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Misheard song lyrics (also called mondegreens) occur when people misunderstand the lyrics in a song. These are NOT intentional rephrasing of lyrics, which is called parody. This page contains all the misheard lyrics for Shaft that have been submitted to this site and the old collection from inthe80s started in 1996. For more information about the misheard lyrics available on this site, please read our FAQ.

There are 2 misheard song lyrics for Shaft on amIright currently.

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"Mucho Mambo (Sway)"
Misheard Lyrics:
When the rhythm, rhythm starts to play
Dance with me, make me sweat
Like the lazy ocean wraps the shore
Hold me close, sway me more.
Original Lyrics:
When marimba rhythms start to play
Dance with me, make me sway
Like the lazy ocean laps the shore
Hold me close, sway me more.
This was originally a Dean Martin song which Shaft changed slightly. Dean Martin sings more verses with different lyrics, instead of the repetitive Shaft. Where the singer in this version says 'Laps the shore', Dean Martin sings 'Hugs the shore', and instead of 'Hold me close' he said 'Pull me close'
"Mucho Mambo (Sway)"
Misheard Lyrics:
When the when the rhythm starts to play
Dance with me, make me sweat
Like the Lady of Shalott once more
Hold me close, sway me more.
Original Lyrics:
When marimba rhythms starts to play
Dance with me, make me sway
Like the lazy ocean hugs the shore
Hold me close, sway me more.

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