Happy Song
Box Tops (The) Lyrics
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Listen here, band up there, on the stand,
Sing a joyful song so we can all sing too
Hum a merry tune to us that fits our mood
Simple little feelings we'll derive from you…
Sing us a happy little song that we can dance to
Sing us a song, a song of love and happiness
Light and fast, you know, but still, with tenderness…
Sing us a happy little song, now, and we can do the rest
We could light the night if we just let feelings flow…
Just let ourselves go…
Don't you know?
(instrumental)
We could light the night if we just let feelings flow…
Just let ourselves go…
Don't you know?
(repeat verse)
The Box Tops' Happy Song is all about the power of music to bring people together and elevate their mood. The band is directing the musicians on stage to perform a joyful and cheerful song that will make the crowd dance and sing along. They urge the musicians to play a simple tune that fits their mood and fills them with happy feelings. The song also talks about the transformative power of music - the ability to turn a dull night into a bright one by allowing emotions to flow and enjoying the moment.
The Box Tops' Happy Song is a timeless classic that epitomizes the 60s pop sound. Its upbeat tempo, catchy melody, and cheerful message have made it a popular choice for parties and events. The song was released in 1967 on the album Non-Stop and became a top 20 hit in the US. It was the Box Tops' fourth single to reach the top 20, following the success of The Letter, Neon Rainbow, and Cry Like a Baby.
Line by Line Meaning
Listen here, band up there, on the stand,
Hey, band up there on the stage, please listen up.
Sing a joyful song so we can all sing too
Perform a happy song so that we can all join in and sing along with you.
Hum a merry tune to us that fits our mood
Sing a cheerful melody that matches our happy and content mood.
Simple little feelings we'll derive from you…
We will feel a simple, yet profound emotion from listening to your music
Sing us a happy little song that we can dance to
Please perform a lively and upbeat song that we can dance to and have fun with.
Sing us a song, a song of love and happiness
Please perform a song that conveys feelings of love and joy to us.
A flowing, going ride and, oh, please do your best
Perform it in a smooth and effortless manner; do your best to give us the best musical experience possible.
Light and fast, you know, but still, with tenderness…
Perform in a lively and upbeat way, yet still convey a sense of gentleness and tenderness in your music.
We could light the night if we just let feelings flow…
If we allow ourselves to feel the emotions conveyed in the music, we can have a good time and make the night brighter.
Just let ourselves go…
We need to let go of our worries and fears and let the music uplift us and take us away.
Don't you know?
This is a rhetorical question to emphasize that we should already understand the power of music and how it can affect our emotions.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: WILLIAM CHILTON
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BUM NUGGET
What a happy tune LOVE IT .
King Jumo
This song along with "Soul Deep" are my favorite Box Tops tunes. They had a lot of great other ones ....
Oz Malo
Love it 2 should have been a bigger hit still sounds a great tune today Oz
Drowsy Sycamore
I think this is their greatest song
Lorraine Dalu
No radio playtime and eclipsed by their many other hits. Not fair. This song is great.
Mojo Loony
Alex Chilton wrote this!
Nice tune!
Bob's Old Records
Alex sounds more like Alex on this. It's hilarious to play The Letter and September Gurls back to back for someone (with limited knowledge of great music) and ask them "What do these two records have in common?"
Stany Vanclee
Is the flip-side of "Soul deep" <>>> Top song !
Daniel Hudelson
That's a different Happy...this is the flip to "Soul Deep". "Happy Times" was the b to "The Letter"
bas tet
Pharel drown this from time line damn