Mondegreens, or Misheard Lyrics from Jimi Hendrix to Elton John
Gig Alerts | Mar 26, 2020
Let’s talk about something other than the virus for a moment. Let’s talk about lyrics – specifically misheard lyrics. What did you just hear Jimi Hendrix sing? Was it “excuse me while I kiss this guy?” What is John Fogarty of Creedence Clearwater Revival telling you in this lyric?
If you heard “there’s a bathroom on the right,” you’re wrong – but you’re not alone. Mondegreens, or misheard lyrics, are a strange and often hilarious part of being a music fan. They’ve even spawned a whole TV ad…
Elton John’s Rocket Man is just one song that’s been misunderstood over the years. But there are hundreds of others, and sharing them can be great fun. For proof, check out this segment from our Soundcheck archives:
