics: Dummies, Plinko bunnies, those more than money
(later) Nature pain like Damon Wayans Original Lyrics: Dummies, Playboy bunnies, those wanting money
(later) Major pain like Damon Wayans |
Usher's, "You Make Me Wanna..."
Misheard Lyrics: You make me want it
Original Lyrics: You make me wanna...
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2000s | |
Green Day's, "Whatsername"
Misheard Lyrics: I remember the place, but I can't recall the name
Now I wonder how what's her name has been? Original Lyrics: I remember the face, but I can't recall the name
Now I wonder how Whatsername has been |
Green Day's, "Whatsername"
Misheard Lyrics: I remember the place, but I can't recall the name
Now I wonder how what's your name has been? Original Lyrics: I remember the face, but I can't recall the name
Now I wonder how Whatsername has been |
Linkin Park's, "Bleed It Out"
Misheard Lyrics: I've opened up these stars, I'll make you face us!
I've pulled myself apart, I'll make you face us loud! Original Lyrics: I've opened up these scars, I'll make you face this!
I've pulled myself so far, I'll make you face this now! |
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Linkin Park's, "Crawling"
Misheard Lyrics: The corporation blew Saddam But I know where Mr. Business Man (Later) Your prestige - she's clear as day But I can say the silly bitch is here to stay
Original Lyrics: Without a sense of confidence, I'm convinced That there's just too much pressure to take
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Linkin Park's, "No More Sorrow"
Misheard Lyrics: I'm aware of all shoot on
Original Lyrics: I'm aware of what you've done
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Linkin Park's, "No More Sorrow"
Misheard Lyrics: You will pay for all shoot on!
Original Lyrics: You will pay for what you've done!
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Linkin Park's, "What I've Done"
Misheard Lyrics: 'Cause I've the dawn regret
From the truth of a thousand miles Original Lyrics: 'Cause I've drawn regret
From the truth of a thousand lies |
Linkin Park's, "What I've Done"
Misheard Lyrics: For all night long I'll stud again, and whatever pay me come
Toupee this friends, and forgiving all night long Original Lyrics: For what I've done I start again, and whatever pain may come
Today this ends, I'm forgiving what I've done |
Linkin Park's, "What I've Done"
Misheard Lyrics: For all night long I'll stud again, and whatever pay me dumb
Toupee this friends, and forgiving all night long Original Lyrics: For what I've done I start again, and whatever pain may come
Today this ends, I'm forgiving what I've done |
Linkin Park's, "What I've Done"
Misheard Lyrics: You'll race myself, and let it go of all night long
Original Lyrics: Erase myself, and let go of what I've done
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2010s | |
Bad Meets Evil featuring Bruno Mars', "Lighters"
Misheard Lyrics: This one's for you and me, living out of trees
Original Lyrics: This one's for you and me, living out our dreams
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Carly Rae Jepsen's, "Call Me Maybe"
Misheard Lyrics: So call me nigger
Original Lyrics: So call me maybe
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Commercial 's, "Lucky Charms (2012 version)"
Misheard Lyrics: Clovers and balloons
Original Lyrics: Clovers and blue moons
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Linkin Park's, "Guilty All the Same"
Misheard Lyrics: And all you will know, you're guilty all the sea
Original Lyrics: And oh, you will know, you're guilty all the same
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Linkin Park's, "Guilty All the Same"
Misheard Lyrics: You feel me, we'll see That green could be to play or greedy for the faith TV or a name, the Media, today, to me you're all the sea You're guilty
Original Lyrics: You feel me, we'll see That green could be to blame or greedy for the fame TV or a name, the Media, the game To me you're all the same You're guilty
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Taylor Swift's, "Bad Blood"
Misheard Lyrics: You made a really deep cause.
Original Lyrics: You made a really deep cut
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Faith Hill's, "This Kiss"
Misheard Lyrics: Whiz Kids, Whiz Kids
Original Lyrics: This kiss, this kiss
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