Oh baby, you understand me now
Sometimes I get a little mad
But don't you know ain't nobody always an angel
When things go wrong I might act bad

I'm just somebody who's intentions are good
Oh, I don't wanna be misunderstood

Oh, sweet baby, sometimes I'm so carefree
With a joy that's hard to hide
Sometimes it seems that all I've gotta do is worry
Then you're bound to see my other side

I'm just somebody who's intentions are good
Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood

If I seem edgy, I want you to know
I never mean to take it out on you
But life has its problems and I sure had my share
And that's one thing I never meant to do
'Cause I love you so damn much

Oh daddy, don't you know I'm human?
I've got thoughts like any other one
But sometimes I find myself alone, regretting
Some stupid little thing I might have done

I'm just somebody who's intentions are good
I don't wanna be misunderstood
I don't wanna be misunderstood

I'm just a soul who's intentions are good
Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood
I don't wanna be misunderstood

My daddy always said, 'Understanding is a thing'
I don't wanna be misunderstood
Don't let me be misunderstood