Happy Song
Blackstreet Lyrics

Tonight
A reminder to the listener that the message being conveyed applies to the present moment

Gotta take these records off the shelf
Encouraging the listener to take action in order to improve their current state of mind

Play something special for yourself
Encouraging the listener to take care of their emotional needs by indulging in something that will bring them happiness

It's over now
Acknowledging that the difficult times the listener has been experiencing are now in the past

Gotta leave your troubles far behind
Encouraging the listener to let go of their worries and anxieties and focus on the present moment

Or just enough to ease your mind
Recognizing that it might not be possible for the listener to completely forget their problems, but suggesting that they can at least find some relief

'cause only time can decide
Acknowledging that some things are beyond our control and that the passage of time is necessary in order to heal and move forward

Baby, you'll be alright this time
Providing assurance to the listener that things will get better

Say my name when you feel the pain
Offering support and comfort to the listener in times of distress

I'll be there to shelter when it's pouring rain
Reaffirming the promise of support and comfort, particularly during particularly difficult moments

If i can do anything
Expressing a willingness to help the listener in any way possible

Girl you know
Emphasizing a pre-existing relationship between the singer and the listener

I'll try
Reiterating a commitment to providing support and comfort

Times are rough
Acknowledging the difficult circumstances that the listener is facing

You feel you're going nowhere
Recognizing that the listener may feel stuck or directionless

Your sadness hurts so bad
Empathizing with the listener's pain and emotional distress

And there's no one to care
Acknowledging that the feeling of isolation and loneliness can make even the most difficult situations feel worse

The sun shine's after the rain
Offering a glimmer of hope, suggesting that brighter days are to come

Girl i know
Reiterating the sense of shared understanding and connection between the singer and the listener

'Cause i been there before
Drawing on personal experience to empathize with the listener and provide insight into overcoming difficult circumstances

In this world all alone
Identifying a common feeling of isolation and loneliness that can accompany difficult times

And you been there for me
Acknowledging the listener's support and comfort in the singer's own times of need

And you gave me your all
Highlighting the listener's generosity and willingness to provide emotional support

You'll come around
Offering hope for the future and the potential for the listener to overcome their current struggles

'Cause this is your time, so
Encouraging the listener to embrace the present moment and recognize its potential for growth and change

Just when you think love's about to end
Referencing a common experience of despair and hopelessness

That's when you find a new beginning
Offering an optimistic perspective on difficult circumstances, suggesting that they may lead to positive change

It's a part of life
Recognizing that difficult experiences and emotions are a normal part of the human experience

You wonder why you go all through a change
Acknowledging the confusion and uncertainty that can accompany difficult circumstances

Why it seemed like things never go your way
Reiterating the sense of hopelessness and despair that can accompany difficult circumstances

Girl, i know how it feels to be alone
Vaulting the experience of isolation and loneliness discussed earlier in the song

'Cause i been there before
Drawing on personal experience again to empathize with the listener

At the bottom alone
Emphasizing a feeling of isolation and emotional distance

I know the way to reach the top
Offering insight and advice on how to overcome difficult circumstances

You got to let go
Encouraging the listener to release their emotional baggage and focus on the present moment

I've been insecure
Acknowledging the singer's own past struggles with insecurity and emotional hardship

And you'll be alright
Providing reassurance and hope for the listener's future

Oh, oh, yeah, yeah
Emphasizing the emotional weight and significance of the message being conveyed

Whoa
Exclamatory emphasis on the previous line