"Gypsy Woman" became a worldwide hit thanks to its la da dee la dee da refrain. The track reached #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became even more successful in Europe, reaching #2 in the UK. Her debut album didn't spawn any other big hits. The singer made an unexpected comeback in 1994 when "100% Pure Love" hit #11 in North America and became one of the longest charting singles on the Hot 100 (45 weeks). Her 1997 self-titled album included another Top 40 hit, "Say...If You Feel Alright," but since then mainstream success has eluded her. Waters still continues to release tracks that are successful on the Hot Dance Music/Club Songs chart, such as "Come On Down" and "My Time", "Lies", "Nights In Egypt", "Dancefloor" and "Never Enough." Her output has continued to be limited to singles however the hits continued into the next decade. Some of these songs include "Masquerade" , "Le Bump" (with Yolanda Be Cool) and "Say Yeah" (credited as Crystal Waters vs. Fred Pellichero).
Makin' Happy
Crystal Waters Lyrics
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(So happy) ah ooh-wee ooh ooh-wee ooh ooh-wee ooh-wee ooh-wee
Just makin' happy, makin' happy, happy, happy, happy
Just makin' happy, makin' happy, happy, happy, happy
(Happy) on a dark street in the back seat of his car
Him and her, where they're goin', they're goin' too far
On the floor by the door of her house
Now picture you with me on a lonely beach
We'll see how high we both can reach
Can you hear us all say, ooh-wee
Just makin' happy, makin' happy, happy, happy, happy
Just makin' happy, makin' happy, happy, happy, happy
Why don't you make me happy
Why don't you make me happy
Ah ooh-wee ooh ooh-wee ooh ooh-wee ooh-wee ooh-wee
(So happy) ah ooh-wee ooh ooh-wee ooh
(So happy) you see him sing her in the rain in the middle ofnight
You just couldn't put up, put up a silly fight
You're in the tub, scrub and scrub, ah-ooh-ah
My baby just couldn't miss out on some of that fun
Now picture you with me on a lonely beach
We'll see how high we both can reach
Can you hear us all say, ooh-wee
Just makin' happy, makin' happy, happy, happy, happy
Just makin' happy, makin' happy, happy, happy, happy
Why don't you make me happy
Why don't you make me happy
Ah ooh-wee ooh ooh-wee ooh ooh-wee ooh-wee ooh-wee
(So happy) ah ooh-wee ooh ooh-wee ooh
(So happy)
Ah ooh-wee ooh ooh-wee ooh ooh-wee ooh-wee ooh-wee
(So happy) just makin' happy, makin' happy, happy, happy, happy
Just makin' happy, makin' happy, happy, happy, happy
On a dark street in the back seat of his car
Him and her, where they're goin', they're goin' too far
On the floor by the door of her house
She screams "Ah-ooh" (oh), she screams "Ah-ooh" (oh)
She screams "Ah-ooh" (oh), she screams "Ah-ooh" (oh)
She screams "Ah-ooh", she sounds just like a mouse
Now picture you with me on a lonely beach
We'll see how high we both can reach
Can you hear us all say, ooh-wee
Ah ooh-wee ooh ooh-wee ooh ooh-wee ooh-wee ooh-wee
(Happy) just makin' happy, makin' happy, happy, happy, happy
Just makin' happy, makin' happy, happy, happy, happy
Ah ooh-wee ooh ooh-wee ooh ooh-wee ooh-wee ooh-wee
(So happy) ah ooh-wee ooh ooh-wee ooh ooh-wee ooh-wee ooh-wee
(So happy) why don't you make me happy
(So happy) why don't you make me happy
(So happy) just makin' happy, makin' happy, happy, happy, happy
Just makin' happy, makin' happy, happy, happy, happy
Just makin' happy, makin' happy, happy, happy, happy
Ah ooh-wee ooh ooh-wee ooh ooh-wee ooh-wee ooh-wee
(So happy) ah ooh-wee ooh ooh-wee ooh ooh-wee ooh-wee ooh-wee
(So happy) why don't you make me happy
The lyrics to “Makin’ Happy” by Crystal Waters is a song about enjoying the pleasures of life and finding happiness in it. In the first verse, the singer describes a couple who is going too far in the back seat of a car and later at the girl’s house. In the second verse, the singer invites the listener to a lonely beach where they can both experience the joy of life together. Throughout the song, the chorus repeats the phrase “just makin’ happy” emphasizing the importance of making the most out of life and finding happiness.
The song encourages the listener to let go of their inhibitions and have fun in life. The line, “can you hear us all say, ooh-wee” is a representation of having a good time and enjoying themselves. The melody is upbeat and energizing which matches the lyrics of the song. The use of “ah-ooh-ah” in the second verse is reminiscent of scat singing which adds to the fun, carefree vibe of the song.
