Taeyeon officially made her debut as a solo artist in October 2015 with her first extended play, I, which reached number two on South Korea's Gaon Album Chart and has sold well over 100,000 physical copies. The lead single, "I", peaked atop the Gaon Digital Chart and has sold over one million digital copies. Following her debut, she was awarded Best Female Artist at the Mnet Asian Music Awards.
In February 2016, S.M Entertainment launched a digital music platform called SM Station. The first release for the station was Taeyeon's "Rain", which to this date is SM Station's most commercially successful song. Her following extended play, Why, with two singles "Starlight" featuring R&B singer DEAN and "Why", were released in June 2016. It debuted at #1 on the Gaon Album Chart.
In 2017, Taeyeon released her debut studio album, My Voice, with the singles "Fine", "Make Me Love You", and "11:11" achieving commercial success. The album has sold over 200,000 physical copies. A repackage titled My Voice (Deluxe Edition) was released on April 5, 2017 along with the title track "Make Me Love You".
In December 2017, Taeyeon came back with a special Christmas album titled This Christmas - Winter Is Coming. The title track for the album was "This Christmas" and the album contained seven new songs. Despite being a special album, it debuted at #2 on the Gaon Album Chart and #6 on the Billboard World Albums Chart.
In June 2018, Taeyeon released her fourth EP, Something New. The EP peaked at number three on the Gaon Album Chart, and at number four on the Billboard World Albums Chart. That same month Taeyeon embarked on a Japan Showcase Tour, exclusively available to members of SM Entertainment's official Japanese fan club. The tour visited Fukuoka, Nagoya, Tokyo and Osaka. Following the success of her sold-out showcase tour, Taeyeon released her debut Japanese single, "Stay", on June 30, 2018. The single is accompanied by a B-side titled "I'm The Greatest".
In March 2019, Taeyeon released the digital single Four Seasons and its B-side "Blue". "Four Seasons" charted at number six on the Billboard World Digital Songs and topped South Korea's Gaon Digital Chart for two consecutive weeks. The song was certified platinum by the Korean Music Content Association for exceeding 100 million streams. In April 2019, Taeyeon embarked on her first concert tour in Japan, ~Signal~, which started on April 13 in Fukuoka. She subsequently released her first Japanese-language EP, Voice, on May 13. She also recorded "All About You" for the TVN television drama Hotel Del Luna; the song topped the Gaon Digital Chart for two consecutive weeks. Taeyeon released her second studio album, Purpose[/abum], on October 28, 2019. The album peaked at number two in South Korea and spawned the single "Spark", which reached number two on the Gaon Digital Chart. The album was reissued on January 15, 2020, featuring three bonus tracks including the single "Dear Me". Taeyeon embarked on The Unseen Concert in January 2020, and will hold the Japan Tour 2020, visiting eight cities.
In March 2020, S.M Entertainment announced that Taeyeon will release a digital single 'Happy' on March 9, the day of the singer's birthday. The song will feature elements of old-school doo-wop and R&B. It is a special gift for fans with lyrics about excitement and happiness found in time spent with loved ones. The single was later delayed to May 4th, because of her father's passing on March 9th.
