Blackstreet has also collaborated with Jay-Z on his single "The City is Mine". With the help of the Janet Jackson single "Girlfriend", Blackstreet finally had a top ten album with Finally. But personnel shifts wracked the group and contributed to the relative failure of Finally in 1999, and Blackstreet soon broke up. After rumors of legal action and a preemptive countersuit, the group reformed and released Level II in 2003.
Happy Song (Full Crew
Blackstreet Lyrics
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Gotta take these records off the shelf
Play something special for yourself
It's over now
Gotta leave your troubles far behind
Or just enough to ease your mind
Cuz only time can decide
Baby, you'll be alright this time
(2) - Oh, oh, oh, oh I, oh I
This time
Oh, oh, oh, oh I, oh I
Say my name when you feel the pain
I'll be there to shelter when it's pouring rain
If I can do anything
Girl you know
I'll try
Times are rough
You feel you're going nowhere
Your sadness hurts so bad
And there's no one to care
The sun shine's after the rain
Girl I know
Cuz I been there before
In this world all alone
And you been there for me
And you gave me your all
I've there before
You'll come around
And you'll be alright
Cuz this is your time, so
(Repeat 1)
(Repeat 2)
Just when you think love's about to end
That's when you find a new beginning
It's a part of life
You wonder why you go all through a change
Why it seemed like things never go your way
Girl, I know how it feels to be alone
Cuz I been there before
At the bottom alone
I know the way to reach the top
You got to let go
I've been insecure
You'll come around
And you'll be alright
Cuz this is your time, so
(Repeat 1)
Oh, oh, yeah, yeah
Whoa
(3) - Tonight
Gotta take these records off the shelf
Play something special for yourself
It's over now
Gotta leave your troubles far behind
On just enough to ease your mind
(Repeat 3)
Oh, tonight
Gotta take these records off the shelf
Play something special for yourself
Oh, tonight
Troubles are far behind
Let me ease your mind
Whoa
(Repeat 3)
The main message of Blackstreet's "Happy Song" is to encourage people to leave their troubles behind and embrace positivity. The song starts by urging listeners to take "these records off the shelf" and play something special for themselves. The lyrics suggest that despite the difficulties that one may be going through, they should still try to find a way to relax and take a break from their worries. The singer says that "only time can decide," suggesting that sometimes one must simply wait for a situation to improve.
The song also acknowledges the pain and sadness that one can feel when going through a rough patch, but reassures the listener that they are not alone. The singer tells listeners to say his name "when you feel the pain," promising to be there when it's "pouring rain." The lyrics emphasize the importance of having someone to care for you during difficult times.
Towards the end of the song, the lyrics touch upon the idea that every ending leads to a new beginning. The song encourages listeners to strive for a better future and to leave the past behind. The final lines of the song suggest that the listener has the power to "ease [their] mind" and to find happiness despite their troubles.
Line by Line Meaning
Tonight
Let us focus on the present moment
Gotta take these records off the shelf
We need to let go of the past and move forward
Play something special for yourself
Do something that makes you happy and brings you joy
It's over now
The past is gone and we can't change it
Gotta leave your troubles far behind
Stop dwelling on your problems and focus on the positive
Or just enough to ease your mind
Acknowledge your problems but don't let them consume you
Cuz only time can decide
We can't control everything in our lives, and sometimes we just have to wait and see
Baby, you'll be alright this time
Things will get better and you'll be okay
Oh, oh, oh, oh I, oh I
Expressing enthusiasm and support
This time
Things will be different and better
Say my name when you feel the pain
I'm here to support you and help you through tough times
I'll be there to shelter when it's pouring rain
I'll protect you and provide comfort when you need it
If I can do anything
I'm willing to help in any way I can
Girl you know
You can always count on me
Times are rough
Life can be challenging and difficult
You feel you're going nowhere
You feel stuck and like you're not making progress
Your sadness hurts so bad
Emotional pain can be overwhelming
And there's no one to care
It feels like nobody understands or cares about your struggles
The sun shine's after the rain
Things will get better and brighter after tough times
Cuz I been there before
I understand what you're going through
In this world all alone
Feeling isolated and unsupported
And you been there for me
You have supported me through difficult times
And you gave me your all
You have been a dedicated and supportive friend/partner
You'll come around
You'll get through this and things will improve
Just when you think love's about to end
When it seems like things couldn't get worse
That's when you find a new beginning
There is always a chance for a fresh start and new opportunities
It's a part of life
Challenges and difficulties are unavoidable
You wonder why you go all through a change
Questioning why life can be so difficult and unpredictable
Why it seemed like things never go your way
Feeling like life is unfair and hopeless
Cuz I been there before
I understand what you're going through, and it's not easy
At the bottom alone
Feeling isolated and hopeless
I know the way to reach the top
I have been through tough times before and know how to persevere
You got to let go
Sometimes in order to move forward we need to let go of the past
I've been insecure
I've struggled with self-doubt and insecurity
Oh, oh, yeah, yeah
Expressing enthusiasm and encouragement
Whoa
Feeling impressed or excited
Let me ease your mind
I want to provide comfort and relief for you
Contributed by Benjamin W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.