[Verse 1]
Baby, can you understand me now?
Sometimes I get a little mad
Don't you know no one alive can always be an angel?
When things go wrong, I feel real bad

[Chorus]
But I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood

[Verse 2]
Baby, sometimes I'm so carefree
With a joy that's hard to hide
But other times it seems that all I have to do 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

[Verse 3]
If I get edgy, I want you to know
That I never mean to take it out on you
Life's got its problems, and I get my share
But that's one thing I would never do
Cause I love you
Oh, baby
I'm just human
I've got my faults like anyone

[Chorus]
I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood
Yes, I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood