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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 | |
Simon & Garfunkel's, "Mrs. Robinson"
Misheard Lyrics: Heaven holds no place for those gays.
Original Lyrics: Heaven holds a place for those who pray.
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Simon & Garfunkel's, "Mrs. Robinson"
Misheard Lyrics: It's a little secret, just the Robinsons are there.
Original Lyrics: It's a little secret, just the Robinsons' affair.
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Simon & Garfunkel's, "Mrs. Robinson"
Misheard Lyrics: Joe to Joe has left and gone away.
Original Lyrics: Joltin' Joe has left and gone away.
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The Searchers', "Love Potion Number Nine"
Misheard Lyrics: You know that gypsy with the old tattoo
Original Lyrics: You know that gypsy with the gold tattoo
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1970s | |
Cast of 'Evita''s, "Don't Cry for Me Argentina"
Misheard Lyrics: I've kept my problems
Original Lyrics: I've kept my promise
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Cornelius Brothers and Sister Rose's, "Too Late to Turn Back Now"
Misheard Lyrics: It’s too late to turn back time
or It’s too late to turn back town or It’s too late for Taco Bell Original Lyrics: It’s too late to turn back now
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Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young's, "Our House"
Misheard Lyrics: With toucans in the yard
Original Lyrics: With two cats in the yard
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Elton John's, "Crocodile Rock"
Misheard Lyrics: Well the years went by
And the rockhouse dies Susie dumped and left me with some guide Long miles past down the wreckin' machine Treating up the cherry and my Ovaltine Original Lyrics: But the years went by and the rock just died
Suzie went and left me for some foreign guy Long nights crying by the record machine Dreaming of my Chevy and old blue jeans |
Elton John's, "Daniel"
Misheard Lyrics: Daniel you're a star in the faith of the sky
Original Lyrics: Daniel you're a star in the face of the sky
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England Dan and John Ford Coley's, "I'd Really Love to See You Tonight"
Misheard Lyrics: I'm not talkin' 'bout beryllium.
Original Lyrics: I'm not talkin' 'bout movin' in.
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Grand Funk Railroad's, "We’re an American Band"
Misheard Lyrics: We like American men
or We love American men Original Lyrics: We’re an American Band
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Jimmy Buffett's, "Margaritaville"
Misheard Lyrics: Searching for my lost Shaker thoughts.
Original Lyrics: Searchin' for my lost shaker of salt.
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Julie Covington's, "Don't Cry for Me Argentina"
Misheard Lyrics: Don't cry for me, Alf and Tina.
Original Lyrics: Don't cry for me, Argentina.
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Robert Palmer's, "Bad Case of Loving You (Doctor, Doctor)"
Misheard Lyrics: No deal’s gonna seal my deal
Original Lyrics: No pill’s gonna cure my ill
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Seals and Crofts', "Summer Breeze"
Misheard Lyrics: Goin' to the Chazmont in my mind
Original Lyrics: Blowin' through the jasmine in my mind
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The Jacksons', "Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)"
Misheard Lyrics: Last chance, last shout
Original Lyrics: Let's dance, let's shout
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The Jacksons', "Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)"
Misheard Lyrics: Let's dance, let's shop
Original Lyrics: Let's dance, let's shout
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Vicki Sue Robinson's, "Turn the Beat Around"
Misheard Lyrics: Pooh bear, he's a goofball
Original Lyrics: Flute player, play your flute 'cause...
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1980s | |
Blondie's, "The Tide Is High"
Misheard Lyrics: I'm not the kinda girl who'd use up drugs like that
Original Lyrics: I'm not the kinda girl who gives up just like that.
