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Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood (Nina Simone cover) Lyrics
Baby, you understand me now?
If sometimes you see that I'm mad
Don't you know, no one alive can always be an angel?
When everything goes wrong, you see some bad
But 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
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 meant to take it out on all 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
I try so hard, don't let me be misunderstood
I try so hard, don't let me be misunderstood
If sometimes you see that I'm mad
Don't you know, no one alive can always be an angel?
When everything goes wrong, you see some bad
Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood
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
Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood
I want you to know
I never meant to take it out on all you
Life has its problems
And I get more than my share
But that's one thing I never mean to do
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
Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood
I try so hard, don't let me be misunderstood
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Even though this isn't her song, I do see why she covered it. In interviews she's often reacting to criticism by explaining that she means only good, and doesn't want to mess around with people on purpose, so it could be a reaction to the media, trying to say she's just another flaws human, but more likely addressing loved ones that she's upset or hurt in the past, particularly in romantic relationships
Probably especially talking about her fears and anxieties she's mentioned affecting others