In 1964, at the age of 11, Khan formed her first musical group, the Crystalettes. While still in high school, she joined the Afro-Arts Theater, a group which toured with Motown great Mary Wells; a few years later, she adopted the African name Chaka Khan while working on the Black Panthers' breakfast program. After quitting high school in 1969, Khan joined the group Lyfe, soon exiting to join another dance band, the Babysitters β neither was on the fast track to success, but her fortunes changed when she teamed with ex-American Breed member Kevin Murphy and Andre Fisher to form Rufus.
Debuting in 1973 with a self-titled effort on the ABC label, Rufus was among the preeminent funk groups of the decade. Distinguished by Khan's dynamic vocals, the group earned half a dozen gold or platinum albums.
While still a member of the group in 1978, Khan embarked on a successful solo career. Her signature hits, both with Rufus and solo, include "Tell Me Something Good", "Sweet Thing", "Ain't Nobody", "I'm Every Woman", "I Feel for You" and "Through the Fire".
Hello Happiness
Chaka Khan Lyrics
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Goodbye sadness
Hello happiness
Music makes me sing
Goodbye sadness
Hello happiness
Music makes me sing
Hello happiness (hello!)
Music makes me sing
Goodbye silence (I'm so happy, yeah)
Hello happiness
It moves my body
Yet frees my mind
There ain't no question
Ooh, it makes me high
If you're feelin' unsure
I've got your cure
This music is yours
And this beat is mine (hello)
It moves my body
Yet frees my mind
There ain't no question (I'm so happy)
Ooh, it makes me high
If you're feelin' unsure
I've got your cure
This music is yours
And this beat is mine
Music makes me sing
Goodbye silence (Hello happiness)
Hello happiness
Music makes me sing
Goodbye silence (Make you dance, baby)
Hello happiness (I wanna dance tonight)
Music makes me sing
Goodbye silence
Hello happiness
Take me back to the dance floor
So I can dance away my blues
Love is what I'm here for
So don't give me no bad news
Take me back to the dance floor
So I can dance away my blues
Love is what I'm here for
So don't give me no bad news
It moves my body
Yet frees my mind (Goodbye!)
There ain't no question (Goodbye, sadness)
Ooh, it makes me high
If you're feelin' unsure
I've got your cure (I wanna dance, wanna dance)
This music is yours (Wanna dance, wanna dance)
And this beat is mine
It moves my body
Yet frees my mind
There ain't no question
Ooh, it makes me high (To the dance, to the dance floor)
If you're feelin' unsure (To the dance floor, baby)
I've got your cure
This music is yours
And this beat is mine
(I can dance away my blues)
Dance away my blues
I wanna dance away my blues
Music makes me sing
Goodbye sadness
Hello happiness
The song "Hello Happiness" by Chaka Khan is an upbeat track that celebrates the power of music to lift one's spirits. The lyrics depict the transformative effect of music on the singer's mood, as it helps her to bid farewell to sadness and silence, and say hello to happiness. The repetition of the phrase "Music makes me sing" creates a sense of joy that is contagious and inviting for the listener to dance along. The lines "It moves my body, yet frees my mind" reflect the physical and emotional release that can come from dancing and enjoying music.
Chaka Khan's soulful voice infuses the song with energy and confidence, conveying the message that music is a universal language that can heal and unify people. The lyrics also suggest that music can be a powerful antidote to life's challenges, as the singer urges listeners to "dance away their blues" and embrace love on the dance floor. Overall, "Hello Happiness" is a joyful celebration of the power of music to connect people and bring positivity into their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Music makes me sing
Music inspires me.
Goodbye sadness
I am leaving behind my sadness.
Hello happiness
I am welcoming happiness into my life.
Music makes me sing
Music remains my inspiration.
Goodbye silence
I am moving beyond the silence.
Hello happiness (hello!)
I have found happiness that I desire and I am excited.
It moves my body
Music makes me want to dance.
Yet frees my mind
Music helps me escape my worries and is therapeutic.
There ain't no question
No doubt remains in my heart.
Ooh, it makes me high
Music gives me a feeling of ecstasy.
If you're feelin' unsure
If you are feeling unsure about how to feel about music.
I've got your cure
I have a solution to your problem; Love music!
This music is yours
Music belongs to everyone.
