13 Commonly Misheard Song Lyrics That Are Just So, So Wrong

We have all been guilty of singing the wrong lyrics to songs and I will admit, I am still guilty. I don't think there is one song that I don't flub the lyrics on. Whether it's part of the chorus or just a word that get's miffed, I definitely have the wrong lyrics embedded into my head and like a bad habit, it's hard to break. So while I have now learned the correct lyrics of songs, I still continue to mis sing them. Here are some of the lyrics (Some of which I am 100% guilty of singing wrong) that have been submitted by you, our staging.doyouremember.com fans. 1. "Money for Nothing" by Dire Straits ...is a single by British rock band Dire Straits, taken from their 1985 studio album Brothers in Arms. The song's lyrics, considered controversial at the time of the song's release, are written from the point of view of a working-class man watching music videos and commenting on what he sees. The song featured a guest appearance by Sting singing background vocals, providing both the signature falsetto introduction and backing chorus of, "I want my MTV." The groundbreaking video was the first to be aired on MTV Europe when the network launched on 1 August 1987. "Money For Nothing" Now look at them yo-yo's that's the way you do it You play the guitar on the MTV That ain't workin' that's the way you do it Money for nothin' and chicks for free Now that ain't workin' that's the way you do it Lemme tell ya them guys ain't dumb Maybe get a blister on your little finger Maybe get a blister on your thumb We gotta install microwave ovens Custom kitchen deliveries We gotta move these refrigerators We gotta move these color TV's See the little faggot with the earring and the makeup Yeah buddy that's his own hair That little faggot got his own jet airplane That little faggot he's a millionaire We gotta install microwave ovens Custom kitchens deliveries We gotta move these refrigerators We gotta move these color TV's I shoulda learned to play the guitar I shoulda learned to play them drums Look at that mama, she got it stickin' in the camera Man we could have some fun And he's up there, what's that? Hawaiian noises? Bangin' on the bongoes like a chimpanzee That ain't workin' that's the way you do it Get your money for nothin' get your chicks for free We gotta install microwave ovens Custom kitchen deliveries We gotta move these refrigerators We gotta move these colour TV's, Lord Now that ain't workin' that's the way you do it You play the guitar on the MTV That ain't workin' that's the way you do it Money for nothin' and your chicks for free Money for nothin' and chicks for free Misheard Lyrics: 'Money for nothin' and chips for free'. Correct Lyrics: 'Money for nothin' and your chicks for free' 2. "DRIFT AWAY" by Dobie Gray ... is a song written by Mentor Williams and originally recorded by John Henry Kurtz on his 1972 album Reunion. In 1973 the song became Dobie Gray's biggest hit, peaking at number five on the Billboard Hot 100 and certified gold by the RIAA. A new version by Uncle Kracker, with Gray, became a major hit in 2003. https://youtu.be/gr_eVcCAUXo "Drift Away" Day after day I'm more confused Yet I look for the light through the pouring rain You know that's a game that I hate to lose And I'm feelin' the strain Ain't it a shame Oh, give me the beat boys and free my soul I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away Oh, give me the beat boys and free my soul I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away Beginning to think that I'm wastin' time I don't understand the things I do The world outside looks so unkind And I'm countin' on you To carry me through Oh, give me the beat boys and free my soul I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away Yeah, give me the beat boys and free my soul I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away And when my mind is free You know a melody can move me And when I'm feelin' blue The guitar's comin' through to soothe me Thanks for the joy that you've given me I want you to know I believe in your song And rhythm and rhyme and harmony You've helped me along Makin' me strong Oh, give me the beat boys and free my soul I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away Give me the beat boys and free my soul I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away Oh, give me the beat boys and free my soul I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away Hey, give me the beat boys and free my soul I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away Na na na, won't you, won't you take me Oh, take me Misheard Lyrics: "give me the Beach Boys, and free my soul" Misheard Lyrics: "give me the people and free my soul" Actual lyric: Give me the beat boys and free my soul. Click "Next" if you want to see more flubbed lyrics? 