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1960s | |
1970s | |
Albert Hammond's, "I'm a Train"
Misheard Lyrics: Look at me, I'm a train not a truck
Original Lyrics: Look at me, I'm a train on a track
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Aretha Franklin's, "Rock Steady"
Misheard Lyrics: Step and move from your lips
Original Lyrics: Step and move from your hips
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Bob Marley's, "Exodus"
Misheard Lyrics: Exodus: movement of Chiquita!
Original Lyrics: Exodus: movement of ja people!
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David Geddes', "Run Joey Run"
Misheard Lyrics: It wasn't his vault
Original Lyrics: It wasn't his fault
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Dawn's, "Candida"
Misheard Lyrics: The further from him, now, the better
Original Lyrics: The further from here, girl, the better
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Helen Reddy's, "You're My World"
Misheard Lyrics: I feel a power so defined
Original Lyrics: I feel a power so divine
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Melanie's, "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)"
Misheard Lyrics: Let the right turn show up
Original Lyrics: Let the white bird smile up
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The Doors', "Queen of the Highway"
Misheard Lyrics: Son of a frontier Indian squirrel
Original Lyrics: Son of a frontier, Indian Swirl
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The Five Stairsteps', "O-o-h Child"
Misheard Lyrics: And we'll get it on down
Original Lyrics: And we'll get it undone
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William DeVaughn's, "Be Thankful for What You Got"
Misheard Lyrics: TV and pandas in the back
Original Lyrics: TV antennas in the back
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1980s | |
Aretha Franklin's, "Jump to It"
Misheard Lyrics: Yeah, I'm kinda in a Burger King
Original Lyrics: Yeah, I'm kinda in a hurry
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Duran Duran's, "All She Wants Is"
Misheard Lyrics: Just stick it out
Original Lyrics: Just stick around
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Duran Duran's, "Careless Memories"
Misheard Lyrics: My census shocking
Original Lyrics: My senses sharpen
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Duran Duran's, "Do You Believe in Shame?"
Misheard Lyrics: Heard you singing in stores
Original Lyrics: Heard you singing the Stones
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Duran Duran's, "I Don't Want Your Love"
Misheard Lyrics: Only while we're dancing in July
Original Lyrics: Only while we're dancing in the light
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Duran Duran's, "Meet El Presidente"
Misheard Lyrics: Well, watch out, creature
Original Lyrics: Well, watch out, teacher
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Duran Duran's, "My Own Way"
Misheard Lyrics: I saw you at the air raids yesterday
Original Lyrics: I saw you at the air race yesterday
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Duran Duran's, "Planet Earth"
Misheard Lyrics: There's no sign of light
Original Lyrics: There's no sign of life
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Duran Duran's, "Skin Trade"
Misheard Lyrics: A jump into the defense
Original Lyrics: A jump into the deep end
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KC and the Sunshine Band's, "Give It Up"
Misheard Lyrics: Everybody looks at the stairs
Original Lyrics: Everybody looks and stares
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Madness', "Night Boat to Cairo (Work Rest and Play)"
Misheard Lyrics: F*cks off down the river Nile
Original Lyrics: Floats off down the river Nile
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Simple Minds', "Alive and Kicking"
Misheard Lyrics: I love your cooking
Original Lyrics: Alive and kicking
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1990s | |
Duran Duran's, "Out of My Mind"
Misheard Lyrics: Who are you too fair?
Original Lyrics: Who are you to fail?
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Duran Duran's, "Out of My Mind"
Misheard Lyrics: You were meant for me
Original Lyrics: You were made for me
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Duran Duran's, "Perfect Day"
Misheard Lyrics: Be animals in the zoo
Original Lyrics: Feed animals in the zoo
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Duran Duran's, "Violence of Summer (Love's Taking Over)"
Misheard Lyrics: Bin Laden
Original Lyrics: Bit later
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Duran Duran's, "White Lines (Don't Do It)"
Misheard Lyrics: Don't you get to hide, baby
Original Lyrics: Don't you get too high, baby
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Michael Bolton's, "When a Man Loves a Woman"
Misheard Lyrics: When a man lost a woman
Original Lyrics: When a Man Loves a Woman
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Spice Girls', "Say You'll Be There"
Misheard Lyrics: Is the problem that you'll be there
Original Lyrics: Is a promise you will be there
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Spin Doctors', "Two Princes"
Misheard Lyrics: You marry me, your father will disown you
You need his head now! Marry him, marry me... Original Lyrics: You marry me, your father will disown you
He'll eat his hat, now Marry him, marry me... |
2000s | |
Christina Aguilera's, "What a Girl Wants"
Misheard Lyrics: Brother girl wants, brother girl needs
Original Lyrics: What a girl wants, what a girl needs
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Commercial's, "Cellino & Barnes"
Misheard Lyrics: Cellino n Baanes Eendzhututry EHTOORNEYS ass hhhhhhh AAA aaaa
Original Lyrics: Cellino & Barnes, the injury attourneys 800-888-8888!
