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A spoonerism occurs when the first letters or syllables of two or more words get swapped. The term spoonerism is named in honor of the Reverend William Archibald Spooner whose students used to write down all the instances of spoonerisms that he made. This page focuses on spoonerisms in song titles.
Entries Beginning with M
"Pack Arthur Mark," Richard Harris originally "MacArthur Park"
Twila Paris Hilton
"Sad Seamen," Matchbox 20 originally "Mad Season"
Joe Cocker Spaniel
"The Magi (The Part Of Hans A Malice)," Peter, Paul, And Mary originally "The Magi (The Heart Of Man's A Palace)"
Frank N. Sentzmurrengold
"The Magi (The Heart Of Pan's A Malice)," Peter, Paul, And Mary originally "The Magi (The Heart Of Man's A Palace)"
Frank N. Sentzmurrengold
"The Rain-free Main," Wendy Waldman originally "The Main Refrain"
Penelope Beckinsale
"Bake Me Mad," Korn originally "Make Me Bad"
Lizzie
"Making Tower Reams Come, Drew," Cyndi Grecco originally "Making Our Dreams Come True"
Dogniss Everdeen
"Making Our Dreams Crumb Too," Cyndi Grecco originally "Making Our Dreams Come True"
Always hate it when dreams are made into crumb!
Dogniss Everdeen
"Making Tower Dreams Come Rue," Cyndi Grecco originally "Making Our Dreams Come True"
Dogniss Everdeen
"Making Dour Reams Come True," Cyndi Grecco originally "Making Our Dreams Come True"
Dogniss Everdeen
"Making Our Teams Dumb Crew," Cyndi Grecco originally "Making Our Dreams Come True"
Dogniss Everdeen
"Comma Told Me Not To Mum," Three Dog Night originally "Mama Told Me Not To Come"
Reese Witherspoonerism
"Papa's Merles," Jackson 5 originally "Mama's Pearls"
Soul Jr.
"A Man Holdin' On To A Woman Gettin' Low," Ty Herndon originally "A Man Holdin' On To A Woman Lettin' Go"
Regina Haniger
"Ran In The Main," Mike Oldfield originally "Man In The Rain"
Jane C. Moore
"Fan On Mire," Roger Taylor originally "Man On Fire"
Penelope Beckinsale
"Corn on the Manner," Genesis originally "Man on the Corner"
Josh
"Can On The Mourner," Genesis originally "Man On The Corner"
What does a mourner need a can on him / her for?
Lou Quilson
"Parch Of The MIGs," Nine Inch Nails originally "March Of The Pigs"
As in MIGs, Russian fighter planes
Allison O'Silla
"Jar Me," Cab Calloway originally "Margie"
Lydia Helton
"Airy Man," Terry Gilkyson originally "Marianne"
Alanis More Upset
"Raw Me," Randy Newman originally "Marie"
Lance Cracker
"Ma, Read," Randy Newman originally "Marie"
Sutch
"Arlene Won The Mall," Suzanne Vega originally "Marlene On The Wall"
Julia Cox
"Marry Bea Mill," The Fifth Dimension originally "Marry Me, Bill"
Sarah Topsian
"Larry Had A Little Ma'am," Children's Songs originally "Mary Had A Little Lamb"
Some Kid
"Jerry Lane's Mast Dance," Tom Petty originally "Mary Jane's Last Dance"
On a ship's mast?
Sir Ron Norris
"Larry Jane's Mast Dance," Tom Petty originally "Mary Jane's Last Dance"
On a ship's mast?
