Revealing the True Meanings Behind These Misunderstood Songs

Published on 09/19/2023
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‘I’m a Believer’ by – Monkees

Misheard: “Then I saw her face, now I’m gonna leave her”
Correct: “Then I saw her face, now I’m a believer”

Although “I’m a Believer” was made famous by the film “Shrek,” The Monkees actually released the song 35 years earlier.Within two days of its release, the original version went gold and spent seven weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100. It was an immediate success.

'I'm A Believer' By The Monkees

‘I’m A Believer’ By The Monkees

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‘Blinded by the Light’ – Bruce Springsteen

Misheard: “Wrapped up like a deuce, another rumor in the night”
Correct: “Revved up like a deuce, another runner in the night”

There are numerous ways that this well-known Bruce Springsteen line is misunderstood. A 1993 episode of the Canadian sketch-comedy program “The Vacant Lot” featured a parody of the movie “Blinded by the Light” that made fun of the several inaccurate interpretations that exist.

'Blinded By The Light' By Bruce Springsteen

‘Blinded By The Light’ By Bruce Springsteen

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