And this beat is mine (hello)
I own this music and I am happy about it.
Take me back to the dance floor
I want to dance again.
So I can dance away my blues
I am dancing to forget my sorrows.
Love is what I'm here for
The purpose of my life is to love.
So don't give me no bad news
I don't want to hear any negative stuff.
Dance away my blues
I am dancing to forget my sadness.
I wanna dance away my blues
I am excited to dance and forget my worries.
Lyrics Β© SC PUBLISHING DBA SECRETLY CANADIAN PUB., Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID Taylor, Samuel Aaron Wilkes, Sarah Ruba, Thomas Gill, Yvette Chaka Khan Stevens
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@bekaenukidze8445
Music makes me sing
Goodbye sadness
Hello happiness
Music makes me sing
Goodbye sadness
Hello happiness
Music makes me sing
Goodbye silence
Hello happiness (hello!)
Music makes me sing
Goodbye silence (I'm so happy, yeah)
Hello happiness
It moves my body
Yet frees my mind
There ain't no question
Ooh, it makes me high
If you're feelin' unsure
I've got your cure
This music is yours
And this beat is mine (hello)
It moves my body
Yet frees my mind
There ain't no question (I'm so happy)
Ooh, it makes me high
If you're feelin' unsure
I've got your cure
This music is yours
And this beat is mine
Music makes me sing
Goodbye silence (Hello happiness)
Hello happiness
Music makes me sing
Goodbye silence (Make you dance... baby)
Hello happiness (I wanna dance tonight)
Music makes me sing
Goodbye silence
Hello happiness
Take me back to the dance floor
So I can dance away my blues
Love is what I'm here for
So don't give me no bad news
Take me back to the dance floor
So I can dance away my blues
Love is what I'm here for
So don't give me no bad news
It moves my body
Yet frees my mind (Goodbye!)
There ain't no question (Goodbye, sadness)
Ooh, it makes me high
If you're feelin' unsure
I've got your cure (I wanna dance, wanna dance)
This music is yours (Wanna dance, wanna dance)
And this beat is mine
It moves my body
Yet frees my mind
There ain't no question
Ooh, it makes me high (To the dance, to the dance floor!)
If you're feelin' unsure (To the dance floor, baby!)
I've got your cure
This music is yours
And this beat is mine
Dance away my blues
I wanna dance away my blues
Music makes me sing
Goodbye sadness
Hello happiness
Music makes me sing
Goodbye sadness
Hello happiness.
you're welcome :D
@brendabrenda4741
Heard this while shopping at a Ross store thought it was a banging song so I Shazamed it. Shocked and delighted to find out it was a Chaka Khan from 2019. Now it's in my 2023 rotation on lock!
@FedeArielS
The fact that she has made music for over 5 decades and she can still release new music that sounds fresh without following today's trends at all is incredible.. real legend status
@davidmcmannis2013
Federico Ariel SΓ‘nchez 70s 80s 90s 00s 10s legendary Queen of Funk!
@SmartRobot-wc2fb
Or following today's trends without loosing her own artistic identity...that's what Chaka Khan has always craved for...
@dimitrisspan276
ABSOLUTELY YES MY FRIEND!!!!
THE LEGENDARY MISS CHAKA KHAN IS A MUSIC GENIOUS AND ALWAYS ON THE FRONT!!!
HER VOICE IS A SUMMER BREEZE TO OUR EYES FROM ALL THE MUSIC TRASHES WE HEAR IN THE TODAY RADIO!!!
@MGillDesign
The only other artist I knew that could do that was Marvin Gaye. They are chameleons and can adapt to any style or form. Instead of fading out.
@garfieldharrison510
She doesn't have too. The trends have to follow her. Talent is real.
@benkhaledmohamedali5149
She doesnβt follow the trend she creates new trends !! π₯· mamba mentality ππ½
@martybass4789
Stylish 80's funk is back in music !! I applaud to that great thick 80's synth bass and of course to Chaka's performance. Well done music and Chaka looks gorgeous !!
@kevgamble
That "thick 80's synth bass" is the marvelous bass guitarist Sam Wilkes on his Fender Precision bass. He's dynamite. For another terrific sample of his work (and video of him playing), look up the video for "Thnking (Live Sesh)" by Louis Cole.