Sir Ron Norris
"Barry's? Maybe," The Tractors originally "Mary's Baby"
Kris Kringle Aguilera
"Cherry's Boy Mild," Traditional originally "Mary's Boy Child"
Frank N. Sentzmurrengold
"Prairie's Mayor," Danny Wilson originally "Mary's Prayer"
Eva Cave
"Pastor of Muppets," Metallica originally "Master of Puppets"
Chazm
"Pastor Of Muppets," Metallica originally "Master Of Puppets"
Jane Farnsworth
"The Plaster Man," Tamela Mann originally "The Master Plan"
Regina Haniger
"Pastor Meese," Atlantic Starr originally "Masterpiece"
Penelope Beckinsale
"The Plaster Man," Oasis originally "The Masterplan"
Kirsten Abercrombie
"The Stammer Plan," Oasis originally "The Masterplan"
Britney Spears into pruning hooks
"Bladders of Mud and Connection," Dashboard Confessional originally "Matters of Blood and Connection"
Lizzie
"Bee And Maybe Brother," War originally "Me And Baby Brother"
Drew Scarymore
"Bee And Maybe Brother," War originally "Me And Baby Brother"
Drew Scarymore
"Bree And Baby Mother," War originally "Me And Baby Brother"
Drew Scarymore
"Ye And Moo And A Bog Named Doo," Lobo originally "Me And You And A Dog Named Boo"
Rpollck
"The Pleating Mace," XTC originally "The Meeting Place"
Regina Haniger
"Melt High Mart To Stone," Adele originally "Melt My Heart To Stone"
Regina Haniger
"Melt Sty Heart To Moan," Adele originally "Melt My Heart To Stone"
Regina Haniger
"Tremory Me," Sugar Creek originally "Memory Tree"
Karen Smith
"Rarely We Mow A Lawn," Traditional originally "Merrily We Roll Along"
Oldtimer
"Tree Met, Though," Berlin originally "The Metro"
Condoleezza Rice Pilaf
"Michael, Show The Boat A Roar," The Highwaymen originally "Michael, Row The Boat Ashore"
H. Tim Smith
"She-Mel," The Beatles originally "Michelle"
Beegles
"Riddle Of The Mode," The Pretenders originally "Middle Of The Road"
Peter
"Riddle Of The Mode," The Pretenders originally "Middle Of The Road"
Regina Haniger
"Might Have Hen Burr," Switchfoot originally "Might Have Ben Hur"
Olga Ruiz
"Billion Dollar Mill," Whitney Houston originally "Million Dollar Bill"
Karen Smith
"Piss Emma Meal," Dishwalla originally "Miss Emma Peel"
Heck Noover Nuck
"Blister Moo," The Fleetwoods originally "Mister Blue"
Donna Gelpigi
"Mister Skewblei," ELO originally "Mister Blue Sky"
Blei is the German word for lead (the metal).
Feurzeug
"Fister Mire Eyes," Bonnie Guitar originally "Mister Fire Eyes"
Billy Reuben
"Missile Low And Hottie," Frank Sinatra originally "Mistletoe And Holly"
Lydia Helton
"Hawkingbird Mill," Patti Page originally "Mockingbird Hill"
Stan E. Cox-Hyde
"Millie's Lops," Nirvana originally "Molly's Lips"
Tracy Frummond
"Lily's Mops," Nirvana originally "Molly's Lips"
Tracy Frummond
"Foments More Ever Faded," Funeral For A Friend originally "Moments Forever Faded"
Margo Gram
"Lone A Misa," Nat King Cole originally "Mona Lisa"
Oldtimer
"Bunny Mac Guarantee," Jimmy Buffett originally "Money Back Guarantee"
Hmmm... never saw a bunny wearing a mac!
Nicole Velocin
"Honey Burns A Mole In My Pocket," Dean Martin originally "Money Burns A Hole In My Pocket"
Jane Farnsworth
"Funny, More Nothing," Dire Straits originally "Money For Nothing"
Harriet Henderson
"Mouster Month," The Popinjays originally "Monster Mouth"
British Bullcrap
"Boon Maybe," Godsmack originally "Moon Baby"
Dionne Peacewick
"Tune Mock," Perry Como originally "Moon Talk"
Penelope Beckinsale
"Dune Might Lad Show," Mike Oldfield originally "Moonlight Shadow"
Toni Minot
"War Men A-Thumbin'," The Bee Gees originally "More Than A Woman"
Regina Haniger
"More Than Surds Can Weigh," Alias originally "More Than Words Can Say"
Surd = a mathematical root (sq. rt, cube rt, etc.)
Salvador Dali Parton
"Corning Malls," Dashboard Confessional originally "Morning Calls"
Lizzie
"Source Code For Muckers," Zebrahead originally "Morse Code For Suckers"
Brownie
"Coarse Mode Of Love," The Capris originally "Morse Code Of Love"
Lori Tirol
"Toast Wonderful Mime Of The Year," Andy Williams originally "Most Wonderful Time Of The Year"
Does one toast a mime out loud?
