Upon release, "Misery" received generally favorable reviews from music critics.
Misery
Gwen Stefani Lyrics
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I got so used to being 'round you boy
I'm trying not to care, but where'd you go?
I'm doing my best to be sensible
I'm trying not to care, but
You're like drugs, you're like drugs to me
I'm so into you totally
Drugs to me
So put me out of my misery
Hurry up, come see me
Put me out of my misery
Hurry up, come see me
Enough, enough of this suffering
Hurry up, come see me
Put me out of my misery, put me out of my misery
Out the door
I'm thinking things I never thought before
Like what your love would taste like
Give me more
Don't sell this feeling at the grocery store
All cause your love, it tastes like
You're like drugs, you're like drugs to me
I'm so into you totally
You're like drugs, you're like drugs to me
Drugs to me
So put me out of my misery
Oh, hurry up, come see me
Put me out of my misery
Hurry up, come see me
Enough, enough of this suffering
Hurry up, come see me
Put me out of my misery, put me out of my misery
Put me out
Out of my misery
Put me out
Out of my misery
You're in so much trouble
(You better watch out)
Yeah, you're in so much trouble
(You better watch out)
You're in so much trouble
(You better watch out)
Yeah, you're in so much trouble
Oh
So put me out of my misery
Hurry up, come see me
Put me out of my misery (put me out)
Hurry up, come see me
Enough, enough of this suffering (enough, enough of this suffering)
Hurry up, come see me
Put me out of my misery (put me out of my misery), put me out of my misery
Put me out of my misery
Hurry up, come see me
Put me out of my misery (put me out of my misery)
Hurry up, come see me
Enough, enough of this suffering (enough, enough of this suffering)
Hurry up, come see me
Put me out of my misery, put me out of my misery
Put me out
(You're in so much trouble)
Out of my misery
Put me out
(You're in so much trouble)
Put me out of my misery
Put me out
(You're in so much trouble)
Out of my misery
Put me out
(You're in so much trouble)
Put me out of my misery
In Gwen Stefani's song "Misery," the singer is expressing the pain and confusion she feels after a sudden loss or distance from her lover. The opening lines, "Where'd you go? I got so used to being 'round you boy," suggest that she is struggling to adjust to the absence of her partner. The repetition of "I'm trying not to care, but" emphasizes the singer's conflicting emotions; she wants to move on and be sensible, but she can't help but care deeply for this person who has left her.
The singer compares her lover to drugs, saying that she is "so into [him] totally." This simile suggests that she has become addicted to his presence and attention. The chorus, "So put me out of my misery, hurry up, come see me" reflects the singer's desperation for her partner's return. She wants him to "put [her] out of her misery" and end the painful waiting and uncertainty. The second verse suggests that the singer is imagining what it would be like to taste her lover's love again. She wants "more" of this feeling that she has lost.
The bridge of the song repeats the request to be put out of her misery, but with a tone of warning. The repeated line "You're in so much trouble (you better watch out)" suggests that the singer may be ready to confront her lover and demand answers about their relationship. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus and the plea to be put out of her misery.
Line by Line Meaning
Where'd you go?
I am missing you and wondering where you could be.
I got so used to being 'round you boy
I am accustomed to being with you all the time.
I'm trying not to care, but where'd you go?
I don't want to care, but I can't help being concerned about you.
I'm doing my best to be sensible
I am trying to be practical and reasonable despite how I feel.
You're like drugs, you're like drugs to me
You are addictive to me, just like drugs.
I'm so into you totally
I am completely captivated and consumed by you.
So put me out of my misery
Please end my suffering.
Hurry up, come see me
Please come see me as soon as possible.
Enough, enough of this suffering
I cannot handle this pain and frustration anymore.
Out the door
I am leaving and moving on.
I'm thinking things I never thought before
I am considering new possibilities and perspectives.
Like what your love would taste like
I am curious about experiencing your love in a physical way.
Give me more
I want to experience more of your love and affection.
Don't sell this feeling at the grocery store
This feeling and connection are priceless and cannot be bought or sold.
Put me out of my misery, put me out of my misery
Please end my suffering and bring me peace.
You're in so much trouble
You have caused me so much pain and heartache.
Yeah, you're in so much trouble
I am warning you that there will be consequences for your actions.
Put me out of my misery (put me out)
I need you to bring me peace and relief.
Enough, enough of this suffering (enough, enough of this suffering)
I cannot take this pain and frustration anymore.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FELIX SNOW, JUSTIN TRANTER, GWEN STEFANI, JULIA MICHAELS, MATTIAS LARSSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Mar Indiveri
One of my favorite song ever. Such an undarreted song. Seeing her perform it live at the Forum was incredible. Love you Gwen.
HunkyDoryWho?
This entire album was a love letter and an open diary for us.
It deserved about 15 Grammys lol
Natalia Lusia
потрясающая музыка, песня! Привет из РОССИИ!!!ЖЕЛАЮ МИРА ВО ВСЁМ МИРЕ!!!!
the awesome music song! Greetings from RUSSIA!!!WISH FOR WORLD PEACE!!!!
Jake
I don't know why this track is not famous already. This is such a catchy, emotional song, I love it.
Tín Phúc Nguyễn
The combination between fashion and music in this MV is indeed a masterpiece you guys. No deny!
Gwen Stefani 🎶
Thanks for all the love and support. Seriously blown away by the love from all of you ❤ Thank you all ❤️❤❤️_
Kristin Jacobs
@Gwen Stefani 🎶 thank YOU for this song that I just discovered this evening! This is beautiful, emotional and totally relatable.
J XC
This is ABSURD! How can someone be this flawless?
Chaya Bernstein
I agree that this song was underrated. Gwen’s voice is great too