Lyrics you always mis-heard but didn't know it

[philipdalton]

When I left school the song "Money's Too Tight to Mention" by Simply Red was released. With their being a recession on at the time it was highly topical. "I got laid off from work, my rent is due, my kids all need brand new shoes". I honestly used to think that last bit was "A kid sold me brand new shoes".

[philipdalton]

I used to think "When Smokey Sings" by ABC was called "When Smoke Ascends" at one time.

[Richard1978]

I used to think "When Smokey Sings" by ABC was called "When Smoke Ascends" at one time.

I used to hear it as "When Smokey Sins, I Hear Violence"

[philipdalton]

I suppose the reason why bands and artists often print the lyrics of their songs underneath their album covers is to avoid confusion as to what they're actually singing about.

[kellynacy]

good

[ihoverboard]

another is cotton eye joe i always thought it was cartman joe and scatman joe.
i just in the last few months realised it was cotton eye joe.