Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood
Eric Burdon and The Newest Animals 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
Baby, sometimes I'm so carefree
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
The lyrics of the song Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood by Eric Burdon/Brian Auger Band talk about a person who is flawed but has good intentions. The individual is hoping that the people in their life will understand their actions, even if they may come across as negative or unclear. The repetition of the phrase "I'm just a soul whose intentions are good" highlights the singer's desire to be seen in a positive light despite their mistakes.
The song also mentions the singer's desire to be loved and understood by their partner. The line "Oh, Oh baby don't you know I'm human" shows the singer's frustration with not being able to control all of their emotions or actions. However, they also emphasize that they never intentionally mean to hurt their partner or take their own problems out on them.
Overall, the song Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood is a plea from the singer to be seen for who they are, faults and all. Through their vulnerability, the singer is able to connect with the listener and evoke empathy for their situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, do you understand me now
Do you truly comprehend my feelings and thoughts?
Sometimes I feel a little mad
Occasionally, I become emotionally unstable.
But don't you know that no one alive
There is nobody on earth
Can always be an angel
who is perfect and faultless at all times.
When things go wrong I seem to be bad
When things do not turn out well, I seem to display negative behavior.
But I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
However, I am merely an individual with positive motivations
Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood
I pray that you do not misunderstand me or misconstrue my true thoughts and feelings, Lord.
Baby, sometimes I'm so carefree
At times, I am completely devoid of worry or concern,
With a joy that's hard to hide
and feel inexplicable happiness that is difficult to conceal.
And sometimes it seems that all I have do is worry
In other instances, it seems as if my sole responsibility in life is to worry.
Then you're bound to see my other side
At that time, you might witness my different and contrasting side.
If I seem edgy I want you to know
If I appear to be on edge, I need you to understand
That I never mean to take it out on you
that I do not intend to vent my frustration on you.
Life has its problems and I get my share
Everyone faces difficulties in life, and I am not an exception.
And that's one thing I never meant to do
However, I was never going to treat you unfairly or poorly.
Because I love you
Because of how deeply I care for you.
Oh, Oh baby don't you know I'm human
Oh, oh, darling, do you not realize I am an imperfect human being?
Have thoughts like any other one
I have thoughts, opinions, and ideas like any average individual.
Sometimes I find myself long regretting
Sometimes, I reflect and feel immense regret
Some foolish thing some little simple thing I've done
over a foolish or minor mistake I made.
Yes, I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
Indeed, I am merely an individual with good intentions.
Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood
My Lord, I pray that you do not misconstrue or misunderstand my true nature, intentions, and actions.
Lyrics © CHRIS-N-JEN MUSIC
Written by: Bennie Benjamin, Gloria Caldwell, Sol Marcus
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