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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 Payback 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.
Nick Carter's, "Payback"
Misheard Lyrics:
It's a payback in the song.
Original Lyrics:
It's a payback and that's all.
James Brown's, "The Payback"
Misheard Lyrics:
I don't know karate, but I know ka-razee
Original Lyrics:
I don't know karate, but I know ka-razor
Straight razors were a popular weapon in the small town, and rural south that James Brown was raised in.
James Brown's, "The Payback"
Misheard Lyrics:
I don't know karate, but I know ka-razy
Original Lyrics:
I don't know karate, but I know ka-razor
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