Happiness
Alexia Jordan Lyrics
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Just to do her hair now, because she cares you all
Her day wouldn't be right
Without her make up - she's never out of makeup
She's just like you and me but she's homeless
She homeless
And she stands their singing for money
La da dee la doo dow, la da dee la do dow
You try hard not to care about the homeless 'cause you got your own mess
You barley make enough for
Well is she all lies, should you apologise
And then her smile says please
As she stands their singing for money
La da dee la doo dow, la da dee la do dow
In my sleep I see her begging
Reaching, please
Although the fault is not mine I ask god why
God why
She's just like you and me but she's homeless
She homeless
And she stands their singing for money
La da dee la doo dow, la da dee la do dow
The song "Happiness" by Alexia Jordan is a poignant commentary on the struggles of homelessness and the way society often looks away from those in need. The lyrics describe a woman who wakes up early every morning to do her hair and makeup, despite the fact that she is homeless. The singer acknowledges that the average person may try not to care about the homeless because they have their own problems to deal with, but the woman's smile as she sings for money asks for empathy and compassion.
The chorus repeats the phrase "la da dee la doo dow" in a simple melody that underscores the stark contrast between the joy of the catchy tune and the sadness of the woman's situation. The song becomes even more heartbreaking in the second verse as the singer describes seeing the woman in their dreams, begging and pleading. The singer questions why this woman is homeless and what could have led her to this point.
Overall, "Happiness" is a sobering reminder that many people in our society are suffering and in need of our help and understanding. The way that the song juxtaposes the mundane act of putting on makeup and the tragic reality of homelessness is especially poignant.
Line by Line Meaning
She wakes up early every morning
She sets aside time every morning to take care of herself and her appearance.
Just to do her hair now, because she cares you all
She takes the time to do her hair because she cares about her appearance and how people perceive her.
Her day wouldn't be right
Her day feels incomplete and lacking if she doesn't have her makeup on.
Without her make up - she's never out of makeup
She always has makeup on and rarely goes without it.
She's just like you and me but she's homeless
Despite being homeless, she has the same human emotions, desires, and needs as anyone else.
She stands their singing for money
She performs for people in order to make some money to survive.
La da dee la doo dow, la da dee la do dow
She sings a tune that is both catchy and sad, trying to evoke sympathy or empathy from those around her.
You try hard not to care about the homeless 'cause you got your own mess
People often ignore or try not to care about the plight of homeless individuals because they themselves are dealing with their own problems and struggles.
You barely make enough for
Money is tight and there isn't much excess or extra to go around, making it difficult to give or help those in need.
Well is she all lies, should you apologize
It's easy to doubt and question the legitimacy of someone's situation, but perhaps there is some truth to it that deserves attention and understanding.
And then her smile says please
Her smile and pleas for help are genuine and come from a place of desperation and need.
In my sleep I see her begging, reaching, please
The image of her begging and reaching out for help haunts the singer even in their subconscious.
Although the fault is not mine I ask god why
The singer recognizes that it's not their fault that she's homeless, but still struggles to find meaning or reason behind her situation.
She stands their singing for money
Her singing is not just a performance, but a means to survive and make ends meet.
La da dee la doo dow, la da dee la do dow
The tune remains catchy and sad, emblematic of her situation and the social issues surrounding homelessness and poverty.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CRYSTAL WATERS, NEAL BRIAN CONWAY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MythicSuns
I can list a few more:
Phat Planet by Leftfield
Eple by Royksopp
Kelly Watch The Stars by Air
Resurrection by PPK
Drop The Pressure by Mylo
9PM - (Till I Come) by ATB
Kernkraft 400 by Zombie Nation
Ecuador by Sash!
The pattern seems to be that it's always the club songs that people (including me) forget the name of.
@anchietaeric
Who`s listening in 2024?
@londrescadenas
Here I am. Every single time I listen to this song, it takes me back to my early University days. Greetings and blessings to you from Venezuela.
@tsebolehloa6901
Me 😂😊
@OliviaSavannahMoeBakken-wv1ud
Me😂
@tataisantos
Euuu
@benildeniyibizi2660
Hahhahaha😂
@markvangoor6513
This is the type of song that everyone knows but nobody knows the name of.
@raehabb
honestly! I kept thinking of a song where the world's spinning
@mcj2219
The fact it only has 22 million views
@Stuttsis
This was exavtly what I did now, I was thinking.... there is a song that goes Hmm hm hm hmm hm hm hmm, so I searched that but nothing came up, then I added happiness because I remeber the chorus and then I found it haha