Misery of Mankind
Theory of a Deadman Lyrics


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All you wanna do is stuff your face and be annoying
All you wanna do with me is fight, fight, fight, fight
All you ever do is make excuses, God you're boring
All you wanna do with me is fight, fight, fight, fight
Use everything you've got inside, you still don't find the courage
Stick your tail between your legs and go

Oh you're just a man of straw, you think you know it all?
You're just a king without a throne

It's like it's all a bad dream, nothing is as it seems
This is a nightmare awake, and you're the one to blame

You're putting us through hell, you set us up to fail
You've gone and proved to be the misery of mankind
You've gone in way too deep, you won't admit defeat
But in the end you'll be the misery of mankind

Ay, ay, ay, ay, mankind

All you wanna do is sit around and point the finger
Everything you say to me's a lie, lie, lie, lie
Even when you leave your ego stays behind to linger
Everything you say to me's a lie, lie, lie, lie

All you really do to me is prove that you're a deadbeat
You left us all out in the cold

Oh what happened to a thing called trust? I think we've had enough
It's time for you to head on home

It's like it's all a bad dream, nothing is as it seems
This is a nightmare awake, and you're the one to blame

You're putting us through hell, you set us up to fail
You've gone and proved to be the misery of mankind
You've gone in way too deep, you won't admit defeat
But in the end you'll be the misery of mankind

Ay, ay, ay, ay, mankind

Misery

It's like it's all a bad dream, nothing is as it seems
This is a nightmare awake

You're putting us through hell, you set us up to fail
You've gone and proved to be the misery of mankind
You've gone in way too deep, you won't admit defeat
But in the end you'll be the misery of mankind

You're putting us through hell, you set us up to fail
You've gone and proved to be the misery of mankind
You've gone in way too deep, you won't admit defeat
But in the end you'll be the misery of mankind





Ay, ay, ay, ay, mankind

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Theory of a Deadman's song Misery of Mankind depict a confrontational dialogue between two people in a relationship or partnership that has become toxic. The person singing the song accuses the other of being self-centered, lazy, and dishonest. The chorus suggests that this behavior is not just detrimental to their relationship, but to humanity as a whole, represented by the repeated phrase "misery of mankind". The use of "ay, ay, ay" at the end of the song gives a sense of frustration, further emphasizing the negative emotions that are being expressed.


The song's lyrics touch on themes of personal responsibility, trust, and the consequences of toxic behavior. The repetition of the phrase "everything you say to me's a lie" suggests that the person being confronted is not being truthful with the singer. Meanwhile, lines like "use everything you've got inside, you still don't find the courage" speak to the idea that the person being addressed is not taking responsibility for their actions. The song's chorus, with its stark description of mankind as miserable, unites these personal issues with larger societal concerns.


Line by Line Meaning

All you wanna do is stuff your face and be annoying
You have no ambition and constantly irritate those around you with your behavior.


All you wanna do with me is fight, fight, fight, fight
You are confrontational and consistently cause conflicts with me.


All you ever do is make excuses, God you're boring
You are uninteresting and constantly come up with excuses for your actions.


Use everything you've got inside, you still don't find the courage
Despite your efforts, you lack the bravery to face your problems head-on.


Stick your tail between your legs and go
You should retreat and admit defeat in this situation.


Oh you're just a man of straw, you think you know it all?
You are a weak individual who believes they have all the answers to life's problems.


You're just a king without a throne
You hold no real authority or power despite your inflated sense of importance.


It's like it's all a bad dream, nothing is as it seems
This situation feels surreal and the reality is hard to accept.


This is a nightmare awake, and you're the one to blame
You are responsible for the current situation and the negative consequences that have arisen.


You're putting us through hell, you set us up to fail
Your actions and decisions have led to great suffering and failure for those involved.


You've gone and proved to be the misery of mankind
You have demonstrated that you are a source of great suffering and unhappiness for humanity in general.


You've gone in way too deep, you won't admit defeat
You have gotten yourself in over your head and refuse to admit that you are wrong.


But in the end you'll be the misery of mankind
Ultimately, your actions and decisions will lead to woe and unhappiness for humanity.


All you wanna do is sit around and point the finger
You prefer to blame others rather than taking responsibility for your own mistakes and shortcomings.


Everything you say to me's a lie, lie, lie, lie
You are not truthful in your communication and often say things that are not accurate or honest.


Even when you leave your ego stays behind to linger
You are egotistical and your inflated sense of self-importance continues to affect others even when you are not around.


All you really do to me is prove that you're a deadbeat
You consistently demonstrate that you are unreliable and incapable of fulfilling your responsibilities.


You left us all out in the cold
Your actions left everyone in a difficult and unfavorable situation with no help or support.


Oh what happened to a thing called trust? I think we've had enough
You have broken the trust of those around you, leaving them unwilling to give it again.


It's time for you to head on home
It's time for you to leave and not come back.


Misery
A final reminder that your actions have brought suffering and unhappiness to those around you.


Ay, ay, ay, ay, mankind
A repeated lament for the state of human affairs caused by actions like yours.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID BRENNER, DEAN BACK, JOSEPH DANDENEAU, TYLER CONNOLLY

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