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Boy Meets Girl's, "Waiting for a Star to Fall"
Misheard Lyrics: Reach for the stars above
And carry your heart into my arms Original Lyrics: Waiting for a star to fall
And carry your heart into my arms |
Heaven 17's, "Temptation"
Misheard Lyrics: That sudden feeling
Led by a mother's hand Original Lyrics: That certain feeling
Carved by another's hand |
Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam's, "Lost in Emotion"
Misheard Lyrics: Mr. B now
Original Lyrics: Hit the beat now
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Nirvana's, "Negative Creep"
Misheard Lyrics: Dying little girl ain't a girl no more
Original Lyrics: Daddy's little girl ain't a girl no more
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The Belle Stars', "Iko Iko"
Misheard Lyrics: Look at the Kinks all dressed in red
Original Lyrics: Look at my king all dressed in red
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The Power Station's, "Some Like It Hot"
Misheard Lyrics: Don’t get so certified
Original Lyrics: Don’t get so circumscribed
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Theme Songs', "The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh Theme"
Misheard Lyrics: Pooh bear, I know he's lousy
Original Lyrics: Pooh bear, I know he's out there
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1990s | |
Ace of Base's, "The Sign"
Misheard Lyrics: No one's gonna to drag you up
To get into the life where you belong The life where you belong Original Lyrics: No one's gonna to drag you up
To get into the light where you belong But where do you belong? |
Bryan Adams', "Cloud Number Nine"
Misheard Lyrics: Avocado life
Original Lyrics: Up on cloud number nine
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Elton John's, "Candle in the Wind 1997"
Misheard Lyrics: Your legend never will
Original Lyrics: Your legend ever will
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Enigma's, "Sadeness Part I"
Misheard Lyrics: So rewind, rewind
Original Lyrics: Sade dit moi, dit moi
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Red Hot Chili Peppers', "Give It Away"
Misheard Lyrics: Tigger’s awake, Tigger’s awake
or Tigger’s away, Tigger’s away Original Lyrics: Give it away, give it away
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Smash Mouth's, "Walkin' on the Sun"
Misheard Lyrics: It's just a lunch attack
Original Lyrics: It's just a love attack
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Toni Braxton's, "Breathe Again"
Misheard Lyrics: Then I promise you, I promise you that,
That I shall never be free again, free again. Original Lyrics: Then I promise you, I promise you that,
That I shall never breathe again, breathe again. |
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2000s | |
Ashlee Simpson's, "La La"
Misheard Lyrics: You make me wanna ra ra
Original Lyrics: You make me wanna la la
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Bruce Springsteen's, "My City of Ruins"
Misheard Lyrics: Got some Lysol?
Original Lyrics: Come on rise up
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Bruce Springsteen's, "The Rising"
Misheard Lyrics: Come on up for the Lysol
Original Lyrics: Come on up for the rising
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Celine Dion's, "God Bless America"
Misheard Lyrics: Progress America
Original Lyrics: God bless America
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Enrique Iglesias', "Hero"
Misheard Lyrics: I will step into Paramus
Original Lyrics: I will stand by you forever
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Travis Tritt's, "It's a Great Day to Be Alive"
Misheard Lyrics: Might even grow me a full man shoe
Original Lyrics: Might even grow me a Fu Manchu
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2010s | |
Jason Aldean's, "Texas Was You "
Misheard Lyrics: But Harding, I’m still trying to get through.
Original Lyrics: A heartache I’m still trying to get through.
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Sworn In 's, "Snake Eyes"
Misheard Lyrics: shumi fucking dick
Original Lyrics: Shoot me fucking dead
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country | |
Alan Jackson's, "Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)"
Misheard Lyrics: Did you burst out with crime for the red, white and blue?
Original Lyrics: Did you burst out with pride for the red, white and blue?
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Brooks & Dunn's, "Only in America"
Misheard Lyrics: Wonders who might be president
Original Lyrics: One just might be president
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Lee Greenwood's, "God Bless the USA"
Misheard Lyrics: And I proudly stand up next to you
Original Lyrics: And I’d gladly stand up next to you
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Lonestar's, "I’m Already There"
Misheard Lyrics: A little boy came on the phone
Original Lyrics: A little voice came on the phone
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