Happy
RuPaul Lyrics
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Everybody wants to be
Everybody wants to be
Everybody wants to be
Everybody wants to be
Everybody wants to be
Everybody wants to be
Everybody wants to be
Everybody wants to be
Everybody wants to be
Everybody wants to be
Everybody wants to be
Everybody
Got to be happy
Yeah, yeah
Everybody wants to be loved
And everybody wants to be happy
Once upon a time there was a little bitty girl
Sitting in her room with no love in her world
Thinking what to do with the rest of her life
Mama said, "Girl, it's gonna be alright"
Got to be happy
Yeah, yeah
Got to be happy
Yeah, yeah
Everybody wants to be
Everybody wants to be
Everybody wants to be
Everybody wants to be
People on the street, people watching TV
Thinking they can buy what they really, really need
Can't find it at the mall, search the seven seas
You can't even get it at Givenchy
Got to be happy
Yeah, yeah
Got to be happy
Yeah, yeah
Everybody wants to be
Everybody wants to be
Everybody wants to be
Everybody wants to be
Happy
Yeah, yeah
I'm gonna show you the way
I'm gonna show you the way
I'm gonna show you the way
I'm gonna show you the way
I'm gonna show you the way
I'm gonna show you the way
I'm gonna show you the way
Everybody
I want to be
Count to three
I want to be
Count to three
I want to be
Count to three
I want to be
Count to three
Happy, happy, happy, happiness
Happy, happy, happy, happiness
(Everybody)
Happy, happy, happy, happiness
Happy, happy, happy, happiness
Got to be happy
Yeah, yeah
Got to be happy
Yeah, yeah
Everybody wants to be
Everybody wants to be
Everybody wants to be
Everybody wants to be
Everybody wants to be loved
Everybody wants to be respected
And everybody
And I do mean everybody
Wants to be happy
Alright.
The first verse of RuPaul's song Happy is about the universal desire to be happy. The repetition of "everybody wants to be" emphasizes this longing that exists across all backgrounds, experiences, and cultures. Happiness is something that we all want, regardless of our individual definitions of it. However, the chorus points out that happiness cannot be acquired through material possessions or external circumstances. Rather, it is something that we all have to work towards and choose for ourselves. In the second verse, RuPaul tells the story of a young girl who is struggling to find happiness due to a lack of love in her life. Despite this, her mother reassures her that everything will be alright. This illustrates that happiness is not just a solo endeavor, but something that can be cultivated with the support of others.
Overall, the message of the song is that happiness is a universal desire, but not something that can be bought or achieved through external means. Rather, it is an ongoing journey of self-love, acceptance and growth, supported by the love and acceptance of others.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody wants to be
Everyone desires something more in their lives
Got to be happy
Yeah, yeah
Happiness is the ultimate goal
Once upon a time there was a little bitty girl
Sitting in her room with no love in her world
Thinking what to do with the rest of her life
Mama said, "Girl, it's gonna be alright"
Life can be difficult, but with support, it can get better
People on the street, people watching TV
Thinking they can buy what they really, really need
Can't find it at the mall, search the seven seas
You can't even get it at Givenchy
Material possessions do not bring true happiness
Happy
Yeah, yeah
I'm gonna show you the way
I'm gonna show you the way
I'm gonna show you the way
I'm gonna show you the way
I'm gonna show you the way
I'm gonna show you the way
I'm gonna show you the way
Everybody
The singer promises to guide people towards happiness
I want to be
Count to three
I want to be
Count to three
I want to be
Count to three
I want to be
Count to three
The desire for happiness is overwhelming
Happy, happy, happy, happiness
Happy, happy, happy, happiness
(Everybody)
Happy, happy, happy, happiness
Happy, happy, happy, happiness
Repetition of the word 'happy' shows its importance
Everybody wants to be loved
Everybody wants to be respected
And everybody
And I do mean everybody
Wants to be happy
Alright.
Everyone wants love, respect, and happiness
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MICHEL LEGRAND, SMOKEY ROBINSON, WILLIAM ROBINSON JR.
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