Ever wondered why Jimi Hendrix was kissing guys or Elton John was banging on about holding Tony Danza closer? It seems you’re not the only one. Streaming service Spotify held an Australia-wide poll of music’s most misheard song lyrics – or mondegreens as they’re technically known – and compiled the ridiculous Top 10 results for the music fan’s pleasure. From ABBA to Adele and beyond, these are the words that people most commonly misinterpret.

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