A misheard or misinterpreted phrase, especially in song lyrics, that gives rise to a new, plausible meaning.
Coined by Sylvia Wright in 1954, who misheard the Scottish ballad lyric 'laid him on the green' as 'Lady Mondegreen.' She imagined a tragic noble lady who never existed.
'Excuse me while I kiss this guy' (sky!) — 'There's a bathroom on the right' (bad moon on the rise!) — we ALL mishear lyrics and our brain fills in something that makes SENSE! Your ears are creative writers! 🎵👂
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