Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood
Horace Ott Lyrics
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If sometimes you see that I'm mad
Don'tcha know that no one alive can always be an angel?
When everything goes wrong, you see some bad
But oh, I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood
Oh, with a joy that's hard to hide
And then sometimes again it seems that all I have is worry
And 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
I never mean to take it out on you
Life has its problems
And I get more than my share
But that's me one thing I never mean to do
'Cause I love you
Oh, baby, I'm just human
Don't you know I have faults like anyone?
Sometimes I find myself alone regretting some little foolish thing
Some simple thing that I've done
'Cause 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 try so hard so please don't let me be misunderstood
No, no, no, please
don't let me be misunderstood.
The lyrics of "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" by Horace Ott is about a plea for understanding and acceptance from the people around the singer. The song acknowledges that sometimes the singer can be difficult to understand or get along with, but it is not because of any ill will or malice on their part. The singer acknowledges their humanity and the fact that they are capable of making mistakes, but they hope that the people around them can look past their faults and see their good intentions.
The lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability and honesty as the singer exposes their worries, fears, and feelings of inadequacy. The use of the phrase "I'm just a soul" emphasizes the singer's humanity and the fact that they are like anyone else, with their own share of problems and imperfections. The singer seeks empathy and understanding from their loved ones, reminding them that they are only human and need support and kindness just like anyone else.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, you understand me now?
Do you truly understand me?
If sometimes you see that I'm mad
If you see me angry sometimes
Don'tcha know that no one alive can always be an angel?
No one is perfect all the time
When everything goes wrong, you see some bad
When things go wrong, sometimes people act badly
But oh, I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
I am a good person at heart
Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood
Please help people to understand me
You know sometimes, baby I'm so carefree
Sometimes I am very happy and carefree
Oh, with a joy that's hard to hide
With happiness that's difficult to conceal
And then sometimes again it seems that all I have is worry
Other times, I feel overwhelmed by worry
And then you're bound to see my other side
At those times, you'll see my less happy side
If I seem edgy
If I appear nervous or irritable
I want you to know
I need you to understand
I never mean to take it out on you
I never intend to treat you badly because of it
Life has its problems
Life is difficult sometimes
And I get more than my share
And sometimes it feels like I have more problems than most
But that's me one thing I never mean to do
But one thing I never intend to do is treat you badly
'Cause I love you
Because I care about you
Oh, baby, I'm just human
I am only human
Don't you know I have faults like anyone?
Just like everyone, I am not perfect
Sometimes I find myself alone regretting some little foolish thing
Sometimes, I feel bad about something small I've done when I'm alone
Some simple thing that I've done
Something small that I did
I try so hard so please don't let me be misunderstood
I make an effort to be understood, so I hope I am not misinterpreted
No, no, no, please
Please understand me
Lyrics © CHRIS-N-JEN MUSIC
Written by: Bennie Benjamin, Gloria Caldwell, Sol Marcus
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