Happy
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Happy la la la
Happy la la la
Happy happy happy
계절이 번져와 두드린 꿈일까
그대는 내 귓가에 달콤하게
Tell me baby baby
아무도 모르게 미소를 짓곤 해
Thinking about you lately
수없이 기다린 우리의 이 밤이
일 년을 돌고 돌아 내게 와준 기적 같아
오늘 밤 난 happy 포근한 이 꿈
얼어있던 계절은 너와 내 온기에 녹아들고
그대 품에 안겨 꿈꾸는 멋진 밤
오랜 시간 속 둘만의 소원을 속삭여 봐
함께 있어 난 happy (happy) 영원할 이 꿈 (핫핫)
Happy la la la (happy)
Happy la la la (happy)
Happy la la la (happy)
Happy happy happy
끝없는 얘기들 (수군되 뜻) 멈추고픈 순간들
아쉬워질 듯한 숨결마다
Kiss me baby baby
너만의 온도로 (어서 baby) 빈틈없이 날 감싸 줘 (oh)
이 밤 가득한 떨림이 잠들 때까지 oh I'm crazy (crazy)
밤새워 속삭인 눈부신 설렘이 (baby)
그 어떤 장면보다 잊지 못할 선물 같아
오늘 밤 난 happy 포근한 이 꿈 (포근한 꿈)
얼어있던 계절은 너와 내 온기에 녹아들고 (ah)
그대 품에 안겨 꿈꾸는 멋진 밤
오랜 시간 속 둘만의 소원을 속삭여 봐 (속삭여 봐)
함께 있어 난 happy (happy) 영원할 이 꿈 (핫핫 핫)
계절이 지나 모든 게 흘러도
변치 않을 이 순간 promise you (you)
이대로 오늘의 행복한 기억은 녹지 않게
널 보면 난 happy 깨기 싫은 꿈
따스한 이 사랑은 추억의 한 편에 쌓여가고
그대 품에 안겨 (안겨) 잠이 들 깊은 밤 (잠이 들 깊은 밤)
오랜 시간 속 둘만의 소원을 속삭여 봐 (속삭여 봐)
함께 있어 난 happy (happy) 영원할 이 꿈 (영원할 꿈)
Happy la la la (happy)
Happy la la la (happy)
Happy la la la (happy)
Happy happy happy
The song "Happy" by Taeyeon is a cheerful and upbeat track that talks about the joy and happiness one feels when they are with the person they love. Taeyeon reflects on the beauty of love by using seasonal metaphors in the lyrics. She references how dreams of her love keep her warm, thawing the chill of winter so they can embrace each other. She also talks about the moments when the world fades away and they are lost in each other's embrace. The song celebrates the value of love, how it is comforting, and makes life a little more bearable.
The song's repetition of the word "happy" creates an infectious and addicting cheerfulness that is difficult not to bop along with. Furthermore, the chorus of the song is full of la's that sound like a carefree laugh, meaning happiness has come full circle. It lightens the song up and adds to its upbeat vibe. To continue, Taeyeon features various vocal techniques, such as vibrato techniques, that enhances her delivery, making the song even more captivating to her fans.
Overall, Taeyeon delivers a song that is guaranteed to put a smile on anyone's face. It encourages listeners to indulge in the moment, to cherish their loved ones, and to keep the feeling of happiness alive.
Line by Line Meaning
Happy la la la
Expressing joy and happiness through the repetition of the phrase 'happy la la la'
Happy happy happy
Repeating the word happy to emphasize the feeling of joy and ecstasy
Is this a dream that the seasons have brought to me?
Wondering if the happiness she's experiencing is real or just a dream brought about by the changing of seasons
You sweetly whisper in my ear
Her loved one whispers sweet nothings in her ear
Tell me baby baby
Asking her loved one to continue expressing affection towards her
Every time I imagine you, who I waited for with anticipation, in the night
She thinks about her loved one every time she imagines them in the night, and she has waited for them for a long time
Secretly smiling without anyone knowing
She smiles when thinking of her loved one, but keeps it a secret from others
Thinking about you lately
She has been thinking about her loved one recently, causing her to be happy and joyful
This night that we've been waiting for endlessly
They have waited a long time for this special night
Feels like a miracle that has come around after a year
This night feels like a miracle, like something that comes only once a year
