Misery
Gallows Lyrics
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Misery fucking loves me
And her love her so.
She is the cold embrace,
No escape,
When I'm left alone.
Misery fucking loves me
And I love her too
She is the dying breath
Of nothing left
That I've become accustomed to.
There is nothing left for me
I want to kill myself
Just for relief
Black cloud,
Death shroud
Weight of the world,
Dragging me down
I have nothing to offer anyone
?
Coming undone
Misery, is my only friend,
She's a cold fucking slut,
But she is not the end.
Misery fucking loves me
But I love her more
She is the last light
The dark night,
Noose round my neck
The hole in the floor
There is nothing left for me
I want to kill myself just for relief
Black cloud
Death shroud
Weight of the world,
Dragging me down
I have nothing to offer anyone
? coming undone
Misery is my only friend
She is a cold fucking slut,
But she is not the end
Misery!
Misery fucking loves us
And we love her too
Misery fucking loves us
And we love her too
Misery fucking loves us
And we love her too
Misery fucking loves us
And we love her too
The song "Misery" by Gallows is a raw and emotional expression of the artist's feelings of hopelessness, and his destructive relationship with misery. From the very first line, it is obvious that the singer is tormented by a force that he can't escape. He says, "Misery fucking loves me, and her love her so," implying that he is trapped and cannot break free from her grasp. The lyrics go on to describe misery as a cold and unforgiving force that the singer has become accustomed to. He even claims that he loves her, suggesting that he has accepted his lot in life and is unable to find happiness or joy in anything else.
The chorus of the song is particularly powerful, using imagery of death and destruction to convey the depth of the singer's despair. He says, "There is nothing left for me, I want to kill myself just for relief," which speaks to the absolute hopelessness he feels. The lines "Black cloud, death shroud, weight of the world, dragging me down" add to this atmosphere of darkness and despair, making it clear that the singer feels completely alone and overwhelmed by his troubles.
Overall, "Misery" is a deeply personal song that provides a haunting look into the inner turmoil of its writer. Gallows uses powerful imagery and raw emotion to convey the feelings of hopelessness and despair that so many of us experience at one point in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Fuck!
Expression of frustration, anger, or despair.
Misery fucking loves me
I am constantly plagued by sadness and pain, and it feels almost comforting in a strange way.
And I love her too
I have grown accustomed to my pain and have learned to accept it as a part of me.
She is the dying breath Of nothing left That I've become accustomed to.
My world is empty and filled with nothingness, and I have learned to live in it with my pain.
There is nothing left for me I want to kill myself Just for relief Black cloud Death shroud Weight of the world Dragging me down I have nothing to offer anyone ? coming undone
I feel hopeless and overwhelmed with the heavy burden of life. I am considering suicide as a way out.
Misery, is my only friend, She's a cold fucking slut, But she is not the end.
My constant companion is my pain and sadness, and although it feels like an unfeeling presence, I know it won't last forever.
She is the last light The dark night, Noose round my neck The hole in the floor
My pain is like a beacon of light in the darkness, but it can also be suffocating and lead me to the brink of death.
Misery fucking loves us And we love her too
My pain is a part of me, and I have learned to accept and even love it as a strange companion.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER FRANK CARTER, LAURENT BENJAMIN BARNARD, LEE PHILLIP BARRATT, STEPHEN WILLIAM RICHARD CARTER, STUART LESLIE GILI-ROSS
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@Zagura90
This was one of the better big hardcore bands to come out of the era. This record is great.
@dftr5812
I WAS HERE WHEN I WAS 16 NOW IM 31 IM BACK AGAIN I CANT HEAR THIS SONG ANYMORE TOO MANY MEMORIES 😢❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ passed times my youth❤
@alexcairns332
Still after 10-11 years still in my daily play list love Frank in the gallows or rattle snakes 👌
@riccardozucca7908
Me 2 bro, just 2 good
@sryburn641
Am a fan. There is just so much emotion. It's real.
@anthonyholroyd5359
Had the pleasure of seeing them open for Biffy in Glasgow Green last September.
What a front man! He sang a song that . . . Now I want to get a tattoo off him 😅😅 but yeh. Much as I love The Rattlesnakes, this record will always be my favourite effort of his.
@SimonMorganYay
I let my children listen to songs about desperation and suicide as long as they censor the naughty words.
@LewisTaglialavore
In my opinion bad words are used in so many songs nowadays it isnt worth hiding it from your kids so as long as they arnt repeating them it wouldnt bother me. Sounds like they have good taste though ;)
@Alex051993
Lewis Taglialavore LOL but thats the point. They do repeat them. Its up to the parents to set an example. We all swear casually these days. As long as you know when it isn't acceptable to swear and where it is more acceptable then that should be okay, and this should be taught by parents. Thing is these days, the media plays a huge role in how kids are raised seeing as a lot of stupid parents sit their kids in front of a tv/ smart phone etc. and let them raise themselves.
@LewisTaglialavore
Yeah you have a very true point my friend