Baby, you understand me now?
If sometimes you see that I'm mad
Don't you know that no one alive can always be an angel?
When everything goes wrong, you see some bad

But oh, I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood

You know sometimes, baby I'm so carefree
Oh, with a joy that's hard to hide
And then sometimes again it seems that all I have is worry
And then you're bound to see my other side

But I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood

If I seem edgy
I want you to know
I never mean to take it out on you
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

Oh, baby, I'm just human
Don't you know I have faults like anyone?
Sometimes I find myself alone regretting some little foolish thing
Some simple thing that I've done

'Cause I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood
Don't let me be misunderstood

I try so hard, so please don't let me be misunderstood
No, no, no


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Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood Lyrics as written by Gloria Caldwell Bennie Benjamin

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    General Comment

    Well, interestingly enough, Nina did suffer from bi-polar disorder.

    Mr. Fahrenheiton December 25, 2007   Link
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    General Comment

    This song is... beautiful! I can't help but cry everytime I listen to this song!

    caricaon May 14, 2005   Link
  • 0
    General Comment

    I often feel the feelings in this song. Love it man...

    personno.1on January 31, 2007   Link
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    General Comment

    This, to me, sounds like someone suffering from bi- polar disorder or something. Well I love it.

    xbohemian_dreamer_xon October 02, 2007   Link
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    My Interpretation

    About human nature in general. Spelled out clear and simple. Most people have good intentions.

    v_a_l_i_sxoxoon February 10, 2019   Link

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