Happy ever after
Corey Smith Lyrics
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Lately I?ve been singing the blues for no apparent reason.
I lay around on the couch piss and moan dragging everyone down.
Maybe its always been in my blood stream, maybe daddy was right when he
told me, boy your just like you mom keep your head up your ass all the time
I feel like a fool, kicking my self black and blue for the choices I?ve made.
Down and out, stuck in the muck sinking fast getting, worse every day.
Good lord want you throw me a life line, a ray of hope in the sunshine.
Want you help me to find my happy ever after amen.
Verse 2
Lately taking pills by the handful, doctor told me I?d need ?em.
Yeah he wrote me note said I hope you have a hell of time.
But they?re too good fill me up with a warm rush the news paper don?t? upset
me as much, they ain?t easy to swallow but its better than sleeping all day
I?m high as a kite, at least for time being killing the pain in my heart,
letting go of the guilt and the shame that are tearing my life apart.
Chorus
Good lord want you keep me from crashing in any way, shape, form or
fashion, can?t you fill my prescription happy ever after amen
Bridge
Have mercy on me, hear my pitiful prayer, I need your sympathy, cause it
feels like nobody cares about me since I quit taking care of myself.
Oh I am tired, tired of the struggle and tired of the that lies I?ve told
But I am scared, scared that my story for give me will never unfold.
Good lord, I?m not much for confessions, but if you can cure my depression I swear Ill
better,
Happy ever after
Happy ever after
Happy ever after amen
The song "Happy Ever After" by Corey Smith tells the story of a person who is struggling with depression and addiction. In the first verse, Smith describes his feeling of hopelessness and despair, how he feels like a fool and regrets the choices he has made. He feels stuck in his situation and unable to escape the downward spiral he finds himself in. In the chorus, he asks for divine intervention to help him find his "happy ever after," a happy ending to his story.
The second verse delves deeper into the singer's dependence on pills to manage his depression. He is aware that his prescription drugs can be dangerous and are not a long-term solution, but in the moment the relief is worth it. Smith is using the pills to numb himself and to avoid dealing with the real issues that are causing his depression. The bridge of the song is a plea to God; the singer recognizes the need for some sort of intervention.
The song addresses the complicated relationship between mental illness and addiction. While the pills bring temporary relief, they are not a long-term solution, and the singer ultimately knows he needs to find a better way to manage his depression than by self-medicating.
Line by Line Meaning
Lately I’ve been singing the blues for no apparent reason.
Recently, I have been feeling sad without any clear cause.
I lay around on the couch piss and moan dragging everyone down.
I spend my days complaining and bringing down the people around me.
Maybe its always been in my blood stream, maybe daddy was right when he told me, boy your just like you mom keep your head up your ass all the time.
Perhaps feeling this way is a part of who I am, as my father used to tell me that I am like my mother who is always oblivious to the world around her.
I feel like a fool, kicking my self black and blue for the choices I’ve made.
I regret the decisions I have made and I am disappointed in myself.
Down and out, stuck in the muck sinking fast getting, worse every day.
I am currently in a bad place and things are getting worse day by day.
Good lord want you throw me a life line, a ray of hope in the sunshine.
I am asking for some help or guidance to find a positive outlook on life.
Want you help me to find my happy ever after amen.
I am hoping to find true happiness and contentment in my life.
Lately taking pills by the handful, doctor told me I’d need ‘em.
Recently, I have been prescribed medication that I have been taking in large quantities.
Yeah he wrote me note said I hope you have a hell of time.
The doctor who prescribed my medication seemed to not be taking my concerns seriously.
But they’re too good fill me up with a warm rush the news paper don’t upset me as much, they ain’t easy to swallow but its better than sleeping all day.
The drugs that I am taking have a numbing effect that makes me feel good and dulls my emotions, making me indifferent to negative news. Although the pills are hard to swallow, they are better than sleeping all day.
I’m high as a kite, at least for time being killing the pain in my heart, letting go of the guilt and the shame that are tearing my life apart.
The drugs I am taking give me a temporary high that helps to alleviate the emotional pain I am feeling, allowing me to forget the guilt and shame that is affecting my life negatively.
Good lord want you keep me from crashing in any way, shape, form or fashion, can’t you fill my prescription happy ever after amen.
I am praying for the strength to overcome my addiction to prescription drugs and find a lasting happiness.
Have mercy on me, hear my pitiful prayer, I need your sympathy, cause it feels like nobody cares about me since I quit taking care of myself.
I am asking for compassion from a higher power because I feel abandoned and lost after neglecting my well-being.
Oh I am tired, tired of the struggle and tired of the that lies I’ve told But I am scared, scared that my story for give me will never unfold.
I am exhausted from the ongoing battle I have had with myself and I am afraid that I will never be able to make amends for the mistakes I have made.
Good lord, I’m not much for confessions, but if you can cure my depression I swear Ill better, Happy ever after
Happy ever after
Happy ever after amen
Although I may not be comfortable with sharing my struggles, I am willing to do whatever it takes to overcome my depression and find a lasting happiness.
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