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This page contains a list of the songs that have stories about their misheard lyrics submitted.

Song names are sorted by first letter, excluding A and The. This is sorted by song title only, not by song title and performer. So if two different performers preformed the same song, you'll see misheard lyrics for both on the same page (provided the song title was spelt the same both times, and misheard lyrics have been submitted for both!).


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Elvis Costello's, "Allison"
The Misheard Lyrics:
Allison, my anus, too.
The Real Lyrics:
Allison, my aim is true.
The Story: - Submitted by: Maya Weiss
Elvis Costello's, "Everyday I Write the Book"
The Misheard Lyrics:
Everyday I rock the boat
or
Everyday I ride the bus
The Real Lyrics:
Everyday I write the book
The Story: After extensive debate regarding the actual lyrics of the song, one of our roommates tells us, 'Duh, listen to the other lyrics... they're talking about book chapters, working on the sequel, etc.' - Submitted by: Gary & Brian
Elvis Costello's, "Oliver's Army"
The Misheard Lyrics:
Llandudno's full of Arabs.
The Real Lyrics:
London is full of Arabs.
The Story: When my family went to Colwyn Bay (Wales) for a holiday, we went to Llandudno, the nearest city, for a day. I was wondering where the Arabs were. - Submitted by: pickle
Elvis Costello's, "What's So Funny Bout Peace, Love And Understanding"
The Misheard Lyrics:
What's so funny about this little earth were standing on?
The Real Lyrics:
What's so funny about peace, love and understanding?
The Story: A former girlfriend actually the misheard lyrics. Not a bad interpretation, though. - Submitted by: DFitz
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