[Verse 1]

Tryin' to be misunderstood

But it doesn't do me any good

Love the way they smiled at me

Held their face for eternity

Now let them all fly off

[Pre-Chorus 1]

When it comes down

It all comes down

And you will not be found

When it's over, it's all over

Even if I make a sound

[Chorus]

I'll be misunderstood

By the beautiful and good in this city

None of it was planned

Take me by the hand

Just don't try and understand

[Verse 2]

Tryin' to be misunderstood

Just a product of my childhood

And still I find myself outside

You can't say I haven't tried

Perhaps I tried too hard

[Pre-Chorus 2]

No excuses, won't apologise

Or justify your lies

Come find me, tell them to me

Look me in the eyes

[Chorus]

I'll be misunderstood

By the beautiful and good in this city

None of this was planned

Take me by the hand

Just don't try and understand

[Outro]

Can't forgive, sorry to say

You don't know you're guilty anyway

Isn't it funny how we don't speak

The language of love?