Misery
Lennie Moreno Lyrics


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I'm telling u it's no joke, u wake up in the morning wearing the same damn shirt,
You make yo way to school while u talking to the dirt, u barely hold yo bag,
U sick n tired of people laughing up while the fundz of other kids is stacking up,
I'm cracking up, I really wanna cry,
I always fail the course, I gotta make the test while my parents get divorced,
It's not my fault I really wanted something else for me, I see, I know that I was cursed,
I'm very much aware that I'm really not the first
And certainly not the worst,
Why did I see my mom walking all the way to work,
12 hours a day and it's never quite enough, this lifestyle, I guess it's really tough,
Especially when I was bussin up, I'm sorry mom I cause you all this stress,
More or less I'm gonna get you with a dress
I promise u I'll make it; rapping, working or back on the street I swear I'll take it...

Chorus:
Day and night, it feels I'm meant to be...
How long will it take for me to make it outta misery,
I'm sick of being broke with all these people dissing me, I guess my destiny is...
Bound and chained to a life of misery...
I can't escape the fact, I'm jacked
My pain inside will never be intact, in fact, I think I'm gonna crack,
And die in misery...

Days are passing by, now I'm running with the thugs, they always showed me love,
Some dropped outta school cuz we all a bunch of educated fools,
We think we know it all,
I was about 14 but I didn't know the rules,
The only thing united us was money-lacking.
Mama told me: to do what I got to do cuz life's a bitch.
I made a robbery and I came back with the cuffs,
This shit is rough and rugged so I turned out with the puffs.
I think that poverty is the worst thing you can have.
No matter what they say you know it's all about the cash.
You're using all yo health to get a little bit of dough and then you spend it all to put you back in pieces:
Most of us deprive,
Of everything so we gotta use the tools that we were given to survive,
But all of it beside: everybody zgotta great heart if you take it from the start.
It's all about the way we play our cards...

Chorus

Years gone by…this life is still a muthafucking joke,
And I don't see no mothafucking hope: I'm muthafucking broke:
My criminal record is going up,
The land of opportunity is flushed down the drain,
I'm stuck up in this game,
Growing up without a nickel is a fucking shame,
The wound is internal and the bleeding is eternal,
It's really like I'm never gonna see the end of the tunnel, and the streets are infernal,
I really did the best I could to make it right,
Walking all alone in the middle of the night.
I gotta do the best with what I own, and even though I'm grown,
I gotta scan and focus in my zone.
And I don't wanna deal...
Every time I think about it, I get the fucking chills,
Cuz you can start with weed and you finish with the pills,
If you don't pay on time, it can end up with a kill,
No matter what you really gotta feel it

Chorus





Day and night, it feels I'm meant to be...
Bound and chained to a life of misery...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Lennie Moreno's song "Misery" center around the struggle of poverty and its impact on a young person's life. Moreno vividly describes the daily struggles of wearing the same clothes every day, not being able to afford what others can, struggling in school, and dealing with familial issues like parents' divorce. The chorus shows his desire to escape his current situation and not be bound to a life of misery. The second verse shows that despite his efforts to escape poverty, Moreno falls into a life of crime, feeling that he has no other options. In the final verse, he expresses hopelessness and a feeling of being stuck, but also a determination to make the best of what he has.


The theme of Moreno's lyrics is poverty and its impact on one's life choices and future opportunities. The imagery used is raw and emotional, with Moreno painting a bleak picture of the life he and others in similar situations lead. He struggles with the choices he has made but also the choices that have been made for him due to his circumstances. The chorus is a cry for help and a call to action, an acknowledgment of the difficulties faced but also a desire to overcome them.


Overall the song "Misery" is a powerful statement on the impact of poverty and the struggles faced by those born into difficult circumstances. It highlights the deep emotions and struggles faced by young people in these situations while giving voice to the desire for change and hope for a better future.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm telling u it's no joke, u wake up in the morning wearing the same damn shirt,
Starting the day in the same old clothes, without change, is frustrating and disheartening.


You make yo way to school while u talking to the dirt, u barely hold yo bag,
Feeling disconnected and alone while going to school, carrying the weight of confusion and uncertainty.


U sick n tired of people laughing up while the fundz of other kids is stacking up,
Watching others succeed while struggling with poverty and lack of resources is unbearable.


I'm cracking up, I really wanna cry,
Feeling overwhelmed and emotionally broken, wanting to express sadness and frustration through tears.


I always fail the course, I gotta make the test while my parents get divorced,
Struggling academically while dealing with parental divorce, adding to the already high stress levels.


It's not my fault I really wanted something else for me, I see, I know that I was cursed,
Believing that life has dealt a bad hand, and that fate has placed obstacles in the way of achieving personal goals.


I'm very much aware that I'm really not the first
Recognizing that many others have faced similar challenges and obstacles in their lives.


And certainly not the worst,
Acknowledging that things could be worse, and others have experienced greater hardship.


Why did I see my mom walking all the way to work,
Witnessing the struggles of a hard-working parent, feeling grateful yet helpless to change the situation.


12 hours a day and it's never quite enough, this lifestyle, I guess it's really tough,
Understandably challenging and exhausting to work long hours and still struggle to make ends meet.


Especially when I was bussin up, I'm sorry mom I cause you all this stress,
Feeling responsible for adding to a parent's stress, wishing to alleviate the burden of financial hardship.


More or less I'm gonna get you with a dress
Promising to work hard for a better future, to provide for and support loved ones.


I promise u I'll make it; rapping, working or back on the street I swear I'll take it...
Committing to whatever means necessary to find success and overcome challenges, whether through music, employment, or other avenues.


Day and night, it feels I'm meant to be...
Feeling lost and unsure of one's path in life, questioning purpose and direction.


