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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!).


Pink Flag album at Amazon.com
Wire's, "Ex-Lion Tamer"
The Misheard Lyrics:
Mexican soldier Butlins
Fish fingers all in a line
But their bottoms stand empty
Stay tuned to your TV sets
The Real Lyrics:
Next week will solve your problems
But now, fish fingers all in a line
The milk bottles stand empty
Stay glued to your T. V. set
The Story: I heard this song in the student common room in sixth form - possibly the tiny low-amp speakers had a lot to do with my take on the lyrics. Which I think are better anyway. Note to US readers: Butlins is a UK holiday camp, kind of like the camp you send kids to in summer but for all the family. You'd probably have a better time in the Mexican army. - Submitted by: Rob Hymer

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