Donna Rand Blitzen
"The Toast Wonderful Mime Of The Year," Andy Williams originally "The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year"
Frank N. Sentzmurrengold
"Stoma Mover," Pastor Troy originally "Move To Mars"
Heidi Claire
"Atom Movers," Pastor Troy originally "Move To Mars"
Heidi Claire
"Mr. Stig Buff," Jean Knight originally "Mr. Big Stuff"
Spraychel Spray
"Mr. Crab Diver," Lenny Kravitz originally "Mr. Cab Driver"
Emily Lime
"Lister Moanly," Bobby Vinton originally "Mr. Lonely"
MOR
"Lister Mucky," Fools Gold originally "Mr. Lucky"
Gail McFarland
"Flirter On The Dance Moor," Sophie Ellis-Bextor originally "Murder On The Dancefloor"
R. Jeanine O'Succinate
"Flirter On The Manse Door," Sophie Ellis-Bextor originally "Murder On The Dancefloor"
R. Jeanine O'Succinate
"Music Socks Bander," Frank Mills originally "Music Box Dancer"
Duncan Moore
"Bust Me Dreaming," Frou Frou originally "Must Be Dreaming"
Job Lowe
"Bust Me, Santa," Hi-five originally "Must Be Santa"
Mark Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire
"Bust Sea Manta," Hi-Five originally "Must Be Santa"
Donna Rand Blitzen
"Gust Met Out," Maroon 5 originally "Must Get Out"
Lizzie
"Pie Mack Beiges," The Byrds originally "My Back Pages"
Ned MacCamden
"My Breast Fend," Weezer originally "My Best Friend"
Josh
"Dime Erection," Sum 41 originally "My Direction"
Lou Quilson
"My Sighing Flosser," Wilco originally "My Flying Saucer"
Janice Ferrell
"Fry Mend," JImi Hendrix originally "My Friend"
Penelope Beckinsale
"Thy Friend Moore," Angels Of Light originally "My Friend Thor"
Twila Paris Hilton
"Guy Merle," The Temptations originally "My Girl"
Penelope Beckinsale
"My Burl Gill," Jim Stafford originally "My Girl Bill"
Human Being
"My Give A Bam's Dusted," Jo Dee Messina originally "My Give A Damn's Busted"
Nonsensical, but original really is, too.
Gordy N. Knott
"High Nappy Mess," Connie Francis originally "My Happiness"
Marlene L. Ram
"High Fart Is A Mist," Papa Roach originally "My Heart Is A Fist"
Jessica Bielzebub
"Guy Heart Will Mow On," Celine Dion originally "My Heart Will Go On"
Lou Quilson
"Pie Love Is Mink," Sugababes originally "My Love Is Pink"
Heather Brockwell
"My Cold Ten Hucky Ohm," Stephen Foster originally "My Old Kentucky Home"
Red Ruffcorn
"I Scold Mule," Steely Dan originally "My Old School"
Cynthia Avery
"My Cold Yellow "R"," Dan Seals originally "My Old Yellow Car"
A letter "R" that is cold and yellow
Rachel Stedman
"Eye Old Mellow Car," Dan Seals originally "My Old Yellow Car"
Rachel Stedman
"I Mold Yellow Car," Dan Seals originally "My Old Yellow Car"
Rachel Stedman
"High Parents' Mouse," Hayden originally "My Parents' House"
Waldo D. Law
"Pie Match," Jim Noir originally "My Patch"
Evil Olive
"Pie Merman Mull Soon," Madison Park originally "My Personal Moon"
Fiona Pear
"Pie Sermon Mull Moon," Madison Park originally "My Personal Moon"
Fiona Pear
"Sigh, Mister," Reba McEntire originally "My Sister"
Evil Olive
"Lye Meat Sword," George Harrison originally "My Sweet Lord"
Beegles
"My Sleet Ward," George Harrison originally "My Sweet Lord"
Blake DeKalb
"Thigh Heard Mouse," Kings Of Leon originally "My Third House"
Fiona Pear
"High Third Mouse," Kings Of Leon originally "My Third House"
Marcia Todd
"High Third Mouse," Kings Of Leon originally "My Third House"
Fiona Pear
"Thy Herd Mouse," Kings Of Leon originally "My Third House"
Marcia Todd
"Thigh Heard Mouse," Kings Of Leon originally "My Third House"
How can a thigh hear a mouse?
Taylor Dadsen
"Why, Maeve?," Soundgarden originally "My Wave"
Rocky
"Why May?," Paul Anka originally "My Way"
B1982
"My World Is Whipping A Sleigh," Connie Francis originally "My World Is Slipping Away"
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