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Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood
C.J. Lewis Lyrics
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If sometimes you see that I'm mad
Don't you know no one alive can always be an angel?
When everything goes wrong you see some bad
But I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
Oh, Lord, please, don't let me be misunderstood
Ayy, yeah, ooh
You know sometimes baby I'm so carefree
With a joy that's hard to hide
And then sometimes it seems that all I have is worry
And 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
Yeah, yeah
Yeah
Yeah
If I seem edgy
I want you to know
I never meant to take it out on you
Life has its problems
And God knows I have more than my share
But something that I never mean to do
'Cause I love you, but I
I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
Oh, Lord, please, don't let me be misunderstood
(Don't you let me be misunderstood)
Oh, don't let me be
(Don't you let me be misunderstood)
No, no, no, no, no, no
(Don't you let me be misunderstood)
Don't let me be misunderstood
(Don't you let me be misunderstood)
I don't mean to hurt you, no (don't you let me be misunderstood)
But sometimes I'm so edgy (don't you let me be misunderstood)
And it had nothing to do with you (don't you let me be misunderstood)
You, you, you, you, you, you, no
I promise it doesn't, it's just me (don't you let me be misunderstood)
But I do, I love you (don't you let me be misunderstood)
So, don't let me be, don't let me be
(Don't you let me be misunderstood)
Oh, don't let me be, oh, don't let me be
(Don't you let me be misunderstood)
Oh, no, no, no, oh, no, oh
(Don't you let me be misunderstood)
Don't let me be
Oh, baby, you understand me now (don't you let me be misunderstood)
Baby, you understand me now, understand me now
(Don't you let me be misunderstood)
Oh, don't leave me, no (don't you let me be misunderstood)
Oh, oh, oh (don't you let me be misunderstood)
Don't let me be, baby
(Don't you let me be misunderstood)
Oh, no, no
(Don't you let me be misunderstood)
Oh, ohh
(Don't you let me be misunderstood)
Oh, don't you let me be
(Don't you let me be misunderstood)
Don't you let me be
C.J. Lewis's song "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" is a plea to his lover to understand that he is only human and he has his own set of problems. He asks his partner to forgive him if he ever comes across as angry or abrupt because of life's problems. C.J. Lewis acknowledges that nobody can be perfect all the time, and he may not always be the angel that she expects him to be. However, he wants her to know that his intentions are always good, and he loves her deeply.
In the chorus, C.J. Lewis asks the Lord not to let him be misunderstood. He fears that his partner might misunderstand him even though he tries his best to be sincere and honest with her. He wants her to know that he always loves her, even though he might not be able to articulate his feelings sometimes. C.J. Lewis admits to being sometimes carefree and sometimes full of worry. He says that he is just a soul with good intentions who sometimes takes out his worries on his partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, you understand me now
You are able to comprehend what I am expressing.
If sometimes you see that I'm mad
If there are instances when it appears that I am angry.
Don't you know no one alive can always be an angel?
Do you not understand that nobody is perfect all the time?
When everything goes wrong you see some bad
When circumstances are difficult, it is easier to act unkindly.
But I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
However, my motives are pure and honorable.
Oh, Lord, please, don't let me be misunderstood
Oh, please, do not misconstrue my actions or feelings.
You know sometimes baby I'm so carefree
Occasionally, I am lighthearted and relaxed.
With a joy that's hard to hide
With a happiness that is difficult to conceal.
And then sometimes it seems that all I have is worry
On other occasions, it seems that I am only burdened with anxiety.
And you're bound to see my other side
During those times, you will inevitably see my less favorable qualities.
If I seem edgy
If I appear tense and irritable.
I want you to know
I would like you to be aware.
I never meant to take it out on you
I never intended to direct my frustration towards you.
Life has its problems
Life can be difficult and challenging.
And God knows I have more than my share
And I have certainly had my fair share of struggles.
But something that I never mean to do
However, there is something that I never intend to do.
'Cause I love you, but I
Because I care for you deeply, even though I
So, don't let me be, don't let me be
Therefore, do not misunderstand me, do not misunderstand me.
Oh, don't let me be, oh, don't let me be
Oh, do not misconstrue me, oh, do not misconstrue me.
Lyrics © WARNER CHAPPELL MUSIC FRANCE
Written by: Bennie Benjamin, Gloria Caldwell, Sol Marcus
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@jennaberg964
Why is this actually a bop?!
@trulyb227
Jenna Berg bro I swear! Like I finna replay this all dayyyyy
@kla681
exactly!🤣
@boodro2122
What's a bop?
@laneman86
Because Tyler is the best song writer there is.
@luvsdeceit
RIGHTTT
@537monster
The song is funny, but actually good, which actually makes it pretty damn fun to listen to.
@Ridesharekaraoke1967
I agree, I like the song but you would think I wouldn't. He seems very talented!
@jamielake-boyd3600
All his sings are like this. He's got the hooks down pat.
@kingvoid5772
The words tho