Felicity
Orange Juice Lyrics
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When they took it
Away from here
Honesty that could not have been too much more than me
One must be strong
For without the weather
Will change but within remain
Unchanged the things with which
We strive for happiness, I guess
When you lay it on the ground
Felicity, I guess so
Now I'm in a stupor
Behind the scenes which say
This way is OK
The clarity of my eyes
Shines both in memories of past victories
Fine scenes all shining white, shining white
Felicity, I guess so
Take me to the bridge now
Happiness
Oh oh happiness
Oh oh happiness
This is the sound of happiness
The song Felicity by Orange Juice is a poignant and thoughtful piece that delves into themes of loss and change. The opening lyrics, "I objected when they took it away from here", set the tone for the rest of the song. The singer laments the loss of something, although it is not clear what that thing is. The next lines, "Honesty that could not have been too much more than me, one must be strong" suggest that whatever was lost was something deeply personal to the singer. They may be struggling to come to terms with this loss and must find inner strength to cope.
As the song continues, the lyrics become more metaphorical, with references to the weather changing and things remaining unchanged within. The singer muses on the things we strive for in life and how they relate to happiness. The repeated refrain of "Felicity, I guess so" perhaps indicates a sense of resignation. Despite the ambiguity of the lyrics, there is a sense of comfort in the melody and the chorus. The final lines, "This is the sound of happiness", leave the listener with a feeling of optimism.
Overall, Felicity is a beautiful and nostalgic song that speaks to the human experience of loss and change. It is a reminder that life is not always easy, but that we can find happiness in unexpected places.
Line by Line Meaning
I objected
I had an objection
When they took it
When they removed something
Away from here
From our vicinity
Honesty that could not have been too much more than me
I was very honest
One must be strong
We need to be resilient
For without the weather
Adverse conditions can discourage us
Will change but within remain
External factors may alter but we still feel the same
Unchanged the things with which
The things that bring us happiness stay the same
We strive for happiness, I guess
We all seek happiness, I suppose
When you lay it on the ground
When you are honest and straightforward about things
Felicity, I guess so
I suppose that's what Felicity means
Now I'm in a stupor
I'm in a daze
Behind the scenes which say
There are things going on that are not apparent
This way is OK
It's alright to proceed this way
The clarity of my eyes
My perspective is clear
Shines both in memories of past victories
I take pride in past successes
Fine scenes all shining white, shining white
Beautiful memories with a shine of purity and clarity
Felicity, I guess so
I suppose that's what Felicity means
Take me to the bridge now
Move me to the next part
Happiness
Joy
Oh oh happiness
Exclaiming joy
Oh oh happiness
Exclaiming joy
This is the sound of happiness
This is what joy feels like
Contributed by Cameron W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@johnnio99
This is the sound of HAPPINESS!!!
@femme-mirage
Sound of young beautiful Scotland!
@neilturtell
Played every few minutes on the Jukebox in the Leicester Uni union refectory for months - must have made the Union a fortune.
@tagtv
First time I've heard this since the '80s. I bought it as a new release, as a child, in '82. Thankfully, it still sounds fantastic.
@kennethmcclure5629
One of the best of new wave of scottish indie music, rock on edwyn!!
@80schick1967
"Now I'm in a stupor, behind the scenes, which say this way is, OK. The clarity of my eyes, shines forth in memories of past victories, fine scenes of...shining white, shining white... " I love the fragility and gaucheness of Edwin's delivery, GORGEOUS!
@theegyptianfringe8074
Sheer brilliance
@diskochimp
50p from Woolworth's, & it changed my life!
@3070Gordo
I knew a Felicity once, twenty years ago now, beautiful, funny, and the one that got away. Ah well, I'm happy, she's happy, it all worked out in the end. :)
@vversatile27
Happiness, oh oh happiness, this is the sound of happiness