Book details
'Scuse ME... While I Kiss This Guy: And Other Misheard Lyrics by Gavin Edwards (1995-04-01)
Description
'Scuse ME... While I Kiss This Guy: And Other Misheard Lyrics by Gavin Edwards is a humorous collection of misheard lyrics, often referred to as mondegreens. The book compiles many classic and amusing misinterpretations of song lyrics that people have sung incorrectly over the years. The title itself is a famous misheard line from Jimi Hendrix's song 'Purple Haze,' where the actual lyric is 'Excuse me while I kiss the sky.' This light-hearted book explores the phenomenon of how our ears can deceive us and provides entertainment by showcasing a wide array of these lyrical mix-ups from various genres and time periods.
Age
13-16
Text complexity
beginner
Length
189 pages
Book in series
#1
Why to read
- Entertainment Value: The book is a collection of misheard lyrics, often hilariously wrong, which can provide readers with a good laugh and a light-hearted escape from more serious reading material.
- Music Appreciation: It offers a new perspective on well-known songs and might encourage readers to listen more closely to lyrics in the future, enhancing their overall music listening experience.
- Cultural Insight: Misheard lyrics, also known as mondegreens, are a common phenomenon that many people experience. Reading this book can help readers feel connected to a shared cultural experience and understand how easy it is to misinterpret spoken language, especially in song.
- Conversation Starter: The amusing content of misheard lyrics can serve as a great conversation starter among friends, family, or even with other music enthusiasts, leading to discussions about favorite songs, lyrics, and personal experiences with misinterpreting them.