62 Songs About Being misunderstood (Pop, Rap & More)

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62 Songs About Being misunderstood (Pop, Rap & More)

I. Christian Songs About Being misunderstood

1. Different by Micah Tyler

Artist: Micah Tyler
Album: Different
Year: 2017

The song is about how we are all different, but that’s what makes us special. We all have different talents and gifts, and we should use them to help make the world a better place.

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2. I Can Only Imagine by MercyMe

Artist: MercyMe
Album: The Worship Project
Year: 1999

The song is about a person imagining what it will be like to be in heaven. The person imagines being in a beautiful place with no more pain or suffering. They imagine being reunited with loved ones who have died and being able to worship God freely. The song is a reminder that even though we don’t know what heaven will be like, we can trust that it will be better than anything we can imagine.

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3. Scars by I Am They

Artist: I Am They
Album: Trial & Triumph
Year: 2018

The song is about a person who has been through a lot of pain and hurt in their life, and how they have overcome it. They talk about how their scars are a reminder of how strong they are, and how they have survived everything that has come their way.

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4. You Say by Lauren Daigle

Artist: Lauren Daigle
Album: Look Up Child
Year: 2018

The song is about how God is always there for us, no matter what we go through in life. It is a reminder that we are never alone and that we can always count on God to be there for us.

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5. Good Good Father by Chris Tomlin

Artist: Chris Tomlin
Album: The Ultimate Playlist
Year: 2016

This song is about how God is a good father and how we can trust him. It is a worship song that is sung in many churches.

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6. Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) by Hillsong UNITED

Artist: Hillsong UNITED
Album: Zion
Year: 2013

The song is about continuing to walk through life even when the going gets tough. It talks about how the oceans may seem like they are too big to cross, but with faith, anything is possible. The song is a reminder that God is always there for us, no matter what.

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7. Do It Again by Elevation Worship

Artist: Elevation Worship
Album: There Is a Cloud
Year: 2017

The song is about continuing to worship God even when things are tough. It talks about how God is always there for us and how we need to keep worshipping him.

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8. Resurrecting by Elevation Worship

Artist: Elevation Worship
Album: Here as in Heaven
Year: 2016

The song is about how Jesus resurrected from the dead and how He is coming back again. The song talks about how Jesus is the only one who can save us and how we need to put our trust in Him.

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9. Not Forgotten by Ryan Stevenson

Artist: Ryan Stevenson
Album: Fresh Start
Year: 2015

The song is about a person who is struggling with their mental health and feeling like they are not good enough. The song is about how the person is feeling lost and alone, but they are not forgotten. The song is about how the person is fighting and how they are not alone.

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II. Country Songs About Being misunderstood

1. I’m Sorry by Brenda Lee

Artist: Brenda Lee
Album: Brenda Lee
Year: 1960

The song is about a woman who is sorry for the pain she has caused her lover. She is begging for forgiveness and asking him to come back to her.

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2. She’s Not the Cheatin’ Kind by Brooks & Dunn

Artist: Brooks & Dunn
Album: Waitin’ on Sundown
Year: 1994

The song is about a man who is trying to convince his woman to stay with him despite the fact that she has been unfaithful. He argues that she is not a cheater by nature and that she has only strayed because she has been unhappy in their relationship. Ultimately, he begs her to give him another chance and promises to make things right.

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3. She’s in Love with the Boy by Trisha Yearwood

Artist: Trisha Yearwood
Album: Trisha Yearwood
Year: 1991

The song is about a young girl who is in love with a boy. She is very happy and in love with him.

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4. She’s Everything by Brad Paisley

Artist: Brad Paisley
Album: Time Well Wasted
Year: 2005

The song is about a man who is in love with a woman who is perfect for him. She’s everything he’s ever wanted in a partner and he can’t imagine his life without her.

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5. I’m Sorry by Patsy Cline

Artist: Patsy Cline
Album:
Year:

The song is about a woman who is apologetic for her role in a failed relationship. She regrets the things she said and did that led to the end of the relationship, and she wants her former partner to know that she is sorry.

6. She’s Got You by Patsy Cline

Artist: Patsy Cline
Album: Sentimentally Yours
Year: 1962

The song is about a woman who is still in love with her ex-boyfriend even though he has moved on. She is trying to hide her feelings and act like she doesn’t care, but she can’t help but wonder if he’s thinking about her too.

