happiness
De-Phazz Lyrics
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No chance to get some sleep
Visions came along too strong
And drugs just seem too weak
Then there was this fax machine
Workin' in my head
Morning light uncovers
I'm in search for happiness
Sometimes too blind to see
That all that search for happiness
Sure means misery
Romantic dinner candlelight
Dancin' cheek to screen
Salvation wire internet
Keeps my pillows clean
I don't need the passwords
Mail me the miracles instead
Mornin' light discovers
Cyberspaces in my bed
I'm in search for happiness
Sometimes too blind to see
That all that search for happiness
Sure means misery
The lyrics of De-Phazz's song "Happiness" deal with the search for happiness and the different ways people try to find it. The first stanza describes the difficulty of sleeping when one's memories and visions are too strong and drugs are not working. The second stanza talks about the distractions that keep people from finding happiness. The fax machine in the head represents the noise and clutter in one's mind that can prevent them from focusing and finding inner peace. The empty spaces in the bed represent loneliness and the longing for a partner to share one's life with. The third stanza speaks of the different ways people try to find happiness, whether through romantic dinners or technology, but ultimately, all these searches only lead to misery. The last stanza talks about the miracles people hope for and how they can be found in unexpected places like cyberspace.
The song is a commentary on modern society and how people turn to external sources to find happiness, whether it be drugs, technology, or fleeting romantic encounters. It highlights the futility of these searches and the importance of finding happiness from within.
Line by Line Meaning
Scannin' all those memories
Reflecting on all of my past experiences and thoughts
No chance to get some sleep
Unable to get any rest or peace of mind
Visions came along too strong
Intense mental or emotional images or ideas surfaced
And drugs just seem too weak
Even taking substance to help deal with the visions is inadequate
Then there was this fax machine
Unexpected and disruptive technological developments or messages
Workin' in my head
Occupying my thoughts and attention
Morning light uncovers
As the day begins, it becomes clear...
Empty spaces in my bed
...that I am alone and searching for someone or something to fill the void
I'm in search for happiness
I am seeking to find true joy and fulfillment in life
Sometimes too blind to see
At times, I am oblivious to what is truly important or valuable
That all that search for happiness
The pursuit of happiness itself
Sure means misery
Will ultimately lead to disappointment or sorrow
Romantic dinner candlelight
A supposed symbol of love and intimacy
Dancin' cheek to screen
But now, even digital connections are all we have
Salvation wire internet
The internet, hoped to be a savior, providing new solutions and possibilities
Keeps my pillows clean
However, it only keeps me physically comfortable and nothing more
I don't need the passwords
Accessing online content is not what truly matters
Mail me the miracles instead
What I really need and long for, are genuine acts of compassion and wonder
Mornin' light discovers
At daybreak, it is revealed...
Cyberspaces in my bed
...that I have spent my time on superficial and fleeting connections with technology
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