3. "Dancing Queen" by Abba is a Europop song by the Swedish group ABBA, and the lead single from their fourth studio album, Arrival. It was a worldwide hit. https://youtu.be/xFrGuyw1V8s "Dancing Queen" You can dance You can jive Having the time of your life See that girl Watch that scene Dig in the dancing queen Friday night and the lights are low Looking out for a place to go Where they play the right music Getting in the swing You come to look for a king Anybody could be that guy Night is young and the music's high With a bit of rock music Everything is fine You're in the mood for a dance And when you get the chance You are the dancing queen Young and sweet Only seventeen Dancing queen Feel the beat from the tambourine You can dance You can jive Having the time of your life See that girl Watch that scene Dig in the dancing queen You're a teaser, you turn 'em on Leave 'em burning and then you're gone Looking out for another Anyone will do You're in the mood for a dance And when you get the chance You are the dancing queen Young and sweet Only seventeen Dancing queen Feel the beat from the tambourine You can dance You can jive Having the time of your life See that girl Watch that scene Dig in the dancing queen Dig in the dancing queen Misheard Lyrics: 'See that girl, watch her scream, kicking the dancing queen'. Correct Lyrics: 'See that girl, watch that scene, diggin' the Dancing Queen'. Someone else submitted: Misheard Lyrics: Dancing queen, feel the beat from the tangerine'. Correct Lyrics: 'Dancing queen, feel the beat from the tambourine' from ABBA’s 'Dancing Queen'. Did you think you know what other songs are on our list? Click "NEXT" to find out 4. "Purple Haze" by Jimi Hendrix is a song written by Jimi Hendrix and released as the second record single by the Jimi Hendrix Experience on March 17, 1967. As a record chart hit in several countries and the opening number on the Experience's debut American album, it was many people's first exposure to Hendrix's psychedelic rock sound. https://youtu.be/cJunCsrhJjg "Purple Haze" Purple haze, all in my brain Lately things they don't seem the same Actin' funny, but I don't know why Excuse me while I kiss the sky Purple haze, all around Don't know if I'm comin' up or down Am I happy or in misery? What ever it is, that girl put a spell on me Help me Help me Oh, no, no Ooo, ahhh Ooo, ahhh Ooo, ahhh Ooo, ahhh, yeah! Purple haze all in my eyes Don't know if it's day or night You got me blowin', blowin' my mind Is it tomorrow, or just the end of time? Ooo Help me Ahh, yea-yeah, purple haze Oh, no, oh Oh, help me Tell me, tell me, purple haze I can't go on like this Purple haze You're makin' me blow my mind Purple haze, n-no, nooo Purple haze Misheard Lyrics: Excuse me while I kiss this guy Correct Lyrics: Excuse me while I kiss the sky You know there has to be one song on here that you sing wrong... right? The "Next" song is one of my all time mistaken lyrics 5. "Circle of Life" - The Lion King by Elton John & Tim Rice is a song from Disney's 1994 animated film The Lion King. Composed by Elton John, with lyrics by Tim Rice, the song was performed by Carmen Twillie (the deep female lead vocals) and Lebo M. (opening Zulu vocals) as the film's opening song. https://youtu.be/HwSKkKrUzUk "Circle Of Life" Nants ingonyama bagithi baba (there comes a lion) Sithi uhhmm ingonyama (oh yes, it's a lion) Nants ingonyama bagithi baba (there comes a lion) Sithi uhhmm ingonyama (oh yes, it's a lion) Ingonyama Siyo nqoba (we're going to conquer) Ingonyama Ingonyama nengw' enamabaal (it's a lion and a tiger) Ingonyama nengw' enamabala (se-to-kwa!) Ingonyama nengw' enamabala (asana) From the day we arrive on the planet And, blinking, step into the sun There's more to see than can ever be seen More to do than can ever be done There's far too much to take in here More to find than can ever be found But the sun rolling high Through the sapphire sky Keeps great and small on the endless round It's the circle of life And it moves us all Through despair and hope Through faith and love Till we find our place On the path unwinding In the circle The circle of life It's the circle of life And it moves us all Through despair and hope Through faith and love Till we find our place On the path unwinding In the circle The circle of life Misheard Lyrics: Pink pajamas and penguins on the bottom Correct Lyrics: "Ingonyama nengw' enamabala." 6. “I Can See Clearly Now” by Johnny Nash ...is a song written, composed, and originally recorded by Johnny Nash. It was a single from the album of the same name and achieved success in the United States and the United Kingdom when it was released in 1972, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was covered by many artists throughout the years, including a 1993 hit version by Jimmy Cliff, who re-recorded it for the motion picture soundtrack of Cool Runnings, where it reached the top 20 at No.18 on the Billboard Hot 100. "I Can See Clearly Now" I can see clearly now, the rain is gone, I can see all obstacles in my way Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind It's gonna be a bright (bright), bright (bright) Sun-Shiny day. I think I can make it now, the pain is gone All of the bad feelings have disappeared Here is the rainbow I've been prayin' for It's gonna be a bright (bright), bright (bright) Sun-Shiny day. Look all around, there's nothin' but blue skies Look straight ahead, nothin' but blue skies I can see clearly now, the rain is gone, I can see all obstacles in my way Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind It's gonna be a bright (bright), bright (bright) Sun-Shiny day. Misheard Lyrics: 'I can see clearly now, Lorraine is gone'. Correct lyrics: 'I can see clearly now, the rain is gone' from Johnny Nash’s 'I can see clearly now'. Want to see what Bon Jovi song is on this list? Click "Next" to find out. 7. "Livin' On A Prayer" by Bon Jovi is Bon Jovi's second chart-topping single from their album Slippery When Wet (1986). Written by Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, and Desmond Child, the single, released in late 1986, was well received at both rock and pop radio and its music video was given heavy rotation at MTV, giving the band their first No. 1 on the BillboardMainstream Rock chart and their second consecutive No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 hit. "Livin’ On A Prayer" Once upon a time not so long ago Tommy used to work on the docks Union's been on strike He's down on his luck It's tough, so tough Gina works the diner all day Working for her man She brings home her pay for love For love She says, we've got to hold on to what we've got 'Cause it doesn't make a difference if we make it or not We've got each other and that's a lot for love We'll give it a shot We're half way there Livin' on a prayer Take my hand and we'll make it I swear, livin' on a prayer Tommy got his six string in hock Now he's holding in what he used to make it talk So tough, it's tough Gina dreams of running away When she cries in the night Tommy whispers: Baby It's okay, someday We've got to hold on to what we've got We're half way there Livin' on a prayer We've got to hold on ready or not You live for the fight when it's all that you've got We're half way there Livin' on a prayer We're half way there Livin' on a prayer We're half way there Livin' on a prayer Misheard Lyrics: 'It doesn’t make a difference if we’re naked or not'. Correct Lyrics: 'It doesn’t make a difference if we make it or not' from Bon Jovi’s Queen has a misheard lyric too. Click "Next" to continue... 8. "We Will Rock You" by Queen is a song written by Brian May and recorded by Queen for their 1977 album News of the World. Rolling Stone ranked it number 330 of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time" in 2004, and the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) placed it at number 146 on its list of Songs of the Century. In 2009, "We Will Rock You" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. https://youtu.be/-tJYN-eG1zk "We Will Rock You" Buddy you're a boy make a big noise Playin' in the street gonna be a big man some day You got mud on yo' face You big disgrace Kickin' your can all over the place Singin' We will we will rock you We will we will rock you Buddy you're a young man hard man Shoutin' in the street gonna take on the world some day You got blood on yo' face You big disgrace Wavin' your banner all over the place Singin' We will we will rock you We will we will rock you Buddy you're an old man poor man Pleadin' with your eyes gonna make you some peace some day You got mud on your face You big disgrace Somebody better put you back into your place Singin' We will we will rock you We will we will rock you Incorrect Lyrics: 'Kicking your cat all over the place'. Correct Lyrics: 'Kicking your can all over the place' One of my favorites on "Next" page... 9. "Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana is a song by American rock band Nirvana. It is the opening track and lead single from the band's second album, Nevermind (1991). Written by Kurt Cobain, Krist Novoselic, and Dave Grohl (lyrics by Cobain, music by Nirvana) and produced by Butch Vig, the song uses a verse-chorus form where the main four-chord riff is used during the intro and chorus to create an alternating loud and quiet dynamic. The sound of the song (as Cobain admitted) is modeled after the sound of the Pixies. The unexpected success of "Smells Like Teen Spirit" in late 1991 propelled Nevermind to the top of the charts at the start of 1992, an event often marked as the point where alternative rock entered the mainstream. "Smells Like Teen Spirit" was Nirvana's biggest hit, reaching number six on the Billboard Hot 100 and placing high on music industry charts all around the world in 1991 and 1992. https://youtu.be/hTWKbfoikeg "Smells Like Teen Spirit" Load up on guns Bring your friends It's fun to lose and to pretend She's overboard, self assured Oh no I know, a dirty word Hello, hello, hello, how low Hello, hello, hello With the lights out, it's less dangerous Here we are now, entertain us I feel stupid and contagious Here we are now, entertain us A mulatto, an Albino A mosquito, my libido, yeah Hey, yay I'm worse at what I do best And for this gift, I feel blessed Our little group has always been And always will until the end Hello, hello, hello, how