Misery Business
Paramore
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I'm in the business of misery, let's take it from the top She's got a body like an hourglass that'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 had caught on fire She's got it out for me, but I wear the biggest smile [Chorus] Whoa, well I never meant to brag But I've gotten what I wanted now Whoa, 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 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, I passed out, 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] I watched his wildest dreams come true Not one of them involving you Just watch my wildest dreams come true Not one of them involving Whoa, well I never meant to brag But I got him where I want him now [Chorus]
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Written by: Joshua Neil Farro, Hayley Nichole Williams
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Release"Misery Business" was released as a single on June 21, 2007, from Paramore's second album "Riot!".
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Popular RecognitionThe song is recognized as Paramore's breakthrough hit and lead single from the album that garnered significant media attention and public recognition for the band.
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Song WritingHayley Williams, the frontwoman of Paramore, was only 17 when she wrote the lyrics of the song.
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Chart Performance"Misery Business" peaked at number 26 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S. It also made it to number 3 on the Billboard Hot Modern Rock Tracks.
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Music VideoThe music video of the song was directed by Shane Drake and it earned 'Best Video' at the Kerrang! Awards in 2008.
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Controversial LyricsGiven the broadly perceived negative messages towards another woman in the lyrics, Hayley Williams announced in 2018 that the band would no longer perform "Misery Business" live at their concerts.
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CertificationThe song has been certified Triple Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), indicating over three million units sold.
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Acclaimed SuccessDespite the controversy, "Misery Business" remains one of Paramore's most successful and notable songs, contributing heavily to their early success.
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Guitar HeroThe song was featured in the video game 'Guitar Hero World Tour' contributing to its popularity among the younger audience.
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Genre"Misery Business" is considered a mix of pop-punk and emo-pop, a style that Paramore was widely recognized for in their early years.
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Inspirational StoryThe song's lyrics were inspired by real-life events experienced by Hayley Williams in high school. Despite this, Williams later expressed regret at some of her word choices in the track.
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Soundtracks"Misery Business" was also included in the soundtracks of 'NBA Live 08' and 'Saints Row 2', which potentially expanded its exposure to various audiences.
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