With a joy that's hard to hide
Life has its problems and I get more than my share
Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood
That I have done
But I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
But sometimes I find myself alone regretting
Don't you know I have thoughts like any one?
You know sometimes, I'm so carefree
Don't you know no one alive can always be an angel?
People, don't you know I'm only human?
And then you're bound to see my other side
Don't let me be misunderstood
But I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
When things go wrong, I seem a little sad
I'm just someone whose intentions are good
If I seem edgy, I want you to know
That I never mean to take it out on you
But that's one thing I never mean to do
Some little thing, some foolish thing
Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood
But I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
I don't mean it
Don't let me be misunderstood
Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood
And sometimes seems that all I have is worry
