Happy Days
Lyrics


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Tatoeba anata ga ite
Atashi wa yasashiku nareru toka
Atashi ga ite anata ga ite
Genki ni nareru toka
Tatoeba ganbattetara
Doji wo fundari shite
Atama nadenade toka
Karakawaretari toka

Omowazu soto ni detaku natte
Mae ni mo dondon susumete
Kao ga niyakesou ni naru no
Koraete... suki kamo

Happy days happy days
Anata to futari de
Happy days happy days
Te wo tsunaide iru
Happy days happy days
Omoide ga todoku you na
Happy days happy days
Yume wo mita yo... yume kai!!

Tatoeba kidzukeba
Kokoro wo yuruseru nakama ga itari shite
Nantonaku yoyuu wo moteru you na
Yasashiku nareru toka
Tatoeba ganbattetara
Minna mimamotte kuretari toka
Tsurasa mo namida mo kawatte yuku
Shunkan

Omowazu onaka ga suite kita
Hanauta mo dondon kanaderu
Sora ga kirei da to omoeru
Lalala... ii kamo

Happy days happy days
Donna koto demo kitto
Happy days happy days
Dekiru you na ki ga suru
Happy days happy days
Uta wo utatte irareru you na
Happy days happy days
Shiawase ga hoshii naa
Donna n' ya nen!

Happy days happy days
Hoshi ga ippai no yoru
Happy days happy days
Machiawase basho de
Happy days happy days
Atashi wa dokidoki no aji
Happy days happy days




Anata wa ushiro ni ita
Happy days happy days...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "Happy Days" by 大 talk about how being with someone special can make you feel happy and strong. The singer considers how their partner's presence can make them kinder (yasashiku nareru) or give them energy (genki ni nareru). Similarly, the singer imagines that if they work hard (ganbattetara) and support others (mimamotte kuretari), they will be able to change and grow, even if it means facing obstacles (doji wo fundari shite). The imagery in the song highlights how the simple things in life, like feeling the wind on your face or humming a tune, can bring joy despite the difficulties.


The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "happy days," suggesting that the singer is grateful for the moments of joy in their life. Additionally, the chorus emphasizes the importance of being together (futari de) and connecting with others (te wo tsunaide iru), whether through shared memories (omoide) or shared dreams (yume wo mita yo).


Overall, the song "Happy Days" is a hopeful and cheerful celebration of love and connection that reminds listeners to appreciate the small joys in life.


* "Happy Days" was released by the Japanese band 大 (pronounced "Dai") in February 2021.
* The band's name means "big" in Japanese.
* The members of 大 are all women who met while studying music in Tokyo.
* The band's music has been described as a mix of pop, rock, and funk with lyrics that focus on everyday life.
* The music video for "Happy Days" features the four band members playing musical instruments outdoors.
* The video was directed by Norie Tsukamoto, a Japanese filmmaker who has also made music videos for other artists like Perfume and Kyary Pamyu Pamyu.
* The song was also used as the ending theme for the anime series "Healin' Good♡PreCure."
* 大 made their debut in 2020 with the single "Koi Suru Sainō."
* The band has been praised for their catchy melodies and positive lyrics that inspire listeners to stay optimistic and hopeful.
* The lyrics to "Happy Days" were written by band member Komaki, who has said in interviews that she wanted to express the joy of being with people you care about.


Chords: Unfortunately, we do not have access to the chords for this song at this time.


Line by Line Meaning

Tatoeba anata ga ite
For example, if you were here


Atashi wa yasashiku nareru toka
I think I could become kinder


Atashi ga ite anata ga ite
If I were here and you were here


Genki ni nareru toka
We could become more energetic


Tatoeba ganbattetara
For example, if I tried hard


Doji wo fundari shite
And achieved my goals


Atama nadenade toka
And you gently stroked my head


Karakawaretari toka
Or we acted silly together


Omowazu soto ni detaku natte
Without realizing it, I want to go outside


Mae ni mo dondon susumete
And keep moving forward


Kao ga niyakesou ni naru no
My face looks like it's going to sweat


Koraete... suki kamo
But I want to hold it in... maybe I like it


Happy days happy days
Happy days, happy days


Anata to futari de
The two of us together


Te wo tsunaide iru
Holding hands


Omoide ga todoku you na
So that our memories reach


Yume wo mita yo... yume kai!!
I had a dream... a dream come true!!


Tatoeba kidzukeba
For example, before I knew it


Kokoro wo yuruseru nakama ga itari shite
I found friends who can open my heart


Nantonaku yoyuu wo moteru you na
Somehow I feel like I have more room to breathe


Yasashiku nareru toka
I feel like I could become kinder


Tatoeba ganbattetara
For example, if I tried hard


Minna mimamotte kuretari toka
If everyone looked out for me


Tsurasa mo namida mo kawatte yuku
The pain and tears would all disappear


Shunkan
In that moment


Omowazu onaka ga suite kita
Without realizing it, I got hungry


Hanauta mo dondon kanaderu
I can sing all sorts of songs


Sora ga kirei da to omoeru
I think the sky is beautiful


Lalala... ii kamo
La la la... it's nice


Donna koto demo kitto
No matter what it is, surely


Dekiru you na ki ga suru
I feel like I can do it


Uta wo utatte irareru you na
That I can sing a song


Shiawase ga hoshii naa
I want to be happy, yeah


Donna n' ya nen!
What year will it be?!


Hoshi ga ippai no yoru
On a night where the stars are plentiful


Machiawase basho de
At our meeting place


Atashi wa dokidoki no aji
I have the flavor of excitement


Anata wa ushiro ni ita
You were behind me


Happy days happy days...
Happy days, happy days...




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