How long will it take for me to make it outta misery,
Hoping for an end to hardship and struggle, longing for a better life.


I'm sick of being broke with all these people dissing me, I guess my destiny is...
Tired of feeling ashamed and being looked down upon due to financial hardship, wondering if struggle is an unchangeable part of fate.


Bound and chained to a life of misery...
Feeling stuck and held down by the struggles and hardships of life.


Days are passing by, now I'm running with the thugs, they always showed me love,
Finding companionship and support among those also struggling, even if it means running with a crowd of questionable character.


Some dropped outta school cuz we all a bunch of educated fools,
Recognizing the flaws in the educational system, and feeling frustrated by the lack of equal opportunities for those in poverty.


We think we know it all,
Feeling overconfident and sure of oneself despite the reality of limited knowledge and experience.


I was about 14 but I didn't know the rules,
Experiencing a lack of guidance and structure, leading to poor choices and behavior.


The only thing united us was money-lacking.
Feeling a sense of community among those who also struggle financially, despite other differences.


Mama told me: to do what I got to do cuz life's a bitch.
Receiving advice from a loved one to do whatever it takes to survive and make ends meet, acknowledging the cruelty and difficulty of life.


I made a robbery and I came back with the cuffs,
Taking desperate measures to obtain resources, ultimately leading to trouble with the law.


This shit is rough and rugged so I turned out with the puffs.
Finding comfort in smoking, despite the negative consequences and health risks.


I think that poverty is the worst thing you can have.
Believing that financial hardship is the most difficult and challenging obstacle to overcome.


No matter what they say you know it's all about the cash.
Recognizing that money is often the root of many struggles and obstacles in life.


You're using all yo health to get a little bit of dough and then you spend it all to put you back in pieces:
Working hard to obtain resources, only to immediately spend them to survive, leading to a constant cycle of struggle.


Most of us deprive,
Feeling lack and scarcity, often without basic needs being met.


Of everything so we gotta use the tools that we were given to survive,
Making do with what is available, and utilizing personal strengths and resources to overcome obstacles and survive.


But all of it beside: everybody zgotta great heart if you take it from the start.
Recognizing that people have the potential for kindness and positivity, even in the face of hardship and struggle.


It's all about the way we play our cards...
Feeling that success in life is largely due to luck and circumstance, and that making the best of what is dealt is key to finding fulfillment.


Years gone by…this life is still a muthafucking joke,
Feeling that despite time passing, life remains difficult and full of hardship.


And I don't see no mothafucking hope: I'm muthafucking broke:
Feeling a sense of hopelessness and despair due to financial struggles and hardship.


My criminal record is going up,
Facing legal trouble and consequences, adding to the struggle and difficulty of life.


The land of opportunity is flushed down the drain,
Feeling that opportunities for success and upward mobility are scarce and unattainable.


I'm stuck up in this game,
Feeling trapped and held down by the difficulty of life and the systemic struggles that plague those in poverty.


Growing up without a nickel is a fucking shame,
Feeling a sense of embarrassment and shame due to financial hardship and lack of resources.


The wound is internal and the bleeding is eternal,
Experiencing emotional pain and trauma, and feeling as though it will never fully heal.


It's really like I'm never gonna see the end of the tunnel, and the streets are infernal,
Feeling as though there is no hope for a better future, and that the constant struggle will never end.


I really did the best I could to make it right,
Giving one's all to overcome challenges and find success, despite facing numerous obstacles.


Walking all alone in the middle of the night.
Experiencing feelings of isolation and loneliness as the struggle continues through the night.


I gotta do the best with what I own, and even though I'm grown,
Making the best of personal strengths and resources, even as an adult facing the constant struggle.


I gotta scan and focus in my zone.
Staying focused and determined to succeed, despite the many obstacles and distractions present in life.


And I don't wanna deal...
Feeling overwhelmed and frustrated by the difficult reality of life and the constant struggle.


Every time I think about it, I get the fucking chills,
Feeling anxious and unsettled by frequently thinking about the difficult realities of life.


Cuz you can start with weed and you finish with the pills,
Recognizing the dangerous and often devastating effects of substance abuse, and the potential to spiral out of control.


If you don't pay on time, it can end up with a kill,
Seeing the harsh and violent consequences of being unable to pay certain debts or bills.


No matter what you really gotta feel it
Experiencing and feeling the weight of life's struggles and challenges, and recognizing the harsh realities of poverty and hardship.


Bound and chained to a life of misery...
Feeling trapped and held down by the constant struggle of life, unable to escape the negative consequences of financial hardship and poverty.




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@doogles5245

How about an applause to these ladies for surviving to this age?

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@ProjectFlashlight612

Shocking? Christ, some of these photos are 50 years apart. Do you seriously expect an 80 year old person to still look 30?!

@AnastasiaLUVSU

Thats not the point of the video. the point is to show us what these women look like now. considering most of these women are no longer in the spotlight. many of us have no clue what they looked like. i still thought Rae dawn Chong had darker hair.

@j.burgess4459

Ageing takes a toll on everyone. But if we are honest, the looks of attractive young women can often be really devastated by the passing years! :-0 In the case of male actors it often doesn't seem to be quite so dramatic. Let's take Clint Eastwood for example: when he was in his 30s or 40s he obviously looked a hell of a lot younger. But seeing pictures of him in his 70s or 80s, do we get that same feeling of "oh wow, is that really the same person!?"..? We see this over and over again: just compare how Harrison Ford aged compared to how Carrie Fischer aged! (I know this stuff is kind of politically incorrect, but I find that time just seems to be a little bit kinder to men than to women...somehow...)

@kathleenmacmaster8882

I know wth they got old we all do

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