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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. This page contains all the misheard lyrics for Rock On 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.
David Essex's, "Rock On"
Misheard Lyrics:
Billie Jean, James Dean
Original Lyrics:
Jimmy Dean, James Dean
Editor’s note: This song came out LONG before that Michael Jackson song came out. Think David Essex would’ve predicted this future song?
David Essex's, "Rock On"
Misheard Lyrics:
Chili bean, James Dean
Original Lyrics:
Jimmy Dean, James Dean
David Essex's, "Rock On"
Misheard Lyrics:
Hey kid, rock and roll.
Racko! Ooh, my soul.
Racko! Ooh, my soul.
Original Lyrics:
Hey kid, rock and roll.
Rock on, ooh, my soul.
Rock on, ooh, my soul.
When I told a fellow student what I originally thought it said, he chimed in with "OOH, my soul!" Also, I can envision this song accompanying a compilation of funny sports videos showing footballs, baseballs, golf balls, soccer balls, etc., smashing guys in the groin -- with giant superimposed print that says, "RACKO!"
David Essex's, "Rock On"
Misheard Lyrics:
Hey kids tobacco road (Rock on)
Original Lyrics:
Hey kid, rock and roll (Rock on)
David Essex's, "Rock On"
Misheard Lyrics:
Hey, kids Rocko Rocko
Original Lyrics:
Hey kid, rock and roll.
David Essex's, "Rock On"
Misheard Lyrics:
I see your flick on the silver screen, Jimmy Dee
Original Lyrics:
I see you shake on the movie screen, Jimmy Dean
Michael Damian's, "Rock On"
Misheard Lyrics:
Jump up and down in my Bruce Wayne shoes
Original Lyrics:
Jump up and down in my blue suede shoes
Michael Damian's, "Rock On"
Misheard Lyrics:
Prettiest girl of every scene
Original Lyrics:
Prettiest girl I've ever seen
Michael Damian's, "Rock On"
Misheard Lyrics:
Prettiest girl of every speed
Original Lyrics:
Prettiest girl I've ever seen
Michael Damian's, "Rock On"
Misheard Lyrics:
See her face on the movie Scream, Jimmy Dean
Original Lyrics:
See that face on the movie screen, Jimmy Dean
I know this song predates the movie Scream, but for those who heard it recently it may be clear that they heard that.
Michael Damian's, "Rock On"
Misheard Lyrics:
See your face on the boogie scene
Original Lyrics:
See your face on the movie scene
Michael Damian's, "Rock On"
Misheard Lyrics:
See your face on the movie scene, Jimmy Dean
Original Lyrics:
See your face on the movie screen, Jimmy Dean
Michael Damian's, "Rock On"
Misheard Lyrics:
We need the ribbon seal
or
Witches of Riven Steel
or
Witches of River Street
or
Witches of Riven Steel
or
Witches of River Street
Original Lyrics:
Which is the way that's clear?
David Essex's, "Rock On"
Misheard Lyrics:
Witches await, that's clear
Original Lyrics:
Which is the way that's clear?
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