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Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood
Joe Cocker Lyrics


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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 seem to be bad
I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood.

Baby,sometimes I'm so carefree 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 it's problems and I get my share
And that's one thing I never mean to do
Because I love you.

Oh,oh baby don't you know I'm human
I have thoughts like any other one
Sometime I find myself 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

But I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood

But I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood

Overall Meaning

In "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood," Joe Cocker explores the theme of being misunderstood. The song speaks to the idea that people aren't always what they seem and that their actions may be perceived as negative, even when their intentions are pure. The lyrics express the frustration that comes with not being understood, as well as the desire to be accepted for who you are.


The opening lines of the song, "Baby, do you understand me now? Sometimes I feel a little mad," set the tone for the rest of the piece. The song is a plea for understanding, and Cocker's admission that he sometimes feels "a little mad" reflects the internal struggle that many people face when trying to reconcile their true selves with the expectations of others. Despite this, the singer accepts that "no one alive can always be an angel," and that when things go wrong, he "seems to be bad." He wishes that people could see past his mistakes and recognize that his intentions are good.


Cocker goes on to describe both his carefree and worried sides, recognizing that both exist within him. He acknowledges that he can be "edgy" at times, but wants his loved ones to know that he never means to take it out on them. Life has its problems, after all, and he gets his fair share. The final lines of the song are a plea to be seen as he is: "just a soul whose intentions are good." Through this repeated refrain, Cocker calls for understanding and acceptance of his true self.


Line by Line Meaning

Baby, do you understand me now
Do you comprehend what I'm trying to communicate to you, my dear?


Sometimes I feel a little mad
On occasion, I experience some frustration or anger.


But, don't you know that no one alive
You should be aware that nobody in existence


Can always be an angel
can be perfect or without flaws.


When things go wrong I seem to be bad
At times when things aren't going well, it can appear as though I'm behaving poorly.


I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
I am a person with good intentions at the core of my being.


Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood.
I pray that my actions and words are not misinterpreted.


Baby, sometimes I'm so carefree with a joy that's hard to hide
There are times when I'm carefree and ecstatic that it's impossible to conceal.


And sometimes it seems that all I have to do is worry
There are other times when I feel like I have nothing but anxiety to deal with.


And then you're bound to see my other side
In those moments, you might observe a different aspect of me.


If I seem edgy I want you to know
If I appear irritable, I want to assure you that


That I never mean to take it out on you
I do not intend to direct my frustration towards you.


Life has its problems and I get my share
Life comes with challenges that we all experience.


And that's one thing I never mean to do
One thing I never intend to do is take out my problems on you.


Because I love you.
I want you to know how much I love and care for you.


Oh, oh baby don't you know I'm human
My dear, don't you realize that I am only human?


I have thoughts like any other one
I have thoughts and ideas, like any other person.


Sometime I find myself regretting some foolish thing
Sometimes, I regret some silly mistake that I have made.


Some little simple thing I've done
It might be something small and trivial that I did.


But I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
Despite my occasional missteps, my heart is in the right place.


Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood
I hope that my actions are not misinterpreted, please let my intentions be understood.


But I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
I am only a person with good intentions.


Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood
Please don't let my actions and words be taken the wrong way.




Lyrics © WARNER CHAPPELL MUSIC FRANCE
Written by: Bennie Benjamin, Gloria Caldwell, Sol Marcus

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@jasminkajankovic9007

Who listens to this beautiful song in 2020...Great perfomance...💓

@Marlondurran

I did 😊

@lancemckellar

First time ever!

@kimcooper4751

Wife's account We do glad to hear it's still going strong be well

@romanhohaus5867

me Roman from Berlin Neukölln...he's one in a million

@choncord

2021

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@javiermendoza2942

I do, Joe Cocker is a magnificent vocalist. I reminds me that you can do whatever you put your mind to. Long live Joes music.

@maya3412

Joe Cocker not only his voice that touches your soul....his body language even more touches your soul😊❤️❤️❤️

@marcoantoniorodriguesfaria355

🤗 Thank you yes

@adam145

Joe is one of the very few people who can cover everything and I won't be mad about it. This is what covering is - using your own vocals and skills, not trying to copy the original.

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