1. “Excuse me while I kiss this guy” – Jimi Hendrix, “Purple Haze”
We’ve all heard it, and it just sounds so real, right? Jimi Hendrix actually says, “Excuse me while I kiss the sky,” but the misheard version has taken on a life of its own—so much so that Hendrix himself even joked about it onstage!
2. “Hold me closer, Tony Danza” – Elton John, “Tiny Dancer”
If you’ve ever belted out “Tiny Dancer,” chances are someone in the room has quipped, “Who’s Tony Danza?” The real lyrics are “Hold me closer, tiny dancer,” but this ’80s sitcom star somehow got his moment in the spotlight thanks to a pop culture slip.
3. “I can see clearly now, Lorraine is gone” – Johnny Nash, “I Can See Clearly Now”
It might make sense if Johnny Nash was singing about a breakup with someone named Lorraine, but nope—the real line is “I can see clearly now, the rain is gone.” Lorraine might just be another victim of a catchy tune!
4. “Sweet dreams are made of cheese” – Eurythmics, “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)”
Who wouldn’t want cheese to be the stuff dreams are made of? But Eurythmics’ actual lyrics are “Sweet dreams are made of this,” not the dairy delight we all hoped for.
5. “Bald-headed woman!” – Bee Gees, “More Than a Woman”
Barry Gibb and the Bee Gees were not singing about hair loss here. The correct lyric is “More than a woman,” but in the heat of a disco dance floor, “bald-headed woman” somehow became a classic misheard line.
6. “There’s a bathroom on the right” – Creedence Clearwater Revival, “Bad Moon Rising”
No, CCR wasn’t helping you find the restrooms. The actual lyrics are “There’s a bad moon on the rise,” but it’s so easy to hear “bathroom on the right,” especially in a crowded bar!
7. “Or should I just keep chasing penguins” – Adele, “Chasing Pavements”
Adele’s heart-wrenching hit actually says “Or should I just keep chasing pavements.” But “penguins” somehow sounds close enough to “pavements,” making this mix-up a fan favorite for animal lovers everywhere.
8. “We built this city on sausage rolls” – Starship, “We Built This City”
“Rock and roll” got a tasty upgrade here! The real line is “We built this city on rock and roll,” but thanks to the internet, “sausage rolls” has practically become the new anthem.
9. “Kick a chicken with it” – Will Smith, “Gettin’ Jiggy wit It”
Will Smith was not advocating for poultry violence! In reality, he’s just “Gettin’ jiggy with it.” But somehow, “kick a chicken with it” keeps popping up in people’s minds.
10. “Dancing queen, feel the beat from the tangerine” – ABBA, “Dancing Queen”
ABBA was definitely not feeling any beats from a piece of fruit. The line actually goes “Feel the beat from the tambourine,” but “tangerine” is what many of us hear.
11. “Every time you go away, you take a piece of meat with you” – Paul Young, “Every Time You Go Away”
The actual lyrics are “You take a piece of me with you,” but somehow “meat” slips in there, and now you’re picturing someone running off with a steak.
12. “See that girl, watch her scream, kicking the dancing queen” – ABBA, “Dancing Queen”
ABBA makes the list again! The true line is “See that girl, watch that scene, diggin’ the dancing queen.” But if you mishear it, you might imagine some dance floor drama.
13. “I’m farting carrots” – Pink Floyd, “Comfortably Numb”
A line from a song as moody as “Comfortably Numb” definitely doesn’t mention carrots. The correct lyrics are “I have become comfortably numb,” but “I’m farting carrots” just somehow fits the tune!
14. “It doesn’t make a difference if we’re naked or not” – Bon Jovi, “Livin’ on a Prayer”
Jon Bon Jovi is actually singing, “It doesn’t make a difference if we make it or not,” but this slip-up definitely adds a new layer to the song.
15. “I’ve got two chickens to paralyze” – Eddie Money, “Two Tickets to Paradise”
The true lyrics are “I’ve got two tickets to paradise,” but somehow, “two chickens to paralyze” has found a way to enter our minds, making us wonder what Eddie Money has against chickens!
