Peter Kay’s Misheard Lyrics Routine Is Comedy Perfection

Peter Kay’s legendary misheard lyrics routine has fans crying with laughter once again. A clip from his record-breaking “Tour That Didn’t Tour” (2010–2011) has resurfaced online, racking up millions of views. In the now-viral video, the beloved comedian hilariously reinterprets popular song lyrics, turning well-known hits into comedic gold.

From Take That’s “wash your back” to Sister Sledge’s “staple the vicar,” his playful take on famous misheard lines has audiences around the world in stitches. The clip has already been viewed over 14 million times—and it’s easy to see why!

The sketch plays on a hilarious truth—many of us confidently sing along to our favorite songs without realizing we’ve been getting the lyrics wrong for years. It’s all fun and games until karaoke night rolls around, and the real lyrics appear on the screen, leaving you thinking, “I can’t believe I’ve been singing it wrong all this time!”.

Viewers around the world showered the video with praise such as “He had that audience laughing until they were out of breath. This is so good” and “Such a horribly strong psychological effect. Even when I’ve known the correct lyrics for years, now I can only hear what he wants me to hear.”

A fan shared, “I was watching this in bed with headphones and my wife was asleep beside me. I was laughing so hard; I woke her up. She asked me why I was laughing so I let her watch, Now, we are both laughing.” It’s proof of his talent for making people laugh.