Baby, do you understand me now Sometimes I feel a little mad Don't you know that no one alive can always be an angel When things go wrong it seems so bad I'm just a soul whose intentions are good Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood Baby, sometimes I'm so carefree with a joy that's hard to hide And sometimes it seems all I do is worry and then I show my other side 'Cause 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'd never mean to take it out on you Life has its problems and I get my share that's one thing that I never mean to do 'Cause I love you <♪> 'Cause 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'd 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 Oh baby, don't you know I'm human and have thoughts like any other one And sometimes I find myself alone regrettin' some foolish things that I have done 'Cause I'm just a soul whose intentions are good Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood 'Cause I'm just a soul whose intentions are good Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood No, no, no, misunderstood Oh yeah, yeah, don't let me be misunderstood Please don't let me be misunderstood