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 | |
Sons of the Pioneers', "Maverick"
Misheard Lyrics: Living on Mountain Creek
Original Lyrics: Living on jacks and queens
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Sons of the Pioneers', "Maverick"
Misheard Lyrics: Maverick is the legend of the rest
Original Lyrics: Maverick is the legend of the West
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1960s | |
1970s | |
Barry Manilow's, "Can’t Smile Without You"
Misheard Lyrics: I’ve been sad when you’re sad
I’ve been glad when you’re glad Original Lyrics: I feel sad when you’re sad
I feel glad when you’re glad |
Barry Manilow's, "Looks Like We Made It"
Misheard Lyrics: Looks like it’s raining
Original Lyrics: Looks like we made it
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Buzzcocks', "Orgasm Addict"
Misheard Lyrics: With Newsweek magazine
Original Lyrics: With dirty magazines
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Commercial's, "Coca-Cola"
Misheard Lyrics: I'd like to buy the world a comb
Original Lyrics: I'd like to buy the world a Coke
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Diana Ross', "I'm Still Waiting"
Misheard Lyrics: I was five and you were tenfold
Original Lyrics: I was five and you were ten, boy
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Dr. Hook's, "Sylvia's Mother"
Misheard Lyrics: Please, Mrs. Acne, I just gotta talk to her
Original Lyrics: Please, Mrs. Avery, I just gotta talk to her
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Earth, Wind & Fire's, "Sing a Song"
Misheard Lyrics: When you keep dining out
Original Lyrics: When you feel down and out
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Ohio Players', "Love Rollercoaster"
Misheard Lyrics: Ball of custard.
Original Lyrics: Rollercoaster
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Vicki Sue Robinson's, "Turn the Beat Around"
Misheard Lyrics: When you hear the sound of Peter Rabbit
Original Lyrics: When you hear the sound of the guitar scratchin'
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Vicki Sue Robinson's, "Turn the Beat Around"
Misheard Lyrics: When you hear the sound of the kickoff scratchin'
Original Lyrics: When you hear the sound of the guitar scratchin'
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1980s | |
Elton John's, "Nikita"
Misheard Lyrics: Oh I saw you by the womb
Original Lyrics: Oh I saw you by the wall
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Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine's, "1-2-3"
Misheard Lyrics: I’m just gonna keep on pouting
Original Lyrics: I’m just gonna keep on counting
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Marti Webb's, "Take That Look Off Your Face"
Misheard Lyrics: I can see through your style
Original Lyrics: I can see through your smile
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Odyssey's, "Inside Out"
Misheard Lyrics: And she's always on the ball
Original Lyrics: And she's always on the phone
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Was (Not Was)'s, "Walk the Dinosaur"
Misheard Lyrics: Barney, the purple dinosaur
Original Lyrics: Everybody walk the dinosaur
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1990s | |
Jesse Frederick and Teresa James', "Second Time Around (Step by Step theme)"
Misheard Lyrics: We'll start over
Original Lyrics: A fresh start over
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MC Hammer's, "Addams Groove"
Misheard Lyrics: But Wednesday, Pugsley, Gomez, Fester
Man, them some strange names They do what they want to do, say what they want to say Live how they want to live, pray how they want to pray Dance how they want to dance, kick and they're not afraid Original Lyrics: But Wednesday, Pugsley, Gomez, Fester
Man, them some strange neighbors They do what they want to do, say what they want to say Live how they want to live, play how they want to play Dance how they want to dance, kick and they slap a friend |
Saint Etienne's, "You're In A Bad Way"
Misheard Lyrics: You're in a pathway
Original Lyrics: You're in a bad way
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Scooter's, "I'm Raving"
Misheard Lyrics: Everybody was healthy
Energy shining down on me Yeah, I've got a first class ticket Feel as good as a boy can be I'm waving, I'm waving Original Lyrics: Everybody was happy
Energy shining down on me Yeah, I've got a first class ticket Feel as good as a boy can be I'm raving, I'm raving |
The KLF's, "Justified And Ancient"
Misheard Lyrics: The maps, they left an hour ago
They were singing all at once All bound for Mu Mu Land Then someone started screaming, "Turn up the stove" OR Then someone started screaming, "Turn up the storm" (Later) Vision in the rhythms of life Original Lyrics: The last train left an hour ago
They were singing, "All aboard" All bound for Mu Mu Land Then someone started screaming, "Turn up the strobe" (Later) Fishing in the rivers of life |
2000s | |
Ariana Grande's, "The Way"
Misheard Lyrics: I don't have a taser babe
Original Lyrics: I don’t care who sees it babe
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Enrique Iglesias', "Be with You"
Misheard Lyrics: Baby just keep me inside
Original Lyrics: Baby just give me a sign
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Slipknot's, "Psychosocial"
Misheard Lyrics: Sinking in, getting smarter again
Original Lyrics: Sinking in, getting smaller again
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2010s | |
Avenged Sevenfold's, "Hail To The King."
Misheard Lyrics: Kneel to the krill.
Original Lyrics: Kneel to the crown.
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Ed Sheeran's, "Bad Habits"
Misheard Lyrics: My bad cabbage lead to you
Original Lyrics: My bad habits lead to you
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misc | |
Traditional's, "The Itsy Bitsy Spider"
Misheard Lyrics: The itchy bitchy spider claimed up the otter spout
Original Lyrics: The itsy-bitsy spider climbed up the water spout
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xmas | |
Andy Williams', "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year"
Misheard Lyrics: And everyone telling you'll be a good king
Original Lyrics: And everyone telling you be of good cheer
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Bing Crosby's, "Mele Kalikimaka"
Misheard Lyrics: Mele Kalikimaka is Orion's way
or Mele Kalikimaka on Alma's Way Original Lyrics: Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii's way
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Carpenters', "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"
Misheard Lyrics: Christmas presents are here to stay
Original Lyrics: Christmas present is here today
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Chuck Berry's, "Merry Christmas Baby"
Misheard Lyrics: You really did freeze the ice
or You really did break the ice Original Lyrics: You really did treat me nice
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Darius Rucker's, "Candy Cane Christmas"
Misheard Lyrics: It must be Christmas here
Original Lyrics: It must be Christmas Eve
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Darlene Love's, "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)"
Misheard Lyrics: 'cause I remember when you were free
Original Lyrics: 'cause I remember when you were here
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Michael Bolton's, "Our Love is Like a Holiday"
Misheard Lyrics: This world from you to me
Original Lyrics: This world brought you to me
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Mitch Miller's, "Must Be Santa"
Misheard Lyrics: Who goes this way, ho ho ho?
Original Lyrics: Who laughs this way, ho ho ho?
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Sting's, "Gabriel's Message"
Misheard Lyrics: Most highly flavored lady, Gloria!
Original Lyrics: Most highly favored lady, Gloria!
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The Royal Guardsmen's, "Snoopy’s Christmas"
Misheard Lyrics: And go where to men
Original Lyrics: And goodwill to men
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Traditional's, "Deck the Halls"
Misheard Lyrics: Wreck the homes with boughs of holly
Original Lyrics: Deck the halls with boughs of holly
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Traditional's, "Ding Dong Merrily on High"
Misheard Lyrics: In Paris the bells are ringing
Original Lyrics: In heaven the bells are ringing
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Vince Guaraldi Trio's, "Christmas Time Is Here"
Misheard Lyrics: Happiness in here
Original Lyrics: Happiness and cheer
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