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"Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" is a song by Nina Simone, covered by Lana Del Rey. The song talks about the fear of being misjudged based on a person's actions or behavior. The narrator expresses that she is not always an angel and sometimes her actions can be perceived as bad. The chorus of the song suggests that despite the flaws and mistakes, the narrator's intentions are pure and good.
In the bridge, the narrator acknowledges that life has its problems, and she may seem edgy at times but promises that she never intends to take it out on her partner. She reiterates her love for her partner and asks for their understanding.
In the third verse, the narrator admits that she is human and hence, has her own set of faults. Sometimes even a simple thing may seem foolish in retrospect, and she regrets it. The outro of the song depicts the narrator pleading to not be misunderstood, and suggests that she tries hard to avoid misunderstandings.
Overall, the song showcases the fear of being judged for one's flaws, shortcomings, and mistakes and the desire for understanding and acceptance despite them.
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