[Verse 1] Baby, 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 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 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