Nina Simone
Nina Simone
Nina Simone
Nina Simone
Nina Simone
Nina Simone
Nina Simone
Nina Simone
Nina Simone
Nina Simone
Nina Simone
Nina Simone
Nina Simone
One of the songwriters, Horace Ott, who is not listed in the credits, recalls how this song came about:
We (pointing to his wife – whose maiden name was Gloria Caldwell) had a bit of a falling out. She was my girlfriend at the time. I was feeling low and this tune came into my head (he hums a few...
[Verse 1]
Baby, do you understand me now
If, sometimes, you see that I'm mad?
Don't you know no one alive can always be an angel?
When everything goes wrong, you see some bad
[Chorus]
But, oh, I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
Oh, Lord, please, don't let me be misunderstood
[Verse 2]
You know, sometimes, baby, I'm so carefree
With a joy that's hard to hide
And then, sometimes, again, it seems that all I have is worry
And then you're bound to see my other side
[Chorus]
But, oh, I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
Oh, Lord, please, don't let me be misunderstood
[Bridge]
If I seem edgy, I want you to know
I never mean to take it out on you
Life has its problems, and I get more than my share
But that's one thing I never mean to do, 'cause I love you
[Verse 3]
Oh, oh-oh-oh, baby, I'm just human
Don't you know I have faults, like anyone?
Sometimes, I find myself alone, regretting some little foolish thing
Some simple thing that I've done
[Chorus]
'Cause I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
Oh, Lord, please, don't let me be misunderstood
[Outro]
Don't let me be misunderstood
I try so hard, so please, don't let me be misunderstood
Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood was written by Sol Marcus & Gloria Caldwell & Bennie Benjamin.
Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood was produced by Horace Ott.