The Happy Song
Delirious Lyrics


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Oh I could sing unending songs
Of how you saved my soul
Well I could dance a thousand miles
Because of your great love.

My heart is bursting Lord
To tell of all you've done
Of how you changed my life
And wiped away the past
I want to shout it out
From every roof top sing
For now I know that God
Is for me not against me

Everybody's singing now 'cause we're so happy
Everybody's dancing now 'cause we're so happy
If only we could see your face
And see you smiling over us




And unseen angels celebrate
For joy is in this place!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Delirious?'s song 'The Happy Song' celebrate the joy and liberation that come from experiencing a transformative relationship with God. The opening line, "Oh I could sing unending songs/ Of how you saved my soul," expresses the profound gratitude that arises when one feels saved by God's love. This sense of joy and liberation is so intense that the singer compares it to being able to dance "a thousand miles."


The heart of the song is the singer's desire to share this joy with others. They want to "shout it out/ From every rooftop sing," rejoicing in the knowledge that God is on their side. The second half of the chorus speaks to the collective celebratory nature of the song, as it describes the blissful atmosphere created by the "unseen angels" in their celebration of the joy that is present.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh I could sing unending songs
I am overwhelmed with gratitude and feel like singing non-stop


Of how you saved my soul
I feel saved, rescued and liberated from harm and destruction


Well I could dance a thousand miles
I am elated and filled with so much exuberance that I could dance for such a long distance


Because of your great love.
It is because of the immense love you have shown me that I feel so happy


My heart is bursting Lord
I feel like my heart is about to burst with feelings of love and appreciation for you, God


To tell of all you've done
I have so much to say about all the amazing things you have done for me


Of how you changed my life
You have completely transformed my life for the better


And wiped away the past
You have helped me let go of my past mistakes and regrets


I want to shout it out
I want to scream from the top of my lungs


From every roof top sing
I want to share my joy and love for you with the entire world


For now I know that God
I have come to the realization that God is by my side


Is for me not against me
God is on my side and not against me


Everybody's singing now 'cause we're so happy
Everyone is singing because we are filled with so much joy and happiness


Everybody's dancing now 'cause we're so happy
Everyone is dancing because we are filled with so much joy and happiness


If only we could see your face
If only we could have an actual vision of God's countenance


And see you smiling over us
And see God beaming with pride over us


And unseen angels celebrate
Angels, though we cannot see them, are rejoicing with us


For joy is in this place!
This place is brimming with happiness and joy




Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: IRA RAIBON

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@hopeking37

Still listening in 2023 . Praise the Lord! He is good

@jesajones2305

No matter how I'm feeling, good or bad, the song makes me feel better. Praise God.

@juanluna7463

In one day my whole life turn to a 360 downfall to a point of suicidal but the Holy Spirit ministered this song My Heart thanks

@GoldNava

My church's youth group used to sing this!

@lovealways9337

Happy are those who trust in the LORD, who rely on the LORD
🕊️✝️❤️

@paulhallows5498

We sing this a lot at my local church. Everyone gets up dancing to it.

@bumblebee6594

Love this praise song, it just wants to make me sing.....

@djtonysalsa2

love it... best to heart when you fell down. this song make you fell high.

@bobby7771117

This song does a soul well!!!  In Christ's Agape love, BobbyK

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