swt61 Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 So I'm in the middle of a mundane sheetrocking job, and as such you tend to have some fun conversations. Today one of the subjects that popped up was misheard lyrics. One of my employees told me that he thought the line in Kenny Rodgers "Lucille" was "with four hundred children, and a crop in the fields". Where the line is actually "with four hungry children, and a crop in the fields". This got us laughing, and I admitted that when I was in high school I had thought that Neil Diamond's "Forever in Blue Jeans" was "Reverend Blue Jeans". I was actually disappointed to find out otherwise. So I thought it would be fun to find out what misheard lyrics my Head-Case buddies may have to share. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nattonrice Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Well whether or not you like the music, Pantera has some of the funniest interpretations around. Look on youtube for "Fucking Hoffstyle" edit: you do need to equip your childish humour suit heh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pars Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Back when my oldest son was around 4, he misheard the lyrics to Live "I Alone" as "I will lawn dare you". He used to sit in his carseat singing this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aRc Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Eagles "Life in the Fast lane" I thought it was life in the "Vaseline"...somehow your a winner either way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swt61 Posted October 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Eagles "Life in the Fast lane" I thought it was life in the "Vaseline"...somehow your a winner either way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monkey Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Cream - "In a White Room" I thought it was "In a white room, with black horses..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monkey Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Oh, and a girlfriend in HS: B-52's - "Roam" - My then-GF loved this song (I despised it--still do). We're driving somewhere in my mom's borrowed convertible (white Mustang, but NOT the 5.0, 0-60 in 7 minutes). "Roam" comes on the radio, and before I can change the stupid station, ex-GF starts singing, "Roll Ipsy Wanna." That's when I knew it was over. And, No, she wasn't retarded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swt61 Posted October 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 I was at my Aunt and Uncles a few years ago, and when CSI came on the TV they started singing "Ooh Ollie, Ooh Ooh Ooh Ooh". Now he was in Viet Nam. So I started laughing, and there all "what?" I said it's "Who Are You, Who who, who who". I was laughing hysterically, and I still give them shit about it. They did say that now it makes a lot more sense as the intro to CSI. Well no shit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monkey Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 I was at my Aunt and Uncles a few years ago, and when CSI came on the TV they started singing "Ooh Ollie, Ooh Ooh Ooh Ooh". Now he was in Viet Nam. So I started laughing, and there all "what?" I said it's "Who Are You, Who who, who who". I was laughing hysterically, and I still give them shit about it. They did say that now it makes a lot more sense as the intro to CSI. Well no shit! The Little Monkey is looking at me like I'm crazy because I'm howling with laughter right now. I thought it was almost the exact same thing, but slightly worse: "Ooh ahh, ooh-ooh ooh-ooh." My wife thinks I'm a moron for many reasons, that misheard (and oft-missung) lyric among them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duggeh Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Monty this seems strange to me, Those movies had that movie thing, But nonsense has a welcome ring, And heroes don't come easy. Now nonsense isn't new to me, I know my head I know my feet, But mischief knocked me in the knees, So just, let, go. Just let go. I saw the ocean meet the man. I saw you buried in the sand. A friend was there to hold your hand, So walk on by. So I went walkin' through the street, I saw you strung up in a tree, A woman out there said to me: So hold, your, tongue. Hold, your, tongue. You don't owe me anything. You don't want this sympathy. #waste your breath# Don't you waste your breath. #waste your breath# Aboard the silver train. That nonsense doesn't mean a thing, They tried to bust you in a sting, But virtue isn't everything, So, don't, waste, time. Now here's a rhyme for you to steal, You put this on your anal reel, Mischief threw a rotton deal, Monty's layin' low. He is layin' low. Just let go. Just let go. You don't owe me anything... Spot the deliberate mistake. I seriously thought that those were the words for years before I had the d'oh moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahame Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 The Archive of Misheard Lyrics - KissThisGuy.com Because: Artist: Jimi Hendrix Song: Purple Haze Real Lyric: 'Scuse me while I kiss the sky Misheard Lyric: 'Scuse me while I kiss this guy User: Anonymous Genre: Rock Frequently Asked Questions for KissThisGuy.com Q: How did this whole thing come about? A: The archive started as a spontaneous idea originating out of the Birdhouse Arts Collective in September, 1995. The concept was inspired by the mother of a close friend of the founder, who confessed to us that, as a young girl, she had thought that the old church song "A little walk with Jesus" was called "A little chocolate Jesus." In fact, she never realized her error until she was almost 45 years old. The collection of misheard lyrics was later moved to the web. In late 2006, the site became too large for just a couple of people and was acquired by HumorBox Entertainment. The founder and HumorBox Entertainment have begun rolling out major changes to site – too many to name here. Stay tuned and stop by daily to participate and enjoy with friends and family. Q: Is there a technical name for these mishearances? A: Well, not a technical name as in psychology terminology, but there is an anecdotal name -- they're called mondegreens, and it's all explained at Mondegreens Ripped My Flesh. They even have one of the old time classics Search term: my ears are alight Total Found: 1 (1 displayed). Artist: Desmond Dekker & The Aces Song: (Poor Me) Israelites Real Lyric: Get up in the morning Slaving for bread Sir So that every mouth can be fed Poor, poor me, Israelites Wife and kids dem pack up and leave me Darling she said I was yours to receive Poor, poor me, Israelites Misheard Lyric: Get up in the morning, baked beans for breakfast So that everyone can be fed Oh, oh, my ears are alight User: Anonymous Genre: Reggae Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitz Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Anal reel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duggeh Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 [MrBurns] Yes. That's the one. [/MrBurns] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swt61 Posted October 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Anal reel? [MrBurns] Yes. That's the one. [/MrBurns] That's no fair Fitz! You're vast knowledge of sex toys gives you a distinct advantage. Most of us would just never know there is no real anal reel. The Little Monkey is looking at me like I'm crazy because I'm howling with laughter right now. I thought it was almost the exact same thing, but slightly worse: "Ooh ahh, ooh-ooh ooh-ooh." My wife thinks I'm a moron for many reasons, that misheard (and oft-missung) lyric among them. My Aunt and Uncle will be happy to hear there are others like them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hungrych Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Cream - "In a White Room" I thought it was "In a white room, with black horses..." Wait it's not? Woah... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monkey Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 I was always wondering wtf those horses were doing in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swt61 Posted October 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 My understanding is that the reason it's a White room with Black curtains, is because it's an interrogation room. Not sure if that's true. But there are Silver horses in the song, if that makes you feel better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morphsci Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 ... But there are Silver horses in the song, if that makes you feel better. ,and green alligators, and longneck geese, .... Oh wait. Nevermind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Grahame Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 And for in depth analysis White Room | Reason to Rock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 How do you get "horses" from "curtains"?!?!? I didn't realize there was a definitive answer to the "kiss the sky"/"kiss this guy" question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monkey Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 How do you get "horses" from "curtains"?!?!? By not being very bright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swt61 Posted October 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 How do you get "horses" from "curtains"?!?!? I didn't realize there was a definitive answer to the "kiss the sky"/"kiss this guy" question. OK smarty pants, I bet you've got a duzy that you're not sharing with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 No, not really. I'm shameless, so if something really good comes up, I'll share. But my memory isn't what it used to be and I am easily distracted. I'm sure there's some Jeff Lynne or some Ozzy that I misheard. Or Michael McDonald. Those guys really slurred a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahame Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Ozzy Osbourne Songs Ozzy Osbourne: I know that pizza goes with broccoli... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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