Misheard Nickelback Lyric That Avenged Sevenfold’s Drummer Got Wrong

Avenged Sevenfold drummer Brooks Wackerman recently shared a humorous revelation on social media about a misunderstood Nickelback lyric. Despite his status as a notable musician, Wackerman proved that even rock stars aren’t immune to misheard lyrics, a phenomenon many of us have experienced.

Using the X platform, Wackerman disclosed the Nickelback lyric he had been misinterpreting for years. The song in question is Nickelback’s hugely successful track “How You Remind Me” from their 2001 album Silver Side Up.

“For years I thought the first line to Nickelback’s ‘You Remind Me’ was ‘I never made it as a white man,'” Wackerman revealed in his post. “This morning I learned it’s ‘wise man.'”

The actual lyrics for the opening verse of “How You Remind Me” are: “Never made it as a wise man / I couldn’t cut it as a poor man stealing / Tired of living like a blind man / I’m sick of sight without a sense of feeling.”

Fans were quick to react to Wackerman’s admission. One fan remarked, “I like your version better. Let’s have Chad [Kroeger] change it.” Another person humorously inquired, “Did learning this make you feel like a wise man?” A more reflective fan shared, “Damn. This changes everything for me.”

Another user added, “Haha funny how we can sing the wrong words for years and bam one day it hits us what they really said.”

Memories of misheard lyrics seem to resonate with many music lovers. It raises the question: What lyrics have you misheard over the years?

The phenomenon of misheard lyrics is not unique to Wackerman or to Nickelback’s songs. It is a common experience that can affect even the most seasoned music enthusiasts. This shared aspect of music listening often leads to amusing realizations and some good-natured teasing.

The misheard lyrics for “How You Remind Me” is just one of many examples where fans and even musicians themselves have gotten the words wrong. It’s part of the charm of music—how it connects with listeners in varied and often unexpected ways.

These moments also highlight the importance of lyric clarity and articulation in music. They might encourage artists to focus on clearer enunciation in their recordings, potentially preventing future instances of widespread lyrical confusion.

In any case, Wackerman’s revelation serves as a reminder that music is not just about the technical aspects but also about the shared experiences and the joy it brings. Whether singing the correct lyrics or a misheard version, the connection and enjoyment of the music remain unchanged.

Source: Stacker