low Hello, hello, hello With the lights out, it's less dangerous Here we are now, entertain us I feel stupid and contagious Here we are now, entertain us A mulatto, an Albino A mosquito, my libido, yeah Hey, yay And I forget just why I taste Oh yeah, I guess it makes me smile I found it hard, it was hard to find Oh well, whatever, nevermind Hello, hello, hello, how low Hello, hello, hello With the lights out, it's less dangerous Here we are now, entertain us I feel stupid and contagious Here we are now, entertain us A mulatto, an Albino A mosquito, my libido A denial, A denial, A denial, A denial, A denial A denial, A denial, A denial, A denial Misheard Lyrics: 'Here we are now, in containers'. Correct Lyrics: 'Here we are now, entertain us' from Nirvana’s 'Smells like teen spirit'. Can you guess the "NEXT" song? 10. "Message in a Bottle" by The Police ...is a song by English rock band The Police. It was released as the lead single from their second studio album, Reggatta de Blanc (1979). Written by the band's lead singer and bassist Sting, the song is ostensibly about a story of a castaway on an island, who sends out a message in a bottle to seek love. A year later, he has not received any sort of response, and despairs, thinking he is destined to be alone. The next day, he sees "a hundred billion bottles" on the shore, finding out that there are more people like him out there. The song was the first of their five UK number one singles. Rolling Stone ranked it number 65 on its list of the "100 Greatest Guitar Songs of All Time". "Message In A Bottle" Just a castaway An island lost at sea Another lonely day With no one here but me More loneliness Than any man could bear Rescue me before I fall into despair I'll send an SOS to the world I'll send an SOS to the world I hope that someone gets my Message in a bottle A year has passed since I wrote my note But I should have known this right from the start Only hope can keep me together Love can mend your life But love can break your heart I'll send an SOS to the world I'll send an SOS to the world I hope that someone gets my Message in a bottle Walked out this morning Don't believe what I saw A hundred billion bottles Washed up on the shore Seems I'm not alone at being alone A hundred billion casatways Looking for a home I'll send an SOS to the world I'll send an SOS to the world I hope that someone gets my Message in a bottle Sending out an SOS Misheard Lyrics: 'A year has passed since I broke my nose'. Correct Lyrics: 'A year has passed since I wrote my note' from The Police’s 'Message In A Bottle'. Even knowing the lyrics of this "NEXT" song, I still get them wrong! 11. "Blinded by the Light" by Bruce Springsteen and also by Manfred Mann's Earth Band ...is a song written and recorded by Bruce Springsteen which first appeared on his 1973 debut album Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J.. A cover by British rock band Manfred Mann's Earth Band reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States in February 1977 and was also a top ten hit in the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Canada. https://youtu.be/kgHkkcoyuOY “BLINDED BY THE LIGHT" Madman drummers bummers and Indians in the summer with a teenage diplomat In the dumps with the mumps as the adolescent pumps his way into his hat With a boulder on my shoulder, feelin' kinda older, I tripped the merry-go-round With this very unpleasing sneezing and wheezing, the calliope crashed to the ground Some all-hot half-shot was headin' for the hot spot, snappin' his fingers, clappin' his hands And some fleshpot mascot was tied into a lover's knot with a whatnot in her hand And now young Scott with a slingshot finally found a tender spot and throws his lover in the sand And some bloodshot forget-me-not whispers, daddy's within earshot, save the buckshot, turn up the band And she was blinded by the light Oh cut loose like a deuce, another runner in the night Blinded by the light She got down but she never got tight, but she'll make it alright Some brimstone baritone anti-cyclone rolling stone preacher from the East He says, dethrone the dictaphone, hit it in its funny bone, that's where they expect it least And some new-mown chaperone was standin' in the corner all alone, watchin' the young girls dance And some fresh-sown moonstone was messin' with his frozen zone to remind him of the feeling of romance Yeah, he was blinded by the light Oh, cut loose like a deuce, another runner in the night Blinded by the light He got down but he never got tight, but he's gonna make it tonight Some silicone sister with her manager's mister told me I got what it takes She said, I'll turn you on, sonny, to something strong if you play that song with the funky break And Go-Cart Mozart was checkin' out the weather chart to see if it was safe to go outside And little Early-Pearly came by in her curly-wurly and asked me if I needed a ride Oh, some hazard from Harvard was skunked on beer, playin' backyard bombardier Yes, and Scotland Yard was trying hard, they sent some dude with a calling card, he