KidsHappen Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 My 16 yr. old just informed me that she always thought the line in the famous Christmas carol was "Dawn we now our day of peril". :001_huh: This is not the first time she has confessed to some seriously funny misunderstandings. No wonder the poor child is horribly confused. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CookieMonster Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 :lol: Yeah, why be all happy about the dawning day of peril? You know On the Road Again? I always thought he was saying: The wife I love is making music with my friends And I can't wait to get on the road again I couldn't blame him for wanting to get on the road again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted July 17, 2009 Author Share Posted July 17, 2009 :lol: Yeah, why be all happy about the dawning day of peril? You know On the Road Again? I always thought he was saying: The wife I love is making music with my friends And I can't wait to get on the road again I couldn't blame him for wanting to get on the road again! :lol: I always thought the line in "Lucille" was she had had 400 children and a crop int he fields. I would've left too! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangermom Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Last week my 8yo asked me about the song we were listening to on the radio, which has the line "There's a full moon in the sky"--she thought it said "There's a booger in the sky" which was much more confusing. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich with Kids Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Let angels prostate fall...:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmamainva Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 My favorite one is Credence Clearwater Revival. "There's a bad moon on the rise" ... my kids are convinced they're singing, "There's a bathroom on the right." :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasharowan Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 My favorite one is Credence Clearwater Revival. "There's a bad moon on the rise" ... my kids are convinced they're singing, "There's a bathroom on the right." :lol: My ds8 thought that too. The older ones, who had read the lyrics were LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elizam Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 I used to know some website full of these funnies. They referred to the "condition" of mihearing lyrics as "chronic lyricosis." I also had this great book called Dave Barry's Book of Bad Songs that was hilarious! Here are a couple of ours (me, dh, and I think one of the kids') "Big ol' Chad had a lighthouse" (Big Old Jet Airliner) "Im a Poolhall Ace" (how my poor heart aches, from that Police song) "I Been Down to Hardees, Baby" (Been DOwnhearted Baby) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leanna Tomlinson Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 One nation, under God, INVISIBLE, with liberty and JUST US for all. :)That was me....in the 2nd grade. ~ Leanna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightMaiden Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 :lol: I always thought the line in "Lucille" was she had had 400 children and a crop int he fields. I would've left too! :001_smile: It's not? :001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary in VA Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 The two funniest I remember were: from Elton John's "Benny and the Jets" - she had electric "BooKs" a mohair suit - should be "electric boots" and from Grease - she thought the song was "You're the One in the Boat, " instead of "You're the One that I Want." Haven't seen my friend in over 20 years, but laugh and think of her every time I hear those songs today. :001_smile: Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted July 18, 2009 Author Share Posted July 18, 2009 It's not? :001_huh: Nope, four hungry children. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukeswife Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 When my brother was young he thought the song "Burnadette" by the Four Tops was actually "Burn again " He thought it was about a pyromaniac. I always loved the old T-Mobile commercial where the song "Pour some sugar on me" by Def leopard was on and the guy was singing "Pour some shook up ramen" and his girlfriend says "What" and he responds with "You know SOUP!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Tears in my eyes over these! "Secret Agent Man" to me always sounds like "Secret Asian Man"! Chelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diane in CO Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 My sister thought that in the song "your the one that I want" from Grease that John Travolta shouts "It's Frankenstein" instead of "it's electrifying" :D "Call your ma" instead of "Panama" by Van Halen" and can't forget Neil Diamonds famous song "Reverend Blue Jeans, Babe" (Forever in Blue Jeans, Babe) :001_huh: :lol: Diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elizam Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Nope, four hungry children. :) I am glad you set me straight cause I also thought it ws 400 children!!!!!!!!!!!! I thought it was the funniest song in the world when I was a kid. