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"Misery"
Single by Pupsies
ReleasedMarch 18, 2026
GenreDigicore
Length2:46
LabelNorgates
Songwriters
  • Goetia
  • Ella Kamgaing
ProducerGoetia

"Misery" (stylized as "misery.") is a song by the American singer Pupsies. It was released on March 18, 2026, and went viral on TikTok in the months following its release. The track contains synths, electronic sound effects, and a lo-fi instrumental.

Background

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Pupsies began creating music in 2023, at the age of 16, via SoundCloud.[1] Pupsies' rise is closely connected to the Internet, stating that "we've come to a position in society where the Internet is so intertwined with the real world".[2]

Composition and lyrics

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"Misery" is a digicore song. It features a throbbing synth bass and electronic sound effects reminiscent of video games, along with sad lyrics delivered in Auto-Tuned, moaning vocals.[3] The lo-fi production[2] features keyboards described as 'buzzy' and 'perky,' and distorted guitars. The New York Times categorized the song as a singsong "homemade hyper-pop" revolving around "unrequited love". The track's chorus is compared to a nursery rhyme due to its repetition. The last verse noncommittally yearns for healing.[1]

Reception and virality

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Upon release, the song became widely used on TikTok. It soundtracked emotional videos and anime edits, subsequently helping the song gain popularity and earn millions of streams. "Misery" has also been featured in numerous mash-ups alongside "Meant to Be" by the artist Cuntsniffer, a similar song.[3] Sean Ross of RadioInsight described the track as a "TikTok phenomenon," featuring elements of a typical divisive song.[4] TikTok users have jokingly referred to "Misery" as a "larp" song.[2]

Charts

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Chart performance for "Misery"
Chart (2026) Peak
position
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[5]67
Canada Hot 100 (Billboard)[6] 52
Czech Republic Singles Digital (ČNS IFPI)[7]46
Germany (GfK)[8]92
Germany Dance (GfK)[9] 11
Global 200 (Billboard)[10] 109
Ireland (IRMA)[11] 91
Lithuania (AGATA)[12] 33
Slovakia Singles Digital (ČNS IFPI)[13]82
Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[14] 12
Sweden Dance (Sverigetopplistan)[15] 12
UK Singles (Official Charts)[16]61
UK Indie (Official Charts)[17]12
US Billboard Hot 100[18] 50
US Hot Dance/Pop Songs (Billboard)[19] 5

References

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  1. 1 2 Pareles, Jon (July 24, 2026). "9 Songs We're Talking About This Week". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved September 16, 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 Unterberger, Andrew (August 25, 2026). "Is Digi-Pop the Newest Hyperpop Wave?". Billboard. Retrieved September 14, 2026.
  3. 1 2 Denis, Kyle; Unterberger, Andrew (July 1, 2026). "How Much Did Alan Jackson's Farewell Show Increase Streams for His Catalog?". Billboard. Retrieved July 13, 2026.
  4. ↑ Ross, Sean (July 28, 2026). "The Enduring Songs That (Some) People Despise". RadioInsight. Retrieved September 16, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Pupsies – Misery." (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved July 22, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of August 1, 2026". Billboard. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
  7. ↑ "ČNS IFPI – CZ Singles Digital – Top 100 – 31. týden 2026" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Offizielle Deutsche Charts" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. To see the peak chart position, click 'TITEL VON', followed by the artist's name. Retrieved August 3, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Offizielle Deutsche Charts: Top 20 Dance-Charts – 31 Juli 2026" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved August 3, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Billboard Global 200: Week of August 1, 2026". Billboard. Retrieved July 29, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Pupsies – Misery". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved September 12, 2026.
  12. ↑ "2026 28-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. July 10, 2026. Retrieved July 18, 2026.
  13. ↑ "ČNS IFPI – SK Singles Digital – Top 100 – 31. týden 2026" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
  14. ↑ "Veckolista Heatseeker, vecka 30, 2026". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved July 25, 2026.
  15. ↑ "Veckolista Dance, vecka 30, 2026" (in Swedish). Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved July 25, 2026.
  16. ↑ "Official Singles Chart on 24/7/2026 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 25, 2026.
  17. ↑ "Official Independent Singles Chart on 24/7/2026 – Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 25, 2026.
  18. ↑ "Billboard Hot 100: Week of August 1, 2026". Billboard. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
  19. ↑ "Hot Dance/Pop Songs: Week of July 18, 2026". Billboard. Retrieved July 18, 2026.
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