Misery
Darren Criss and The Warblers Lyrics
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Oh yeah(ooh, ah)
So scared of breaking it
That you won't let it bend
And I wrote two hundred letters
I will never send
Sometimes these cuts are so much
Deeper than they seem
I'd rather let them be
So let me be
And I'll set you free
I am in misery
There ain't nobody
Who can comfort me, oh yeah
Why won't you answer me?
Your silence is slowly killing me,oh yeah
Girl you really got me bad
You really got me bad
Now I'm gonna get you back
I'm gonna get you back
Your salty skin and how
It mixes in with mine(mixes in with mine)
The way it feels to be
Completely intertwined(completely intertwined)
It's not that I didn't care
It's that I didn't know(that I didn't know)
It's not what I didn't feel,
It's what I didn't show
So let me be
And I'll set you free
I am in misery
There ain't nobody
Who can comfort me,oh yeah
Why won't you answer me?
Your silence is slowly killing me,oh yeah
Girl you really got me bad
You really got me bad
Now I'm gonna get you back
I'm gonna get you back
You say your faith is shaken
You may be mistaken
You keep me wide awake and
Waiting for the sun(waiting for the sun)
I'm desperate and confused
So far away from you
I'm getting there
I don't care where I have to go
Why do you do what you do to me, yeah
Why won't you answer me, answer me yeah
Why do you do what you do to me yeah
Why won't you answer me, answer me yeah
I am in misery
There ain't nobody
Who can comfort me,oh yeah
Why won't you answer me?
Your silence is slowly killing me, oh yeah
Girl you really got me bad
You really got me bad
Now I'm gonna get you back
I'm gonna get you back
Girl you really got me bad
You really got me bad
Now I'm gonna get you back
I'm gonna get you back
The lyrics of Misery by Darren Criss/The Warblers is a song about heartbreak and the pain of unrequited love. The song depicts the singer's anguish about a lover who won't communicate with him. The singer is so deeply in love that it hurts him more even though he is the one being shunned. The opening lines of the song create a picture of brokenness and fear of losing something valuable. The lyrics 'So scared of breaking it, that you won't let it bend' suggest that the singer's love interest is afraid of committing to the relationship out of fear of being hurt. In the second verse, the singer expresses his concerns about not being able to forget about his lover. He is torn apart so badly by the rejection that he feels no one else can comfort him. The line "Your silence is slowly killing me" suggests that the not-knowing and lack of response is causing his heart pain. The song ends on a note of hope and reconciliation as the singer says, 'Now I'm gonna get you back, I'm gonna get you back,' indicating that he is willing to fight for the relationship.
Overall, Misery by Darren Criss/The Warblers's song is a relatable song that expresses the raw emotion of heartbreak, specifically unrequited love. It highlights the confusion, pain, and agony of losing love and being kept in the dark without any communication. However, it also communicates the hope of reconciliation, even if it means fighting for it. The powerful lyrics are brought to life by the Warblers' beautiful harmony and Darren Criss's soulful voice.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh yeah(ooh)
Expressing positive emotion
Oh yeah(ooh, ah)
Expressing positive emotion
So scared of breaking it
Fearful of damaging the relationship
That you won't let it bend
Refusing to compromise or be flexible
And I wrote two hundred letters
Tried to communicate and express feelings
I will never send
Hiding emotions and not reaching out
Sometimes these cuts are so much
Emotional pain can be overwhelming
Deeper than they seem
The pain is more intense than it appears on surface
You'd rather cover up
Choosing to hide the pain
I'd rather let them be
Preferring to confront and deal with the pain
So let me be
Asking for space and privacy
And I'll set you free
Releasing the other person from any obligation or guilt
I am in misery
Suffering greatly from emotional pain
There ain't nobody
No one around to provide comfort or solace
Who can comfort me, oh yeah
Expressing despair and loneliness
Why won't you answer me?
Questioning the other person's silence and lack of response
Your silence is slowly killing me,oh yeah
The silence is causing immense emotional distress and pain
Girl you really got me bad
Being deeply affected by the other person's actions
Now I'm gonna get you back
Planning to retaliate or reciprocate the pain
Your salty skin and how
Sensual attraction and connection to the other person
It mixes in with mine(mixes in with mine)
Feeling like one body and soul with the other person
The way it feels to be
Describing the overwhelming sensation of being intertwined
Completely intertwined(completely intertwined)
Being fully enmeshed and connected with the other person
It's not that I didn't care
The other person's actions were not due to lack of care
It's that I didn't know(that I didn't know)
Not realizing the true impact of actions on the other person
It's not what I didn't feel,
There were genuine emotions involved
It's what I didn't show
The other person was not aware of the true feelings
You say your faith is shaken
The other person's trust in the relationship is damaged
You may be mistaken
Suggesting that the other person's perception could be incorrect
You keep me wide awake and
Causing restlessness and sleeplessness
Waiting for the sun(waiting for the sun)
Looking for a new dawn or hope for the relationship
I'm desperate and confused
Feeling helpless and uncertain
So far away from you
Feeling disconnected or distant from the other person
I'm getting there
Hoping to make progress in resolving the issues
I don't care where I have to go
Willing to make any effort to fix the relationship
Why do you do what you do to me, yeah
Asking the other person to explain their actions or behavior
Why won't you answer me, answer me yeah
Asking for communication and clarity
Girl you really got me bad
Reaffirming the depth of pain and hurt
Now I'm gonna get you back
Feeling the urge to retaliate or respond in kind
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BENJI MADDEN, DON GILMORE, JOEL MADDEN
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