Stacy has performed with artists: America, Kate Nash, Jacks Mannequin, Copeland, Tumbledown, Paper Route to name a few. Clark is touring promoting her record "Connect the Dots" released by Vanguard Records. Her records are available on iTunes and at Border's Book Stores.
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Misery
Stacy Clark Lyrics
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You never get cold
Under the knife
You never grow old
You're prettier and skinnier
And these things that misery bring
It was just yesterday
So innocent
The trouble that life brings
Don't you fall for it
Don't you fall
With happy pills
You shouldn't be upset
With sunshine
You shouldn't feel depressed
But feel good like you should
And see all these things
That city living bring
It was just yesterday
You were innocent
Just so innocent
The trouble that life brings
Don't you fall for it
Don't you fall
Stop, stop, stop
Drop, drop, drop
It was just yesterday
You were innocent
Just so innocent
The trouble that life brings
Don't you fall for it
Don't you fall
In the spotlight
You never get cold
Under the knife
You never grow old
You're prettier and skinnier
And these things that misery bring
At first listen, the lyrics to Stacy Clark's song "Misery" might seem to convey a celebration of the seemingly perfect life of a celebrity or the rich and famous. However, upon closer examination, the lyrics are laden with irony and speak to the false promises of beauty and youth prescribed by society. Opening with the lines "In the spotlight, you never get cold. Under the knife, you never grow old", the song alludes to the extreme measures some may take to maintain their looks and stay in the public eye. The line "You're prettier and skinnier and these things that misery bring" hints at the notion that people may suffer in order to fit society's standards of beauty.
The second verse seems to offer a solution to the problems facing those in the first verse; "With happy pills, you shouldn't be upset. With sunshine, you shouldn't feel depressed." However, the message here is also bitterly ironic. The idea that medication and sunlight are the keys to happiness signals a deeper widespread issue of the commercialization of 'wellness'. On further listening, it seems that the song is a warning against the dangers of these false solutions that hide the more profound issues faced by the modern world.
Overall, "Misery" is a beautiful and haunting song that carries an important, albeit complex message. While the lyrics themselves may seem simple, they are packed with meaning and confront societal issues that many people face daily.
Line by Line Meaning
In the spotlight
Being the center of attention
You never get cold
Feeling invincible and immune to hardship
Under the knife
Going through a change that seems to offer a solution
You never grow old
Avoiding facing the reality of aging
You're prettier and skinnier
Succumbing to societal pressure to meet unrealistic expectations of beauty
And these things that misery bring
Choosing to embrace self-destruction in exchange for fleeting external validation
It was just yesterday
Reflecting on how fast things can change
You were innocent
Not yet touched by the harsh realities of life
So innocent
Free from any kind of guilt or harm
The trouble that life brings
Understanding that life can be inherently difficult
Don't you fall for it
Resisting the pressure to conform to societal norms
With happy pills
Using medication to cover up underlying issues
You shouldn't be upset
Feeling guilty for not living up to the stigma that happiness is a choice
With sunshine
Believing that good weather can fix everything
You shouldn't feel depressed
Believing that one shouldn't feel sad if everything seems fine from outside
But feel good like you should
Taking care of oneself without succumbing to external pressures
And see all these things
Being more aware of the real world and its complexities
That city living brings
Realizing that there's more to life than what meets the eye
Stop, stop, stop
Telling oneself to break the cycle of self-destruction
Drop, drop, drop
Letting go of the facade and embracing vulnerability
Contributed by Elena W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.