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In order to make a rhyme work, sometimes a singer will mis-pronunce a word intentionatly.
Lyrics Pronunciation, Hole
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Hole's, "Malibu"
The Lyrics:
Cry to the angels, I'm gonna rescue you
Why:
She says angels like "ain-JELS", with emphasis on the second syllable.
Submitted by: Bazzle Dazzle
Hole's, "Softer, Softest"
The Lyrics:
The abyss opens up
Why:
"Abyss" is pronounced like AA-bis, instead of a-BISS to fit the rhythm of the song. This was the first time I heard the word, which led to some confusion when I tried to use it in a sentence!
Submitted by: The Dormouse
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