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7. I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry by Hank Williams

Artist: Hank Williams
Album:
Year:

The song is about a person who is so lonely that they could cry. They are thinking about all the happy times they had with their loved one and how they are now gone. The person is trying to hold on to any hope they can find.

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8. I Can’t Help It (If I’m Still in Love With You) by Patsy Cline

Artist: Patsy Cline
Album: Sentimentally Yours
Year: 1962

The song is about a woman who is trying to move on from a past relationship but finds it difficult because she is still in love with her ex. She sings about how she tries to forget him but she can’t help it if she’s still in love with him.

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9. I’m Just a Girl by Carrie Underwood

Artist: Carrie Underwood
Album: Country Queens
Year:

The song is about a girl who is in love with a boy who is in love with someone else. The girl is trying to tell the boy that she is just a girl and she is not trying to take away his happiness, but she wants him to be happy with her.

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III. Rap Songs About Being misunderstood

1. I’m Different by 2 Chainz

Artist: 2 Chainz
Album: Based on a T.R.U. Story
Year:

The song is about 2 Chainz being different from other rappers. He talks about how he is from the hood but has made it out and is now successful. He also talks about how he is not like other rappers who talk about drugs and violence, but instead he is about making money and being fly.

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2. I’m On One by DJ Khaled

Artist: DJ Khaled
Album: We the Best Forever
Year: 2017

The song is about being successful and having everything that you want.

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3. I’m The One by DJ Khaled

Artist: DJ Khaled
Album: Grateful
Year: 2017

The song is about being the best and being the only one that matters. It is about being confident and cocky and not caring about what anyone else thinks.

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4. I’m A G by Rick Ross

Artist: Rick Ross
Album: Port of Miami
Year: 2006

Rick Ross’ “I’m A G” is a song about the rapper’s success and lifestyle. He brags about his wealth and possessions, and how he’s able to maintain his luxurious lifestyle.

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5. I’m So Paid by Akon

Artist: Akon
Album: Freedom
Year: 2008

The song is about Akon’s success and how he is “so paid.” He talks about his cars, his clothes, and his houses, and how he is able to buy whatever he wants. He also talks about how he is able to travel wherever he wants and how he is living the life that he always wanted.

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6. I’m On A Boat by The Lonely Island

Artist: The Lonely Island
Album: Incredibad
Year: 2009

The song is about a man who is on a boat and is having the time of his life. He is singing about all of the things he is doing on the boat, such as drinking, dancing, and flirting with the ladies. He is also bragging about how he is the captain of the boat and how he is the best at everything.

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7. I’m Good by Lil Wayne

Artist: Lil Wayne
Album:
Year:

In the song, Lil Wayne brags about his wealth and success. He boasts about his cars, his clothes, and his women. He proclaims that he is the best rapper alive and that nobody can touch him.

IV. R&B Songs About Being misunderstood

1. I Can’t Help It by Michael Jackson

Artist: Michael Jackson
Album: Off the Wall
Year: 1979

The song is about how Jackson can’t help but love someone even though he knows he shouldn’t. He talks about how he’s tried to forget about the person but he can’t and how he’s even tried to find someone else to love but it’s just not the same. In the end, he concludes that he just can’t help it.

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2. Don’t Take It Personal (Just One of Dem Days) by Monica

Artist: Monica
Album: Miss Thang
Year: 1995

The song is about a woman who is going through a tough time and is trying to keep her head up. She is telling herself that it is just one of those days and not to take it personal.

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3. Nobody Knows by Tony Rich

Artist: Tony Rich
Album: Words
Year: 1996

The song is about a man who is in love with a woman who is in love with someone else. The man is trying to tell the woman that he loves her and that he is the only one who knows how she feels.

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4. She’s Not There by The Zombies

Artist: The Zombies
Album: The Zombies
Year: 1965

The song is about a man who is looking for his love, who is nowhere to be found. He is looking for her in all the usual places, but she is nowhere to be found. He is getting worried and is starting to think that she may be dead.

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5. You’re the One by Avant

Artist: Avant
Album: Private Room
Year: 2003

The song is about a man telling his woman that she is the one for him and that he will always love her.

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6. She Don’t Understand by TLC

Artist: TLC
Album: FanMail
Year: 1999

The song is about a woman who is in a relationship with a man who is not good for her. He is always out with other women and she is always alone. She doesn’t understand why he doesn’t want to be with her.

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7. Why Can’t We Be Friends by War

Artist: War
Album: Why Can’t We Be Friends?
Year: 1975

The song is about two friends who have a falling out and are trying to figure out why they can’t be friends anymore.

