Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
Well, I don't know, what you're thinkin'
And I don't really give a damn
Since I found you're the Reigning Queen
Of the One Night Stand
I've already packed your suitcase
There's a taxi waiting for ya' too
Ya know I might be a lot of things
But, I ain't your Fool
[Chorus:]
And I ain't gonna cry
You're just a rotten apple in my eye
I hope I'm givin' back the only thing
You ever gave to me
Misery
Well I remember, When we started
You said you'd love me
'til the day that you died
But, I guess just like all the rest
It was just a lie
So, don't even try to tell me
That you're really, really, sorry true
'Cause I know that you done me wrong
And here comes the proof
[Chorus 2:]
Well, there was Billy on the second floor
And Tommy at the Liquor Store
When you were givin' those Guys a piece
You were giving me
Nothin' but Misery
(GUITAR SOLO)
I said, there was Billy on the second floor
And Tommy at the Liquor Store
When you were givin' those Guys a piece
You were giving me
Miles and miles of Misery
I said, "I don't know, What you're thinkin' "
And I don't really give a damn
Since I found out about you girl
You were just a tramp!
Now, i've already packed that suitcase
There's a taxi waitin', for you too
Ya know I might be a lot of things
But, I ain't your fool
And I ain't gonna cry
You're just a rotten apple in my eye
I hope i'm givin' back the only thing
You ever gave to me!
Misery!
(misery)
Misery!
(misery)
You ain't in Misery!
(misery)
Ooh Misery!
And I don't really give a damn
Since I found you're the Reigning Queen
Of the One Night Stand
I've already packed your suitcase
There's a taxi waiting for ya' too
Ya know I might be a lot of things
But, I ain't your Fool
[Chorus:]
And I ain't gonna cry
You're just a rotten apple in my eye
I hope I'm givin' back the only thing
You ever gave to me
Misery
Well I remember, When we started
You said you'd love me
'til the day that you died
But, I guess just like all the rest
It was just a lie
So, don't even try to tell me
That you're really, really, sorry true
'Cause I know that you done me wrong
And here comes the proof
[Chorus 2:]
Well, there was Billy on the second floor
And Tommy at the Liquor Store
When you were givin' those Guys a piece
You were giving me
Nothin' but Misery
(GUITAR SOLO)
I said, there was Billy on the second floor
And Tommy at the Liquor Store
When you were givin' those Guys a piece
You were giving me
Miles and miles of Misery
I said, "I don't know, What you're thinkin' "
And I don't really give a damn
Since I found out about you girl
You were just a tramp!
Now, i've already packed that suitcase
There's a taxi waitin', for you too
Ya know I might be a lot of things
But, I ain't your fool
And I ain't gonna cry
You're just a rotten apple in my eye
I hope i'm givin' back the only thing
You ever gave to me!
Misery!
(misery)
Misery!
(misery)
You ain't in Misery!
(misery)
Ooh Misery!
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Misery Lyrics as written by Samuel J. Llanas Kurt R. Neumann
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