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 | |
Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young's, "Woodstock"
Misheard Lyrics: We are big; you know we are.
Original Lyrics: We are billion year old carbon.
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Simon & Garfunkel's, "Mrs. Robinson"
Misheard Lyrics: Where have you gone on the radio?
Original Lyrics: Where have you gone, Joe DiMaggio?
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The Byrds', "Mr. Tambourine Man"
Misheard Lyrics: Hey, Mr. Battery Man
Original Lyrics: Hey, Mr. Tambourine Man
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The Cyrkle's, "Red Rubber Ball"
Misheard Lyrics: For you I'm just deodorant
Original Lyrics: For you I'm just an ornament
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1970s | |
Alicia Bridges', "I Love the Nightlife"
Misheard Lyrics: Ask Sean
or Ask Shawn Original Lyrics: Action
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Eddie Kendricks', "He's a Friend"
Misheard Lyrics: He's a pantomine
Original Lyrics: He's a friend of mine
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Foster Sylvers', "Misdemeanor"
Misheard Lyrics: Take it in strife
Original Lyrics: Take it in stride
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Heart's, "Magic Man"
Misheard Lyrics: Played inside the muskellunge.
Original Lyrics: Played inside the months of moon.
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Larry Groce's, "Junk Food Junkie"
Misheard Lyrics: I always ask Ramone
Original Lyrics: I always ask for more
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Leo Sayer's, "Long Tall Glasses (I Can Dance)"
Misheard Lyrics: Look at me dance on the floor, moving,
Not too good, I can't dance. Original Lyrics: Look at me dance on the floor, moving,
I feel good, I can dance. |
Natalie Cole's, "I've Got Love on My Mind"
Misheard Lyrics: I like to pee
Original Lyrics: I like to be
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Paul Revere and the Raiders', "Cherokee Reservation"
Misheard Lyrics: And all the things we made by hand
Are now a day's made in Japan Original Lyrics: And all the beads we made by hand
Are nowadays made in Japan |
The Temptations', "Masterpiece"
Misheard Lyrics: Where I was bowling
Original Lyrics: Where I was born
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1980s | |
Billy Vera and the Beaters', "At This Moment"
Misheard Lyrics: What if you sleep?
Original Lyrics: What did you think...
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Diana Ross', "Missing You"
Misheard Lyrics: Tell me why the world turns
Original Lyrics: Tell me why the road turns
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Diana Ross', "Why Do Fools Fall in Love"
Misheard Lyrics: Tell me rhymes
or Tell me lies Original Lyrics: Tell me why
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Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine's, "Anything for You"
Misheard Lyrics: But you can hammer it
Original Lyrics: But you can have your way
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Hall & Oates', "Some Things are Better Left Unsaid"
Misheard Lyrics: Looking at a Taco Bell
Original Lyrics: Looking at a darker day
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Julian Lennon's, "Say You're Wrong"
Misheard Lyrics: You save some money
Original Lyrics: You say you love me
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Kim Carnes', "Bette Davis Eyes"
Misheard Lyrics: And she knows just what it takes to make a crow blush She's got credit problem stand outside She's got Bette Davis eyes
Original Lyrics: And she knows just what it takes to make a pro blush She's got Greta Garbo stand-off sighs She's got Bette Davis eyes.
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New Order's, "Touched by the Hand of God"
Misheard Lyrics: I was Dutch
Original Lyrics: I was touched
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Rick Springfield's, "Celebrate Youth"
Misheard Lyrics: Looking at the book
Original Lyrics: Looking at the boy
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Tracey Ullman's, "They Don't Know"
Misheard Lyrics: You make it white
Original Lyrics: You make it right
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1990s | |
Another Bad Creation's, "Iesha"
Misheard Lyrics: That's where I saw this beauty
Original Lyrics: That's where I saw this cutie
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Blackstreet's, "No Diggity"
Misheard Lyrics: I like it when you're working.
No diggity. I got the bag you want. Original Lyrics: I like the way you work it.
No diggity. I got to bag it up. |
Hootie and The Blowfish's, "Only Wanna Be With You"
Misheard Lyrics: In a family of four
Original Lyrics: You can call me your fool.
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Jody Watley's, "I'm the One You Need"
Misheard Lyrics: I just want you to sing
Original Lyrics: I just want you to see
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Kelsey Grammer's, "Tossed Salad and Scrambled Eggs"
Misheard Lyrics: Strangers in the building
Original Lyrics: Frasier has left the building
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Los del Rio's, "Macarena"
Misheard Lyrics: Try not to worry when I hear ya Macarena
If I wank with my mind I hear you 'cause when are Original Lyrics: Dale a tu cuerpo alegria Macarena
Que tu cuerpo es pa' darle alegria y cosa buena |
Los del Rio's, "Macarena"
Misheard Lyrics: Try not to worry when I hear you Macarena
If I wank with my mind I hear you 'cause when are Original Lyrics: Dale a tu cuerpo alegria Macarena
Que tu cuerpo es pa' darle alegria y cosa buena |
Ozzy Osbourne's, "Mama, I'm Coming Home"
Misheard Lyrics: Time's goodbye
Original Lyrics: Time's gone by
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2000s | |
Eamon's, "F*** It (I Don't Want You Back)"
Misheard Lyrics: I'm not a punching bag
Original Lyrics: I don't want you back
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Eve ft. Gwen Stefani's, "Let Me Blow Ya Mind"
Misheard Lyrics: It took a while to get me in, and I'm gonna take my time
Don't fight that good sh*t in your ear, now let me blow ya mind They wanna pack up, crack up, make spaghetti Shack up, haters wanna come after me You ain't a gangster, prankster, too much ditty (Later) Locked down b*stards, sex while I must shout Original Lyrics: It took a while to get me here, and I'm gonna take my time
Don't fight that good sh*t in your ear, now let me blow ya mind They wanna bank up, crank up, makes me dizzy Shank up, haters wanna come after me You ain't a gangster, prankster, too much to eat (Later) Glocked down, blasters, sets while I mash out |
Lenny Kravitz's, "Again"
Misheard Lyrics: Where are you there?
or When are you there? Original Lyrics: Where have you been?
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Michael Buble's, "Save the Last Dance for Me"
Misheard Lyrics: By golly, save the last dance for me
Original Lyrics: So darling, save the last dance for me
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2010s | |
Nicki Minaj's, "FTCU"
Misheard Lyrics: What I heard: It’s a CLUB - uh! A club - uh! BURGER! A CLUB - uh! A club - uh! BURGER!
Original Lyrics: Uncensored: Fuck dis’ club up, dis’ club up. Flocka! Censored: (I’m STILL not sure, and I’m going with my heard lyrics)
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Willow Smith's, "Whip My Hair"
Misheard Lyrics: I look at my hair back and forth
Original Lyrics: I whip my hair back and forth
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Sr. Suzanne Toolan's, "I Am The Bread Of Life"
Misheard Lyrics: And I will praise you once
Original Lyrics: And I will raise you up
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