15 Classic Lines From Misunderstood Song Lyrics
In the modern age of recorded music, there are more than a few classic mondegreens. Although the brain usually knows better, the near-homophony of these phrases is hilarious to behold. Here are a few choice favorites. Sign up for a free Rdio account to hear the entire song and compare for yourself!
1. Jimi Hendrix, “Purple Haze”
Although rumor has it he did actually say this one time during a live performance, it’s not the official line Hendrix drops before that iconic riff.
2. Creedence Clearwater Revival, “Bad Moon Rising”
At least you always knew where to take a leak at a CCR concert.
3. Manfred Mann’s Earth Band, “Blinded By The Light”
Manfred Mann does have the distinct honor of performing a cover that’s arguably more famous than the original. And the BOSS did the original. That’s high praise.
4. Madonna, “Like A Virgin”
It’s all about context.
6. Led Zeppelin, “Stairway To Heaven”
Considering the fantasy elements of Led Zeppelin’s music, this isn’t exactly far-fetched.
7. Bon Jovi, “Livin’ On A Prayer”
Amen, Bon Jovi. Amen.
8. Alanis Morissette, “You Oughta Know”
A shameful stuffed secret.
9. Elton John, “Tiny Dancer”
It’s a classic.
10. Ramones, “Blitzkrieg Bop”
These bad boys weren’t afraid to crack a soda or two, no matter what the man said.
11. The Clash, “Rock The Casbah”
Who knew, all this time, The Clash were really all about partying where cats go to poop.
12. Nirvana, “Smells Like Teen Spirit”
Kurt was very into Tupperware parties, did you know?
14. The Black-Eyed Peas, “Boom Boom Pow”
We’ve all been there.
15. Bob Dylan, “Blowin’ In The Wind”
We’re all your friends, Bob.
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jimf15 2 months agoThere are several books (you can find them on Amazon) compiled by Gavin Edwards that contain misheard song lyrics. The first book is called “‘Scuse Me While I Kiss This Guy,” the second, “When a Man Loves a Walnut,” the third, “He’s Got the Whole World in His Pants.” He did a Christmas song edition also. I had the pleasure of getting some misheard lyrics in the third book (some from me, some from family & friends). I thought Devo was saying “Tatoo Detective” instead of “Try to Detect It” in their song “Whip It.” I assure my misheard ones are real, but it’s up to you to believe or not, but it’s so much fun to listen to the song later and try not to hear the wrong words. One that didn’t come from me, but songs exactly like the wrong choice is “I’m a Pool-Hall Ace” instead of “How My Poor Heart Aches” from The Police song “Every Breath You Take.” Whether the author of this article knows of this book is unknown, but once it’s out there, hey, party!
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mlewis102746 2 months agoI remember my kids singing, “I think I’m down to my last broken arm,” instead of ‘broken heart,’ and “You picked a fine time to leave me Lucille, with four ugly children and a crop in the field,” instead of ‘four hungry children.’ And then there were the Dixie Chicks, who sang “She knows the high stakes,” and got in trouble because some people heard ‘Ohio stinks.’
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michaelryanl 3 months agowhat about Ozzy in Warpigs? “oh Lord ya” sounds 10000x more like ‘Oh LAWNCHAIR!”
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anthropomorphicd 3 months agoAlso, Be Elvis Bud have a devil for a sideboard - Bohemian Rhapsody
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michaelp61 3 months agoA favorite of mine is “One Night in Bankok” was understood to be “I’m not Anne Bancroft.”
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Chris O'Brien 3 months ago
Most people interpret “panama” in Van Halen’s Panama as “animal”.
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richardb50 3 months ago“Boys of Summer” by Don Henley morphs into “Poison Summer” “…after the Poison Summer is gone”
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mikem87 3 months agoCheck it out now punk, soul brother. But my favorite isn’t really a hit but a song I love never the less. The Rolling Stone’s “Winter”. Mick sings, “I’ve been burning my bell, book and candle”. I always thought it was, I’ve been burning my bare broken, candle. I like that better at any rate.
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shannonh16 4 months agoConcerning “Smells like teen spirit” for years I thought the line was “Life is stupid and contagious” (I feel stupid and contagious), and until a minute ago, I thought a line was “With the lights out,this is dangerous” (With the lights out, it’s less dangerous)
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