Misery
Moffatts Lyrics


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I cry myself asleep tonight
cause I can not hold you tight
I wish I could see you tomorrow
To take all this sorrow
When I touch you
Can you feel it
When I need you
Can you give it
When I look in your eyes
Can you see me
When I fall
Will you catch me
Catch me
Catch me

CHORUS
Misery is what I feel,
When you're not around,
So I can heal,
Misery is what I feel,
Is what I feel,
Is what I feel
Misery is what I feel,
When your not around,
So I can heal.

These tears on my face
Are for you
I wish that I could
Hold you, touch you, feel you
I'm waiting can't you see
I wish you could hold me, touch me, feel me
When I touch you
Can you feel it
When i need you
Can you give it
When I look in your eyes
Can you see me
When I fall
Will you catch me
Catch me
Catch me





REPEAT CHORUS TWICE

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Misery" by The Moffatts highlight the theme of separation and the intense feelings of loneliness and sadness that one experiences when away from their loved ones. The singer of the song cries himself to sleep at night because he cannot hold his loved one tight. He yearns to be able to see his partner the next day to alleviate his sorrow. The lyrics imply that the singer misses his partner profoundly; he longs for their touch, companionship, and emotional support.


The singer seeks reassurance that his partner reciprocates his feelings and affections. He asks questions like "when I touch you, can you feel it?" and "When I fall, will you catch me?" These questions emphasize the importance of emotional intimacy and support in a relationship. The singer fears that he will fall into misery in his partner's absence. The chorus repeats the phrase "misery is what I feel when you're not around so I can heal," showing that the singer recognizes he needs his partner to overcome his sadness.


Overall, "Misery" is a heartfelt ballad about the power of love and the pain of separation. The lyrics invite listeners to empathize with the singer's emotions and offer a universal message about the importance of emotional connection in a romantic relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

I cry myself asleep tonight
I can't bear the pain of not having you with me, which causes me to sob until I fall asleep at night


cause I can not hold you tight
I wish to have you with me so that I can hold you closely, but unfortunately, I can't


I wish I could see you tomorrow
I yearn for the moment when I will see you again to alleviate this profound emptiness


To take all this sorrow
Being able to see you will comfort me and relieve me of sadness that I'm currently experiencing


When I touch you
When I caress you, I want to know if you can feel my love for you


Can you feel it
Are you aware and can you grasp the profound love and care that I feel for you when I touch you?


When I need you
In times of despair or hardship, I look to you for comfort and I hope that you will be there for me


Can you give it
Can you provide me with the support I need, even though I'm not always the strongest person?


When I look in your eyes
When I stare into your eyes, I hope you see the profound love I hold for you in mine


Can you see me
I hope that when you look into my eyes, you can clearly see how much I love and care for you


When I fall
When I encounter obstacles or struggles, I hope that you'll be there to support me and catch me so that I don't crash


Will you catch me
Can I always rely on you to catch me when life throws challenges my way so that I don't sink deeper into my despair?


Misery is what I feel,
I am filled with immense sadness and emptiness in my heart when you're not around and cannot be with me


When you're not around,
In times of your absence, I feel a deep sense of longing and a vacuum in my soul that yearns for your companionship


So I can heal,
I hope that seeing you again will help mend my broken heart and slowly heal me from my wounds


These tears on my face
These droplets from my eyes are a result of my sadness and longing for the one I love


Are for you
These tears on my face are a testament to the love and deep emotions that exist between us


I'm waiting can't you see
I am patiently waiting for the day when I will be reunited with you and feel your love again


I wish you could hold me, touch me, feel me
I yearn to hold you close, feel your touch, and have you experience the depth of my love for you


REPEAT CHORUS TWICE
This verse speaks of my profound loneliness and sense of misery when you're not around, and how I long for the day when I will see you again, feel your touch and be healed from my sadness.




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Written by: ANDREW CAIRNS

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Simon Cordova

36 years old about to start crying of hapoiness as I go through this 90s nostalgia

Damn, the days

No social media, barely any internet.

