Ilona Knopfler made a strong imp… Read Full Bio ↴Ilona Knopfler is a French jazz singer.
Ilona Knopfler made a strong impression with her 2005 recording for Mack Avenue, Live the Life. She was born in Paris to a mother who sang and a father who was a pianist. Knopfler began singing very early, performing at the age of six at the opening of a major hotel in Hong Kong. She traveled around the world with her parents. At 15 she was working as a backup singer for a rock band in Hong Kong when she discovered jazz. She spent three years singing with a trio and occasionally with two big bands at a Hong Kong jazz club. At 18, Knopfler moved to New York City for five years where she studied at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute. Since then, she has alternated between living in Atlanta and Paris. Her debut recording for Mack Avenue, Some Kind of Wonderful, features her interpreting rock and pop songs in jazz settings, while 2005's Live the Life has her joined by an all-star jazz group performing jazz standards.
Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood
Ilona Knopfler Lyrics
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From 1965 'Animal Tracks′
Baby Do You Understand Me Now
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 Feel Real Bad
I'm Just A Soul Whose Intentions Are Good
Oh Lord Please Don′t Let Me Be Misunderstood
With A Joy That's Hard To Hide
And Sometimes It Seems That All I Have To Do Is Worry
And Then You′re Bound To See My Other Side
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 Its Problems
And I Get My Share
And That's One Thing I Never Mean To Do
′Cause I Love You
Oh
Oh Oh Oh Baby Don't You Know I'm Human
I Have Thoughts Like Any Other One
Sometimes I Find Myself Lord Regretting
Some Foolish Thing Some Little Simple Thing I′ve Done
I′m Just A Soul Whose Intentions Are Good
Oh Lord Please Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood
The lyrics to Ilona Knopfler's "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" express the singer's struggles with being understood by those around them. The song begins with the singer acknowledging their own flaws and imperfections, recognizing that they can't always be perfect and that sometimes they will make mistakes. However, they are asking for understanding and forgiveness from those around them. They ask that they not be judged too harshly, recognizing that they are just a human being with good intentions.
Throughout the song, the singer expands on this idea, exploring the different ways in which they may be misunderstood by others. There are times when they feel carefree and joyful, but there are also times when they struggle with worry and anxiety. They want those around them to understand that these fluctuations in mood and emotion are a natural part of being human. The singer also acknowledges that they may seem edgy at times, but they never mean to take it out on others. They simply want to be understood and accepted for who they are.
Overall, the lyrics to "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" are a plea for understanding and forgiveness. They express the universal human desire to be accepted for who we are, imperfections and all. The singer's vulnerability and honesty in these lyrics make them relatable to listeners from all walks of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby Do You Understand Me Now
Do you comprehend my thoughts and emotions at this moment, my darling?
Sometimes I Feel A Little Mad
Occasionally, I experience a surge of uncontrollable frustration.
But Don't You Know That No One Alive Can Always Be An Angel
Aware that no human being can always be well-behaved, like a celestial being.
When Things Go Wrong I Feel Real Bad
Whenever something goes askew, I become upset.
I'm Just A Soul Whose Intentions Are Good
I'm merely an individual with pure motives and positive aspirations.
Oh Lord Please Don′t Let Me Be Misunderstood
Please prevent others from judging me unfairly and getting me wrong.
Baby Sometimes I′m So Carefree
Sometimes, I have absolutely no worries and feel free-spirited.
With A Joy That's Hard To Hide
I am filled with happiness that is too overwhelming to conceal.
And Sometimes It Seems That All I Have To Do Is Worry
On occasions, it appears that my sole duty is to be anxious and fretful.
And Then You′re Bound To See My Other Side
Subsequently, you will definitely witness my different side.
If I Seem Edgy
If I come off as irritable and tense.
I Want You To Know
I would like to inform you that.
That I Never Mean To Take It Out On You
I never intend to lash out at you.
Life Has Its Problems
Life is full of obstacles and setbacks.
And I Get My Share
And I get my fair share of them.
And That's One Thing I Never Mean To Do
Precisely, it is something I never intend to do.
′Cause I Love You
Because I have strong feelings of affection for you.
Oh
Expressing astonishment or intense emotion.
Oh Oh Oh Baby Don't You Know I'm Human
My dear, don't you realize that I'm just a mortal being prone to mistakes?
I Have Thoughts Like Any Other One
Just like any other person, I have thoughts that occupy my mind.
Sometimes I Find Myself Lord Regretting
Every now and then, I catch myself regretting some of my actions.
Some Foolish Thing Some Little Simple Thing I′ve Done
Perhaps something that is seemingly foolish or insignificant that I did.
Oh Lord Please Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood
I plead with you, Lord, to protect me from being misinterpreted.
Writer(s): Sol Marcus, Bennie Benjamin, Gloria Caldwell
Contributed by William V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.