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1970s | |
Brian Hyland's, "Gypsy Woman"
Misheard Lyrics: She was a chintzy woman
Original Lyrics: She was a gypsy woman
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Elton John's, "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds "
Misheard Lyrics: A girl with colitis go buys.
Original Lyrics: A girl with kaleidoscope eyes.
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Player's, "This Time I'm in It for Love"
Misheard Lyrics: He did not mean to write
Original Lyrics: He did not mean to lie
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Steely Dan's, "FM (No Static At All)"
Misheard Lyrics: As long as the music's right
Original Lyrics: As long as the mood is right.
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1980s | |
Christopher Cross', "Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)"
Misheard Lyrics: Even though you laughed your way 'cross town
Original Lyrics: Even though you left her way 'cross town
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Christopher Cross', "Ride Like the Wind"
Misheard Lyrics: I was born the son of an honest man
Original Lyrics: I was born the son of a lawless man
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Dire Straits', "So Far Away"
Misheard Lyrics: Suffer on your thumb-y
Original Lyrics: So far away from me
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Echo and the Bunnymen's, "The Killing Moon"
Misheard Lyrics: Up in your arms Kool-Aid too bigger
Original Lyrics: Up in your arms too late to beg you
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Mental Persons', "Mental Hopscotch"
Misheard Lyrics: My mind is really scary
Original Lyrics: My mind is roller skating
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Shalamar's, "The Second Time Around"
Misheard Lyrics: Unlike the first time
Original Lyrics: Not like the first time
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Sting's, "Fortress Around Your Heart"
Misheard Lyrics: Encircled you with fishes in cold water
Original Lyrics: Encircled you with trenches and barbed wire
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The Whispers', "And the Beat Goes On"
Misheard Lyrics: Do you ever wander?
Original Lyrics: Do you ever wonder?
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Tracy Chapman's, "Fast Car"
Misheard Lyrics: See the lights laid out before us and your uncle's a*se strapped to my shoulder
And inherit a feeling that I belonged Inherit a feeling I could be someone, be someone, be someone Steal a fast car Original Lyrics: City lights lay out before us and your arm felt nice wrapped 'round my shoulder
And I had a feeling that I belonged I had a feeling I could be someone, be someone, be someone You got a fast car |
Whitney Houston's, "How Will I Know"
Misheard Lyrics: I'm asking you 'cause you know about these things
... This love is strong, why do I feel wee? ... I wish I had him near me now Original Lyrics: I'm asking you what you know about these things
... This love is strong, why do I feel weak? ... Wish I had you near me now |
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1990s | |
Babylon Zoo's, "Spaceman"
Misheard Lyrics: There's a timer between us
Original Lyrics: There's a fire between us
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Boyz II Men's, "Water Runs Dry"
Misheard Lyrics: It's too late 'til the water runs dry
Original Lyrics: Let's not wait 'til the water runs dry
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Cher's, "Walking in Memphis"
Misheard Lyrics: When I was working in the mail force
OR When I was working in male force OR When I was working in Belfast Original Lyrics: When I was walking in Memphis
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Chumbawamba's, "Tubthumping"
Misheard Lyrics: Mission at 9:08
or This is the lion's mate Original Lyrics: P*ssing the night away
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Jason Donovan's, "I'm Doing Fine"
Misheard Lyrics: Please don't tell her that she caught me crying
OR Please don't tell her that she got me crying Original Lyrics: Please don't tell her that you caught me crying
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Michelle Gayle's, "Happy Just to Be with You"
Misheard Lyrics: I think about ya in the pouring rain, yeah
Smashing down on my window pane Original Lyrics: I think about ya in the pouring rain, yeah
Splashing down on my window pane |
Natalie Cole's, "Miss You Like Crazy"
Misheard Lyrics: I miss your nice gravy
Original Lyrics: I miss you like crazy
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Phil Collins', "Something Happened On the Way to Heaven"
Misheard Lyrics: But you don't know what your dog didn't lose it
Original Lyrics: But you don't know what you got 'til you lose it
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Savage Garden's, "The Animal Song"
Misheard Lyrics: Compassion in the ocean
Original Lyrics: Compassion in your hands
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Weezer's, "Tired of Sex"
Misheard Lyrics: I'm beat, beet red
Ashamed of what I said (What I said) Oh I'm sorry, to that girl I know I'm a sinner but I can't say no (Say no) Original Lyrics: I'm beat, beet red
Ashamed of what I said (What I said) Oh I'm sorry, here I go I know I'm a sinner but I can't say no (Say no) |
Will Smith's, "Miami"
Misheard Lyrics: Party in the city where the beat is on
Original Lyrics: Party in the city where the heat is on
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2000s | |
City High's, "Caramel"
Misheard Lyrics: Bye-bye with brown eyes
Original Lyrics: 5'5" with brown eyes
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Duffy's, "Rain on Your Parade"
Misheard Lyrics: I pity the fools who are bathing you
Original Lyrics: I pity the fools who believe in you
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Ginuwine's, "Differences"
Misheard Lyrics: My old life has changed
Original Lyrics: My whole life has changed
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Ja Rule featuring Case's, "Livin' It Up"
Misheard Lyrics: Little Lies
Original Lyrics: Live your life
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Nelly Furtado's, "Say It Right"
Misheard Lyrics: When your wheel is broken
Original Lyrics: When your will is broken
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Seal's, "Waiting for You"
Misheard Lyrics: Feels like the most at stake
Original Lyrics: Feels like the wall’s at stake
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U2's, "Stuck in a Moment You Can't Get Out Of"
Misheard Lyrics: You got stuck in a morning
That you can't get out in Original Lyrics: You got stuck in a moment
That you can't get out of |
iiO's, "Rapture"
Misheard Lyrics: The kittens make my skin so weak
Original Lyrics: The kisses make my skin so weak
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2010s | |
Maroon 5's, "What Lovers Do"
Misheard Lyrics: I won't do s*** for you 😂😂😂💩💩💩
Original Lyrics: Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Been wishin' for you |
Maroon 5's, "What Lovers Do"
Misheard Lyrics: Oh poop a s*** for you
Original Lyrics: Oh been wishin' for you
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OMI's, "Cheerleader"
Misheard Lyrics: I think I've found myself a jelly head
Original Lyrics: I think I've found myself a cheerleader
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Shawn Mendes', "Stitches"
Misheard Lyrics: Farting on my knees
Original Lyrics: falling onto my knees
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Sia's, "Unstoppable"
Misheard Lyrics: I'm a Borgia with no
Original Lyrics: I'm a Porsche with no brakes.
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They Might Be Giants', "Cloisonné"
Misheard Lyrics: Minecraft is exploding
Original Lyrics: My craft is exploding
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Billie Eilish's, "Therefore I Am"
Misheard Lyrics: I think at 4 A.M
Original Lyrics: I'm think therefore I am
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