
I said the other day, that I always thought the IDA should have used that Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers song to promote investment in Ireland.
You know the one: “Ireland’s Industry, that is what we are.”
I believe the actual words are “Islands in the stream…” But that’s not what I hear.
So someone suggested I present a Top Ten of misheard lyrics, something I know Peter Kay is pretty expert at.
So here they are.
- Buck’s Fizz – Land of Make Believe. What I hear: “Run for the sun little one, you’re an alco once again.” What it actually says: “Run for the sun little one, you’re an outlaw once again.
- Toto – Africa. What I hear: “There’s nothing that a hundred men on Mars could never do.” What it actually says: “There’s nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do.”
- Madonna – Like A Virgin. What I hear: “Like a virgin, touched for the thirty-first time.” What it actually says: “Like a virgin, touched for the very first time.”
- Robert Palmer – Addicted to Love. What I hear: “Might as well face it you’re a dick with a glove.” What it actually says: “Might as well face it you’re addicted to love.”
- Neil Diamond – Forever in Blue Jeans. What I hear: “Reverend Blue Jeans.” What it actually says: “Forever in Blue Jeans.”
- Bob Dylan – Blowin’ in the Wind. What I hear: “The ants are my friends, they’re blowin’ in the wind.” What it actually says: “The answer my friend, is blowin’ in the wind.”
- Jimi Hendrix – Purple Haze. What I hear: “Excuse me while I kiss this guy.” What it actually says: “Excuse me while I kiss the sky.”
- Bon Jovi – Livin’ on a Prayer. What I hear: “It doesn’t make a difference if we’re naked or not.” What it actually says: “It doesn’t make a difference if we make it or not.”
- The aforementioned Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers Islands in the Stream.
- Billy Ocean – When the Goin’ Gets Tough. What I hear: “Go and get stuffed.” What it actually says: “When the goin’ gets tough.”
Now.
Do you have any classics?
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