Formed in Rome, Georgia and originally going by the name Byte The Bullet, it wasn't long before Jesse Harte (vocals), Butch Walker (guitar), Jayce Fincher (bass) and Mitch McLee headed to the bright lights of L.A.'s Sunset Strip. Within a year of their arrival the band was headlining, garnering major label interest and making the decision to change their moniker from Byte The Bullet to Southgang.
Hooking up with multi-platinum songwriter Desmond Child, the group's debut (1991's Tainted Angel) looked like a sure fire hit. The debut single "Tainted Angel" received minor airplay, but in being your typical ballad it failed to showcase the band's true talents. The debut never took off as suspected, and a year later Group Therapy would be ignored upon its release due to the changing of musical interests. Southgang knew their time was up and quietly put the band to rest.
Walker, Fincher and McLee continued working together as Floyd's Funk Revival before morphing into the successful Marvelous 3. With the break up of Marvelous 3 in 2001, Butch Walker started to pursue a solo career.
Misery
Southgang Lyrics
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Sometimes I can't eat, sometimes I can't sleep.
Sometimes I think I'm out of my mind.
I try to shake off that empty feeling.
Sometimes I know there's no use in tryin'.
The world keeps on turnin' night after day.
We've all been left here to find our way.
It's such a pity when all we see is the sorrow we can't control.
Deep in the darkness, there must be an answer, but no one knows.
Sometimes I can't fight the endless cold night.
Shivering alone all I see…
Misery, misery, misery coming down on me.
Misery it's all I see coming down on me.
Misery, misery, misery coming down on me.
Misery it's killing me, coming down, down on me.
It's such a pity when all we see is the sorrow we can't control.
Deep in the darkness there must be an answer, but no one knows.
It's such a pity when all we see is the sorrow we can't control.
Deep in the darkness, there must be an answer, but no one knows.
All of our lives, we spend watching with covered eyes.
In a world gone blind.
The lyrics of Southgang's song "Misery" are about the feeling of being overwhelmed by life's challenges and feeling helpless in the face of them. The singer describes the crippling effects of depression and anxiety, which can make it difficult to eat, sleep, and function on a day-to-day basis. The chorus repeats the word "misery" over and over again, illustrating the feeling of being buried under a heavy weight.
Despite the overwhelming sense of despair described in the song, there is also a glimmer of hope. The singer suggests that by standing together, we can overcome our struggles and find a way to move forward. However, the search for answers can be difficult and lonely, as indicated by the line "deep in the darkness there must be an answer, but no one knows." The final line of the song - "all of our lives, we spend watching with covered eyes, in a world gone blind" - suggests that it's all too easy to feel consumed by darkness in a world that can seem hopeless and overwhelming.
Overall, "Misery" is a powerful commentary on the struggle to find meaning and hope in the face of despair. It acknowledges the pain and struggle that so many people face, but also expresses a deep desire to find a way through the darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
Misery, misery, misery coming down on me.
The overwhelming feeling of misfortune is consuming me.
Sometimes I can't eat, sometimes I can't sleep.
The negative emotions are affecting my basic needs.
Sometimes I think I'm out of my mind.
The emotional pain is making me feel insane.
I try to shake off that empty feeling.
I attempt to rid myself of the hollow sensation.
Sometimes I know there's no use in tryin'.
Despite my efforts, there seems to be no solution.
The world keeps on turnin' night after day.
Time keeps moving forward.
We've all been left here to find our way.
We must navigate life on our own.
If we stand together, we'll be okay, maybe we'll be okay.
Unity can bring comfort and support.
It's such a pity when all we see is the sorrow we can't control.
It's unfortunate that we witness uncontrollable sadness.
Deep in the darkness, there must be an answer, but no one knows.
There could be a solution, but it's unknown to anyone.
Sometimes I can't fight the endless cold night.
At times, the bleakness feels inescapable.
Shivering alone all I see…
Left isolated in the darkness.
Misery it's all I see coming down on me.
Hopelessness seems to be my only outlook.
Misery it's killing me, coming down, down on me.
The distress is consuming me and taking a great toll.
All of our lives, we spend watching with covered eyes.
We often observe life with an obscured view.
In a world gone blind.
In a society that has lost sight of what matters.
Contributed by Scarlett H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@vicious6573
Incredible song. There is no talant like this anymore.
@barbaragogos7373
Love the whole album gets me going in the morning as I workout
@reconscout5994
Misa the great 80-90's music
@chevy427ify
No Misery,,Just Love
@anikarey2560
Jesse Harte has an amazing voice. Idk why he is no longer in music scene.
@kimcox9557
Best FUCKIN song Ever!!