His first solo single "Here We Go Around" was an instant hit in France. This led to meeting with discosound producer Nicolas Skorsky. Skorsky brought Gomez together with studio musicians to form Santa Esmeralda.
Their first album was a reworking of the Animals classic "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood." The album was an international success. It became a number one disco hit around the world, racking up 48 gold albums and 42 platinum albums worldwide.
Leroy Gomez exits Santa Esmaralda after this album and continues to be active in the recording world, mainly as a saxophone player.
In the 90's he started touring again as a member of the reunited Santa Esmaralda.
Discography lp's:
Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood - Santa Esmeralda Starring Leroy Gomez [1977] (11-75, #25) Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood/Esmeralda Suite//Gloria/You're My Everything/Black Pot
Gypsy Woman - Leroy Gomez [1978] Gypsy Woman/Let Me Change Your Mind//Spanish Harlem/Mama Told Me/Foolin' You
Got It Bad - Leroy Gomez [1979] Little Girl/Get Up Boogie/I Got It Bad//High On the Moon/Give Me The Simple Truth/Lonely Night/Music Makes My Life
Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood
Leroy Gomez 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 Leroy Gomez's "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood," the singer is expressing feelings of frustration and aggression, but also vulnerability and a desire for understanding from their loved ones. While acknowledging that they have made mistakes and done "foolish things," they reassure the person they love that their intentions are good and they never meant to hurt them. The chorus is a plea to a higher power to ensure that the singer is not misunderstood by those who mean the most to them.
The song conveys the universal human desire to be understood and appreciated for who we are and what we do. It also shows how difficult it can be to communicate our emotions, especially in times of stress when we might lash out and hurt those closest to us. The singer is asking for patience, forgiveness, and empathy from their partner, emphasizing that they love them and need their support to move past these struggles.
Overall, "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" is a powerful and emotional song that speaks to the human condition in a raw and honest way. By blending themes of aggression and vulnerability, it captures the complexity of our emotions and the struggle to communicate them effectively to those we care for.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, do you understand me now
Do you comprehend my emotions?
Sometimes I feel a little mad
Occasionally my demeanor may seem volatile
Well, don't you know that no-one alive
Nobody on this earth
Can always be an angel
Can perpetually exhibit perfect behavior
When things go wrong I seem to be bad
I tend to act rashly when faced with adversity
I'm just a soul who's intentions are good
I mean well
Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood
I implore you, don't misconstrue my actions
If I seem edgy, I want you to know
If I come across as tense
That I never meant to take it out on you
It wasn't my intention to lash out at you
Life has it's problems and I've got my share
Everyone has issues, and I'm no exception
And that's one thing I never meant to do
I never intended to burden you with my struggles
'Cause I love you
I care deeply for you
Baby, don't you know I'm just human
I'm not perfect, I make mistakes
And I've thoughts like any other man
I have the same kind of thoughts as everyone else
And sometimes I find myself alone and regretting
Occasionally I'm alone with my regrets
Some foolish thing, some foolish thing I've done
A poor decision that came from lack of judgement
But I'm just a soul who's intentions are good
My heart is in the right place
Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood
I plead with you, don't mistake my actions for something they're not
Oh Lord, don't let me be misunderstood
I implore you, don't misconstrue my words
Don't let me be, don't let me be misunderstood
Please, don't misunderstand me
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no
Repeated plea to avoid any misinterpretation
Lyrics © WARNER CHAPPELL MUSIC FRANCE
Written by: Bennie Benjamin, Gloria Caldwell, Sol Marcus
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@BrunoFreitasEloi
40 years ago !!!!! LoL !!!
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 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 got faults like any other man
And sometimes I find myself, oh Lord, regretting
Some foolish thing, some foolish thing I've done
But I'm just a soul whose 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...
@ZorroNumber1
And he is singing live to backing tracks!! Fantastic voice!!!
@rubedogg6969
Leroy Gomez live vocals sound great!
@DaveWollenberg
Billboard's #80 song of '78. Hit #15 in Billboard. Somebody else likes this 1 besides me. God bless!
@leonardocampoverde9646
Legendarios , dueños de un talento q muy pocos hoy lo tienen, así es Santa Esmeralda, saludos donde estén and thank ‘s for sharing.
@acid_kid34
From France, son neveu qui te dit salut l'ami 😉👍
@alexcorreia9476
1977 - this song is awesome!
2019 - this song is awesome!
@313b2
3019 this song is awesome!
@ernestodimarco5288
Actually... this song is awesome!
@borntoclimb7116
True
@nicineuzeit2611
I think the same as YOU...bye and have a beautiful day...ciao ciao