Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood
Cat Stevens / Yusuf Lyrics

People, do you understand me now,
Do you comprehend me at this moment, people?

If sometimes I feel a little mad
If at times I appear to be a little crazy

Don't you know no one alive can Always be an angel
Do you understand that no one can be perfect all the time?

When things go wrong I seem a little sad
When things don't go as planned, I might seem a little unhappy

But I'm just a soul whose intentions are good Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood
However, I'm just a person who has positive intentions. Oh Lord, I plead with you to not let others misinterpret me.

You know sometimes, I'm so carefree With a joy that's hard to hide
You know sometimes, I'm relaxed and happy with a joy that's difficult to conceal

Sometimes seems that all I have is worry And then you're bound to see my other side
At times it appears like all I have is anxiety, and then you will witness a different side of me.

But I'm just a soul whose intentions are good Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood
However, I'm just someone who has good motives. Oh Lord, please don't allow others to misinterpret me.

If I seem edgy, I want you to know That I never mean to take it out on you
If I seem tense or irritable, please understand that I never intend to direct my frustrations towards you.

Life has its problems and I get more Than my share
Life can be difficult, and it feels like I encounter more than my fair share of problems.

But that's one thing I never mean to do I don't mean it
However, I never mean to express any negative emotions towards you. I don't intend to do so.

People, don't you know I'm only human Don't you know I have faults like any one
People, do you realize that I'm just human? Do you understand that I have imperfections just like everyone else?

But sometimes I find myself alone regretting Some little thing; some foolish thing That I have done,
However, at times I am alone and remorseful for some small or trivial mistake that I have made.

But I'm just a soul whose intentions are good Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood Don't let me be misunderstood I'm just someone whose intentions are good Don't let me be misunderstood, Don't let me be misunderstood
Despite everything, I am still someone who possesses good intentions. Oh Lord, I plead with you to help people understand me correctly. Don't let me be misconstrued, for I'm just someone who wants and means well.