A 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: “Oh, we are sailing, Yes, give Jesus pants”
Real Lyric: “All we are saying. is Give Peace a Chance”
Give Peace a Chance
Artist: John Lennon
