mondegreen is the mishearing or misinterpretation of a phrase as a result of near homophony, in a way that gives it a new meaning. It most commonly is applied to a line in a poem or a lyric in a song.
THE MISHEARD: “Keep on searching for an artichoke”
Real Lyric: “Keep me searching for a heart of gold”
Artist: Neil Young
Song: Heart of Gold
