Misery
Get Tuff Lyrics
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They say it can't be good if it doesn't make you sad
They say it can't be good if it doesn't make you sad
I think it's ludicrous but it doesn't change the fact
They say it can't be good if it doesn't make you sad
They say it can't be good if it doesn't make you sad
They say it can't be good if it doesn't make you sad
I think it's ludicrous but it doesn't change the fact
Tired of the tense nostalgia
Twitter talk and perfect product
Move into another era
Move into the center of the room
We used to run this suburb
Now we're bored and bounce like rubber
Hop the fence, dive in
Swimmin'
With my demon
I'm still in the...
I dont even know if its right but it might be
Gotta let it go cause I think about it nightly
Lighting up the mirror cause I think iIwanna fight me
It's likely the spider will come down and bite me
The web that you spun started coming undone
When you regret that way that you trusted someone
And I get back to myself slowly
When you need me i'll be
Swimming with my demon
I'm still in the deep end
Swimming with my demon
I'm still in the deep end
Swimming with my demon
I'm still in the deep end
Swimming with my demon
I'm still in the deep end
They say it can't be good if it doesn't make you sad
They say it can't be good if it doesn't make you sad
They say it can't be good if it doesn't make you sad
They say it can't be good if it doesn't make you sad
They say it can't be good if it doesn't make you sad
They say it can't be good if it doesn't make you sad
They say it can't be good if it doesn't make you sad
They say it can't be good if it doesn't make you sad
The repeated phrase "They say it can't be good if it doesn't make you sad" highlights a common belief or expectation that in order for something to be considered good or valuable, it needs to evoke feelings of sadness or melancholy. The singer expresses their disagreement with this notion, finding it ludicrous. However, despite their disagreement, they acknowledge that this belief still exists and holds some influence over people's perceptions.
In the following lines, the singer shifts away from sadness and expresses their weariness of dwelling in nostalgic and tense situations. They comment on the prevalence of superficial interactions on social media platforms like Twitter, as well as the obsession with perfection and consumerism. The singer desires to move away from this era and into a different space that is more genuine and authentic.
The reference to running the suburb suggests a previous time of excitement and adventure, but now boredom has set in, causing them to bounce around aimlessly like rubber. They metaphorically dive into the unfamiliar and unknown, swimming with their demons. This could symbolize a willingness to confront and engage with their inner struggles and dark aspects of their personality.
The latter part of the lyrics delve into personal introspection and the consequences of trusting someone and being let down. The web that was spun represents a web of deceit or false promises that unwinds, leading to regret. Despite this, the singer slowly finds their way back to themselves, perhaps through self-reflection and resilience.
Overall, the lyrics touch on themes of challenging societal expectations, longing for authenticity, grappling with inner demons, and the process of finding oneself amidst disappointment and betrayal. It encourages introspection and embracing the complex emotions that come with life's hardships.
Line by Line Meaning
They say it can't be good if it doesn't make you sad
According to popular belief, something cannot be considered good unless it evokes sadness
I think it's ludicrous but it doesn't change the fact
Personally, I find this notion absurd, but it doesn't alter the reality
I'm not sad anymore I'm just
Tired of the tense nostalgia
I no longer feel sadness, I'm merely exhausted from the lingering nostalgia
Twitter talk and perfect product
Move into another era
Conversations on social media and the pursuit of perfection have transitioned into a new era
Move into the center of the room
We used to run this suburb
We used to dominate this neighborhood, but now we're moving towards the center of attention
Now we're bored and bounce like rubber
Hop the fence, dive in
Swimmin' with my demon
I'm still in the...
Now we're uninterested and restless, freely exploring without restraint, engaging with our inner demons
I dont even know if its right but it might be
Gotta let it go cause I think about it nightly
I'm uncertain if it's the correct path, but I must release this burden as it occupies my thoughts every night
Lighting up the mirror cause I think I wanna fight me
It's likely the spider will come down and bite me
Examining myself closely, I sense a desire for self-conflict, realizing that the consequences might be negative
The web that you spun started coming undone
When you regret that way that you trusted someone
The elaborate scheme you constructed is beginning to unravel when you regret placing your trust in someone
And I get back to myself slowly
When you need me, I'll be
Swimming with my demon
I'm still in the deep end
Gradually, I reconnect with my true self, drifting away from external influences, embracing my inner demons
They say it can't be good if it doesn't make you sad
Once again, the notion resurfaces that something can't be truly good unless it evokes sadness
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Anderson Ragan, RB Roe, Russell Wood
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