Prayer
Misery Inc. Lyrics

The lyrics to Misery Inc.'s song Prayer are deeply introspective and explore the singer's feelings of vulnerability and dependency on another person. The opening line expresses regret and a sense of obligation to the person they're addressing - they're sorry for them but they can't leave without them. The following lines speak to the singer's emotional state, suggesting that their words lack their usual brilliance and the world seems less colorful since their relationship has soured. The second stanza continues this theme, painting a picture of a barren landscape where the grass has been trampled and the singer feels as though they've been dragged down into the dirt. However, there's a hint of defiance in the lines "I don't need anyone to show me the way / I don't need anyone to answer my prayers". The singer recognizes their own strength and ability to stand on their own, regardless of what's happened in their past.

The final lines of Prayer are perhaps the most poignant: "I am becoming what I despise / I should have been born in disguise." This reveals the singer's self-loathing and how they're falling into the same patterns and behaviors that they find detestable in others. The idea of being born in disguise suggests that the singer feels fundamentally flawed and wishes that they could erase a part of themselves that they perceive as undesirable. Overall, this song is a powerful meditation on love, loss, and the journey towards self-discovery.