Misery Needs Company
N.O.R.E. Lyrics
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They wanna see our love just departed
They don't want what's best for you (Yea)
They think that I bring stress to you
But you steady stressing yourself out
Worried about what they say
Baby you steady giving yourself doubts
Listening to what they say
(Yeah yeah yeah yeah)
Misery Loves Company
(Yeah yeah yeah yeah)
I know you been hurt
I know you been played
I'm just tryna show ya that all guys ain't the same
I'm just tryna love ya show you something new
Ain't no need to explain
I can see what you been through
But you steady stressing yourself out
Worried about what they say
Baby you steady giving yourself doubts
Listening to what they say
Misery Loves Company
(Yeah yeah yeah yeah)
Misery Loves Company
(Yeah yeah yeah yeah)
Misery Loves
Misery Loves Company
(Yeah yeah yeah yeah)
Misery Love
Misery Loves Company
(Yeah yeah yeah yeah)
If ya gon lose a good thang due to ya friends
Girl you probably should think again
Cause what it sounds like to me
They want you to be like them
Misery Loves Company (Yeah yeah yeah yeah)
Misery Loves Company (Yeah yeah yeah yeah)
If you gonna lose a good thang due to ya friends (Yeah yeah yeah yeah)
Girl you probably should think again
Cause what it Sounds like to me
They want you to be like them (Yeah yeah yeah yeah)
Misery Loves Company (Yeah yeah yeah yeah)
Misery Loves Company (Yeah yeah yeah yeah)
In "Misery Needs Company," N.O.R.E. is addressing a woman who is being influenced by others to end their relationship. The lyrics suggest that these people do not have the woman's best interests at heart and are instead motivated by the desire to see her unhappy. Despite the woman's hesitation and self-doubts, the singer encourages her to trust him and believe in their love. He reminds her that not all men are the same and that he wants to show her something new.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Misery Loves Company," which suggests that the negative influences around the woman may be experiencing their own misery and want her to join them in their unhappiness. Despite this, the singer encourages the woman to resist their pull, reminding her that their love can conquer anything.
Overall, the lyrics of "Misery Needs Company" suggest that outside influences can threaten a relationship, and that it is important to remain true to oneself and one's partner in the face of criticism and doubt.
Line by Line Meaning
They wanna see you broken-hearted
Those around you want to witness you experience emotional pain.
They wanna see our love just departed
The people around us want our love to end.
They don't want what's best for you (Yea)
The people around you do not have your best interests in mind.
They think that I bring stress to you
Those around you believe that I am the source of your stress.
But you steady stressing yourself out
You are the one causing yourself stress.
Worried about what they say
You are concerned about what others are saying about you and our relationship.
Baby you steady giving yourself doubts
You are causing yourself to doubt our relationship.
Listening to what they say
You are giving weight to what others say about us.
But Misery Loves Company
People who are miserable find comfort in others who share in their misery.
(Yeah yeah yeah yeah)
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I know you been hurt
I understand that you have experienced emotional pain.
I know you been played
I understand that you have been mistreated in the past.
I'm just tryna show ya that all guys ain't the same
I am trying to prove to you that not all men are like the ones who have hurt you.
I'm just tryna love ya show you something new
I want to love you and show you something different from what you have experienced before.
Ain't no need to explain
There is no need for me to justify my intentions.
I can see what you been through
I understand the emotional pain you have endured.
Misery Loves Company (Yeah yeah yeah yeah)
Refrain
Misery Loves
Refrain
Misery Loves Company (Yeah yeah yeah yeah)
Refrain
If ya gon lose a good thang due to ya friends
If you are going to let your friends destroy our good relationship,
Girl you probably should think again
You should reconsider your decision.
Cause what it sounds like to me
From my perspective,
They want you to be like them
Your friends want you to be unhappy like they are.
Misery Loves Company (Yeah yeah yeah yeah)
Refrain
Misery Loves Company (Yeah yeah yeah yeah)
Refrain
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Written by: R’Tarius Johnson
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