4 Pop Hits With Lyrics You Definitely Misheard Lyrics at Least Once

Lyrics to many songs are often misheard, literally. Many people typically believe the lyrics are something entirely different, which often does not make any sense in the context of the song. No, it’s not “concrete jungle wet dream tomato,” or “all the lonely Starbucks lovers,” even if it may sound like it is.

“Empire State Of Mind” by Jay-Z and Alicia Keys

One of the most common misheard lyrics is from Jay-Z and Alicia Keys’ “Empire State Of Mind,” released in 2009. Many people have often shared that they hear the lyrics “concrete jungle wet dream tomato.” While that version is difficult to unhear, the lyrics actually say “concrete jungle where dreams are made of.”

“Blank Space” by Taylor Swift

Almost everyone has misheard the lyrics from “Blank Space” by Taylor Swift. It has been widely heard as “all the lonely Starbucks lovers.” However, the actual lyrics are “Got a long list of ex-lovers.” On Valentine’s Day in 2015, Swift posted on Twitter poking fun at these misheard lyrics. She posted, “Sending my love to all the lonely Starbucks lovers out there this Valentine’s Day… even though that is not the correct lyric.”

“I’m Real” by Jennifer Lopez and Ja Rule

Many people have misheard the opening lines of “I’m Real” by Jennifer Lopez and Ja Rule. Many people have heard the opening lines as “What’s my motherf****n’ name?! / Are you Ellie?” However, instead of “Are you Ellie,” Lopez actually spells out “rule.” The actual lyrics are “What’s my motherf****n’ name?! / R-U-L-E.“

“Chasing Pavements” by Adele

The misheard lyrics in Adele’s “Chasing Pavements” are especially humorous as they are the title of the track. Many people, have heard “Should I give up or should I / just keep chasing penguins?” This is, obviously, incorrect as the correct lyrics are “Should I give up or should I / just keep chasing pavements?”