Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood
Cyndi Lauper Lyrics

Baby do you understand me now
Do you comprehend my true intentions, motives, and feelings?

If sometimes you see that I'm mad
When I'm upset or angry, please don't misinterpret it as a reflection of my poor character or intentions.

Don't you know that no one alive can always be an angel?
It's impossible for anyone to be perfect, flawless, or consistently good all the time.

When everything goes wrong I seem bad
When life gets challenging, stressful, or overwhelming, I may appear negative, pessimistic, or difficult to deal with.

Well I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
Despite my occasional flaws, struggles, or challenges, I have a fundamentally positive, righteous, and virtuous nature.

Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood
Please help others see my true essence, intentions, and character beyond any superficial misunderstandings or misinterpretations.

Baby sometimes I'm so carefree
At times, I experience unbridled happiness, pleasure or joy that I feel like expressing openly.

with a joy that's hard to hide
I find it challenging to suppress or conceal my delight or enthusiasm, which may come across as overly flamboyant, exuberant, or unnatural.

Then sometimes again it seems that all I have is worry
At other times, I feel overwhelmed by anxiety, concern, or stress, which takes over me, and it may manifest as melancholy, disappointment, or frustration.

And then you bound to see my other side
When my mood swings, my behavior, and demeanor may drastically change, leading to confusion, misunderstanding, or conflict with others.

If I seem edgy
If I come off as irritable, restless, or uneasy,

I want you to know
I need you to understand

That I never meant to take it out on you
I didn't intend to direct my frustration or dissatisfaction at you, and I apologize for any discomfort, offence, or hurt I may have caused.

Life has its problems
Life can be tough, unpredictable, and full of challenges

and I have my share
As a human, I am not exempt from the difficulties of life and face my own set of problems and difficulties.

And that's me one thing I never want to do
One thing I never want to do is to burden you or others with my problems, issues, or struggles.

Baby Don't you know I'm human
I hope you recognize that as a mortal being, I make mistakes, have weaknesses, and sometimes falter or slip.

I have thoughts like any other one?
I possess a human mind and experience a wide range of emotions, feelings, and thoughts, like anyone else.

Oh when sometimes I find myself alone regretting
Sometimes, when I am alone, I ruminate over my past errors, mistakes or shortcomings, leading to feelings of regret, remorse or sadness.

Some little thing
Even minor or insignificant events or actions can trigger my self-doubt or regret.

Some simple thing I've done
I may find myself judging, second-guessing, or blaming myself for simple or trivial misgivings or mistakes.

Please don't let me be misunderstood
Ultimately, my wish is to be understood, appreciated, and valued for my true intentions, nature, and character.