The band was formed in January, 1993, by Patrik Wiren (vocals) and Orjan Ornkloo (guitar, bass, programming). Wiren was previously a member of Midas Touch who had recorded an album with Noise Records, while Ornkloo worked with several bands within his Swedish hometown, Uppsala. Their first recorded track was "Sonic Attack" for a metal compilation Extreme Close Up. Based on the response to the single the band worked with MNW Zone to release their self-titled debut album in 1995. Independent success lead to signing with Earache Records which re-released the album throughout Europe.
During live performances, Misery added Jim Edwards (guitar), Marre Ericksson (bass), and Olle Dahlstedt (drums), who was replaced by Niklas Gabrielsson before their first UK show, at the Camden Underworld.
Misery Loves Co.'s self titled opening album was widely seen as one of the best albums to come out of the 1990's European Metal Scene. Tracks such as "Need Another One" and "Kiss Your Boots" hit the club scenes and the band was part of the very successful Earache Records line up at the time. Their second album did away some what with the heavyness of the first, becoming much moodier and darker. But again "Not like them" became a big hit in the emerging metal market. The last Misery Loves album, "Your Vision Was Never Mine to Share" was regarded by many fans as being uptodate. But again was another good album, if not to the same standard of the previous two. Perhaps Misery Loves turned up too soon, and they never managed to really gain the respect and recognition they deserved. If you have never heard of them go and find them, you will not be disappointed.
The band broke up after "Your Vision was Never Mine to Share" (2000). Patrik Wiren went on to form the band Alpha Safari (formerly named Washoe) with some former live members from Misery Loves Co and Entombed's Uffe Cederlund. They have released one album titled "Commercial Suicide".
2) A queercore folk punk band from California, United States.
It's All Yours
Misery Loves Co. Lyrics
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Never easy to be me
I keep hurting myself
Without knowing why it had to affect me
The blackness of everything
Didn't matter much to you
But did you ever say something
That wasn't a lie, something worthwhile
Burned a hole for all to see
To prove there is no God
Just don't ask me how I feel
I always hated to lie
It's all yours [x2]
We've got a failure to call our own
A reminder of what's to come
Thinking only of you as I'm
Crawling to the point of no return
Do I need to erase myself
To cover up the scars?
Is there anything left?
The loss of it all nothing's worthwhile
Burned a hole for all to see
To prove there is no God
Just don't ask me how I feel
I always hated to lie
It's all yours [x2]
It's all... [x2]
It's all
It's all... [x2]
Burned a hole for all to see
To prove there is no God
Just don't ask me how I feel
I always hated to lie
It's all yours [x2]
It's all yours [x4]
The opening of the song with "Sometimes I wish I could be like you" goes straight to the heart of the matter. It's a sentiment that many people can relate to: wishing to be someone else, someone who seems to have it all together. The lyricist then continues to lament about the difficulty of being themselves and the self-harm that comes with it. But then the lyric takes an interesting turn; the blackness of everything doesn't matter much to the person they're addressing. It's a reminder that while they're drowning in their own misery, other people can be completely unaffected.
The chorus, "It's all yours," has a few different possible meanings. It could be interpreted as giving up, as if saying "All this pain and suffering is yours now, I can't handle it anymore." It could also be seen as placing blame on someone else, holding them responsible for the singer's misery. The line "We've got a failure to call our own" suggests that both parties involved have some responsibility for whatever situation they're in.
The repeated lines "Burned a hole for all to see / To prove there is no God" could be interpreted in a few different ways. It could mean that the singer has done something so terrible that they feel like it's proof that a higher power doesn't exist. Or it could be interpreted as a metaphorical burn; the singer has been hurt so badly that they can't believe there could be a God who would allow them to suffer in this way. Regardless of the interpretation, it's clear that the singer is in a lot of pain and does not believe in anything positive.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I wish I could be like you
I envy your ability to navigate life with ease
Never easy to be me
I struggle with my identity and emotions constantly
I keep hurting myself
I engage in self-destructive behavior without realizing why
Without knowing why it had to affect me
I can't understand why I'm affected by things that don't affect others
The blackness of everything
The world feels empty and hopeless
Didn't matter much to you
You don't seem to care about the struggles I face
But did you ever say something
Have you ever spoken a genuine word?
That wasn't a lie, something worthwhile
Can you offer anything of substance or are you just spewing falsehoods?
Burned a hole for all to see
I made a public display of my disbelief in a higher power
To prove there is no God
I wanted to assert my stance on religion
Just don't ask me how I feel
I have difficulty expressing my emotions
I always hated to lie
I have a distaste for dishonesty
We've got a failure to call our own
Our collective struggles are a defining aspect of our lives
A reminder of what's to come
Our hardships foreshadow more to come in the future
Thinking only of you as I'm
I find myself preoccupied with thoughts of you despite my own issues
Crawling to the point of no return
I feel like I'm slowly approaching a breaking point
Do I need to erase myself
Should I wipe away my identity to escape my struggles?
To cover up the scars?
Would that make my pain disappear or just mask it?
Is there anything left?
Is there anything good or meaningful in this world?
The loss of it all nothing's worthwhile
The absence of a purpose or meaning makes everything seem pointless
It's all yours
Everything that's left is yours, I don't want it
It's all...
The weight of our struggles is overwhelming
It's all
There's nothing left to give or offer
It's all yours
Take it, it's all yours
It's all yours
There's nothing left for me to hold on to
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ORJAN ORNKLOO, PATRICK ANDERS WIREN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ellenvrakdrottning9058
One of the best bands ever
@detoxnumetal
My favorite MLC song! Didn't realize there was a video until right now.
@andrebastos5635
It's like the cure had a child with Depeche mood they are the metal offspring of the two 🤘🏻🤘🏻excellent
@davidnewman9342
thanks for uploading this. been looking for it for years
@levourchclaude
excellent
@creepsthlm5491
Jag hade inte en aning om att det här var en popsingel som visades på MTV?? Hur kom de fram till att det här var en bra video att släppa...? Men helt underbart att de verkar börja spela live igen!
@nadie8450
A couple can be too a hell...
@ericsilverado7757
Would love to hear something new from these guys!
@jschizoid
You know they did a new album in 2018, 2019ish?
@ericsilverado7757
@@jschizoid Why hell no I did not, but I do now! Thanks bro! Just started to listen to it! You da man!