Lyrics of
Misery Business

Misery Business is a song by the band Paramore, released as the first single from their second studio album, Riot! in 2007. The song was a turning point for the band and a major success, representing vocalist Hayley Williams discontent with other girls who bothered her in school. Misery Business is known for its energy and lyrics that speak of overcoming and assertiveness.

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


Whoa Well i never meant to brag
But I got him where I want him 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, but I'm passing 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!

Whoa Well i never meant to brag
But I got him where I want him 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 right now
And if you could then you know you would
'Cause God it just feels so

It just feels so goooooooooooood
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
Whoa, Well I never meant to brag
But I got him where I want him 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