Happiness
Goldfrapp Lyrics
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Harmony and peace of mind
Make you better
We're here to welcome you
We're all on a journey to
Finding the real inner you
Make you better (make you better)
We're here to welcome you
Time stops to whir
You've lost life
[Chorus]
Happiness
How did you get to be
Happiness
How did you get to find
Love, real love
Love, love, love
Footing in the magic world
Donate all your money we'll
Make it better (make it better)
We're here to welcome you
We can see a troubled soul
Give us all your money we'll
Make it better (make it better)
We're here to welcome you
Time stops to whir
You've lost life
[Chorus]
We'll be swimming in the sea
Of wisdom and serenity
Make you better
[Chorus:Repeat x4]
The lyrics of Goldfrapp's "Happiness" express the idea of a cult or group promising a better life, love, and happiness to those who join them. The opening lines "Join our group and you will find, harmony and peace of mind, make you better, we're here to welcome you" suggest that the group is actively seeking new members and making promises of a better life. The lyrics then continue to speak about the journey towards finding the "real inner you," with the promise that the group will make you better.
The pre-chorus "Time stops to whir, you've lost life" could be interpreted as a metaphor for the way that those who join the group are being convinced to give up their own thoughts and ideas in favor of those of the group. The chorus then asks the question "Happiness, how did you get to be happiness?" with the implication that the group holds the key to achieving happiness. The repeated refrain of "love, real love" suggests that the group is selling the idea of a community where everyone loves and supports each other.
The second verse continues the cult-like rhetoric, with the line "Footing in the magic world, donate all your money we'll, make it better." This line could be interpreted as a call for financial donations to support the group's activities, or as a warning about how those who join the group may be financially exploited. The chorus then repeats the questions about how to achieve happiness and real love, with the promise that being part of the group will provide answers.
Line by Line Meaning
Join our group and you will find
Come be a part of our community and discover
Harmony and peace of mind
A way to achieve a peaceful state of being
Make you better
We will help you improve yourself
We're here to welcome you
We are open and accepting of anyone who wants to join us
We're all on a journey to
Everyone is on their own path towards
Finding the real inner you
Discovering who you truly are inside
Time stops to whir
Moments of pure bliss when time seems to stand still
You've lost life
The feeling of being disconnected from life
Happiness
The feeling of inner joy
How did you get to be
What was the path that led you to this state of being
Love, real love
Genuine love and connection with others
Footing in the magic world
Stepping into a world of enchantment and wonder
Donate all your money we'll
Give us your money and we will
We can see a troubled soul
We recognize when someone is struggling
We'll be swimming in the sea
We will be immersed in a world of
Of wisdom and serenity
Deep understanding and peace
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALISON ELIZABETH GOLDFRAPP, WILLIAM OWEN GREGORY
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Lyrics:
Join our group and you will find
Harmony and peace of mind
Make it better
We're here to welcome you
We're all on a journey to
Finding the real inner you
Make it better
We're here to welcome you
Time
Stops too when
You've lost love
Happiness
How do you get to be
Happiness
How you get to find love
Real love
Floating in the magic world
Donate all your money
We'll make it better (make it better)
We're here to welcome you
We can see your troubled soul
Give us all your money
We'll make it better (make it better)
We're here to welcome you
Time
Stops still when
You've lost love
How
Happiness
How'd you get to be
Happiness
How'd you get to find love
Real love
Love love love
We'll be swimming in the sea
Of wisdom and serenity
Make it better
Happiness
How'd you get to be
Happiness
How'd you get to find love
Real love
Love love love
(Repeat until fade out)
George Foster
Thanks for (some of) the comments guys haha! I am the jumping man, this video was a lot of fun to shoot, and painful! It has 6 cuts and took 13 hours! Each cut was filmed about 10 times! And yes, the fake smile was mostly to hide my breathing and shin splints!! Glad the video brings happiness to people! Hope you all have a great NYE!! x
Bernadette Baker
You're amazing, George! Did you see that Hugh Jackman attempted to do the same reenactment of the scene from Small Town Girl (1953) as the opening of the 2014 Tony Awards? It failed enormously by comparison!! :)
George Foster
Thanks Bernadette!! No I didn't see it! I've seen the original scene in the Small Town Girl film with Bobby Van though! It's was great!
Dominic Eredia
I also have seen the original scene from Funny Girl, I felt that you did as qreat as Bobby Van. I'm sure that it was painful but to do. I believe the reason that Hugh Jackmams' reenactment failed was because they were not very familiar with the movie. No matter you and Jack keep entertaining us, your fans:-)
fofitohi
OMG! You act so happily weird in this video. I love you :3 haha
Mauricio Meza 🇲🇽
No more RedBull for you young man :)
RatTailMongo2
I'm honestly a little bummed out that this gem of a song only has 3 million views after 13 years, it deserves way more love than its gotten.
PROFANE UNICORN
Lols, i am the i in je suis!
Kameron Owens
After all these years, I still love this song and video.
deatheternal
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