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 seem to feel bad

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've got my share
That's one thing I never meant to do
‘Cause I love you
Baby, don't you know I'm just human
And I've got thoughts like any other man
And sometimes I feel myself alone and regretting
Some foolish thing, some foolish thing I've done

I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood
Oh Lord, don't you let me be misunderstood
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've got my share
That's one thing I never meant to do
‘Cause I love you
Baby, don't you know I'm just human
And I've got thoughts like any other man
And sometimes I feel myself alone and regretting
Some foolish thing, some foolish thing I've done

I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood
Oh Lord, don't you let me be misunderstood
Don't let me be misunderstood

Don't let me be
Don't let me be misunderstood.