Music has a way of transcending language barriers and bringing people together, but sometimes the lyrics can get lost in translation. Misheard lyrics, or “mondegreens,” as they are called, can often be hilarious and completely change the meaning of a song. Here are ten misheard song lyrics that are sure to make you laugh out loud.
1. “Blinded by the Light” by Manfred Mann’s Earth Band
Misheard lyrics: “Wrapped up like a douche when you’re rollin’ in the night”
Actual lyrics: “Revved up like a deuce, another runner in the night”
This classic rock song is often misheard, and the actual lyrics make a lot more sense than the misheard version.
2. “Purple Haze” by Jimi Hendrix
Misheard lyrics: “Excuse me while I kiss this guy”
Actual lyrics: “Excuse me while I kiss the sky”
This misheard lyric is a classic example of a mondegreen and has been immortalized in popular culture.
3. “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” by The Beatles
Misheard lyrics: “The girl with colitis goes by”
Actual lyrics: “The girl with kaleidoscope eyes”
This misheard lyric is a bit gross, but also hilarious.
4. “Bad Moon Rising” by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Misheard lyrics: “There’s a bathroom on the right”
Actual lyrics: “There’s a bad moon on the rise”
This misheard lyric is a classic and has been the subject of jokes for decades.
5. “Tiny Dancer” by Elton John
Misheard lyrics: “Hold me closer, Tony Danza”
Actual lyrics: “Hold me closer, tiny dancer”
This misheard lyric is a classic and has been immortalized in pop culture.
6. “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor
Misheard lyrics: “At first I was afraid, I was petrified, kept thinking I could never live with or without you by my side”
Actual lyrics: “At first I was afraid, I was petrified, kept thinking I could never live without you by my side”
This misheard lyric completely changes the meaning of the song and is hilarious.
7. “Livin’ on a Prayer” by Bon Jovi
Misheard lyrics: “It doesn’t make a difference if we’re naked or not”
Actual lyrics: “It doesn’t make a difference if we make it or not”
This misheard lyric is a classic and has been the subject of jokes for decades.
8. “Waterfalls” by TLC
Misheard lyrics: “Don’t go Jason Waterfalls”
Actual lyrics: “Don’t go chasing waterfalls”
This misheard lyric is a classic and has been the subject of jokes for decades.
9. “Like a Virgin” by Madonna
Misheard lyrics: “Like a virgin, touched for the thirty-first time”
Actual lyrics: “Like a virgin, touched for the very first time”
This misheard lyric completely changes the meaning of the song and is hilarious.
10. “Smooth” by Santana featuring Rob Thomas
Misheard lyrics: “I’m your penis, I’m your fire, your desire”
Actual lyrics: “I’m your Venus, I’m your fire, your desire”
This misheard lyric is a classic and has been the subject of jokes for decades.
In conclusion, misheard lyrics can be hilarious and completely change the meaning of a song. These ten misheard lyrics are sure to make you laugh out loud and show just how easy it is
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