Reggie and the Full Effect first burst onto the scene in Kansas City, MO du… Read Full Bio ↴Reggie and the Full Effect first burst onto the scene in Kansas City, MO during a break from The Get Up Kids. James Dewees, keyboardist for the aforementioned group wrote, recorded and performed all of the music and vocals himself. What started off as a gimmick would end up turning into a full touring band. As a former drummer for Coalesce, James has written some hardcore parts into Reggie and The Full Effect (Coalesce singer Sean Ingram shows up randomly through RATFE records).

This became more apparent when his wife filed for divorce and his music became harder than it had been and his lyrics became more personal and harsh. He played keys on one New Found Glory song and often joined them on stage during their Back to Basics tour in the spring of 2005. More recently, Dewees has announced playing keyboard on some of My Chemical Romance's new cd. When asked about "Reggie" he said that once the new MCR cd comes out, I will be touring with them and become a full blown member of MCR.

The fifth studio album titled Last Stop: Crappy Town was released June 17, 2008.

Thanks For The Misery
Reggie and the Full Effect Lyrics

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How did you do this to me
How could you do this to me

I guess I'm horrible for you
I guess it's what the people do
I heard you're moving out of here
You know I'm getting out

What was the point to all of this
What was the point to our first kiss
I guess the news I heard was true
The news I heard came from you

I guess I'm horrible for you
I guess it's what the people do
I heard you're moving out of here
You know I'm getting out

I hope that things work out for you
I hope that he works out for you
I wish that we worked out for you
I know we'd never work for you

I guess I'm horrible for you
I guess it's what the people do
I heard you're moving out of here
You know I'm getting out

I hope that things work out for you
I hope that he works out for you
I wish that we worked out for you
I know we'd never work for you

I guess I'm horrible for you
I guess it's what the people do

I heard you're moving out of here
You know I'm getting out

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Thanks For The Misery" by Reggie and the Full Effect are about a relationship that has come to an end. The singer is clearly hurt and confused by the breakup, and wonders what the point of it all was. They question why they were together in the first place and why they shared their first kiss. The singer expresses sadness that the news of the breakup came from their partner and that they are leaving.

The chorus, "I guess I'm horrible for you / I guess it's what the people do / I heard you're moving out of here / You know I'm getting out," suggests that the singer may feel guilty for the relationship's end, but also acknowledges that it's a common occurrence for people to move on from relationships. The singer also expresses hope that their ex-partner will find happiness with someone else, although they acknowledge that they themselves could never have made things work.

Overall, the lyrics of "Thanks For The Misery" are a poignant reflection on the complexities of relationships and the heartbreak that can result from their ending.

Line by Line Meaning

How did you do this to me
I am curious as to how you managed to cause me so much pain and emotional distress.

How could you do this to me
I am struggling to understand why you would cause me to suffer in this way.

I guess I'm horrible for you
I believe that I am not good enough for you, and that I am the source of your problems and unhappiness.

I guess it's what the people do
I understand that people often hurt each other, and that maybe it's just a part of human nature to cause pain and misery.

I heard you're moving out of here
I have heard that you are leaving this place, and that you are trying to distance yourself from me and our shared experiences.

You know I'm getting out
I am also planning to leave, as I cannot bear to remain in a place where I have suffered so much.

What was the point to all of this
I am questioning the purpose or meaning behind everything that has happened between us, and wondering if it was all for nothing.

What was the point to our first kiss
I am specifically questioning the significance of our first intimate moment together, and whether it had any real meaning or value.

I guess the news I heard was true
I have come to realize that the rumors and stories I heard about you are accurate, and that you really are leaving me behind.

The news I heard came from you
I have realized that you were the one who told me the news about your leaving, and that this was your way of communicating with me.

I hope that things work out for you
Despite everything that has happened, I still want the best for you and hope that your future is bright and fulfilling.

I hope that he works out for you
I am specifically wishing that your new romantic partner is able to provide you with the love and happiness that I was unable to give you.

I wish that we worked out for you
I have regrets about our failed relationship, and wish that we had been able to make things work despite our differences and difficulties.

I know we'd never work for you
Deep down, I understand that our relationship was flawed and that we were not truly compatible in the long run, even if I still have feelings for you.

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