said, do what you like, but don't do it here Well, I jumped up, turned around, spit in the air, fell on the ground and asked him which was the way back home He said, take a right at the light, keep goin' straight until night, and then, boy, you're on your own And now in Zanzibar, a shootin' star was ridin' in a side car, hummin' a lunar tune Yes, and the avatar said, blow the bar but first remove the cookie jar, we're gonna teach those boys to laugh too soon And some kidnapped handicap was complainin' that he caught the clap from some mousetrap he bought last night Well, I unsnapped his skull cap and between his ears I saw a gap but figured he'd be all right He was just blinded by the light Cut loose like a deuce, another runner in the night Blinded by the light Mama always told me not to look into the sights of the sun Oh, but Mama, that's where the fun is Ooh yeah I was blinded I was blinded I was blinded I was blinded I was blinded I was blinded I was blinded I was blinded Misheard Lyrics: “Wrapped up like a douche, another rumor in the night.” Actual Lyrics: “Revved up like a Deuce, another runner in the night.” I never knew I was singing this "NEXT" song wrong! 12. "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" by Elton John (& Beatles) ...is a song written primarily by John Lennon and credited to Lennon–McCartney, for the Beatles' 1967 album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. Lennon's son Julian inspired the song with a nursery school drawing he called "Lucy—in the sky with diamonds". Shortly after the song's release, speculation arose that the first letter of each of the title nouns intentionally spelled "LSD". Lennon consistently denied this, insisting the song's fantastical imagery was inspired by Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland books, a claim repeatedly confirmed by Paul McCartney. https://youtu.be/3AVWJzHvhFE “LUCY IN THE SKY WITH DIAMONDS” Picture yourself in a boat on a river With tangerine trees and marmalade skies Somebody calls you, you answer quite slowly A girl with kaleidoscope eyes Cellophane flowers of yellow and green Towering over your head Look for the girl with the sun in her eyes And she's gone Lucy in the sky with diamonds Lucy in the sky with diamonds Lucy in the sky with diamonds Ah Follow her down to a bridge by a fountain Where rocking horse people eat marshmallow pies Everyone smiles as you drift past the flowers That grow so incredibly high Newspaper taxis appear on the shore Waiting to take you away Climb in the back with your head in the clouds And you're gone Lucy in the sky with diamonds Lucy in the sky with diamonds Lucy in the sky with diamonds Ah Picture yourself on a train in a station With plasticine porters with looking glass ties Suddenly someone is there at the turnstile The girl with the kaleidoscope eyes Lucy in the sky with diamonds Lucy in the sky with diamonds Lucy in the sky with diamonds Ah Lucy in the sky with diamonds Lucy in the sky with diamonds Lucy in the sky with diamonds Ah Lucy in the sky with diamonds Lucy in the sky with diamonds Lucy in the sky with diamonds Misheard Lyrics: “The girl with colitis goes by.” Actual Lyrics: “The girl with kaleidoscope eyes.” Want to see more songs? Click "NEXT" 13. "Like a Virgin" by Madonna ...is a song recorded by American singer Madonna for her second studio album Like a Virgin (1984). https://youtu.be/s__rX_WL100 “LIKE A VIRGIN” I made it through the wilderness Somehow I made it through Didn't know how lost I was Until I found you I was beat Incomplete I'd been had, I was sad and blue But you made me feel Yeah, you made me feel Shiny and new Hoo, Like a virgin Touched for the very first time Like a virgin When your heart beats Next to mine Gonna give you all my love, boy My fear is fading fast Been saving it all for you 'Cause only love can last You're so fine And you're mine Make me strong, yeah you make me bold Oh your love thawed out Yeah, your love thawed out What was scared and cold Like a virgin, hey Touched for the very first time Like a virgin With your heartbeat Next to mine Whoa Whoa, ah Whoa You're so fine And you're mine I'll be yours 'Till the end of time 'Cause you made me feel Yeah, you made me feel I've nothing to hide Like a virgin, hey Touched for the very first time Like a virgin With your heartbeat Next to mine Like a virgin, ooh ooh Like a virgin Feels so good inside When you hold me, And your heart beats, And you love me Oh oh, ooh whoa Oh oh oh whoa Whoa oh ho, ho Ooh baby Yeah Can't you hear my heart beat For the very first time? Misheard Lyric: “Like a virgin, touched for the thirty-first time.” Actual Lyric: “Like a virgin, touched for the very first time.” (Sources: Wikipedia & YouTube) So, in order to keep this list clear and concise, no pun intended, share your comments and your suggestions and misheard lyrics in the comment section below! What lyrics have you been singing wrong, all along?

13 Commonly Misheard Song Lyrics That Are Just So, So Wrong

By K. Gitter
7 years ago

4. “Purple Haze” by Jimi Hendrix

“Purple Haze”