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About Misery Loves My Company
"Misery Loves My Company" is a song by Canadian rock band Three Days Grace, from their fourth studio album Transit of Venus released on May 14, 2013. The track became the band's tenth song to reach number-one on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart in its November 2, 2013, issue. It is the band's eleventh No. 1 single in total. This was the band's first single to not enter the Billboard Alternative Songs chart. It is the last single to feature Adam Gontier on lead vocals.
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I am in controlI haven’t lost my mindI am picking up the piecesOf the mess you left behindI don’t need your condescendingWords about me looking lonelyI don’t need your arms to hold me'Cause misery is waiting on meI am not aloneNot beaten down just yetI am not afraidOf the voices in my headAnd down the darkest roadSomething follows meI am not aloneThis misery loves my companyMisery loves my companyLeave me in the coldYou better run awayI’m gonna dig a holeAnd bury all the memories we’ve madeI don’t need your condescendingWords about me looking lonelyI don’t need your arms to hold me'Cause misery is waiting on meI am not aloneNot beaten down just yetI am not afraidOf the voices in my headAnd down the darkest roadSomething follows meI am not aloneThis misery loves my companyMisery loves my companyI am not aloneNot beaten down just yetI am not afraidOf the voices in my headAnd down the darkest roadSomething follows meI am not aloneThis misery loves my companyMisery loves my company
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Three Days Grace
Three Days Grace is a Canadian rock band formed in Norwood, Ontario, Canada in 1992, originally under the name Groundswell. After a breakup in late 1995, the band regrouped in 1997 under its current name and with a line-up consisting of guitarist and lead vocalist Adam Gontier, drummer and the backing vocalist Neil Sanderson, and bassist Brad Walst. In 2003, Barry Stock was recruited as the band's lead guitarist. The band is based in Toronto. As of 2013, Brad's younger brother, Matt, has been the lead vocalist replacing the departing Gontier. more »
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Rock
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Alternative Rock, Hard Rock, Nu Metal
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Written by: ADAM GONTIER, BARRY STOCK, BRAD WALST, CRAIG WISEMAN, NEIL SANDERSON
Lyrics © HYVETOWN MUSIC INC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Band Member Participation"Misery Loves My Company" was the only song from the "Transit of Venus" album where all members of Three Days Grace participated in the writing process. Neil Sanderson (drums), Brad Walst (bass), and Barry Stock (guitar) contributed along with lead singer Adam Gontier. |
Album Success"Misery Loves My Company" is from Three Days Grace's fourth studio album, "Transit of Venus". This album debuted at number five on the US Billboard 200. |
Style and ThemeThe song characteristically features Three Days Grace's hard rock style with its heavy guitar riffs and strong vocals. Lyrically, it dwells on themes of solitude, pain, and the consolation found in misery, representative of the band’s typical exploration of darker themes. |
Lead Singer Disruption"Misery Loves My Company" was amongst the last few songs released with Adam Gontier as the lead vocalist. He left the band shortly after this album due to health issues and was replaced by Matt Walst. |
Fan FavoriteDespite not being released as a single from the album, "Misery Loves My Company" is considered a fan favorite, often included in the band’s live performances. |
Production QualityThe song is noted for its high production quality, thanks to the legendary producer Don Gilmore who has worked with bands like Linkin Park and Bullet For My Valentine. |
Album ThemeThe song aligns with the futuristic and apocalyptic themes explored in "Transit of Venus". It follows the pattern of the album in questioning existence and grappling with loneliness and despair. |
Inclusion in Discographies"Misery Loves My Company" is included in several Three Days Grace discographies and compilation albums, solidifying its place as one of the band’s standout tracks. |
ReceptionEven though it wasn't a chart-topper, "Misery Loves My Company" received generally positive reviews from critics, noting its raw emotional depth and capturing the essence of the band's overall feel. |
Personal ReflectionThe song's lyrics were rumored to reflect lead singer Adam Gontier's personal feelings at the time, with the prevalent themes of loneliness, pain and the desire for solace in stating "misery loves my company." |
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