Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood
Juliana Aquino Lyrics
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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
Yes, I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood
Yes, I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood
Yes, I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
Juliana Aquino's cover of "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" today still resonates with audiences because of its relatable message that underscores the human need to be understood. 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. The verses speak to the idea that people can't always control their emotions and that life can be challenging at times. The insights presented in the song are a celebration of a person's complexity with lines like "sometimes it seems like all I have to do is worry" and "I never mean to take it out on you."
Aquino's version conveys the message that none of us are perfect, and we all have moments of self-doubt and insecurity that we want to be met with compassion and understanding. The chorus is a plea for forgiveness and understanding, with the singer saying, "I'm just a soul whose intentions are good. Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood." This final chorus is a heartfelt prayer, with the singer acknowledging their imperfections and asking for the strength to be understood by the people they love.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, do you understand me now?
Do you truly comprehend my words and actions?
Sometimes I feel a little mad
At times, my emotions become overwhelming and difficult to control
But don't you know that no one alive can always be an angel
It is impossible for any human being to be perfect and faultless at all times
When things go wrong I feel real bad.
I experience genuine remorse when things don't go as planned or mistakes are made
I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
I am an individual with pure motives and a kind-hearted nature
Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood
I hope to be correctly understood by others and that they do not judge me harshly
Baby, sometimes I'm so carefree
Occasionally, I am completely relaxed and free-spirited
With a joy that's hard to hide
It is difficult to conceal my happiness and contentment with life
And sometimes it seems that, all I have to do is worry
Other times, it feels like my only option is to be anxious and paranoid
And then you're bound to see my other side
During these moments of stress, my personality can change and become less pleasant
If I seem edgy, I want you to know,
If I appear irritable or tense, I want you to be aware that it is not intentional
That I never mean to take it out on you
My negative emotions are not meant to be directed towards you
Life has its problems, and I get my share,
Everyone faces challenges and hardships in life, and I am no exception
And that's one thing I never mean to do
I do not intend to burden you with my personal struggles
Cause I love you,
My feelings towards you are rooted in deep affection and adoration
Oh, oh, oh, baby - don't you know I'm human
I am a fallible human being that possesses human imperfections
I have thoughts like any other one
I possess regular thought processes like any other individual
Sometimes I find myself, Lord, regretting
There are instances where I reflect on past actions and feel remorseful
Some foolish thing, some little simple thing I've done
This regret primarily revolves around small, seemingly inconsequential actions
Yes, I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
My intentions are not malicious or ill-intentioned, but rather, virtuous and kind-hearted
Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood
I hope that others do not incorrectly interpret or misconstrue my actions and behaviors
Lyrics © CHRIS-N-JEN MUSIC
Written by: Bennie Benjamin, Gloria Caldwell, Sol Marcus
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