Misery
The BoDeans Lyrics
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And I don't really give a damn
Since I found you're the Reigning Queen
Of the One Night Stand
I've already packed your suitcase
There's a taxi waiting for ya' too
Ya know I might be a lot of things
But, I ain't your Fool
[Chorus:]
And I ain't gonna cry
You're just a rotten apple in my eye
I hope I'm givin' back the only thing
You ever gave to me
Misery
Well I remember, When we started
You said you'd love me
'til the day that you died
But, I guess just like all the rest
It was just a lie
So, don't even try to tell me
That you're really, really, sorry true
'Cause I know that you done me wrong
And here comes the proof
[Chorus 2:]
Well, there was Billy on the second floor
And Tommy at the Liquor Store
When you were givin' those Guys a piece
You were giving me
Nothin' but Misery
(GUITAR SOLO)
I said, there was Billy on the second floor
And Tommy at the Liquor Store
When you were givin' those Guys a piece
You were giving me
Miles and miles of Misery
I said, "I don't know, What you're thinkin' "
And I don't really give a damn
Since I found out about you girl
You were just a tramp!
Now, i've already packed that suitcase
There's a taxi waitin', for you too
Ya know I might be a lot of things
But, I ain't your fool
And I ain't gonna cry
You're just a rotten apple in my eye
I hope i'm givin' back the only thing
You ever gave to me!
Misery!
(misery)
Misery!
(misery)
You ain't in Misery!
(misery)
Ooh Misery!
The lyrics to The BoDeans's song "Misery" describe a man who has caught his partner cheating on him repeatedly, and he has finally had enough. He no longer cares about her excuses or apologies and has packed her suitcase and arranged for a taxi to take her away. He is hurt and angry, but he refuses to let her see him cry or beg for her to stay. He reveals that she was a one night stand who used him for her own pleasure while also cheating on him with other men, causing him nothing but misery. The chorus expresses his newfound resolve and determination to move on from his toxic relationship and the misery she has caused him.
The song's intense guitar riffs and strong vocals capture the emotions of the singer, painting a vivid picture of a betrayed lover who has finally had enough. The lyrics are straightforward and poignant, allowing listeners to connect with the story easily. The repetition of the word "misery" in the chorus drives home the singer's feelings of hurt and betrayal, while the guitar solo provides a more emotional outlet for his anger.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I don't know, what you're thinkin'
I'm unsure of what you're thinking
And I don't really give a damn
I don't care about your thoughts or feelings
Since I found you're the Reigning Queen
Since I discovered that you are the person with the most partners (of one night stands)
Of the One Night Stand
A person who engages in sexual activity with someone else without committing to them
I've already packed your suitcase
I've already packed your things so you can leave
There's a taxi waiting for ya' too
There's a taxi waiting for you to take you away
Ya know I might be a lot of things
I may have many different qualities
But I ain't your Fool
But I'm not naive or trusting
And I ain't gonna cry
I'm not going to shed tears over you
You're just a rotten apple in my eye
You're a deceitful and unworthy person
I hope I'm givin' back the only thing
I hope I'm returning the only thing you gave me
You ever gave to me
You never really gave me anything of value
Misery
Pain and distress caused by an unhappy situation
Well I remember, When we started
I remember when we first began our relationship
You said you'd love me
You promised me that you would love me
'til the day that you died
Until the day that you pass away
But, I guess just like all the rest
But, I suppose that like everyone else
It was just a lie
It was just a false promise
So, don't even try to tell me
Don't attempt to convince me
That you're really, really, sorry true
That you're genuinely remorseful
'Cause I know that you done me wrong
Because I know that you have hurt me
And here comes the proof
And I have the evidence to prove it
Well, there was Billy on the second floor
There was Billy on the second floor of the building
And Tommy at the Liquor Store
And Tommy was at the liquor store
When you were givin' those Guys a piece
When you were having sexual encounters with those men
You were giving me
You were giving me the gift of
Nothin' but Misery
Nothing but pain and unhappiness
(GUITAR SOLO)
Instrumental break in the song
I said, there was Billy on the second floor
I repeat, there was Billy on the second floor of the building
And Tommy at the Liquor Store
And Tommy was at the liquor store
When you were givin' those Guys a piece
When you were having sexual encounters with those men
You were giving me
You were giving me the gift of
Miles and miles of Misery
A great amount of pain and suffering
You were just a tramp!
You were just a promiscuous and untrustworthy person
Ooh Misery!
Oh, the pain and unhappiness I feel!
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KURT R. NEUMANN, SAMUEL J. LLANAS
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