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennefer@SSA Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 In Billy Idol's song "Eyes without a Face" I always thought he was saying, "How's about a date". Who's ever heard of eyes without a face anyway? How's about a date makes much more sense! :) :D:D:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anotherclassicmom Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 My children sang "sing to santa" instead of Sing Hosanna, it took me a few days, but I finally turned the music down and started listening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brindee Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 I have an Aunt named Joyce. When she was little they lived on a farm and she was called Joycie. There was a song at Church that she loved called "Bringing in the Sheaves". At the end of the song it says, "We shall come rejoicing, bringing in the sheaves." It had always been her favorite song because she thought the words were, "We shall come with Joycie, bringing in the sheeps." :D She said she had felt so special singing that song, and was shocked when she realized what the real words were! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bassoon Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Our favorite Christmas Carols around here: Three, we kings of Orient are, Merry gifts, we travel so far. And the ever-popular: Our God needs a Tupperware drawer. Tuppeware drawer! Oh our God needs a Tupperware drawer! (um, that's actually "Oh tidings of comfort and joy, for you uninitiated!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2jjka Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Frère Jacques, Frère Jacques Dormez-vous? Dormez-vous? Sonnez les matines! Sonnez les matines! Ding, dang, dong. Ding, dang, dong. (or...as my DD used to sing) Where is Shopko?Where is Shopko? Door may who? Door may who? Hey my name is Tina, Hey my name is Tina Ding dang dog, Ding dang dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglei Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 My favorite one is Credence Clearwater Revival. "There's a bad moon on the rise" ... my kids are convinced they're singing, "There's a bathroom on the right." :lol: These are TOO funny!:smilielol5: I also thought it was a bathroom on the right - and actually that is STILL what I hear all these years later if I happen to hear it playing somewhere:001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bairnmama Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 I had a friend who insisted some lyrics were "Dirty deeds and the thunder chief" (Dirty deeds and they're done dirt cheap). But my dd is especially challenged when it comes to lyrics! I don't think there's a song out there that she sings correctly: Old McDonald - Oink, Oink, here and there and everywhere and there from VBS - Dang, dang central for "Game Day Central" Jingle Bells - Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle holiday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowan25 Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 (edited) :lol: I always thought the line in "Lucille" was she had had 400 children and a crop int he fields. I would've left too! :001_smile: I thought this one too! And I thought it was "when you get caught between the moon and Lillian sing" instead of "when you get caught between the moon and New York City." I know it's crazy, but it's true!!! Edited July 18, 2009 by rowan25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmsurbat Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 My favorite: My then 5 & 7 year olds, dressed up in robes and paper beards, loudly singing: We three Kings of Glory and Tar.... :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 My 16 yr. old just informed me that she always thought the line in the famous Christmas carol was "Dawn we now our day of peril". :001_huh: This is not the first time she has confessed to some seriously funny misunderstandings. No wonder the poor child is horribly confused. :tongue_smilie: :lol: Fa la la!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUV2EDU Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 Michael Jackson's Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' song. Help Me Sing It, Ma Ma Se, Ma Ma Sa, Ma Ma Coo Sa Ma Ma Se, Ma Ma Sa, Ma Ma Coo Sa V.S. Help Me Sing It, I'ma sing it to the sound of my new song... I'ma sing it to the sound of my new song...:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alison in KY Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 Oh kaneechee wah aaha Oh kaneechee wah aaha Don't you get it? It's my son singing 'Born to Be Wild' You kinda have to yell that one to have the full effect. Alison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babysparkler Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 "I Miss You Like Crazy"... my sister thought it was "I wish you liked babies" :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saille Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 When my oldest was two or three, he thought "Boogie Shoes" was "Cookie Shoes". Impractical, but oh so tasty. There's an archive of misheard lyrics at KissThisGuy. (Think Hendrix singing, "'Scuse me, while I kiss the sky".) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMW Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 family faves: "America, America, God shed his skin for thee..." (me, first grade) "good night... sleep tight... and may your dreams come true... adios... ork d'vork... ah Pete's zane" (the old lawrence welk end of show tune) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen sn Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 I had a friend who insisted some lyrics were "Dirty deeds and the thunder chief" (Dirty deeds and they're done dirt cheap). I thought it was this for a long time as well. My best friend: Phil Collins Invisible Touch. "She seems to have an invisible touch" was mistaken for "She sees a hand and gives it a touch." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elizam Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 Michael Jackson's Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' song. Help Me Sing It, Ma Ma Se, Ma Ma Sa, Ma Ma Coo Sa Ma Ma Se, Ma Ma Sa, Ma Ma Coo Sa V.S. Help Me Sing It, I'ma sing it to the sound of my new song... I'ma sing it to the sound of my new song...:D Oh my goodness, I had NO idea what he was saying. I definitely thought it was more along the lines of what you thought (Ma Ma Se...) Thanks for setting me straight! