One of my favorite old songs growing up was "Sway" by Dean Martin.
The funny thing is, it was my mother's LEAST favorite Dean Martin song. She misheard the lyrics as
Other dancers may pee on the floor
Dear but my eyes will see only you (kind of dangerous if they actually are peeing on the floor, no?)
Only you have the magic technique
When we sway I go wee (Great. Now we are both really in danger of slipping. Maybe we should just sit this one out...)
My mom knew that wasn't what he was singing, but somehow she couldn't get that picture out of her head during the song.
Much as I love the song, I like to kid people about the "violence" in it.
"I can hear the sound of violence long before it begins" (That would make you a great cop, but what does it have to do with dancing? Are you expecting to have to fight over me? Just let him cut in...)
My friend Katdish did an awesome post in January about misheard lyrics, with some hysterical comments.
If you are interested in what Dino is really singing, here it is..
When marimba rhythms start to play
Dance with me, make me sway
Like a lazy ocean hugs the shore
Hold me close, sway me more
Like a flower bending in the breeze
Bend with me, sway with ease
When we dance you have a way with me
Stay with me, sway with me
Other dancers may be on the floor
Dear, but my eyes will see only you
Only you have the magic technique
When we sway I go weak
I can hear the sounds of violins
Long before it begins
Make me thrill as only you know how
Sway me smooth, sway me now
Other dancers may be on the floor
Dear, but my eyes will see only you
Only you have the magic technique
When we sway I go weak
I can hear the sounds of violins
Long before it begins
Make me thrill as only you know howI'm labeling this as a "Life is Funny" post and linking this to my friend's blog to encourage her to bring the carnival back!
Sway me smooth, sway me now
You know how
Sway me smooth, sway me now
This video may be more to your taste. It's not Dino, but I still like it!
I'm linking back to my friend here, and hoping she brings back the "Life is Funny" blog carnival.
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3 comments:
I think the "sounds of violence" song would be more a Frank Sinatra number.
Now I will forever hear pee and wee. Awesome.
I'm with Katdish.
I'll forever hear pee and wee.
You = Funny Lady
That is hilarious! And I love this song too. If you want a website with tons of misheard lyrics that are often quite hilarious, go check out www.kissthisguy.com -if you email me I'll share which one about made me fall on the floor laughing so hard. :)
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