Revealing the True Meanings Behind These Misunderstood Songs

Misheard: “You’ve been outright offensive, for so long now”
Correct: “You’ve been out riding fences, for so long now”

The Eagles’ final live performance was of “Desperado” during a tour. On July 29, 2015, it ended their performance, and Glenn Frey passed away six months later. Despite being a fan favorite, the song was never made available as a single, which increased album sales.

Misheard: “Mushrooms are nasty”
Correct: “Must want to get nasty”

While the song’s suggestive and possibly degrading lyrics were the subject of much debate, Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines” was busy setting records. It not only won the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100, but it also remained at the top of the chart for the longest period of time since the 1940s in Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, 16 weeks. The media coverage around the unrated version of the video’s prohibition, which featured topless women, played a significant role in its popularity.