[Verse 1]

I've been consistent

But what did it bring me?

What did it bring me?

But an okay catalogue, I guess

There's a monster within me

And it's never enough for a boy like me

You tried to set me free

But I'm bound and I'm shackled

To this old friend called misery

[Verse 2]

I try hard to listen

And cut through the noise just to pick out a voice

But the words sound strange and meaningless

'Cause I can't relate and now all

That I'm craving is a clarity

But it feels so out of reach

When I'm bound and I'm shackled

To this old friend called misery

Yeah, I'm bound and I'm shackled

To this old friend called misery

[Bridge]

I try so hard

Guess I try a little too hard

But the waves keep crashing in

I try so hard

And if I try a little too hard

It's only 'cause I'm never giving in

[Verse 3]

Yes, I've been consistent

But what did it bring me?

What did it bring me?

If a distant silver lining is shining her light

Right on the horizon for a boy like me

How I can be freed?

If I'm bound and I'm shackled

To this old friend called misery

Yeah I'm bound and I'm shackled

To this old friend called misery

Yes, I'm bound and I'm shackled

To this old friend called misery