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Duran Duran's, "(Reach Up for the) Sunrise"
Misheard Lyrics: Now the time has gone
Original Lyrics: Now the time has come
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Duran Duran's, "What Happens Tomorrow"
Misheard Lyrics: You called the police
Original Lyrics: You've got to believe
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Patricia Taxxon ft. Jules', "Caramelldansen"
Misheard Lyrics: Wir __ irigend a fahre med höhr mara up ni skali français cummy yay irgenwas kann fahre med su ihre mira fötte uh ah ah ah oh wigge ihre hände you're so me so pa' ihre Melodie dansa mit uns kleppe ihre hände your so me you're Not a single Fenster discolight missa mit die Chancen oh anyhow Carameldansen oh du bist so schön ihre hilft fullstop por du cinco miradas slipper loss komm irgen nie tar wie segen oh bien sogar par ihre fötte und wicke ihre fötte oh la la la you're so me 'till in the melody so come on Dansa mit uns klappa ihre Hände you're so me you're not a single Fenster discolight misser mit die chancen oh anyhow, carameldancing dansa mit uns klappe ihre hände yours so me yours not a single Fenster discolight missa mit die chancen no, anyhow Carameldancing dansa mit uns kläppe ihre Hände lips, show me yours till not a single fenster discolight missa mit die chancen no, anyhow mit Karamelldansen dansa mit uns klappa ihre Hände you're so me you're not a single fenster discolight missa mit die chancen no anyhow, mid carameldancing dansa mit uns klappa ihre hände youre show me yours not a single fenster discolight misse mit die schancen no anyhow, mid carameldanciing
Original Lyrics: Vi undrar är ni redo att vara med Armarna upp nu ska ni få se Kom igen Vem som helst kan vara med (Vara med) Så rör på era fötter Oa-a-a Och vicka era höfter O-la-la-la Gör som vi Till denna melodi Dansa med oss Klappa era händer Gör som vi gör Ta några steg åt vänster Lyssna och lär Missa inte chansen Nu är vi här med Caramelldansen Oo-oo-oa-oa Oo-oo-oa-oa-a Oo-oo-oa-oa Oo-oo-oa-oa-a Det blir en sensation överallt förstås På fester kommer alla att släppa loss Kom igen Nu tar vi stegen om igen Så rör på era fötter Oa-a-a Och vicka era höfter O-la-la-la Gör som vi Till denna melodi Så kom och Dansa med oss Klappa era händer Gör som vi gör Ta några steg åt vänster Lyssna och lär, Missa inte chansen Nu är vi här med Caramelldansen
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Willa Ford's, "I Wanna Be Bad"
Misheard Lyrics: You make me want to masturbate
Original Lyrics: You make me want to misbehave
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2010s | |
Kelly Rowland's, "Commander"
Misheard Lyrics: I'll poop out the answer
Original Lyrics: I'll provide the answer
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THE ANXIETY, Tyler Cole, and Willow's, "Meet Me At Our Spot"
Misheard Lyrics: Little boy, why do you love wearing corduroy
Original Lyrics: Caught a vibe Baby, are you coming for the ride?
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xmas | |
'N Sync's, "Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays"
Misheard Lyrics: It's that time of cheer
Original Lyrics: It's that time of year
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Run-D.M.C.'s, "Christmas in Hollis"
Misheard Lyrics: Enough to buy a book
Original Lyrics: Enough to buy a boat
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Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers', "Christmas All Over Again"
Misheard Lyrics: Declarations
Original Lyrics: Decorations
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Traditional's, "Go Tell It on the Mountain"
Misheard Lyrics: Oh, telling on the man
Original Lyrics: Go tell it on the mountain
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