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. For more information about the misheard lyrics available on this site, please read our FAQ.
1950s | |
Cast of West Side Story's, "I Feel Pretty"
Misheard Lyrics: I feel freaky
Original Lyrics: I feel pretty
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Elvis Presley's, "That's All Right"
Misheard Lyrics: Papa don't call me too
Original Lyrics: Papa done told me too
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1960s | |
Beach Boys', "I Get Around"
Misheard Lyrics: Round, 'round get around, hoggin' around
Original Lyrics: 'Round, 'round get around, I get around.
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The Who's, "Pinball Wizard"
Misheard Lyrics: He's a pinball wizard, there has to be a trick
Pinball wizard's got such a cup of this Original Lyrics: He's a pinball wizard, there has to be a twist
A pinball wizard's got such a supple wrist |
1970s | |
ABBA's, "Chiquitita"
Misheard Lyrics: Chiquitita, you and I know
How the heartaches come and they go and the skulls they're leaving You'll be dancing once again in the paper trail You will have no time for greedy Original Lyrics: Chiquitita, you and I know
How the heartaches come and they go and the scars they're leaving You'll be dancing once again and the pain will end You will have no time for grieving |
ABBA's, "Mamma Mia"
Misheard Lyrics: I don't know how, but I'm starting to lose control
Original Lyrics: I don't know how, but I suddenly lose control
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Art Garfunkel's, "I Only Have Eyes for You"
Misheard Lyrics: I don't know if it's clearly a bride
Original Lyrics: I don't know if it's cloudy or bright
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Bob And Marcia's, "Young, Gifted, and Black"
Misheard Lyrics: Dung, gifted and wrapped
Original Lyrics: Young, gifted and black
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Commercial's, "CBS - Looking Good"
Misheard Lyrics: We're looking gold
Original Lyrics: We're looking good
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Commercial's, "CBS - Turn Us On"
Misheard Lyrics: Turtle socks, we'll turn moolah
Original Lyrics: Turn us on, we'll turn you on
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Commercial's, "NBC - Proud as a Peacock"
Misheard Lyrics: Prowl like a peacock
Original Lyrics: Proud as a peacock
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Led Zeppelin's, "Black Dog"
Misheard Lyrics: Pooping while you do me now.
Original Lyrics: Tell me what you do me now.
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Melanie's, "Brand New Key"
Misheard Lyrics: Oh, I got a brand new pair of roller skates
You got a brand new qi (pronounced 'chee') Original Lyrics: Oh, I got a brand new pair of roller skates
You got a brand new key |
The Bellamy Brothers', "Let Your Love Flow"
Misheard Lyrics: And let your love go
Original Lyrics: And let your love grow
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Yes', "Wonderous Stories"
Misheard Lyrics: Confusion captured high
Original Lyrics: Of fusion captured high
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1980s | |
Commercial's, "ABC Saturday Morning Bumpers"
Misheard Lyrics: After this energy...we'll be right back
Original Lyrics: After these messages...we'll be right back
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Commercial's, "CBS - We've Got the Touch"
Misheard Lyrics: Reach out and touch
Original Lyrics: We've got the touch
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Commercial's, "Corporation for Public Broadcasting"
Misheard Lyrics: Funding for this program has been provided
By the poor duration for Public Broadcasting Original Lyrics: Funding for this program has been provided
By the Corporation for Public Broadcasting |
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Commercial's, "L'Oreal"
Misheard Lyrics: Because you're working
Original Lyrics: Because you're worth it
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Commercial's, "NBC - Be There"
Misheard Lyrics: NBC, let's be there
Original Lyrics: NBC there, be there
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Commercial's, "NBC - Just Watch Us Now"
Misheard Lyrics: NBC, let's watch us now
Original Lyrics: NBC, just watch us now
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Commercial's, "NBC Let's All Be There"
Misheard Lyrics: NBC is all in there
Original Lyrics: NBC let's all be there
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Electric Light Orchestra's, "Calling America"
Misheard Lyrics: Calling a miracle.
Original Lyrics: Calling America.