Tonight, I'm happy in this warm dream
She has a warm dream and is happy tonight
The season that was frozen is melting with our warmth
The season that was cold is now warm because of the presence of her loved one
In your arms, dreaming of a wonderful night
She is dreaming of a wonderful night while being held by her loved one
Whispering our wishes only in our own time
She whispers wishes with her loved one only when they're alone together
I am happy to be with you, in this eternal dream
Being with her loved one has made her very happy and she wishes to stay in this dream forever
Endlessly talking about things we don't want to stop, and moments we don't want to end
They talk about things they don't want to stop and moments they don't want to end, while still being in each other's embrace
In each breath that feels sad
Whenever she feels sad or unhappy, even in small ways, she thinks of her loved one
Kiss me baby baby
Asking for a kiss from her loved one
Embrace me perfectly with your warmth
Asking for her loved one to wrap her up tightly in their embrace and warmth
Trembling with excitement all night long, oh I'm crazy
She feels so much excitement and joy that she is driven crazy by it
The dazzling excitement that we whispered all night
They whispered about exciting things all night, making her feel overjoyed and elated
A gift that she'll never forget, more than any other scene
This night is like a special gift that she will never forget, more precious than any other memory
Tonight, I'm happy in this warm dream (in this warm dream)
She is happy tonight, in her warm dream, which is her happy place filled with love and affection
The season that was frozen is melting with our warmth (ah)
The cold season is now warm because of their love and presence
In your arms, dreaming of a wonderful night
She is dreaming of a wonderful night while being held by her loved one
Whispering our wishes only in our own time (whispering our wishes)
They whisper their wishes to each other secretly, sharing them only in the privacy of their moment
I am happy to be with you, in this eternal dream (I'm happy)
She is so happy that she gets emotional, and expresses her happiness by staying in this eternal dream with her loved one
Promise you, that we won't forget this moment even if the seasons change and everything flows away
Making a promise to her loved one that they will remember this happy moment, even if everything else changes
I don't want to wake up from this dream, when I see you, I'm happy
She wants to stay in this dreamlike state with her loved one forever, and every time she sees him, she feels extremely happy
This warm love is piling up as a part of our memories
Their love and affection is becoming a cherished memory for them, something that they will always remember fondly
In your arms, deep asleep in the night
She's in the arms of her loved one, sleeping deeply and soundly
Whispering our wishes only in our own time (whispering our wishes)
They whisper their wishes to each other secretly, sharing them only in the privacy of their moment
I am happy to be with you, in this eternal dream (I'm happy)
She is so happy that she gets emotional, and expresses her happiness by staying in this eternal dream with her loved one
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Seu Ran Lee, Chelcee Maria Grimes, Chris Wahle, Robert Tigley Gerongco, Samuel T. Gerongco
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sung7662
Happy la la la
