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May 23 Inthe00s.com
WANTED: Comic Book Fans AND Beatles Fans to help parody all 30 songs of The White Album (Comments & Parodies)
May 18 www.inthe00s.com
WANTED: Parodies. OS must be a Beatles song. Parody must somehow relate to Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Follow the link for info. Limited spots available :cD. (Comments & Parodies)
May 9 xkcd.com
The online geek comic xkcd has published a partial but amazing parody of The Major General's Song. (Comments & Parodies)

Songs That Mention a Boasting -> Latest Entries

Eminem's, "Elevator"
The Boasting Lyrics:
There once was a saying that I used to say
Back in the day when I met Dre
I used to sit and goof on the phone with my friend Proof
That if I went gold, I'd go right through the roof
He said, "What if you went platinum?"
I'd just laugh at him
That's not happnin, that I can't fathom
Eighy-some million records worldwide later
I'm livin in a house with a fucking elevator
Comments:
We all know that he's very rich and very famous. There is no need to remind people of that. Now to be fair he DOES say that he couldn't quite fathom it until it happened, but it's still bragging.
Submitted by: McHobbit

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Songs That Mention a Celebrity -> Latest Entries

Mcfly's, "Transylvania"
The Lyrics:
Anne Boylen she kept her tin which all her hopes and dreams were in she planned to run away him forever
Who They Mention:
McFLY name Anne boylen in Transylvania
Submitted by: michael

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Songs That Mention a Product -> Latest Entries

Weezer's, "Everybody Get Dangerous"
The Lyrics:
Sixty-five in a twenty-five zoneIn my parents' Tercel
Product Brand Name:
Toyota Tercel, a car made from 1978-2000
Submitted by: JeReMy

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Songs That Mention Other Songs -> Latest Entries

Extreme's, "Rest In Peace"
The Song Lyrics:
Someone said, 'Give peace a chance'
And that's all that we're saying
Song They Mention:
A direct reference to "Give Peace A Chance" by John Lennon
Submitted by: Cassandra

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Dated Song Lyric -> Latest Entries

Judy Collins', "Someday Soon"
The dated Lyrics:
There's a young man that I know
His age is twenty-one
Why They're dated:
This song came out in 1969, so this man is now 63 (as of 2012).
Submitted by: Candy Welty

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Dirty Song You Didn't Know Is Dirty -> Latest Entries

Genesis', "Counting Out Time"
The dirty Lyrics:
Erogenous zones, I love you Without you, what would a poor boy do?
Why They're dirty:
Well, this is about a guy doing it for the first time with a girl...and he learns to score her by reading a frickin' book about erogenous zones. Just think about it!
Submitted by: Melissa

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Funny Song Lyric -> Latest Entries

3oh!3's, "Don't Trust Me"
The Funny Lyrics:
"and tell your boyfriend if he says he's got beef, that I'm a vegetarian & I ain't fucking scared of him"
Why They're funny:
Some chick's boyfriend wants a fight & his comeback is he's a vegetarian!!
Submitted by: Misstrish

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Repetitive Song Lyric -> Latest Entries

Cocteau Twins', "Lorelei"
The Repetitive Lyrics:
And we can go (repeated 5 times)
Why They're Repetitive:
We never know where they're going to.
Submitted by: Francis A. Sissy

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Nonsensical Song Lyrics -> Latest Entries

Human League's, "Don't You Want Me?"
The Nonsensical Lyrics:
Don't you want me, baby?
Why They're Nonsensical:
This line could also go under the repetitive category, but it's nonsensical because if you have to ask that question to someone, they don't want you. Especially if in the context of the song, it implies that the person doesn't want him (which seems to be the case here).
Submitted by: WorkmanD.

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Insincere Song Lyrics -> Latest Entries

Lady GaGa's, "Teeth"
The Insincere Lyrics:
Don't want your money.
That shit's ugly.
Why They're Insincere:
When Lady GaGa takes her earnings to the bank, I VERY seriously doubt that she's thinking "That shit's ugly"! (Editor's note: The second "g" in "Gaga" is not capitalized.)
Submitted by: Karen Smith

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Misrhymed Song Lyrics -> Latest Entries

Avra Luxray's, "I Really Got A Hold On You"
The Misrhymed Lyrics:
You don't want me, but you need me
You don't want to kiss me, but you need to
Why They're Misrhymed:
Maybe it wasn't the best idea for Avra to switch the first and second person pronouns in this Smokey Robinson classic, since it doesn't rhyme anymore.
Submitted by: Doock

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Insulting Song Lyrics -> Latest Entries

Offspring's, "She's Got Issues"
The Insulting Lyrics:
I don't know why you're messed up
I don't know why you feel your whole life is a chore
Just do me a favor
And check your baggage at the door
Why They're Insulting:
In the game of love the two partners should care for each other and learn about each other - hopes, dreams, fears, likes, dislikes, problems, etc. This schmuck doesn't even care about his girlfriend's emotional problems and illness. He doesn't know doodley squat about relationships. He doesn't care about her problems, it's just her pootang that he's concerned about. He's a self-centered cretin.
Submitted by: I'd Be A Better Man For Her

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Inappropriate Song Lyrics -> Latest Entries

Sublime's, "April 29, 1992 (miami)"
The Inappropriate Lyrics:
I was participating in some anarchy
and we turned that liquor store into a structure fire
and it only took one brick to make that window drop
and wanna wanna let it burn
Why They're Inappropriate:
I'm surprised these lyrics aren't up here already!
Submitted by: Amanda

