Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood
Santa Esmeralda [Feat. 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
The lyrics of "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" by Santa Esmeralda [feat. Leroy Gomez] convey a plea for understanding and forgiveness from the perspective of someone who feels misunderstood. The opening lines express the frustration of feeling a little mad at times, and the awareness that no one can always behave perfectly. When things go wrong, the singer acknowledges that they may come off as bad or insensitive.
The chorus reveals the desire for their intentions to be recognized as good and asks the Lord for protection against being misunderstood. The following verse expands on this plea, explaining that the singer may seem edgy, but it was never their intention to project that onto their loved one. Life brings problems to everyone, and the singer also acknowledges their own share of difficulties. They emphasize that hurting their loved one was never their intention.
The repetition of "But I'm just a soul who's intentions are good" and the plea to not be misunderstood underscore the underlying theme of the song. The lyrics reflect the singer's humanness, acknowledging that they, like any other person, have their own thoughts and sometimes make foolish mistakes. However, they desire understanding and forgiveness, rather than being judged solely based on their missteps.
Overall, "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" captures the vulnerability and yearning for empathy from someone who feels they have been misjudged or unfairly treated.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, do you understand me now
I'm asking if you truly comprehend my feelings and intentions
Sometimes I feel a little mad
Occasionally, I experience moments of frustration or anger
Well, don't you know that no-one alive
It's important to realize that no person, including myself, is perfect
Can always be an angel
We all have flaws and can occasionally act in ways that are not ideal
When things go wrong I seem to be bad
In times of difficulty, I may appear in a negative light
I'm just a soul who's intentions are good
Deep down, I am a person with good intentions and a kind heart
Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood
I humbly request that my true nature and intentions are not misinterpreted or misconstrued
If I seem edgy, I want you to know
When I appear irritable or on edge, I want you to understand
That I never meant to take it out on you
I never intended to direct my negative emotions towards you
Life has it's problems and I've got my share
Like everyone else, I face challenges and have my fair share of difficulties
And that's one thing I never meant to do
I genuinely did not intend to burden you with my own problems
'Cause I love you
It's because I have deep affection for you
Baby, don't you know I'm just human
I want you to understand that I, like any other person, am fallible and imperfect
And I've thoughts like any other man
I have thoughts and emotions just like any other individual
And sometimes I find myself alone and regretting
Occasionally, I reflect on my actions and experience feelings of remorse when I am alone
Some foolish thing, some foolish thing I've done
I regret certain mistakes or foolish actions I have taken in the past
But I'm just a soul who's intentions are good
Above all, I am a person with sincere and well-meaning intentions
Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood
I pray to the higher power that I am not misinterpreted or misunderstood
'Cause I'm just a soul who's intentions are good
Once again, I want to emphasize that my intentions are genuinely good
Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood
I earnestly beseech the Lord to prevent any misinterpretation of my character
Oh Lord, don't let me be misunderstood
I implore the Lord not to allow any misunderstanding about me
Don't let me be, don't let me be misunderstood
I beg to be spared from being misunderstood or misjudged
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no
Just emphasizing my plea and the importance of it
Lyrics © WARNER CHAPPELL MUSIC FRANCE
Written by: Bennie Benjamin, Gloria Caldwell, Sol Marcus
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Can't thank Quentin Tarantino enough to introduce us to this masterpiece ❤️🔥
@samirh.1763
What movie?
@sagarchakraborty8487
@@samirh.1763 Kill Bill
@maria-bl3mt
@Samir H. kill bill vol 1.
It's the sondtrack of the duel between the bride and o ren ishii
@Joseph266
Been a fav of mine since it came out while i was in Jr. High in the ‘70s
@robertnegron9706
@Joseph Aguilar I hear you a classic. So much fun disco.
@martitalopez1993
Era una niña de 7-8 años cuando escuché esta joya por primera vez y me fascinó 😍
Aún la escucho y es fantástica.
@joaquinalvarez9947
Más o menos andaba yo a la misma edad en ese entonces y más tarde pude conseguir el LP y el cassette además de el sencillo de 7 pulgadas
Me da gusto ver un comentario que no menciona a Kill Bill
@marcosviniciussilvadouahy6741
Dancei muito nas pistas. A melhor década da disco!
@fernandogiordano-veiculoscarro
Então somos dois, me acabava nos roles de discotecas, sobrava pouco de nós no final das baladas.