What are some of your personal misheard lyrics?

kfwyre
2025-09-27T11:04:15Z

I’m sure most people know of the common examples (“Hold me closer, Tony Danza”), but I’m interested in lyrics that you or someone you know has gotten wrong in the songs you regularly listen to.

Also, I’m interested in the story of how you found out it was a misheard lyric.

How long had you heard the wrong thing?

How did you find out the what the actual line was supposed to be?

Was there a dawning realization or comedy wrapped up in it?

Do you still sing it your way in spite of the actual lyrics?

Is the song actually improved by your lyric swap?

If it’s not a burden, link to the timestamp of the song(s) where your misheard lyrics occurs.

If you want to prime people to hear things your way, feel free to put the actual lyrics in a dropdown to hide them, so people can listen to the song with your words in mind first.

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