Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood
JayR Lyrics
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Sometimes I feel a little mad
Well, don't you know that no-one alive
Can always be an angel
When things go wrong I seem to be bad
I'm just a soul who's intentions are good
Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood
If I seem edgy, I want you to know
That I never meant to take it out on you
Life has it's problems and I've got my share
And that's one thing I never meant to do
'Cause I love you
Baby, don't you know I'm just human
And I've thoughts like any other man
And sometimes I find myself alone and regretting
Some foolish thing, some foolish thing I've done
But I'm just a soul who's intentions are good
Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood
If I seem edgy, I want you to know
That I never meant to take it out on you
Life has it's problems and I've got my share
And that's one thing I never meant to do
'Cause I love you
Baby, don't you know I'm just human
And I've thoughts like any other man
But sometimes I find myself alone regretting
Some foolish thing, some foolish thing I've done
But I'm just a soul who's intentions are good
Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood
'Cause I'm just a soul who's intentions are good
Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood
Oh Lord, don't let me be misunderstood
Don't let me be, don't let me be misunderstood
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no
In JayR's song "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood", the lyrics are about the fear of being misunderstood in a relationship. The singer is expressing his frustration about how he is perceived by his partner, admitting that sometimes he feels a little mad. He acknowledges that nobody is perfect, and that he too can become difficult to deal with when things go wrong. However, he pleads with his partner to understand that he is just human and he never intends to hurt her.
The chorus, "I'm just a soul who's intentions are good, Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood," is a prayer for understanding and empathy. The singer is yearning for his partner to see his true intentions despite any misunderstandings that may arise.
The lyrics in the verse "But sometimes I find myself alone and regretting some foolish thing, some foolish thing I've done" further emphasizes his vulnerability and sincerity towards his partner. He acknowledges his mistakes and is willing to apologize for them.
Overall, JayR's "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" is an emotional plea for understanding and communication in a relationship. The lyrics convey the message that everyone has good intentions, but sometimes it takes effort and patience to understand one another.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, do you understand me now
I hope you're able to comprehend the things I'm feeling and expressing.
Sometimes I feel a little mad
There are occasions when I become angry or upset.
Well, don't you know that no-one alive
Everyone has moments where they're not perfect.
Can always be an angel
It's impossible to behave perfectly all the time.
When things go wrong I seem to be bad
I may not handle difficult situations well, which can make me come off as a bad person.
I'm just a soul who's intentions are good
Despite my flaws, I always have good intentions.
Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood
I hope that people can see beyond my imperfections and understand that I have good intentions.
If I seem edgy, I want you to know
If I come off as irritable or tense, I want you to understand the reason behind it.
That I never meant to take it out on you
I don't mean to direct my negative emotions towards you.
Life has it's problems and I've got my share
I have dealt with many difficulties in life.
And that's one thing I never meant to do
I never intended for my problems to harm you.
'Cause I love you
I love you deeply and genuinely.
Baby, don't you know I'm just human
I'm only human and therefore not perfect.
And I've thoughts like any other man
I have thoughts and feelings just like everybody else.
And sometimes I find myself alone and regretting
Occasionally, I feel alone and become consumed by regret over a foolish mistake.
Some foolish thing, some foolish thing I've done
I have made mistakes that I regret deeply.
'Cause I'm just a soul who's intentions are good
I want people to know that despite my flaws, my intentions always come from a good place.
Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood
I hope that people can see the good in me and not judge me too harshly for my imperfections.
Oh Lord, don't let me be misunderstood
I pray that people understand me for who I am and not just my mistakes.
Don't let me be, don't let me be misunderstood
I don't want to be misjudged or misunderstood by anyone.
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no
A repetition of the phrase 'no' to emphasize the importance of not being misunderstood by anyone.
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