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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 Night in the City 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.
Electric Light Orchestra's, "Night in the City"
Misheard Lyrics:
And we waited that way and try to run like a snake
Original Lyrics:
Crazy ladies that wait and slide around like a snake
Electric Light Orchestra's, "Night in the City"
Misheard Lyrics:
Standin' at the airport, lookin' down the strip
She was cryin' her eyes, she was biting her lip.
She was cryin' her eyes, she was biting her lip.
Original Lyrics:
Standin' at the airport, lookin' down the strip
She was dryin' her eyes, she was biting her lip.
She was dryin' her eyes, she was biting her lip.
Actual lyrics as sung on 'Out of the Blue' differ in a couple of dozen spots from those printed on the album's slipcover.
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