‘The Cross-Eyed Bear That You Gave to Me’

Misheard Lyrics

Song: “You Oughta Know” by Alanis Morissette

Real Lyric: ''The cross I bear that you gave to me"

-Xfinity Music Staff

(Photo: Frank Micelotta, Getty Images)

The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.

More from this Slideshow

0 of 0

They Said What? You know that awkward moment when you realize you’ve been singing the wrong words to your favorite song for years (if not decades)? Don’t worry, you’re not alone.

Keep clicking to see some of the most frequently misheard lyrics, and find out what those mush-mouthed singers were really trying to say. -Xfinity Music Staff

(Photos: Getty Images)

The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
‘Excuse Me While... Song: “Purple Haze” by Jimi Hendrix

Real Lyric: ''Excuse me while I kiss the sky''

-Xfinity Music Staff

(Photo: Evening Standard, Hulton Archive, Getty Images)

The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
‘Hold Me Closer,... Song: “Tiny Dancer” by Elton John

Real Lyric: ''Hold me closer, tiny dancer''

-Xfinity Music Staff

(Photo: Robin Jones, Hulton Archive, Getty Images)

The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
‘There's a Bathr... Song: “Bad Moon Rising” by Creedence Clearwater Revival

Real Lyric: ''There’s a bad moon on the rise”'

-Xfinity Music Staff

(Photo: Evening Standard, Hulton Archive, Getty Images)

The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
‘The Cross-Eyed ... Song: “You Oughta Know” by Alanis Morissette

Real Lyric: ''The cross I bear that you gave to me"

-Xfinity Music Staff

(Photo: Frank Micelotta, Getty Images)

The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
‘Save Me, I’m a ... Song: “Send Me On My Way” by Rusted Root

Real Lyric: ''Send me on my way”'

-Xfinity Music Staff

(Photo: Lisa Kyle, AP Images)

The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
‘Another One Rid... Song: “Another One Bites the Dust” by Queen

Real Lyric: ''Another one bites the dust”

-Xfinity Music Staff

(Photo: Hulton Archive, Getty Images)

The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
‘Doesn’t Make a ... Song: “Living On A Prayer” by Bon Jovi

Real Lyric: 'It doesn't make a difference if we make it or not''

-Xfinity Music Staff

(Photo: Robert Cianflone, Getty Images)

The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
‘And Van Halen I... Song: “Drops of Jupiter” by Train

Real Lyric: ''And heaven is overrated”

-Xfinity Music Staff

(Photo: Ethan Miller, Getty Images)

The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
‘A Year Has Pass... Song: “Message in a Bottle” by The Police

Real Lyric: "A year has passed since I wrote my note"

-Xfinity Music Staff

(Photo: Chris Jackson, Getty Images)

The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
‘A Young Girl wi... Song: “La Isla Bonita” by Madonna

Real Lyric: '"A young girl with eyes like the desert”

-Xfinity Music Staff

(Photo: Gareth Cattermole, Getty Images)

The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
‘Calling Jamaica... Song: “The Sidewinder Sleeps Tonite” by R.E.M.

Real Lyric: 'Call me when you try to wake her”

-Xfinity Music Staff

(Photo: Sean Gardner, Getty Images)

The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
‘Do Just Like a ... Song: “Dude Looks Like a Lady” by Aerosmith

Real Lyric: ''Dude looks like a lady''

-Xfinity Music Staff

(Photo: Mark Davis, Getty Images)

The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
‘Should I Just K... Song: “Chasing Pavements” by Adele

Real Lyric: ''Should I just keep chasing pavements''

-Xfinity Music Staff

(Photo: Jason Merritt, Getty Images)

The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
‘See that Girl, ... Song: “Dancing Queen” by ABBA

Real Lyric: 'See that girl, watch that scene, diggin' the dancing queen”

-Xfinity Music Staff

(Photo: Evening Standard, Hulton Archive, Getty Images)

The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
‘Here We Are Now... Song: “Smells Like Teen Spirit” by Nirvana

Real Lyric: ''Here we are now, entertain us''

-Xfinity Music Staff

(Photo: Frank Micelotta, Getty Images)

The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Papa Was a Rolli... Or he was in Aerosmith, or Kiss, or ...

Click here to see which beauties just might make their rock star dads the second-most famous members of the family.