Misunderstood (Bon Jovi song)
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"Misunderstood" is a single
by American rock band Bon Jovi
, released in 2002. It is from the album Bounce
.
The song was featured on the 2003 Brazilian soap opera Mulheres Apaixonadas
as a theme of the love couple (Edwiges and Cláudio). The song was a big hit there, making the song a Top 5 hit.
"I was buying you flowers...I slipped and hit my head...I was unconscious...someone stole my wallet...I had amnesia...I wandered aimlessly...I found the pick-pocket...and chased him...into a bad situation! They put me in a box...and dumped me into the river! I floated for hours...finally I landed ashore...I just wanted to go home...but I was mistakenly arrested...and put behind bars. They finally caught the real crook...I ended up outside a secret club...I was front row at a Bon Jovi concert...and my memory came back! I was attacked by dogs...they ripped my clothes off...finally I made it to your bedroom...and just then an earthquake hit...and this girl fell through the ceiling!"
Then the video returns to the present and ends with Jack saying, "And that's exactly how it happened."
The uncut version of the video features different footage of Bon Jovi playing the song, as well as an extended beginning and ending which confirms that Jack was cheating on Jill. In the extended beginning, Jack can be heard while engaged in sexual activity inside of Jill's room just as she opens the door. This is followed by alternate dialogue from Jill where after Jack tells her that it isn't what it looks like, she expresses her disbelief by asking him how it could possibly be anything else. This is then followed by additional footage after Jack begs Jill to let him explain which has her urging him to do so, and Jack pausing for a moment as he concocts his story. In the extended ending, after Jack finishes speaking, Jill produces a picture of him in their bed while engaged in a threesome
with two other girls. She asks him to explain that as well to which Jack nonchalantly says, "You know, there's an even better story for that."
) #33 (ARIA Charts
) #15 (US Adult Contemporary
), #34 US Top 40 mainstream and #36 top 40 tracks chart #35 (Media Control Charts
) #19 (Canadian singles chart)
CD2
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
by American rock band Bon Jovi
Bon Jovi
Bon Jovi is an American rock band from Sayreville, New Jersey. Formed in 1983, Bon Jovi consists of lead singer and namesake Jon Bon Jovi , guitarist Richie Sambora, keyboardist David Bryan, drummer Tico Torres, as well as current bassist Hugh McDonald...
, released in 2002. It is from the album Bounce
Bounce (Bon Jovi album)
- Promo Album Sampler :# "Everyday" – 3:00# "All About Lovin' You" – 3:46# "Bounce" – 3:11...
.
The song was featured on the 2003 Brazilian soap opera Mulheres Apaixonadas
Mulheres Apaixonadas
Mulheres Apaixonadas is a Brazilian soap opera which originally aired on Rede Globo from February 17, 2003 until October 11, 2003. A total of 203 episodes were created for the series.- Cast :*Christiane Torloni - Helena Ribeiro Alves...
as a theme of the love couple (Edwiges and Cláudio). The song was a big hit there, making the song a Top 5 hit.
Music video
The video begins with a girl, Jill, opening the door to her room where she and her boyfriend, Jack, live. As she enters, she catches both Jack and another girl naked in bed. Shocked and embarrassed, Jack claims that it isn't what it looks like and begs her to let him explain. The video turns into a flashback and the music begins. The flashback shows Jack's far-fetched story which shows his dialogue at the bottom of the screen and Bon Jovi playing the song throughout. Here is Jack's dialogue:"I was buying you flowers...I slipped and hit my head...I was unconscious...someone stole my wallet...I had amnesia...I wandered aimlessly...I found the pick-pocket...and chased him...into a bad situation! They put me in a box...and dumped me into the river! I floated for hours...finally I landed ashore...I just wanted to go home...but I was mistakenly arrested...and put behind bars. They finally caught the real crook...I ended up outside a secret club...I was front row at a Bon Jovi concert...and my memory came back! I was attacked by dogs...they ripped my clothes off...finally I made it to your bedroom...and just then an earthquake hit...and this girl fell through the ceiling!"
Then the video returns to the present and ends with Jack saying, "And that's exactly how it happened."
The uncut version of the video features different footage of Bon Jovi playing the song, as well as an extended beginning and ending which confirms that Jack was cheating on Jill. In the extended beginning, Jack can be heard while engaged in sexual activity inside of Jill's room just as she opens the door. This is followed by alternate dialogue from Jill where after Jack tells her that it isn't what it looks like, she expresses her disbelief by asking him how it could possibly be anything else. This is then followed by additional footage after Jack begs Jill to let him explain which has her urging him to do so, and Jack pausing for a moment as he concocts his story. In the extended ending, after Jack finishes speaking, Jill produces a picture of him in their bed while engaged in a threesome
Threesome
A threesome is a group of three engaged in the same activity. In relation to a sexual activity a threesome refer to the activity involving three people of any gender or sexual orientation...
with two other girls. She asks him to explain that as well to which Jack nonchalantly says, "You know, there's an even better story for that."
Charts
#21 (UK Singles ChartUK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
) #33 (ARIA Charts
ARIA Charts
The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June...
) #15 (US Adult Contemporary
Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks
The Adult Contemporary chart is a weekly chart published in Billboard magazine that lists the most popular songs on adult contemporary and "lite-pop" radio stations in the United States...
), #34 US Top 40 mainstream and #36 top 40 tracks chart #35 (Media Control Charts
Media Control Charts
The official music charts in Germany are gathered and published by the company Media Control GfK International on behalf of Bundesverband Musikindustrie...
) #19 (Canadian singles chart)
Track listing
CD1- "Misunderstood" (Single Remix) (Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, Andreas Carlsson, Desmond Child) - 3:45
- "Everyday" (Acoustic) (Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, Andreas Carlsson) - 5:40
- "Undivided" (Demo) (Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, Billy Falcon) - 5:08
- "Misunderstood" (Video)
CD2
- "Misunderstood" (Single Remix)
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) (Live in London, 2002) - "Joey" (Demo)