Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood
Mick Hucknall (Simply Red) Lyrics

Baby, you understand me now
The singer is addressing their loved one, asking if they truly understand who they are.

sometimes I feel a little mad
The singer admits that they sometimes feel angry or unstable emotionally.

Don't you know that no one alive can always be an angel?
The singer is reminding their loved one that everyone makes mistakes and has faults, no matter how good their intentions may be.

When everything goes wrong, I feel real bad
The artist is saying that when things don't go as planned, they feel upset.

I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
The artist is acknowledging that while they may have flaws, their intentions and heart are pure.

oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood
The singer is asking for understanding and empathy from their loved one, and hoping that they won't be judged too harshly for their mistakes.

Baby, sometimes I'm so, so carefree
The singer explains that they have moments of pure joy and freedom.

with a joy that's hard to hide.
The artist is expressing that their happiness is so great, it's difficult to contain.

Sometimes it seems again that all I have is worry,
The artist admits that they have moments where they feel consumed by worry and anxiety.

and then you're bound to see my other side
The artist is saying that when they are feeling down or anxious, it's likely that their loved one will see a different, less joyful side of them.

If I seem edgy, I want you to know, I never meant to take it out on you.
The singer is apologizing in advance for any edginess or irritability, explaining that they don't mean to direct it towards their loved one.

Life has its problems, and I get more than my share but that's one thing I never mean to do 'cause I love you
The artist is saying that while they may have many problems and struggles in life, they never want to take their frustrations out on their loved one because they love them.

Oh baby, Don't you know I'm human.
The singer is again reminding their loved one that they are only human with flaws and imperfections.

Don't you know I have faults like anyone
The singer is expressing that it's important for their loved one to not put them on a pedestal, and to acknowledge their faults.

Sometimes I find myself alone regretting some foolish thing
The singer is admitting that they have regrets and feel ashamed over foolish things they've done.

some simple thing that I've done
The artist is confessing that their regrets may be over something small or seemingly insignificant.

oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood
The artist repeats their earlier plea for understanding and empathy from their loved one, as they continue to struggle with their imperfections.

Yes, I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
The singer repeats their earlier realization that while they may have flaws, their heart and intentions are always good.

Oh Lord
The singer ends with a repeated plea to a higher power, for strength and guidance in their relationships.