"Misery" by Maroon 5

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Maroon 5 have skillfully skirted the line between jazz, funk and radio-ready pop for the last decade, and continue to do so with their newest single "Misery". While "Misery" may not break any new ground for the band stylistically, it makes up for it by hitting harder and stronger than before.

Maroon 5's signature sound is instantly recognizable: straight ahead drums, funky guitar, groovy bass, soulful vocals, and, most of all, heartbreaking lyrics. Just listen to the chorus:

I am in misery
There ain't no other who can comfort me
Why won't you answer me?
Your silence is slowly killing me

Did you catch all that? The speaker is suffering a slow, painful death. Additionally, he is unable to find healing except in one person, a specific person with whom he is particularly obsessed.

I know what you're thinking: that sounds surprisingly similar to the plot of 2002 sci-fi film Star Trek Nemesis. And you are correct.

Shinzon: #1 Maroon 5 fan

Adam Levine: #1 Shinzon fan

It is clear that Adam Levine wrote the lyrics to "Misery" with two objectives in mind:

1. Explore themes of unrequited love.
2. Describe the plot of what is generally considered to be the worst Star Trek: The Next Generation movie.

And I would say that he succeeded.