Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood
André Manoukian Lyrics
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Sometimes I feel a little mad
But don′t you know that no one alive
Can always be an angel
When things go wrong I seem to be bad
But I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
Oh Lord, please don′t let me be misunderstood
With a joy that's hard to hide
And sometimes it seems that all I have do is worry
Then you′re bound to see my other side
But I′m just a soul whose intentions are good
Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood
If I seem edgy I want you to know
That I never mean to take it out on you
Life has it′s problems and I get my share
And that's one thing I never meant to do
Because I love you
Oh, Oh baby don′t you know I'm human
Have thoughts like any other one
Sometimes I find myself long regretting
Some foolish thing some little simple thing I′ve done
But I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood
Yes, I′m just a soul whose intentions are good
Oh Lord, please don′t let me be misunderstood
Yes, I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
Oh Lord, please don′t let me be misunderstood
André Manoukian’s song “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood” is an expression of the fear of being misunderstood. The song is about a person who is seeking to be understood by their partner or loved one. The lyrics express the idea that the singer’s intentions are pure but that they are often misunderstood. The singer admits that there are times when they can be difficult to deal with, but they assure their partner that this is not intentional, but rather the result of life’s struggles. The singer pleads with the Lord not to let them be misunderstood and to give their partner the understanding they need.
The song is divided into two parts. The first part is about the singer’s frustrations with being misunderstood by their partner. The second part is about the singer’s desire for their partner to see their other side, the side of them that is carefree and full of joy, without any worries or stress. The overall message of the song is that the singer, like all humans, is not perfect, and sometimes their actions can be misunderstood but that their intentions are always good.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, do you understand me now
Do you truly understand me and my intentions?
Sometimes I feel a little mad
Sometimes I feel frustrated or upset
But don′t you know that no one alive
No one is perfect
Can always be an angel
Everyone makes mistakes
When things go wrong I seem to be bad
When things don't go well, I may appear to be acting poorly
But I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
Despite my actions or behavior, my intentions are good
Oh Lord, please don′t let me be misunderstood
I hope that others can understand and see my true intentions
Baby, sometimes I'm so carefree
Sometimes I am happy and without worry
With a joy that's hard to hide
My happiness is visible and hard to conceal
And sometimes it seems that all I have do is worry
Other times, I feel overwhelmed with worry
Then you′re bound to see my other side
In those moments of worry, you may see a different side of me
If I seem edgy I want you to know
If I appear on edge or irritable, it is not intentional
That I never mean to take it out on you
I do not want to direct my negative emotions towards you
Life has it′s problems and I get my share
Life can be difficult, and I experience my fair share of problems
And that's one thing I never meant to do
I did not intend to take my problems out on you
Because I love you
My love for you is true and genuine
Oh, Oh baby don′t you know I'm human
I am not perfect, and I make mistakes because I am human
Have thoughts like any other one
I have thoughts and emotions like anyone else
Sometimes I find myself long regretting
Sometimes I feel deep regret about past actions
Some foolish thing some little simple thing I′ve done
It could be something small or insignificant that I regret deeply
But I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
Despite my mistakes and regrets, my intentions are good
Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood
I hope that others can see my true intentions and not misunderstand me
Yes, I′m just a soul whose intentions are good
I am simply a person with good intentions
Oh Lord, please don′t let me be misunderstood
I hope that others can see this and not misunderstand me
Writer(s): Benjamin Bennie, Caldwell Gloria
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