Overall, the song is a reminder to enjoy life and not take everything too seriously. It’s a celebration of the little moments of joy that can be found in life and encourages the listener to actively seek out happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
(Happy, so happy)
The singer expresses her happiness and joy.
(So happy) ah ooh-wee ooh ooh-wee ooh ooh-wee ooh-wee ooh-wee
The singer continues to express her happiness and joy through the repeated phrase 'ooh-wee'.
Just makin' happy, makin' happy, happy, happy, happy
The singer wants to make others happy and spread joy through her music.
Just makin' happy, makin' happy, happy, happy, happy
The singer repeats her desire to make people happy and spread happiness through her music.
(Happy) on a dark street in the back seat of his car
The singer sets the scene of a dark street and two people in the back seat of a car.
Him and her, where they're goin', they're goin' too far
The two people are engaging in risky behavior that may lead to danger.
On the floor by the door of her house
The singer describes a scene where two people are on the ground by the entrance of a house.
She screams "Ah-ooh", she sounds just like a mouse
One of the people in the scene screams loudly and sounds like a mouse.
Now picture you with me on a lonely beach
The singer invites her audience to imagine being with her on a deserted beach.
We'll see how high we both can reach
The singer is referring to reaching a state of happiness and joy with her audience on the beach.
Can you hear us all say, ooh-wee
Once again, the singer and her imaginary audience express their happiness and joy through the repeated phrase 'ooh-wee'.
Just makin' happy, makin' happy, happy, happy, happy
The singer repeats her desire to spread joy and happiness through her music.
Just makin' happy, makin' happy, happy, happy, happy
The singer continues to express her desire to make people happy and spread happiness through her music.
Why don't you make me happy
The singer asks her audience to make her happy, possibly by enjoying her music.
Why don't you make me happy
The singer repeats her request for her audience to make her happy.
Ah ooh-wee ooh ooh-wee ooh ooh-wee ooh-wee ooh-wee
The singer once again expresses her happiness and joy through the repeated phrase 'ooh-wee'.
(So happy) ah ooh-wee ooh ooh-wee ooh
The singer continues to express her happiness and joy through the repeated phrase 'ooh-wee'.
(So happy) you see him sing her in the rain in the middle ofnight
The singer sets a scene where two people are singing in the rain at night.
You just couldn't put up, put up a silly fight
The singer suggests that the two people singing in the rain should forget their worries and just enjoy themselves.
You're in the tub, scrub and scrub, ah-ooh-ah
The singer describes someone involved in mundane activities, possibly referencing the contrast between their ordinary life and the happiness in her music.
My baby just couldn't miss out on some of that fun
The singer describes one of the people involved in the earlier scene as not wanting to miss the chance to have fun.
Now picture you with me on a lonely beach
The singer once again invites her audience to imagine being with her on a deserted beach.
We'll see how high we both can reach
The singer repeats her desire to reach a state of happiness and joy with her audience on the beach.
Can you hear us all say, ooh-wee
Once again, the singer and her imaginary audience express their happiness and joy through the repeated phrase 'ooh-wee'.
Just makin' happy, makin' happy, happy, happy, happy
The singer repeats her desire to spread joy and happiness through her music.
Just makin' happy, makin' happy, happy, happy, happy
The singer continues to express her desire to make people happy and spread happiness through her music.
Ah ooh-wee ooh ooh-wee ooh ooh-wee ooh-wee ooh-wee
The singer once again expresses her happiness and joy through the repeated phrase 'ooh-wee'.
(So happy) ah ooh-wee ooh ooh-wee ooh
The singer continues to express her happiness and joy through the repeated phrase 'ooh-wee'.
(So happy)
The singer once again expresses her happiness and joy.
Ah ooh-wee ooh ooh-wee ooh ooh-wee ooh-wee ooh-wee
The singer continues to express her happiness and joy through the repeated phrase 'ooh-wee'.
(So happy) just makin' happy, makin' happy, happy, happy, happy
The singer repeats her desire to make people happy and spread happiness through her music.
Just makin' happy, makin' happy, happy, happy, happy
The singer repeats her desire to spread joy and happiness through her music.
Ah ooh-wee ooh ooh-wee ooh ooh-wee ooh-wee ooh-wee
The singer once again expresses her happiness and joy through the repeated phrase 'ooh-wee'.
(So happy) ah ooh-wee ooh ooh-wee ooh ooh-wee ooh-wee ooh-wee
The singer continues to express her happiness and joy through the repeated phrase 'ooh-wee'.
(So happy) why don't you make me happy
The singer once again asks her audience to make her happy, possibly by enjoying her music.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CRYSTAL WATERS, MARK HARRIS, NEAL BRIAN CONWAY
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