Debut album "Yesterday's Grave" was released through ZYX Music 2003. It received amazing feedback from metal media all over and made the band's name known in metal scene. Summer 2005 MI signed a deal with Firebox Records and on February 2006 MI proudly present the second album "Random End" which really proves that Misery Inc. has found their style and are stronger than ever, showing how their misery is formed into kick-ass riffs, catchy melodies, and strong vocals - all in very melancholic and moody fashion.
On September 15th 2008, the band announced that the existence of Misery Inc as a band had come to an end. On their official website the members stated that the band "can't go through yet another member change".
After You
Misery Inc. Lyrics
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Eye for an eye, systematic violence, eye for an eye!
Inch by inch, break your every fucking bone!
Give one excuse I have nothing to lose,
Turn bitch and run I shoot to kill with this gun!
Eat you alive, do you really know my name, eat you alive!
Bone by bone, break your every fragile bone!
Give one excuse I have nothing to lose
Turn bitch and run I shoot to kill with this gun
Just for fun!
I was never enough, silence can kill.
Still your looks and expressions tell me that I'm just a fucking nil!
I am after you! I want your blood, I'll get it soon!
Your head on a plate! face my fury, face my hate!
My 15 minutes of fame! you got it now, this is not a game!
Worthless to beg now, I'm here to kill!
Still your looks and expressions tell me that I'm just a fucking nil!
Give one excuse I have nothing to lose
Turn, turn bitch and run I shoot to kill with this gun
Just for fun!!
The lyrics of Misery Inc.'s song "After You" are intense and talk about revenge and violence. The singer starts with an aggressive tone, expressing that it's now his turn to seek payback. He believes in the principle of an eye for an eye, and he's ready to break every bone in his target's body. He warns his victim not to give any excuse or run away, or he'll shoot them. The tone of the song gets even more severe in the chorus, where the singer declares that he wants to eat his prey alive.
The second verse continues with the same intensity, and the singer emphasizes that he was never good enough, and he could sense that his target doesn't give him enough credit. This feeling of worthlessness fuels his anger even more, and he vows to get his revenge by killing his victim. He emphasizes this point when he says he is after his target, and he wants their blood, and he'll get it soon. He's not playing around, and he wants to face his fury and hate. He mentions that this is not a game and that his 15 minutes of fame are not worth anything. Throughout the song, there is a sense of rage and desperation that builds to a boiling point.
Line by Line Meaning
My turn now, finally it's payback time, my turn now!
I have been waiting for this moment to get revenge on you and now it's my turn to get back at you!
Eye for an eye, systematic violence, eye for an eye!
I will seek retribution for what you have done to me with violent retaliation, the same way that you harmed me!
Inch by inch, break your every fucking bone!
I will cause you immense pain and break every bone in your body bit by bit!
Give one excuse I have nothing to lose,
You have no chance of survival as I have nothing to lose and will stop at nothing to cause you harm!
Turn bitch and run I shoot to kill with this gun!
If you try to run away or turn against me, I will use this gun to kill you with no hesitation!
Eat you alive, do you really know my name, eat you alive!
I will completely destroy you and leave no trace of you behind, and make sure that you remember my name!
Now it's real, I decide who survives, now it's real!
This is not a game anymore and the decision of who lives and who dies is in my hands!
Bone by bone, break your every fragile bone!
I will take my time to break every last fragile bone in your body, one by one!
Just for fun!
I take pleasure in causing you pain and will do it just for the sake of it!
I was never enough, silence can kill.
Your constant criticism and lack of acknowledgement made me feel worthless and even though you never said it out loud, your silence killed me inside!
Still your looks and expressions tell me that I'm just a fucking nil!
Even now, your expressions convey that you still don't think much of me and consider me to be nothing!
I am after you! I want your blood, I'll get it soon!
You are my target and I will stop at nothing until I have your blood on my hands!
Your head on a plate! face my fury, face my hate!
I will make sure that I leave behind evidence of my victory by displaying your head on a plate for all to see!
My 15 minutes of fame! you got it now, this is not a game!
I will use this moment to gain fame and recognition for my actions, and you will finally realize that this is not a game anymore!
Worthless to beg now, I'm here to kill!
No amount of begging or pleading will save you, as I am here with the sole purpose to end your life!
Turn, turn bitch and run I shoot to kill with this gun, Just for fun!!
Once again, if you try to turn and run away from me, I will use my gun to take you down in cold blood, just because I enjoy it!
Contributed by Samuel V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@kythrathesuntamer9715
Honestly one of the most underrated songs of the 90s.
@bigdogbpert
I had the pleasure to see them in concert in a very small venue...sounded great!!
@jeremyknifley
Timeless memories come from this song from the first time I heard this til now!
@arturodelfabbro2634
I totally agree . This one has 26 years , but It still fresh and powerful .
@Handlethis81637
Syndicated Inc.
@elkapilr
Absolutly true
@jacksmith1983
Everyone knows Runaway Train, but this is an unbelievably underrated song. Their best in my opinion.
@alongroadahead735
I believe somebody to shove is their best but this is up there for sure
@jacksmith1983
That's a great track too
@DPRyan-vd5pp
Shut down is my favorite Soul Asylum song! Love the guitar solo on misery though , awesome