Baby, do you understand me now Sometimes I feel a little mad But, don't you know that no one alive can always be an angel When things go wrong I feel real bad I'm just a soul whose intentions are good Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood Baby, sometimes I'm so so carefree With a joy that's hard to hide And sometimes it seems that, all I have to do is worry And then you're bound to see my other side I'm just a soul whose intentions are good Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood I'm just a soul whose intentions are good Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood If I seem 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 And that's one thing I never mean to do 'Cause I love you Oh Oh, baby - don't you know I'm human I have thoughts like any other one Sometimes I find myself, Lord, regretting Some foolish thing - some simple thing I've done I'm just a soul whose intentions are good Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood Yes, I'm just a soul whose intentions are good Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood Oh Lord, Lord Oh Lord, oh