The days we used to go out and play with each other one on one

Now society has mostly turned into mysery



bekas sarjana 9005

Meskipun sudah begitu lama
Even though it's been so long

Cintaku padamu terus kuat
My love for you keeps going strong

Aku ingat hal-hal yang biasa kita lakukan
I remember the things that we used to do

Ciuman di tengah hujan sampai matahari bersinar
A kiss in the rain 'til the sun shine through

Aku mencoba untuk menyangkalnya, tapi aku masih mencintaimu
I tried to deny it, but I'm still in love with you

Aku merindukanmu seperti orang gila, aku merindukanmu seperti orang gila
I miss you like crazy, I miss you like crazy

Sejak kamu pergi
Ever since you went away

Setiap jam setiap hari
Every hour of every day

Aku merindukanmu seperti orang gila
I miss you like crazy

Aku merindukanmu seperti orang gila
I miss you like crazy

Tidak peduli apa yang saya katakan atau lakukan
No matter what I say or do

Tidak ada yang bisa melupakanmu
There's just no getting over you

Aku bisa melihat cinta bersinar di matamu
I can see the love shining in your eyes

Dan itu datang sebagai kejutan yang manis
And it comes as such a sweet surprise

Jika melihat itu percaya, itu sepadan dengan menunggu
If seeing's believing, it's worth the wait

Jadi pegang aku dan katakan padaku ini belum terlambat
So hold me and tell me it's not too late

Kami sangat baik bersama, kami memulai selamanya sekarang
We're so good together, we're starting forever now

Dan aku merindukanmu seperti orang gila, aku merindukanmu seperti orang gila
And I miss you like crazy, I miss you like crazy

Sejak kamu pergi, setiap jam setiap hari
Ever since you went away, every hour of every day

Aku merindukanmu seperti orang gila, aku merindukanmu, sayang
I miss you like crazy, I miss you, baby

Cinta seperti kita tidak akan pernah berakhir
A love like ours will never end

Sentuh saja aku dan kita di sana lagi
Just touch me and we're there again

Hanya satu malam
Just one night

Dan kita akan memiliki perasaan ajaib seperti dulu
And we'll have that magic feeling like we used to do

Pegang erat-erat
Hold on tight

Dan apapun yang menghadang kita, kita akan berhasil melewatinya
And whatever comes our way, we're gonna make it through

Jika melihat itu percaya, itu sepadan dengan menunggu
If seeing's believing, it's worth the wait

Jadi pegang aku dan katakan padaku ini belum terlambat
So hold me and tell me it's not too late

Kami sangat baik bersama, kami memulai selamanya sekarang
We're so good together, we're starting forever now

Dan aku merindukanmu seperti orang gila, aku merindukanmu seperti orang gila
And I miss you like crazy, I miss you like crazy

Tidak peduli apa yang saya katakan atau lakukan
No matter what I say or do

Tidak ada yang bisa melupakanmu
There's just no getting over you

Dan aku merindukanmu, sayang, aku merindukanmu, sayang
And I miss you, baby, I miss you, baby

Semua cinta lembut yang kau berikan padaku
All the tender love you gave me

Saat perasaan menjadi sekuat ini
When a feeling gets this strong

Anda tahu hal yang sebenarnya datang
You know the real thing come along

Dan aku kangen kamu
And I miss you

Aku merindukanmu seperti orang gila, sayang
I miss you like crazy, baby

Hanya cinta manismu yang bisa menyelamatkanku
Only your sweet love can save me

Aku merindukanmu seperti orang gila
I miss you like crazy

Cinta seperti kita tidak akan pernah berakhir
A love like ours will never end



All comments from YouTube:

Gypsy Woman

For all us fans, its so sad we never got a Moffatt-Hanson collaboration. Its still not too late, though! Both bands of brothers are still incredibly talented, both have made great music in recent years, both are still beloved by those of us who grew up with them...

Oceans

Omg that would be a great one!!! Hanson is my favorite group

Abb Qjh

Now I'm 37yrs..still love this song..
My favourite boy band when I was 14yrs old

Lit27

same here bro..i was born in 1983..listen to them high school

Just Yuri

33 y.o here. i was in elementary school when i first encountered their song. still loving it.

Jason Subgut

One of the reasons I rushed home. Just to play this on cassette player.

bri tany

Me too

A.J GGR

We're old af! They don't Play tracks like this anymore !!!

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Laura Eshleman

Went down the rabbit hole of listening to all the pop bands I did as a young teenager. I'm now almost 39 and this song was a gem! Probably my favorite Moffatts song.

Rose Flaherty

Iโ€™m absolutely pissed this is not available on Spotify, it should be illegal that this song is not on there, get it together Spotify! Lol seriously though, this came out in 1998, I was 8 years oldโ€ฆ..Iโ€™m 32 now and I still love this song so much๐Ÿ–ค

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