Way Less Sad
AJR Lyrics


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(Hey, hey, hey)
(Hey, hey, hey)
(Hey, hey, hey)
(Hey, hey, hey)
(Hey, hey, hey)
(Hey, hey, hey)

I should move 'cause New York is gettin' muddy out
There's L.A. but it's always kinda sunny out
And I don't wanna hurt no more
So I set my bar real low

I'm A-okay, I'm A-okay
You say it but you just don't mean it
You're so insane, you're so insane
Shut up and just enjoy this feelin'

Don't you love it? Don't you love it?
No, I ain't happy yet
But I'm way less sad
Don't you love it? Don't you love it?
No, I ain't happy yet
But I'm way less sad

(Hey, hey, hey)
(Hey, hey, hey)
(Hey, hey, hey)
But I'm way less sad
(Hey, hey, hey)
(Hey, hey, hey)
(Hey, hey, hey)
But I'm way less sad

I wake up and I'm not so mad at Twitter now
Livin' sucks but it's suckin' just a little now
And I don't wanna cry no more
So I set my bar real low

I'm A-okay, I'm A-okay
You say it but you just don't mean it
You're so insane, you're so insane
Shut up and just enjoy this feelin'

Don't you love it? Don't you love it?
No, I ain't happy yet
But I'm way less sad
Don't you love it? Don't you love it?
No, I ain't happy yet (happy yet)
But I'm way less sad
I may be wrong, I may be wrong
It's stupid, but it's all I have
Don't you love it? Don't you love it?
No, I ain't happy yet
But I'm way less sad

Well, I can't fall asleep and I'm losin' my mind
'Cause it's half-past three and my brain's on fire
I've been countin' sheep but the sheep all died
And I'm tryin' too hard but I can't not try
Well, I can't fall asleep and I'm losin' my mind
'Cause it's half-past three and my brain's on fire (brain's on fire)
I've been countin' sheep but the sheep all died
And I'm not dead yet, so I guess I'll be alright

Don't you love it? Don't you love it?
No, I ain't happy yet (happy yet)
But I'm way less sad
Don't you love it? Don't you love it?
No, I ain't happy yet
But I'm way less sad
I may be wrong (I may be wrong)
I may be wrong (I may be wrong)
It's stupid, but it's all I have
Don't you love it? Don't you love it?




No, I ain't happy yet
But I'm way less sad

Overall Meaning

The song "Way Less Sad" by AJR is a catchy and upbeat track that deals with the battle to find happiness and contentment in life. The first verse portrays the dilemma of deciding whether to leave New York or move to Los Angeles, as it is always sunny there. The singer is caught between wanting to escape the sadness of their current situation and not wanting to start all over again. They set their bar real low, which implies that they are trying to manage their expectations to avoid further disappointment.


The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's state of mind. They are not happy, but they are way less sad. They realize that they cannot force happiness, but they can strive to be in a better state. The line, "You say it, but you just don't mean it," portrays the singer's cynicism towards people who give false assurances.


The second verse talks about the healing process. The singer acknowledges that life still sucks, but it sucks just a little less. They set their bar real low again, indicating they are still trying to deal with the residual pain, but they are not at the breaking point as before. The final verse talks about the struggle to sleep, which adds to the singer's feeling of despair. The repetition of "I may be wrong" suggests that the singer is not entirely sure they are doing the right thing by managing their expectations. They may be making a mistake, but it's all they have at the moment.


Overall, the song highlights the importance of recognizing the small victories in life and appreciating them, even when life is not where we want it to be. The theme of self-acceptance and finding happiness in the little things is something that many people can relate to.


Line by Line Meaning

(Hey, hey, hey)
Repeated call to attention or excitement


I should move 'cause New York is gettin' muddy out
The difficult environment of New York has gotten to me


There's L.A. but it's always kinda sunny out
I could move to Los Angeles instead where conditions are better


And I don't wanna hurt no more
I'm tired of feeling pain


So I set my bar real low
I've lowered my expectations for happiness


I'm A-okay, I'm A-okay
I want to convince myself that I'm doing well


You say it but you just don't mean it
You reassure me but it doesn't feel genuine


You're so insane, you're so insane
Your approach to life is unreasonable


Shut up and just enjoy this feelin'
Stop overthinking and enjoy the moment


Don't you love it? Don't you love it?
Do you enjoy this feeling?


No, I ain't happy yet
I'm not fully content with my current state


But I'm way less sad
At least I'm not as unhappy as I used to be


I wake up and I'm not so mad at Twitter now
I'm less angry at what I read on social media in the morning


Livin' sucks but it's suckin' just a little now
Life is still difficult but it's getting slightly easier


And I don't wanna cry no more
I'm tired of being emotional


But I'm way less sad
I'm making progress towards feeling better


I may be wrong, I may be wrong
This may not be the right approach


It's stupid, but it's all I have
This method may seem foolish, but it's my only option


Well, I can't fall asleep and I'm losin' my mind
Insomnia is causing me to feel crazed


'Cause it's half-past three and my brain's on fire
It's very late and my thoughts are racing


I've been countin' sheep but the sheep all died
I've tried to fall asleep but nothing has helped


And I'm not dead yet, so I guess I'll be alright
Despite my struggles, I'm still alive and coping




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Adam Metzger, Jack Metzger, Paul Simon, Ryan Metzger

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@amxnnie5139

I’m A-okay
I’m A-okay
You say it but you just don’t mean it
You’re so insane
You’re so insane
Shut up and just enjoy this feeling

Don’t you love it
Don’t you love it
No I ain’t happy yet
But I’m way less sad
Don’t you love it
Don’t you love it
No I ain’t happy yet
But I’m way less sad

I wake up
And I’m not so mad at twitter now
Living sucks
But it’s sucking just a little now
And I don’t wanna cry no more
So I set my bar real low
I’m A-okay
I’m A-okay
You say it but you just don’t mean it
You’re so insane
You’re so insane
Shut up and just enjoy this feeling
Don’t you love it
Don’t you love it
No I ain’t happy yet
But I’m way less sad
Don’t you love it
Don’t you love it
No I ain’t happy yet
But I’m way less sad
I may be wrong
I may be wrong
It’s stupid but it’s all I have
Don’t you love it
Don’t you love it
No I ain’t happy yet
But I’m way less sad

Well I can’t fall asleep
And I’m losing my mind
Cause it’s half past three
And my brain’s on fire
I been counting sheep
But the sheep all died
And I’m trying too hard
But I can’t not try

Well I can’t fall asleep
And I’m losing my mind
Yeah it’s half past three
And my brain’s on fire
I been counting sheep
But the sheep all died
And I’m not dead yet
So I guess I’ll be alright

Don’t you love it
Don’t you love it
No I ain’t happy yet
But I’m way less sad
Don’t you love it
Don’t you love it
No I ain’t happy yet
But I’m way less sad
I may be wrong
I may be wrong
It’s stupid but it’s all I have
Don’t you love it
Don’t you love it
No I ain’t happy yet
But I’m way less sad



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