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Spelling Song Lyrics -> Latest Entries

The Super-Phonics, "P.A.R.T.Y."
The Words:
Party
Comments
Submitted By: Silvio Tobias
Incognito, "N.O.T."
The Words:
Not
Comments
Submitted By: Silvio Tobias

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Made Up Words Song Lyrics -> Latest Entries

Danny & The Juniors, "Oo-La-La-Limbo"
The Made Up Words:
oo-la-la-limbo
Comments
Submitted By: Loree Dare
Bad Company, "Electricland"
The Made Up Words:
Electricland
Comments
Submitted By: Loree Dare

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Songs That Open With It's Title Lyrics -> Latest Entries

Five For Fighting, "Chances"
Lyrics it Opens With:
Chances are when said and done.
Comments
Submitted By: Brian Kelly
Technotronic, "Pump Up The Jam"
Lyrics it Opens With:
Pump up the jam. Pump it up.
Comments
Submitted By: Brian Kelly

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Scary Lyrics -> Latest Entries

Mudvayne's, "Nothing to Gein"
The Lyrics:
If I soak my hands in others blood am I sick, If I wash my hands in others blood am I sick, If I drench myself in others blood am I sick, If I bathe myself in others blood Blame mother for the sickness, Mutilate and sew my new clothes for masquerading, Aprons of flesh corpse scalped hair with skin upon my face, Dance and masturbate in night light by myself.
Why:
Mudvayne did what no other band, than I can think of, did and that was to make a song dedicated to a serial killer....Ed Gein (portrayed in Silence of the Lambs by Buffalo Bill). Basically, the song means everyone has things that please them. Some people its working out, reading, etc. What may be pleasing to you can look psychotic to others. If it helps you sleep at night then do it, who cares what others think.
Submitted by: aG n0x

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Bad Grammar in Lyrics -> Latest Entries

Yes', "Hearts"
The Lyrics:
I hearing it I living it I believe in it
Why:
Okay, the last one's correct, but the first two lines are just gut-bustingly bad. "I living it"? Isn't supposed to be "I'm hearing, I'm living it"? I think Jon was in a hurry to finish the lyrics, so I guess he wasn't thinking when he did that. I dunno.
Submitted by: Melissa

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Real Places Mentioned in Songs -> Latest Entries

The Presidents of the United States of America's, "Cleveland Rocks"
The Lyrics:
Cleveland Rocks, Cleveland Rocks, Cleveland Rocks, Cleveland Rocks!
Why:
Cleveland, Ohio. They covered the Ian Hunter song for the late-1990s-to-early-2000s ABC sitcom The Drew Carey Show
Submitted by: JeReMy

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Lyrics Pronunciation -> Latest Entries

Theme Songs', "Gilligan's Island (Closing Theme)"
The Lyrics:
No phone, no lights no motor cars, not a single luxury
Like Robinson Crusoe, as primative as can be.
Why:
The singers pronounce Crusoe as "ca-roo-soh', but it should be pronounced as spelled. It was, and still is, a common mistake.
Submitted by: Robinson Curso

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Foreign Language in English Songs -> Latest Entries

TobyMac's, "Feelin' So Fly"
The Lyrics:
Can't help but glorify my Adonai
Gotta testify
Why:
"Adonai" is Hebrew for Lord
Submitted by: JeReMy

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Upbeat Songs With Depressing Lyrics -> Latest Entries

The Beatles', "Run For Your Life"
The Lyrics:
You'd better run for your life if you can, little girl
Hide your head in the sand, little girl
I catch you with another man
That's the end, little girl
I'd rather see you dead, little girl
Than to be with another man
You'd better keep your head, little girl
Or you won't know where I am
Why:
John was singing about murdering his ex-girlfriend — in an upbeat tone! Creepy!!
Submitted by: OTTO

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Onomatopoeia in Lyrics -> Latest Entries

Pat Travers', "Boom Boom Out Go the Lights"
The Lyrics:
Boom Boom Out Go the Lights.
Why:
The title is the refrain.
Submitted by: Tim Kramar

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Lyrics Spoonerisms -> Latest Entries

The Carpenters', "Superstar"
The Lyrics:
Come back to me again
And play your sad guitar.
Why:
Come back to me again
And say "your plaid guitar".
Submitted by: Karen Smith

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Lyrics Alliteration -> Latest Entries

My Bloody Valentine's, "Slow"
The Lyrics:
Just a slow, slow, slow, slow suck
Why:
Five 's' words ina row
Submitted by: Opie M.

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TV and Movies Mentioned in Lyrics -> Latest Entries

"Weird Al" Yankovic's, "Dare To Be Stupid"
The Lyrics:
You can sit around the house and watch "Leave It To Beaver".
Why:
Leave It To Beaver
Submitted by: Brian Kelly

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Bad Ringtone Choices -> Latest Entries

George Thorogood's, "One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer"
The Lyrics:
I wanna get drunk I'm gonna make it real clear
I want one bourbon, one scotch and one beer
Why:
This would be tough to explain at an AA meeting
Submitted by: Rychendroll

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Real Lyrics Quiz

Who sang:
"In the warmth of your arms / in the web of your lies"

Yesterday's Results

The lyrics to identify were:
"You see, I'm not in agreement / with the law this morning"

The correct answer was:
Steve Miller Band, "Cool Magic"

How people responded:
Steve Miller Band: 80.0%
Warren Zevon:0.0%
Cheap Trick: 0.0%
Grateful Dead : 20.0%
Total Responses: 5

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