Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood
Kill Bill Soundtrack 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
'Cause 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 mean to take it out on you
Life has it's problems and I got my share
And that's one thing I never mean to do
'Cause I love you
Baby, don't you know I'm human
And I've got thoughts like any other man
Sometimes I find myself alone and regretting
Some foolish thing, some little simple thing I've done
But 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
(Lots of tiny sentences)
Baby, do you understand me now
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
'Cause I'm just a soul who's 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
'Cause 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've never meant to take it out on you
Life has it's problems and I got my share
And that's one thing I never mean to do
'Cause I love you
Baby, don't you know I'm human
And I've got thoughts like any other man
And sometimes I find myself alone and regretting
Some foolish thing, some little simple thing I've done
'Cause I'm just a soul who's intentions are good
Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood
Oh Lord, don't you let me be misunderstood
Don't let me be
Don't let me be misunderstood, no no no no no no
The song "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" is about the fear of being misunderstood and the desire to be accepted despite one's flaws. The lyrics describe the frustration of being judged unfavorably and feeling like one's intentions are being misread. The opening lines of the song, "Baby, do you understand me now/Sometimes I feel a little mad," suggest a sense of insecurity and a need for clarity and validation.
The singer acknowledges that he is not always perfect and can be flawed, but he hopes that others can see past his mistakes and understand his true intentions. He pleads to the Lord not to let him be misunderstood and longs for the person he loves to understand him fully. The line "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 got my share" acknowledges that the singer might not always be easy to be around, but that he is aware of his flaws and actively works on improving himself.
Overall, the song emphasizes the need for empathy, understanding, and acceptance in relationships, both romantic and otherwise. It is a plea for people to look beyond surface impressions and to see the humanity and complexity of those around them.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, do you understand me now
Asking for understanding and clarity in communication
Sometimes I feel a little mad
Acknowledging occasional feelings of anger or frustration
Well don't you know that no-one alive
Recognizing that everyone has their flaws and imperfections
Can always be an angel
No one can be perfect all the time
When things go wrong I seem to be bad
Admitting to not always handling difficult situations well
'Cause I'm just a soul who's intentions are good
Explaining that the singer has good intentions
Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood
Asking for understanding and clarity in communication
If I seem edgy, I want you to know
Clarifying behavior and expressing an intent to not take it out on others
That I never mean to take it out on you
Clarifying behavior and expressing an intent to not take it out on others
Life has it's problems and I got my share
Recognizing challenges and hardships in life
And that's one thing I never mean to do
Clarifying behavior and expressing an intent to not take it out on others
'Cause I love you
Expressing love and affection towards the listener
Baby, don't you know I'm human
Acknowledging humanity and having flaws
And I've got thoughts like any other man
Recognizing that thought processes are normal and relatable
Sometimes I find myself alone and regretting
Admitting feelings of loneliness and regret
Some foolish thing, some little simple thing I've done
Reflecting on past mistakes or regrets
Oh Lord, don't let me be misunderstood
Asking for understanding and clarity in communication
Don't let me be...
Repeated plea for understanding and communication
Don't let me be misunderstood
Asking for understanding and clarity in communication
Contributed by Ian B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood (Long Version) lyrics
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
Cause 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 meant to take it out on you
Life has its problems, and I've got my share,
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 got thoughts like any other man
And sometimes I find myself alone regretting
Some foolish thing, some foolish thing I've done
Cause I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
Oh lord, please don't let me be misunderstood
Oh lord, don't you let me be misunderstood
Don't let me be
Don't let me be misunderstood, no no no no no no
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Ohhh...
Come to me baby
Esmeralda...
Ah, come on baby
You're so sweet
Mighty sweet
Come around me babe
Come around me, I love ya
Oh don't play with me baby
Come on, talk to me
Esmeralda
Oh baby
Oh please!
Oh lord pleeeeaase babe
My sweet Esmeralda!
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
Cause 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
Cause 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 meant to take it out on you
Life has its problems, and I've got my share,
That's one thing I never meant to do
Cause I love you
Oh baby, don't you know I'm human
I have thoughts like any other man
And sometimes I feel myself, alone, regretting
Some foolish thing, some foolish thing I've done
Cause I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
Oh lord, please don't let me be misunderstood
@Marsiekuma
Going back and watching the full scene again.. The setting, the actresses, the music, the fight.. It was all perfection.
@1958PonyBoy
I can't agree more. I thought it was as good of a scene as it gets.
@gasjebasje99
I just watched it the first time. It was really REALLY good, no regrets
@tarunprabhu2562
Mercy Charles at first glance maybe, but if you're gonna pay close attention to the fight, you realise how Lucy liu moved with such grace and made (to an extent) very sharp movement. There's a term called "unnecessary movement"
Just like how the shortest route between two places is a straight line. Notice how Asian martial arts movies usually involve fights like that.
Uma is definitely fit, she probably took classes and did a lot of training, but her fighting style looks unrefined as hell. No way someone would actually forge a sword for her with that. You'd think it's all a parody / gag something.
@javierfernandez7415
Remember the Bride had spent years in coma, she was supposed to have lost a lot of the skills she might have had before. Real fights are fast and short, so in a movie would be very disappointing to watch.
@randykarnell9980
There's no one like the dude - not ever - I'm talking Quentin Tarantino.
The anointed one - wow -
@Maximus-hq1cz
My Mom took me to this movie when it came out, I will always remember how blown away I was from the genius of Quentin Tarantino.. That cinematic experience will always stay with me... One of my favorite films all time..
@Weskers_GF
I never fell in love with a movie before.
Then, I watched Kill Bill..
@JZjzred
Yes!!
@thebrutaljudge9883
and now you jack off