1. Tryin' to be misunderstood
But it doesn't do me any good
Love the way they smiled at me
Held their face for eternity
Now let them all fly off.

When it comes down
It all comes down
And you will not be found
When it's over, it's all over
Even if I make a sound.

[Chorus:]
I'll be misunderstood
By the beautiful and good in this city
None of it was planned
Take me by the hand
Just don't try and understand.

2. Tryin' to be misunderstood
Just a product of my childhood
And still I find myself outside
You can't say, I haven't tried
Perhaps I tried too hard.

No excuses, won't apologize
Or justify your lies
Come find me, tell them to me
Look me in the eyes.

* Can't forgive, sorry to say
You don't know, you're guilty anyway
Isn't it funny how we don't speak
The language of love?