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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
James Hetfield
James Hetfield
Vocals
Lars Ulrich
Lars Ulrich
Drums
Kirk Hammett
Kirk Hammett
Lead Guitar
Jason Newsted
Jason Newsted
Bass Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
James Hetfield
James Hetfield
Songwriter
Lars Ulrich
Lars Ulrich
Songwriter
Jason Newsted
Jason Newsted
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Bob Rock
Bob Rock
Producer
James Hetfield
James Hetfield
Producer
Lars Ulrich
Lars Ulrich
Producer
Randy Staub
Randy Staub
Recording Engineer
Mike Tacci
Mike Tacci
Assistant Recording Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
You just stood there screaming
Fearing no one was listening to you
They say the empty can rattles the most
The sound of your own voice must soothe you
Hearing only what you want to hear
And knowing only what you've heard
[PreChorus]
You
You're smothered in tragedy
And you're out to save the world
[Chorus]
Misery
You insist that the weight of the world
Should be on your shoulders
[Chorus]
Misery
There's much more to life than what you see
My friend of misery
[Verse 2]
You still stood there screaming
No one caring about these words you tell
My friend, before your voice is gone
One man's fun is another's hell
These times are sent to try men's souls
But something's wrong with all you see
[PreChorus]
You
You'll take it on all yourself
Remember, misery loves company
[Chorus]
Misery
You insist that the weight of the world
Should be on your shoulders
[Chorus]
Misery
There's much more to life than what you see
My friend of misery
My friend of misery
[Chorus]
Misery
You insist that the weight of the world
Should be on your shoulders
[Chorus]
Misery
There's much more to life than what you see
My friend of misery
[Outro]
You just stood there screaming
My friend of misery
Written by: James Hetfield, Jason Newsted, Lars Ulrich

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