Misheard Lyrics -> Song -> M -> Mad World
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. This page contains all the misheard lyrics for Mad World that have been submitted to this site and the old collection from inthe80s started in 1996. For more information about the misheard lyrics available on this site, please read our FAQ.
Michael Andrews', "Mad World"
Misheard Lyrics:
The children are failing all their classes.
Original Lyrics:
And their tears are filling up their glasses.
Tears For Fears', "Mad World"
Misheard Lyrics:
Went to kill them with a temperature.
Original Lyrics:
Made to feel the way that every child should.
Tears For Fears', "Mad World"
Misheard Lyrics:
Went to school and it was very marvelous
No-one knew me, no-one knew me.
No-one knew me, no-one knew me.
Original Lyrics:
Went to school and I was very nervous
No-one knew me, no-one knew me.
No-one knew me, no-one knew me.
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