Paramore, an American rock band, released the song “Misery Business” on April 13, 2007, as a part of their album “Riot!” The song became an instant hit and helped to establish Paramore as a rising band in the music industry. The song’s catchy chorus and empowering lyrics quickly garnered the attention of many fans and critics alike.
“Misery Business” is known for its empowering lyrics about a woman who is confident and assertive in her pursuit of love. The song is a perfect anthem for anyone who has ever been wronged by someone they trusted and decided to take matters into their own hands. It’s a song about taking control of your life and not letting anyone else define your worth.
Misery Business Lyrics
[Intro]
Hit that, hit that snare
[Verse 1]
I’m in the business of misery, let’s take it from the top
She’s got a body like an hourglass, it’s ticking like a clock
It’s a matter of time before we all run out
When I thought he was mine, she caught him by the mouth
I waited eight long months, she finally set him free
I told him I couldn’t lie, he was the only one for me
Two weeks and we caught on fire
She’s got it out for me, but I wear the biggest smile
[Chorus]
Woah, I never meant to brag
But I got him where I want him now
Woah, it was never my intention to brag
To steal it all away from you now
But God, does it feel so good
‘Cause I got him where I want him now
And if you could, then you know you would
‘Cause God, it just feels so
It just feels so good
[Verse 2]
Second chances, they don’t ever matter, people never change
Once a whore, you’re nothing more, I’m sorry, that’ll never change
And about forgiveness, we’re both supposed to have exchanged
I’m sorry, honey, but I passed it up, now look this way
Well, there’s a million other girls who do it just like you
Looking as innocent as possible to get to who
They want and what they like, it’s easy if you do it right
Well, I refuse, I refuse, I refuse
[Chorus]
Woah, I never meant to brag
But I got him where I want him now
Woah, it was never my intention to brag
To steal it all away from you now
But God, does it feel so good
‘Cause I got him where I want him right now
And if you could, then you know you would
‘Cause God, it just feels so
It just feels so good
[Bridge]
I watched his wildest dreams come true
And not one of them involving you
Just watch my wildest dreams come true
Not one of them involving
[Guitar Solo]
[Refrain]
Woah, I never meant to brag
But I got him where I want him now
[Chorus]
Woah, I never meant to brag
But I got him where I want him now
Woah, it was never my intention to brag
To steal it all away from you now
But God, does it feel so good
‘Cause I got him where I want him now
And if you could, then you know you would
‘Cause God, it just feels so
It just feels so good
Verse 1:
The first verse of “Misery Business” sets the tone for the rest of the song. It begins with the line “I’m in the business of misery, let’s take it from the top.” This line implies that the protagonist of the song is an expert in dealing with misery and heartbreak.
The second line of the verse is “She’s got a body like an hourglass, it’s ticking like a clock.” This line refers to the woman who stole the protagonist’s man. The description of her body as an hourglass is a common metaphor for an attractive figure. The ticking clock represents the sense of urgency and inevitability of time running out.
The third line of the verse is “It’s a matter of time before we all run out.” This line could refer to the time running out for the protagonist to win her man back or for the relationship between her man and the other woman to end.
The fourth line of the verse is “When I thought he was mine, she caught him by the mouth.” This line is a reference to the other woman kissing the protagonist’s man and stealing him away from her.
The fifth line of the verse is “I waited eight long months, she finally set him free.” This line implies that the protagonist was in a relationship with the man for eight months before the other woman intervened.
The sixth line of the verse is “I told him I couldn’t lie, he was the only one for me.” This line suggests that the protagonist is honest about her feelings and is sincere in her love for the man.
The seventh and eighth lines of the verse are “Two weeks and we caught on fire, she’s got it out for me, but I wear the biggest smile.” These lines suggest that the protagonist and her man quickly rekindled their relationship after the other woman left him. The other woman, however, is still jealous of the protagonist, but the protagonist is happy and confident despite her jealousy.
Chorus:
The chorus of “Misery Business” is arguably the most famous part of the song. It begins with the line “Woah, I never meant to brag, but I got him where I want him now.” This line suggests that the protagonist is proud of herself for winning her man back and taking control of the situation.
The second line of the chorus is “Woah, it was never my intention to brag, to steal it all away from you now.” This line implies that the protagonist didn’t intend to hurt the other woman or steal her man, but it happened anyway.
The third line of the chorus is “But God, does it feel so good.” This line suggests that the protagonist is enjoying the feeling of being in control and winning her man back.
The fourth line of the chorus is ” ‘Cause I got him where I want him now.” This line is a repetition of the first line and reinforces the idea that the protagonist
