Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood
Ford Robben 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
The song "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" by Ford Robben is a plea for understanding from his lover. He starts off by expressing his frustration and feelings of insanity at times. He acknowledges that no one is perfect, and sometimes things can go wrong, leading to a negative change in behavior. The repetition of the phrase "please don't let me be misunderstood" emphasizes the importance of being understood and not judged negatively based on temporary attitudes or actions.
The artist insists that his intentions are good, and he does not want to be perceived as a bad person. He expresses that sometimes he can be carefree and joyful, but at other times he worries and becomes anxious. He says that he never means to hurt his lover and that they both have their fair share of problems in life.
The artist addresses the fact that he is human and has faults like any other person. He admits that sometimes he regrets his actions and feels alone in his guilt. The song ends with a repeat of the chorus, emphasizing once again the importance of not being misunderstood.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, do you understand me now, sometimes I feel a little mad
Do you really get me? Sometimes I feel a little crazy.
And don't you know that no one alive can always be an angel
Nobody is perfect all the time.
When things go wrong your bound to see the bad
When things go wrong, it's easy to see the negative.
I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
I have good intentions.
Oh no, please don't let me be misunderstood
Please don't get the wrong idea about me.
Baby, sometimes I'm so carefree with a joy that's hard to hide
Sometimes I'm really happy and it's hard to keep it inside.
Then sometimes it seems that all I have to do is worry
Other times, I worry about everything.
And you're bound to see the other side
You'll see the negative parts of me too.
If I seem mean to you, I want you to know
If I seem mean, understand...
That I never mean to take it out on you
...it's not your fault.
Life has it's problems and I get my share
Life is hard and I have my own problems.
And that's one thing that I never mean to do, 'cause I love you
But I never want to hurt you, because I love you.
Oh baby, don't you know I'm human
I'm just a human being.
I have faults like any other one
I'm not perfect.
Sometimes I find myself alone and regretting
Sometimes I'm alone and I regret my mistakes.
Some foolish little sinful thing I've done
I've made some small mistakes.
Lyrics © WARNER CHAPPELL MUSIC FRANCE
Written by: Bennie Benjamin, Gloria Caldwell, Sol Marcus
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