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8. Misunderstanding by Boyz II Men

Artist: Boyz II Men
Album: The Remedy
Year: 2006

The song is about a couple who are going through a rough patch and are misunderstanding each other. The song is about how the couple is trying to communicate but keeps misunderstanding each other.

9. All Cried Out by Allure

Artist: Allure
Album: Allure
Year: 1997

The song is about a breakup and how the person who was left feels. They were all cried out from crying over the person they lost.

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V. Rock Songs About Being misunderstood

1. Don’t Stand So Close to Me by The Police

Artist: The Police
Album: Zenyatta Mondatta (Remastered 2003)
Year: 1980

The song is about a man who is attracted to a younger woman and is trying to keep his distance because he knows it is inappropriate. He is telling her to not stand so close to him because he is trying to resist the temptation.

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2. I Was Made for Lovin’ You by Kiss

Artist: Kiss
Album: Dynasty
Year: 1979

The song is about a love that was meant to be and how the speaker was made for that love. They were made for each other and nothing can tear them apart.

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3. Beth by Kiss

Artist: Kiss
Album: Destroyer
Year: 1976

The song is about a girl named Beth who is in a relationship with a guy who is always out partying and never has time for her. She is always waiting for him to come home, and he always promises to spend more time with her, but he never does. She is finally fed up and tells him to leave.

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4. She’s Leaving Home by The Beatles

Artist: The Beatles
Album: Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (Super Deluxe Edition)
Year: 1967

The song is about a young girl who is leaving home to start a new life. She is leaving her parents and her home behind to start a new adventure.

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5. You Don’t Understand Me by Roxette

Artist: Roxette
Album: Don’t Bore Us, Get to the Chorus!
Year: 1995

The song is about a relationship where the two people involved don’t communicate well with each other. The woman in the song is trying to tell the man that he doesn’t understand her, but he doesn’t seem to be listening. She is frustrated and feels like he is always taking her for granted.

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6. Simple Plan by Simple Plan

Artist: Simple Plan
Album: Get Your Heart On!
Year: 2011

The song is about a guy who is in love with a girl who is in a relationship with someone else. He is trying to figure out what to do and how to tell her that he loves her.

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7. Strutter by Kiss

Artist: Kiss
Album: Kiss
Year: 1974

“Strutter” is a song by Kiss, released on their 1974 self-titled debut album. The song was written by Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons. It was one of the first songs written by the duo, and is one of Kiss’ most popular songs. The song is about a man who is trying to pick up women. He is confident and brags about his sexual prowess. The song is full of sexual innuendo and double entendres.

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8. Atlanta Rhythm Section by Atlanta Rhythm Section

Artist: Atlanta Rhythm Section
Album: Quinella
Year: 1981

The song is about the city of Atlanta and how it is a great place to live. It talks about how the city has a great nightlife and how there is always something to do. It also talks about how the city is full of friendly people.

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9. Misunderstood by Bon Jovi

Artist: Bon Jovi
Album: Bounce
Year: 2002

The song is about a man who is misunderstood by the woman he loves. He tries to explain his feelings to her, but she doesn’t seem to understand. He tells her that he loves her, but she doesn’t believe him. He tells her that he’s sorry for everything he’s done wrong, but she doesn’t forgive him. In the end, he leaves her and she is left alone.

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10. Sneaker Pimps by Sneaker Pimps

Artist: Sneaker Pimps
Album: Becoming X
Year: 1996

“Sneaker Pimps” by Sneaker Pimps is a song about a group of friends who love to collect sneakers. They are always on the lookout for the latest and greatest sneakers, and they love to show them off to their friends. They are always trying to outdo each other, and they are always on the lookout for the best deals.

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11. Justin Bieber by Justin Bieber

Artist: Justin Bieber
Album: Journals
Year: 2013

The song is about Justin Bieber and how much he loves himself.

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12. Less Than Jake by Less Than Jake

Artist: Less Than Jake
Album: Hello Rockview
Year: 1998

The song is about a person who is struggling to get by in life. They are working hard, but they can’t seem to make ends meet. They feel like they are less than Jake, and they are just trying to survive.

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13. Radiohead by Radiohead

Artist: Radiohead
Album: Hail to the Thief
Year:

The song is about a person who is struggling to find their place in the world. They feel like they are always on the outside looking in and that they don’t belong anywhere. The radio is their only friend and it helps them to feel connected to something.