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary in VA Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 Oh my goodness, I had NO idea what he was saying. I definitely thought it was more along the lines of what you thought (Ma Ma Se...) Thanks for setting me straight! :) It IS "ma ma se...." I googled it to see :001_smile: Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SusanAR Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 When we lived in the Philippines I despised a national 'hit song" which had had the lyrics: spaghetti pa pa pa (think spaghetti straps) sex bomb, sex bomb, sex bomb We couldn't avoid it because they played it EVERYWHERE- in every taxi, in every store, etc. My dd was 10 at the time. One day I heard here singing it, and I was so thankful when I heard her sing: spaghetti pa pa pa says Mom, says Mom, says MOM :001_smile: she thought it was about spaghetti for dinner. susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmiraGulch Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Tears in my eyes over these! "Secret Agent Man" to me always sounds like "Secret Asian Man"! Chelle ME TOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 I had a friend who insisted some lyrics were "Dirty deeds and the thunder chief" (Dirty deeds and they're done dirt cheap). Are we friends? I used to insist it was thunder chief. I never did get that song until I was enlightened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athena1277 Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 A year ago or so I had to teach dd the correct words to "When the Saints Go Marching In". You know the verse about "When the happy ages roll"? She thought it was "When the happy age at school". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lollie010 Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 from Elton John's "Benny and the Jets" - she had electric "BooKs" a mohair suit - should be "electric boots" What do you mean "Benny and the Jets?" It is actually "Betty in a Dress." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ailaena Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 My favorite one is Credence Clearwater Revival. "There's a bad moon on the rise" ... my kids are convinced they're singing, "There's a bathroom on the right." :lol: These are TOO funny!:smilielol5:I also thought it was a bathroom on the right - and actually that is STILL what I hear all these years later if I happen to hear it playing somewhere:001_huh: :lol:Every time I tell someone this, they look at me like I'm nuts, but now I know I'm not alone:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillieBoy Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 These posts are funny!:lol: I have to add a few Manford Man's "Blinded by the light...wrapped like a douche like a runner in the night...." I still don't know what it says!!!!! And my dd's: Kiss' "Rock N Roll all night" her version is "I want to drop and roll all night and potty every day" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenneinCA Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 How about "Knights in white satin..." ? The image of King Arthur on his horse dressed in a white satin jumpsuit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmamainva Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Manford Man's "Blinded by the light...wrapped like a douche like a runner in the night...." I still don't know what it says!!!!! I believe it's "deuce" ... don't ask me why that makes sense either, but...LOL .. I heard it the way you did, too!! :lol: This thread is definitely bringing back memories!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 ME TOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I knew I wasn't the only one!! :001_smile: Chelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 My dh used to walk through the grasslands of the farm w/his Grandpa, who would sing "Bringing in the Sheaves" as they went along. Dh always thought Grandpa was singing "Bringing in the Weeds"!! Chelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bassoon Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 "I Miss You Like Crazy"... my sister thought it was "I wish you liked babies" :lol: :lol::lol::lol: priceless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted July 20, 2009 Author Share Posted July 20, 2009 (edited) Manford Man's "Blinded by the light...wrapped like a douche like a runner in the night...." I still don't know what it says!!!!! It is deuce and it doesn't mean anything. When asked, Bruce said, "It's just words, man." This song is the number one song with misheard lyrics. Probably because it doesn't make any sense at all. Your brain doesn't have anything logical to work with so you just go by what it sounds like. Edited July 20, 2009 by KidsHappen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted July 20, 2009 Author Share Posted July 20, 2009 How about "Knights in white satin..." ? The image of King Arthur on his horse dressed in a white satin jumpsuit... OMG! I always thought it was Knights which is incredibly stupid of me given the theme of the album and even more so given how much I have listened to it ( A LOT!) over the years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingmommy Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Ok, the funniest (and most awful) misheard lyrics I ever heard...... A friend's SIL insists that the words to "Eminence Front" are actually ....."m&m's f....." well, I can't say the word here but it's something that nice m&m's ought not to be doing. And the woman totally believes these are the correct lyrics, even though she's been corrected many times. J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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