Happy la la la
Happy la la la
Happy happy happy
계절이 번져와 두드린 꿈일까
그대는 내 귓가에 달콤하게
Tell me baby baby
(Hoo) 손꼽아 왔던 밤 널 상상할 때마다 (그 때마다)
아무도 모르게 미소를 짓곤 해
Thinking about you lately
수없이 기다린 우리의 이 밤이
일 년을 돌고 돌아 내게 와준 기적 같아
오늘 밤 난 happy 포근한 이 꿈
얼어있던 계절은 너와 내 온기에 녹아들고
그대 품에 안겨 꿈꾸는 멋진 밤
오랜 시간 속 둘만의 소원을 속삭여 봐
함께 있어 난 happy (happy) 영원할 이 꿈 (핫핫)
Happy la la la (happy)
Happy la la la (happy)
Happy la la la (happy)
Happy happy happy
끝없는 얘기들 (수군되 뜻) 멈추고픈 순간들
아쉬워질 듯한 숨결마다
Kiss me baby baby
너만의 온도로 (어서 baby) 빈틈없이 날 감싸 줘 (oh)
이 밤 가득한 떨림이 잠들 때까지 oh I'm crazy (crazy)
밤새워 속삭인 눈부신 설렘이 (baby)
그 어떤 장면보다 잊지 못할 선물 같아
오늘 밤 난 happy 포근한 이 꿈 (포근한 꿈)
얼어있던 계절은 너와 내 온기에 녹아들고 (ah)
그대 품에 안겨 꿈꾸는 멋진 밤
오랜 시간 속 둘만의 소원을 속삭여 봐 (속삭여 봐)
함께 있어 난 happy (happy) 영원할 이 꿈 (핫핫 핫)
계절이 지나 모든 게 흘러도
변치 않을 이 순간 promise you (you)
이대로 오늘의 행복한 기억은 녹지 않게
널 보면 난 happy 깨기 싫은 꿈
따스한 이 사랑은 추억의 한 편에 쌓여가고
그대 품에 안겨 (안겨) 잠이 들 깊은 밤 (잠이 들 깊은 밤)
오랜 시간 속 둘만의 소원을 속삭여 봐 (속삭여 봐)
함께 있어 난 happy (happy) 영원할 이 꿈 (영원할 꿈)
Happy la la la (happy)
Happy la la la (happy)
Happy la la la (happy)
Happy happy happy
@wewilorenza447
Happy La La La
Happy La La La
Happy La La La
Happy Happy Happy
gyejeori beonjyeowa dudeurin kkumilkka
geudaeneun nae gwitgae dalkomhage
Tell me baby baby
sonkkoba watdeon bam neol sangsanghal ttaemada
amudo moreuge misoreul jitgon hae
Thinking about you lately
sueopsi gidarin urieui i bami
il nyeoneul dolgo dora naege wajun gijeok gata
oneul bam nan Happy pogeunhan i kkum
eoreoitdeon gyejeoreun neowa nae ongie nogadeulgo
geudae pume angyeo kkumkkuneun meotjin bam
oraen sigan sok dulmaneui sowoneul soksagyeo bwa
hamkke isseo nan Happy yeongwonhal i kkum
Happy La La La
Happy La La La
Happy La La La
Happy Happy Happy
kkeuteomneun yaegideul meomchugopeun sungandeul
aswiwojil deushan sumgyeolmada
Kiss me baby baby
neomaneui ondoro binteumeopsi nal gamssa jwo
i bam gadeukhan tteollimi jamdeul ttaekkaji
Oh I'm crazy
bamsaewo soksagin nunbusin seollemi
geu eotteon jangmyeonboda itji moshal seonmul gata
oneul bam nan Happy pogeunhan i kkum
eoreoitdeon gyejeoreun neowa nae ongie nogadeulgo
geudae pume angyeo kkumkkuneun meotjin bam
oraen sigan sok dulmaneui sowoneul soksagyeo bwa
hamkke isseo nan Happy yeongwonhal i kkum
gyejeori jina modeun ge heulleodo
byeonchi anheul i sungan Promise you
idaero oneureui haengbokhan gieogeun nokji ange
neol bomyeon nan Happy kkaegi silheun kkum
ttaseuhan i sarangeun chueogeui han pyeone ssahyeogago
geudae pume angyeo jami deul gipeun bam
oraen sigan sok dulmaneui sowoneul soksagyeo bwa
hamkke isseo nan Happy yeongwonhal i kkum
Happy La La La
Happy La La La
Happy La La La
Happy Happy Happy
@ccn026
KIM TAEYEON
- strongest woman
- bravest leader
- captivatingly beautiful
- top idol vocalist
- dorky personality
- independent woman
- an inspiration
- legendary girl group SNSD’s leader
- hard worker
- a diamond in the rough, under appreciated and hated for hundreds of meaningless reasons
she deserves better and to be HAPPY.
@manishachaudhary2864
"Dear me'' "I" m "Fine" and "Happy" ❤️
@Stella-gt9rz
Manisha Chaudhary you have creativity.
@manishachaudhary2864
@Seoyeon Kim ❣️😍
@halamadruuid2380
Aldi Channel Don’t advertise even if it is a supportive video, don’t use other people’s video’s for a chance to advertise
@heliumfly8039
Wow
@user-hy3zz1jx7e
girl.. clapclapclap
@sunmilju4717
no wonder she is the nation’s main vocalist
@alielaire2523
Please stream what do I call you :))
@myvoicepurpose9507
👍🏻
@edelpurugganan3541
Excuse me, may i ask what do you call Taeyeon's fandom?