don't let me be misunderstood

baby can you understand me now

sometimes i feel a little mad

don't you know that no one alive can always be an angel

when things go wrong i seem to be mad

i'm just a soul whose intentions are good

oh lord please don't let me be misunderstood

baby sometimes i'm so carefree

with a joy that's hard to hide

other times it seems that all i have to do is worry

and then i know you're bound to see my other side

if i get edgy i want you to know

that i never mean to take it out on you

life has its problems and i get my share

but that is one thing i would never do 'cause i love you

oh don't you know i'm human

i've got my faults just like anyone

sometimes i lie awake long regretting

some foolish thing

some sinful thing i've done