[Mark Hoppus:]
I’m a wreck, I’m out of time, I barely made it out alive
I’m not bent, I’m not cracked, I’m just broken
I watched the fire burn the sea, I wrapped my car around a tree
Hold me up underneath this heavy burden
[Matt Skiba:]
There’s a halo in the distance
Salvation’s barely out of reach
[Matt Skiba:]
Torn apart like the brokenhearted
Up in smoke with the fire we started
Misery loves company, I don’t need anyone
Smash it up like there’s no tomorrow
Leave me here with the fear and sorrow
Misery loves company, I don’t need anyone
[Mark Hoppus and Matt Skiba:]
Tied up to a heart of stone, I screamed into a microphone
I burned the bridge, so I won’t find my way home
Lay with me, I can’t sleep, misery loves company
When I’m bent, when I’m cracked, when I’m broken
[Matt Skiba:]
There’s a halo in the distance
Salvation’s barely out of reach
[Matt Skiba and Mark Hoppus:]
Torn apart like the brokenhearted
Up in smoke with the fire we started
Misery loves company, I don’t need anyone
Smash it up like there’s no tomorrow
Leave me here with the fear and sorrow
Misery loves company, I don’t need anyone
I don’t need anyone, I don’t need anyone
I don’t need anyone, I don’t need anyone
I don’t need anyone
[Mark Hoppus:]
Fifteen times a night, when the sun’s gone down
In the dark awake, and you’re not around
And the closest thought is the edge of oblivion
Fifteen times a day when you check your phone
And I won’t be there and you’re all alone
‘Cause we always lived on the edge of oblivion
Left to find our way through a Hitchcock film
In an empty bed with an hour to kill
‘Cause it’s only fun on the edge of oblivion (oblivion)
[Matt Skiba and Mark Hoppus:]
Torn apart like the brokenhearted
Up in smoke with the fire we started
Misery loves company, I don’t need anyone
Smash it up like there’s no tomorrow
Leave me here with the fear and sorrow
Misery loves company, I don’t need anyone
I don’t need anyone, I don’t need anyone
I don’t need anyone, I don’t need anyone
I don’t need anyone
Exploring the Depths of ‘Misery’
Blink-182’s “Misery” is a powerful dive into the emotional aftermath of heartbreak and loss. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of feeling broken, isolated, and haunted by past mistakes. Lines like “I’m a wreck, I’m out of time, I barely made it out alive” set a tone of desperation, while the recurring chorus “Misery loves company, I don’t need anyone” reflects a paradoxical yearning for both solitude and connection. The song’s narrative suggests a struggle to escape cycles of pain, with repeated references to destruction and the edge of oblivion, highlighting the self-destructive tendencies that can follow intense emotional suffering.
Emotional Imagery and Themes
Throughout the track, listeners encounter a mix of vivid imagery—burning seas, wrapped cars, and empty beds—that underscore the overwhelming weight of misery. The alternating vocals of Mark Hoppus and Matt Skiba reinforce the sense of internal conflict and duality, making “Misery” a relatable anthem for anyone grappling with sorrow and longing for relief.
Song Credits
- Artist: Blink-182
- Songwriters: Mark Hoppus, Matt Skiba, Travis Barker, John Feldmann
- Release Year: 2017
- Label: BMG