ENGLISH & SONGS - "Misery loves my company" by Three Days Grace

Teacher: ____________________ Date: _____/_____/_______
Student: ____________________ No. ____________________

Activity 1
Click on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XmjlPsTQSg and watch the video of "Misery loves my
company" by Three Days Grace. Then do what is requested.

Organize the stanzas and fill in the blanks.
( ) I'm picking up the pieces of the past you left behind
( ) I am in control
( ) I haven't lost my mind
I don't need your condescending
Words about me, looking lonely
I don't need your arms to hold me
'Cause misery is waiting on me
( ) I am not afraid
( ) I am not alone
( ) Of the voices in my head
( ) Not beaten down just yet
Down the _________ __________
Something follows me
I am not alone
'Cause misery loves my company
(Misery loves my company.)
Leave me in the cold
You'd better _______ __________
I'm gonna dig a hole
And bury all the memories we've made
I don't need your condescending
Words about me, looking lonely
I don't need your arms to hold me
'Cause misery is waiting on me

[Repeat whole song]

What does 'misery' mean? Use an online dictionary to find the answer?
___________________________________________________

If necessary, choose more than one answer. The writer feels ...
( ) in high spirits        ( ) delighted      ( ) down in the dumps          ( ) hopeful
( ) heartbreaking        ( ) angry            ( ) encouraged                      ( ) pleased

Be honest and true
Never hurt others
But always put yourself
in their shoes.
 
Teacher Angela☺