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".
Candyman
Misery Inc. Lyrics
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Devil is laughing in front of my face. This is my own nightmare, evil rat race.
I can't help myself doing these things. Someone else is pulling my strings!
Snow, white, skin, young, flesh is my sin. Judge me!
How could I laugh, I can't even smile. Welcome aboard, this is my death style.
Sweet child of mine, in the arms of a swine!
I'm here for all you freaks, I'm the devil's answer!
Snow, white, skin, young, flesh is my sin. Judge me!
I have passed the point of return.
Snow, white, skin, young, flesh is my sin. Judge me!
I have learnt, I will never learn...
The lyrics to Misery Inc.'s song Candyman present the perspective of the titular character, who in pop culture is known as a whimsical figure who provides sweet treats to children. However, in this particular song, Candyman is depicted as a monstrous being and an outcast, who is irredeemably twisted and vile. The first two lines of the song establish Candyman's mindset as being different from those around him; he feels blessed for being a "living freak" and acknowledges his own imperfections, which cannot be washed away. This sets the tone for the rest of the song, which speaks of Candyman's inner demons and struggles with his own evil nature. The line "someone else is pulling my strings" portrays him as a victim of external forces, perhaps suggesting that his actions are beyond his control.
The next verse of the song is particularly graphic, with Candyman describing his sinful urges and deviancy in lurid detail. He talks about "snow white skin" and "young flesh" being his "sin", painting himself as a depraved predator who preys on children. He acknowledges that he is being judged for his actions, but also revels in his notoriety as the "devil's answer". The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "snow white skin, young flesh is my sin, judge me" which reinforces the notion that Candyman is unrepentant and cannot be redeemed. The final two lines of the song "I have learnt, I will never learn" indicates Candyman's understanding of his own nature and his acceptance of it, despite the consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
Blessed are those, who don't feel the same
I envy those who don't share my twisted desires and tendencies, for I am an aberration that cannot erase the mark of my deeds.
I'm a living freak, can't wash away my stain
I feel like a freak of nature, a living embodiment of perversion that can never be cleansed of its sins.
Devil is laughing in front of my face
I feel like my life is a sick joke, with me as the punchline and the devil as the audience enjoying my degradation.
This is my own nightmare, evil rat race
I am trapped in my own nightmare, where my evil urges resemble a taxing, inescapable competition a rat would run in a maze.
I can't help myself doing these things
I feel powerless and at mercy of my urges, like there is an outside force pulling strings attached to me.
Someone else is pulling my strings!
I believe I am not the one responsible for my actions, but rather an external force influences me like a puppeteer would a puppet.
Snow, white, skin, young, flesh is my sin. Judge me!
I find myself lusting over youthful, pure appearances, and acknowledge that I deserve to be punished for it.
How could I laugh, I can't even smile
I cannot even truly enjoy what I do, and I am uncapable of a genuine expression of happiness.
Welcome aboard, this is my death style
I am doomed to live by my morbid and destructive desires, and I extend this invitation to those willing to share my fate.
Sweet child of mine, in the arms of a swine!
I have been perverse enough to take advantage of the innocence and vulnerability of a child.
I've got it all, I am twisted, I am cancer!
I possess all the characteristics of a sick, corrupted individual, like a disease that spreads and destroys.
I'm here for all you freaks, I'm the devil's answer!
I have found companionship among others who, like me, are outcasts and deviants, and I believe my purpose is to amplify and perpetuate such urges.
I have passed the point of return
I acknowledge that my actions have irreparably damaged my very essence, and that there is no going back from them.
I have learnt, I will never learn...
I have repeatedly been exposed to the consequences of my depravity, but I cannot prevent myself from repeating the same mistakes.
Contributed by Sophia I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.