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Michael Jackson's, "PYT (Pretty Young Thing)"
Misheard Lyrics: I wanna love you (PYT), Pretty Young Thing
You need some loving (GOC), Tender Loving Care Original Lyrics: I wanna love you (PYT), Pretty Young Thing
You need some loving (TLC), Tender Loving Care |
New Edition's, "Cool It Now"
Misheard Lyrics: You got to sew it now
Original Lyrics: You got to slow it down
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The Jam's, "Eton Rifles"
Misheard Lyrics: Leads to Redbull
Original Lyrics: Eton rifles, Eton rifles
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1990s | |
Commercial's, "America's Watching ABC"
Misheard Lyrics: America's watch is ABC
Original Lyrics: America's watching ABC
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Commercial's, "Fox Kids Network"
Misheard Lyrics: Willy...right back
Original Lyrics: Wilby...right back
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Commercial's, "Maybelline"
Misheard Lyrics: Maybe she's bored with it
Original Lyrics: Maybe she's born with it
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Commercial's, "NBC - The Place to Be"
Misheard Lyrics: NBC is the place to see
Original Lyrics: NBC is the place to be
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Dr. John's, "My Opinionation (Blossom theme)"
Misheard Lyrics: Snap on your pussy
Original Lyrics: Stop all your fussing
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Eternal's, "Crazy"
Misheard Lyrics: I'm just alone and a little crazy when it comes to you
Yes, I'm just crazy when it comes to you They've come to notice that it's a smile when all is well And they also notice that when I'm down it's still there Original Lyrics: I'm just in love and a little crazy when it comes to you
Yes, I'm just crazy when it comes to you They've come to notice that it's a smile I always wear And those who notice that when I'm down it's still there |
Michael Jackson's, "Black or White"
Misheard Lyrics: I've seen the bright bit duller
I'm not going to spend my life being a color Don't you dare agree with me when I saw you kicking dirt in my eye OR How dare you agree with me when I saw you kicking dirt in my eye? Original Lyrics: I've seen the bright get duller
I'm not going to spend my life being a color Don't tell me you agree with me when I saw you kicking dirt in my eye |
Vanilla Ice's, "Ice Ice Baby"
Misheard Lyrics: Stop, collaborate and risk it
Original Lyrics: Stop, collaborate and listen
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2000s | |
Commercial's, "Viewers Like You"
Misheard Lyrics: And contributions to your PBS station
From viewer's IQ. Thank you. Original Lyrics: And contributions to your PBS station
From viewers like you. Thank you. |
Everclear's, "Wonderful"
Misheard Lyrics: Everything is running cold now
Original Lyrics: Everything is wonderful now
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Nickelback's, "Photograph"
Misheard Lyrics: Look at this autograph
Original Lyrics: Look at this photograph
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Slipknot's, "Liberate "
Misheard Lyrics: YOU LIKE MY BANANAS!!
Original Lyrics: Liberate my madness.
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2010s | |
Commercial's, "PBS Kids Family Night"
Misheard Lyrics: PBS is family night
Original Lyrics: PBS Kids Family Night
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Commercial's, "PBS Kids Word of the Week"
Misheard Lyrics: PBS is word of the week
Original Lyrics: PBS Kids Word of the Week
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Rachel Platten's, "Fight Song"
Misheard Lyrics: This is my fight song
Check that my light’s on Original Lyrics: This is my fight song
Take back my life song |
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misc | |
Glenn Miller's, "A String of Pearls"
Misheard Lyrics: Under these burning towns
Original Lyrics: Under these burning clouds
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xmas | |
Band Aid 20's, "Do They Know It’s Christmas?"
Misheard Lyrics: Give a little hell to the helpless
Original Lyrics: Give a little help to the helpless
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Band Aid 30's, "Do They Know It's Christmas?"
Misheard Lyrics: Bring piece of joy
Original Lyrics: Bring peace and joy
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Billy Mack's, "Christmas Is All Around"
Misheard Lyrics: Come on and let it slow
Original Lyrics: Come on and let it snow
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The Darkness', "Christmas Time (Don't Let the Bells End)"
Misheard Lyrics: Christmas blues, just let them ring, pretty please
Christmas time, don't let the bells end Christmas time, don't let the bells end Thrust underneath the mistletoe leaves when you're not here You went away upon Boxing Day Now how the hell am I gonna make it on to the moon? Original Lyrics: Christmas time, just let them ring in peace
Christmas time, don't let the bells end Christmas time, don't let the bells end Dust underneath the mistletoe leaves when you're not here You went away upon Boxing Day Now how the hell am I gonna make it into the New Year? |
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