‘Bad Moon Rising’ – Creedence Clearwater Revival
Misheard: “There’s a bathroom on the right”
Correct: “There’s a bad moon on the rise”
Creedence Clearwater Revival’s John Fogerty is one of the musicians who enjoys joining in on the joke about their misinterpreted lyrics. He really sang the erroneous line on stage during the recording of his 1998 “Premonition” concert (close listeners can hear it fairly well after the final stanza). As he approached the line for the restroom at subsequent gigs, he reportedly pointed to the closest one.
‘Bad Moon Rising’ Creedence Clearwater Revival
‘It’s Gonna Be Me’ – NSYNC
Misheard: “It’s gonna be May!”
Correct: “It’s gonna be me”
A picture of Justin Timberlake with curly hair and frosted tips has become a popular meme in recent years as a result of this misheard lyric. Even some of the most ardent fans of boy bands from the 1990s confess that this line is difficult to grasp, despite the song’s #1 Billboard Hot 100 position.
‘It’s Gonna Be Me’ NSYNC
