Happiness
B. I. G. Lyrics

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Give me happiness over temptation any day
Oh, give me happiness, satisfaction just gets in the way
Ah, my happiness, it's so easy to stray
In the pursuit of happiness, but I keep searching, come what may
For my happiness

They don't love you like you think they do
Nobody loves you the way you want them to

They say they love you, but how can that be true?
How can they love you if you don't love you too?

Happiness, keep on searching for
Happiness, keep on searching for
Happiness, keep on searching for
Happiness

Give me peacefulness over war any day
Oh give me graciousness but things don't go my way
No more deceitfulness, I've had more than I can take
Oh, so much hatefulness, when will this world give me a break?
From the hatefulness

They don't love you like you think they do
Nobody loves you the way you want them to
They say they love you, but how can that be true?
How can they love you if you don't love you too?

Happiness, keep on searching for
Happiness, keep on searching for
Happiness, keep on searching for
Happiness

Give me loneliness over something that ain't worth the pain (keep on searching for)
(Keep on searching for)
Don't give me hopelessness
That ain't something I think I could take, oh (keep on searching for)
(Keep on searching for)
I want happiness (happiness) but there's a price to pay (happiness)
For my happiness (happiness) sacrifices must be made (happiness)
For my happiness

They don't love you like you think they do
Nobody loves you the way you want them to
They say they love you, but how can that be true?
How can they love you if you don't love you too?

(They don't know you like you think they do) keep on searching for
(Nobody loves you the way you want them to) keep on searching for

(They say they love you, but how can that be true) keep on searching for
(How can they love you if you don't love you too?)

Overall Meaning

In "Happiness", B.I.G. details the importance of self-love and happiness over external factors such as temptation, war, and deceitfulness. He expresses his desire for peace, graciousness, and honesty, emphasizing that the pursuit of happiness requires sacrifice.

The chorus reinforces the idea that happiness is a continuing journey, not a destination. B.I.G. highlights that nobody can love someone else effectively if they do not love themselves. He emphasizes that one must keep searching for their own happiness to find it.

It's essential to note that happiness is a common theme throughout B.I.G.'s album, "Ready To Die." He frequently details his struggles with life and death, mental health issues, and a lack of purpose. B.I.G. expresses his search for happiness and a more fulfilling life through the lyrics in this song.

Line by Line Meaning

Give me happiness over temptation any day
I would rather choose happiness over temptations any day.

Oh, give me happiness, satisfaction just gets in the way
I want happiness, satisfaction only hinders me from achieving that.

Ah, my happiness, it's so easy to stray
My happiness can easily be lost.

In the pursuit of happiness, but I keep searching, come what may
I am in pursuit of happiness even if it means facing challenges.

For my happiness
I am searching for happiness.

They don't love you like you think they do
People may not love you in the way you expect.

Nobody loves you the way you want them to
People may not love you in the way you desire.

They say they love you, but how can that be true?
People may claim they love you, but you doubt its truth.

How can they love you if you don't love you too?
If you don't love yourself, you may doubt others' love for you.

Happiness, keep on searching for
I will continue to search for happiness.

Give me peacefulness over war any day
I would rather choose peace over war any day.

Oh give me graciousness but things don't go my way
I still want graciousness even when things don't go as planned.

No more deceitfulness, I've had more than I can take
I am tired of deceitfulness, I can't bear it anymore.

Oh, so much hatefulness, when will this world give me a break?
There's much hate in the world, when will it ever stop?

From the hatefulness
I want to be free from hatefulness.

Give me loneliness over something that ain't worth the pain (keep on searching for)
I would rather be lonely than experience something that causes me pain.

(Keep on searching for)
I will keep on searching for happiness.

Don't give me hopelessness, that ain't something I think I could take, oh (keep on searching for)
I don't want to feel hopeless, I can't bear it. I will keep on searching for happiness.

I want happiness (happiness) but there's a price to pay (happiness)
I desire happiness, but I understand that achieving it requires a price.

For my happiness (happiness) sacrifices must be made (happiness)
I know that I need to make sacrifices for my happiness.

(They don't know you like you think they do) keep on searching for
People may not understand you as much as you think. Keep on searching for happiness.

(Nobody loves you the way you want them to) keep on searching for
People may not love you the way you desire. Keep on searching for happiness.

(They say they love you, but how can that be true) keep on searching for
People may claim they love you, but you doubt its truth. Keep on searching for happiness.

(How can they love you if you don't love you too?)
If you don't love yourself, you may doubt others' love for you.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Benjamin Paul Ballance-Drew, Kieron Mcintosh

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