Misery
The Neverly Boys Lyrics

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We're two dogs on the freeway
We're roadkill breed yeah
If that truck would do you in
I hope the next one takes me
And we're geese on a field yeah
And it's hunting season
You're too dumb to get away
And so am I yeah

And I need somebody to talk to
In the end of the day yeah
And at least you're someone to talk to
Whatever you're saying
Yeah I need somebody to talk to
In the end of the day and
At least you're someone to talk to

Misery needs company and
Make me forget for a second
It's so lonely in the dark yeah
And your words are better than nothing
Misery needs company and
Make me forget for a second
It's so lonely in the dark yeah
But your lies are better than nothing

We're just a ship of fools
On a long lost cause
When the ocean takes you
I hope it takes me too yeah
We're fish in a barrel
At the end of a barrel
The two of us never stood a chance
That's just the way it is

And I need somebody to talk to
In the end of the day yeah
And at least you're someone to talk to
Whatever you're saying
Yeah I need somebody to talk to
In the end of the day and
At least you're someone to talk to

Misery needs company and
Make me forget for a second
It's so lonely in the dark yeah
And your words are better than nothing
Misery needs company and
Make me forget for a second
It's so lonely in the dark yeah
But your lies are better than nothing

Blow me away
Come blow me away

Come blow me away
Come blow me away

Overall Meaning

The Neverly Boys' song "Misery" seems to be about two people who are struggling in life and finding themselves lost in the world. They compare themselves to roadkill and geese during hunting season, conveying that they feel like they are just helpless victims in the larger scheme of things. The lyrics express a sense of hopelessness and resignation, as they acknowledge that they are doomed to their fate and that there is no escape from it. The chorus reveals that the two people need someone to talk to, even if it is just for the sake of having company. They know that it won't necessarily solve their problems, but they need someone to be there for them nonetheless.

The song's title, "Misery," suggests that the characters in the lyrics are in a state of emotional distress or sadness. The repetition of "misery needs company" throughout the song only reinforces this idea. The line "your lies are better than nothing" also suggests that the characters may be using each other as a means of distraction from their own problems, even if it means that they are not being completely honest with one another. In essence, they are using each other to temporarily forget their own pain and feel a sense of comfort.

Overall, the song seems to be about the struggle of feeling lost and alone in the world, and the need for someone to simply be there to listen and empathize. It is a powerful expression of the human desire for connection and companionship, even in the darkest of times.

Line by Line Meaning

We're two dogs on the freeway
We are both insignificant travelers hurdling down a dangerous path with no real destination.

We're roadkill breed yeah
Our fate is similar to that of the animals hit by cars, helpless and doomed to be left on the roadside.

If that truck would do you in
If you were to meet your demise by the hand of fate, or a reckless driver, it might be a relief compared to the suffering we face in life.

I hope the next one takes me
Rather than enduring this misery, in my darkest moments, I can't help but imagine a world where it is all over for me.

And we're geese on a field yeah
Just as geese are hunted mercilessly during certain seasons, we too are preyed upon by the world around us.

And it's hunting season
We are trapped in a cycle of struggle where we are targeted by those who have more power and control than we do.

You're too dumb to get away
We are not equipped to handle the challenges we face, so we stand no chance against the world's cruelty and chaos.

And so am I yeah
None of us are immune to the pain and suffering of life.

And I need somebody to talk to In the end of the day yeah
At the end of the day, when the darkness becomes too much to bear, we need someone to lean on for support and comfort.

And at least you're someone to talk to Whatever you're saying
Even if the words aren't helpful or uplifting, having someone who is willing to listen and share in our pain can make a world of difference.

Yeah I need somebody to talk to In the end of the day and At least you're someone to talk to
We all need someone to confide in when we are feeling lost and alone, and even if that person can't offer us any real solutions, their presence can be a source of comfort.

Misery needs company and Make me forget for a second It's so lonely in the dark yeah And your words are better than nothing
Sometimes, sharing our pain with others can help us forget about it for just a moment, and though we may be surrounded by darkness, any connection, even a small one, can make us feel less alone and forgotten.

But your lies are better than nothing
Even if someone is not speaking the truth or is offering false hope, sometimes a small bit of optimism, no matter how misguided, can help us feel better when everything else seems so bleak and hopeless.

We're just a ship of fools On a long lost cause
The two of us, caught up in this endless struggle, are simply a small part of a much larger and more absurd tragedy.

When the ocean takes you I hope it takes me too yeah
Sometimes, when we feel ourselves losing the battle against the tide, the idea of simply giving in and surrendering to fate can seem like the only viable option.

We're fish in a barrel At the end of a barrel
Caught in a trap with no escape, we are vulnerable to the whims of fate and to those who hold the power over us.

The two of us never stood a chance That's just the way it is
No matter how hard we fight against the obstacles before us, sometimes fate simply conspires against us and we are helpless to overcome it.

Blow me away Come blow me away Come blow me away Come blow me away
In the end, sometimes all we can do is surrender to the storm and let it swallow us whole, hoping that something better, or at least different, awaits us on the other side.

Writer(s): Daniel Ledinsky, David Sitek

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