Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood
David and The High Spirit Lyrics
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And don't you know that no one alive can always be an angel
When things go wrong your bound to see the bad
I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
Oh no, please don't let me be misunderstood
Baby, sometimes I'm so carefree with a joy that's hard to hide
And you're bound to see the other side
I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
Oh no, please don't let me be misunderstood
If I seem mean to you, 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 that I never mean to do, 'cause I love you
Oh baby, don't you know I'm human
I have faults like any other one
Sometimes I find myself alone and regretting
Some foolish little sinful thing I've done
And I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
Oh no, please don't let me be misunderstood
If I seem mean to you, 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 that I never mean to do, 'cause I love you
Baby, don't you know I'm human
I have faults like any other one
Sometimes I find myself alone and regretting
Some foolish little sinful thing I've done
I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
Oh no, please don't let me be misunderstood
I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
Oh no, please don't let me be misunderstood
In David and The High Spirit's song "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood," the singer is expressing the fear of being misunderstood by their loved one. The song starts with the singer telling their partner that sometimes they feel mad and that nobody can be an angel all the time. When things go wrong, bad things are bound to happen, and the partner must understand that.
The singer then asserts that they are a soul with good intentions, but they fear being misunderstood. Sometimes they are happy, and that joy is hard to hide, but other times they worry, and their partner sees another side of them. The singer addresses their faults and promises that they never mean to take it out on their partner, and they love them. They admit that they have made mistakes, and they regret it, and they do not want to be misunderstood.
Overall, the song is a plea not to be misunderstood, to accept faults and mistakes, and to remind that the intentions are good. It is a request to be heard and not judged too harshly.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, do you understand me now, sometimes I feel a little mad
I want to know if you truly understand me, because there are times when I feel upset and overwhelmed.
And don't you know that no one alive can always be an angel
When things go wrong your bound to see the bad
Everyone has flaws and moments when they act out of character. When things don't go well, it's easy to show our darker side.
I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
Oh no, please don't let me be misunderstood
I may not always come across in the best way, but I want you to understand that deep down, I have good intentions and don't want to be judged unfairly.
Baby, sometimes I'm so carefree with a joy that's hard to hide
Then sometimes it seems that all I have to do is worry
And you're bound to see the other side
There are times when I am happy and carefree, but other times when I am full of worry and stress. When that happens, I may not be as pleasant to be around.
If I seem mean to you, 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 that I never mean to do, 'cause I love you
If I ever act unkind towards you, please know that it's not your fault. Life can be tough, and sometimes I take out my frustrations on those closest to me. But I never mean to hurt you, because I care about you deeply.
Oh baby, don't you know I'm human
I have faults like any other one
Sometimes I find myself alone and regretting
Some foolish little sinful thing I've done
I'm not perfect, and I make mistakes like everyone else. There are times when I feel guilty and ashamed of things I've done wrong.
I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
Oh no, please don't let me be misunderstood
Once again, I want to emphasize that despite any missteps I may take, I am a good person at heart and hope that you see that too.
I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
Oh no, please don't let me be misunderstood
One last time, I want to remind you that I am not trying to deceive or hurt you. I am simply a person with good intentions who sometimes makes mistakes.
Lyrics © CHRIS-N-JEN MUSIC
Written by: Bennie Benjamin, Gloria Caldwell, Sol Marcus
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