People, do you understand me now If sometimes I feel a little mad Don't you know no one alive can Always be an angel When things go wrong I seem a little sad But I'm just a soul whose intentions are good Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood You know sometimes, I'm so carefree With a joy that's hard to hide Sometimes seems that all I have is worry And then you're bound to see my other side But 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 get more Than my share But that's one thing I never mean to do I don't mean it People, don't you know I'm only human Don't you know I have faults like any one But sometimes I find myself alone regretting Some little thing; some foolish thing That I have done But I'm just a soul whose intentions are good Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood Don't let me be misunderstood I'm just someone whose intentions are good Don't let me be misunderstood Don't let me be misunderstood