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14. Megadeth by Megadeth

Artist: Megadeth
Album: The System Has Failed
Year: 2004

“Megadeth” is a song by American heavy metal band Megadeth. It was released as the lead single from their fourth studio album, Rust in Peace (1990). The song was written by guitarist and vocalist Dave Mustaine. It is one of the band’s most popular songs, and has been included in numerous live albums and compilations. The song is about the band’s struggle to make it in the music industry, and includes references to other heavy metal bands.

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15. Kate Voegele by Kate Voegele

Artist: Kate Voegele
Album: A Fine Mess
Year: 2009

The song is about a young woman who is in love with a man who is in love with someone else. She is trying to figure out what to do and how to tell him that she loves him.

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16. Black Diamond by Kiss

Artist: Kiss
Album: Kiss
Year: 1974

“Black Diamond” is a song by the American rock band Kiss, released on their eponymous album in 1974. It was written by lead singer Paul Stanley and produced by the band’s co-founder, bassist Gene Simmons. The song is one of the band’s most popular, and is often played live.

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VI. Pop Songs About Being misunderstood

1. She’s So High by Tal Bachman

Artist: Tal Bachman
Album: Tal Bachman
Year: 1999

The song is about a guy who is in love with a girl who is out of his league. He is trying to figure out how to tell her how he feels and what to say to her.

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2. I’m Sorry by John Denver

Artist: John Denver
Album: Windsong
Year: 1975

The song is about a man who is apologizing to his lover for all the pain he has caused her. He is begging for her forgiveness and promising to change his ways.

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3. ÜBerlin (Official Music Video) by R.E.M

Artist: R.E.M
Album:
Year:

The song is about the city of Berlin and how it has changed over the years. The video shows footage of the city from different times, as well as people living there.

4. Silver Spoon (Lyrics) Explicit by Lily Allen

Artist: Lily Allen
Album: Sheezus
Year: 2014

The song is about a young woman’s experience of growing up in a wealthy family. She talks about the privilege that she has enjoyed, and how it has made her life easier than most. However, she also talks about the downside of this privilege, and how it has made her feel entitled and spoiled.

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5. The Real Me by The Who

Artist: The Who
Album: Quadrophenia (Remixed And Remastered Version)
Year: 1973

The Real Me is a song by The Who. It is about a person who is tired of pretending to be someone they’re not, and just wants to be their true self.

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6. Please Forgive Me by David Gray

Artist: David Gray
Album: White Ladder
Year: 1998

The song is about a man who is asking for forgiveness from a woman he has wronged. He is sorry for what he has done and is begging for her forgiveness.

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7. Yael Naïm~ by Yael Naim

Artist: Yael Naim
Album:
Year:

The song is about a woman who is in love with a man who does not love her back. She is trying to convince herself that she is better off without him, but she still can’t help but think about him all the time.

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8. She’s Kinda Hot by 5 Seconds of Summer

Artist: 5 Seconds of Summer
Album: Pop Party 15
Year: 2015

The song is about a girl who is “kinda hot” and the speaker is interested in her. He describes her as having a “fiery attitude” and being “dangerous.” He is attracted to her despite the fact that she is not conventionally attractive.

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9. Rumour Has It by Adele

Artist: Adele
Album: 21
Year: 2011

The song is about a woman who is fed up with all the rumors she’s heard about herself and is ready to set the record straight. She’s had enough of people talking about her behind her back and is ready to confront them.

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10. You Don’t Know My Heart (with lyrics) HD by Rachel Platten

Artist: Rachel Platten
Album: Wildfire
Year: 2016

The song is about a person who is in love with someone who doesn’t love them back. The person is trying to convince the other person that they are the best thing for them and that they should give them a chance.

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11. Mr by Eric Church

Artist: Eric Church
Album: Mr. Misunderstood
Year: 2015

“Mr.” is a song by American country music artist Eric Church. It was released in October 2012 as the fourth single from his album Chief. The song peaked at number two on the US Billboard Country Airplay chart in May 2013.

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12. Knives and Pens (OFFICIAL VIDEO) by Black Veil Brides

Artist: Black Veil Brides
Album: We Stitch These Wounds
Year:

The song is about a young person who is struggling with life and is trying to find their place in the world. They turn to knives and pens as a way to express themselves and to cope with their pain. The song is a call to action for people who are feeling lost and alone, and it encourages them to keep fighting and to never give up.

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