Misunderstood
Bon Jovi
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Should I? Could I? Have said the wrong things right a thousand times If I could just rewind, I see it in my mind If I could turn back time, you'd still be mine You cried, I died I should have shut my mouth, things headed south As the words slipped off my tongue, they sounded dumb If this old heart could talk, it'd say you're the one I'm wasting time when I think about it I should have drove all night, I would have run all the lights I was misunderstood I stumbled like my words, Did the best I could Damn, misunderstood Could I? Should I? Apologize for sleeping on the couch that night Staying out too late with all my friends You found me passed out in the yard again You cried, I tried To stretch the truth, but didn't lie It's not so bad when you think about it I should have drove all night, I would have run all the lights I was misunderstood I stumbled like my words, Did the best I could Damn, misunderstood Intentions good It's you and I, just think about it I should have drove all night I would have run all the lights I was misunderstood I stumbled like my words, did the best I could I 'm hanging outside your door I've been here before Misunderstood I stumbled like my words, did the best I could Damn, misunderstood Intentions good.
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Written by: JON BON JOVI, ANDREAS MICHAEL CARLSSON, DESMOND N CHILD, RICHARD S N SAMBORA
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Album Context"Misunderstood" is included in Bon Jovi's studio album "Bounce," which was released in 2002.
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Chart SuccessIt achieved considerable chart success, reaching the top 10 in UK and Canadian charts while peaking at No. 34 on the Billboard Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks in the US.
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Music VideoThe humorous music video for "Misunderstood" featured supermodels Heidi Klum and Rachel Hunter. Interestingly, Bon Jovi appears in multiple roles.
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Song ThemeThe song talking about romantic relationships, emphasizing a theme of love, misunderstanding, and forgiveness common to many of Bon Jovi's songs.
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Creative Process"Misunderstood" was written by Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, and Desmond Child - the team which was often responsible for many of Bon Jovi's hit songs.
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Band's Evolution"Misunderstood" symbolizes an important evolutionary part of Bon Jovi's music transitioning from their hard rock sound of the 80s and early 90s to a more mature pop-rock sound.
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Critical ReceptionCritics were divided on "Misunderstood," with some praising its relatable lyrics and catchy melody, whereas others criticized it as formulaic.
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Live PerformancesDespite not achieving the same level of success as other songs, "Misunderstood" was frequently performed during the band's Bounce tour.
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Unique PromotionAn interesting promotion was done for the song - a 'Misunderstood' competition was held in 2002, where fans had to submit a 60-second video of themselves singing, playing, or performing the song.
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Notable CoverIn 2004, Brazilian singer Edu Falaschi covered "Misunderstood" in his album "Amadëüs Mozart in Hell."
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