They choose a path of intense playing and create a strong live-reputation in the Belgian underground. This results in three concerts at Belgium’s most famous concerthall, Ancienne Belgique in Brussels. Dez Mona becomes the first band ever to do this without having published any album. Acclaimed by critics and fans, Dez Mona records its first album Pursued Sinners in a church. It is a live duo album with the occasional collaboration of trumpetplayer Sam Vloemans and accordionplayer Roel Van Camp. Nicolas and Gregory continue performing and writing new material where they choose for larger arrangments and more percussive power.
When recording the new album Moments of Dejection or Despondency Dez Mona transforms itself from a duo into a quintet. From the jazz barricades Steven Cassiers and Bram Weijters join the band on drums and piano. First partner in crime Roel Van Camp simply can’t be missed and fulfills the new Dez Mona. As a phoenix the quintet will once again set a new personal standard in live performing. Nevertheless Gregory and Nicolas keep on doing smaller, but not less intensive duo performances. Their belief in the live moment where dejection and despondency are turned into hope will never vanish.
Does It Make You Happy?
Dez Mona Lyrics
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Wearily faciDoes it make you, Happy?
Wearily facing the Day
Until sundown
When, with your mask your prop
You beat the party
Like never felt before
Unravelled beauty
It keeps you going through the night
Does it help you, Happy?
Behind your shades at night
While the lights blind
Your sweet and tender side
Is it in your nature
To run on Paradise White?
You try to grasp it
But you will lose it 'fore you've made it all your own
Does it make you, Happy?
Tightly tuning your style You're going crazy
Going out of your mind
Hitting the crowd
Collecting all their rewards
Your reputation
An accidental state where romance takes place
Does it make you, Happy?
The way you drag them around?
Do you feel so good when
Your senses lose control
You spread that fake smile
Fit yourself to their game Hide all in dreaming
You know they'd hate you
If they knew you were awake
Until sundown
When, with your mask your prop
You beat the party
Like never felt before
Unravelled beauty
A burning state
It keeps you going through the night
Does it help you, Happy?
Behind your shades at night
While the lights blind
Your sweet and tender side
Is it in your nature
To run on Paradise White?
You try to grasp it
But you will lose it 'fore you've made it all your own
Does it make you, Happy?
Tightly tuning your style You're going crazy
Going out of your mind
Hitting the crowd
Collecting all their rewards
Your reputation
An accidental state where romance takes place
Does it make you, Happy?
The way you drag them around?
Do you feel so good when
Your senses lose control
You spread that fake smile
Fit yourself to their game Hide all in dreaming
You know they'd hate you
If they knew you were awake
The lyrics of "Does It Make You Happy?" by Dez Mona delve into the idea of happiness and authenticity in a society that often demands conformity and pretense. The song seems to be addressing someone who puts on a mask and adopts a false persona in order to fit in and gain recognition or rewards. The repeated question "Does it make you happy?" suggests a sense of doubt and self-reflection, as if questioning whether these actions truly bring fulfillment or if they are merely a means to an end.
The lyrics also touch upon the idea of hiding one's true self and sacrificing personal desires for the approval of others. The lines "You know they'd hate you if they knew you were awake" imply that the singer is aware of their own inauthenticity but chooses to hide it to maintain their social standing. The song portrays a longing for genuine connection and expresses the inner turmoil and emptiness that can come from living a life built on pretense.
Overall, "Does It Make You Happy?" explores themes of identity, societal pressure, and the pursuit of happiness in a world that often prioritizes appearances over authenticity.
Line by Line Meaning
Does it make you, Happy?
Is it something that brings you joy and fulfillment?
Wearily facing the Day
Facing each day with tiredness and exhaustion
Until sundown
Until the day comes to an end
When, with your mask your prop
Using a facade or disguise to carry you through
You beat the party
You excel and surpass everyone at the party
Like never felt before
In a way that you have never experienced
Unravelled beauty
A beauty that is revealed and exposed
A burning state
An intense and passionate state of being
It keeps you going through the night
It motivates and drives you throughout the night
Does it help you, Happy?
Does it provide assistance in finding happiness?
Behind your shades at night
Concealed behind sunglasses during nighttime
While the lights blind
As the bright lights blind your vision
Your sweet and tender side
Your gentle and affectionate nature
Is it in your nature
Is it inherent to your character
To run on Paradise White?
To seek pleasure and indulgence in an idealized setting
You try to grasp it
You attempt to understand and capture it
But you will lose it 'fore you've made it all your own
However, you will fail to fully possess and control it
Tightly tuning your style
Carefully adjusting and perfecting your approach
You're going crazy
You are becoming insane and losing control
Going out of your mind
Becoming mentally unbalanced and irrational
Hitting the crowd
Engaging and captivating the audience
Collecting all their rewards
Gaining and accumulating their admiration and accolades
Your reputation
Your overall standing and perception
An accidental state where romance takes place
An unexpected condition where romance flourishes
The way you drag them around?
The manner in which you manipulate and control them
Do you feel so good when
Does it bring you immense pleasure when
Your senses lose control
Your senses become overwhelmed and uncontrollable
You spread that fake smile
You project a false and insincere smile
Fit yourself to their game
Conforming and adapting to their expectations and rules
Hide all in dreaming
Conceal everything within your own fantasies
You know they'd hate you
You are aware that they would despise you
If they knew you were awake
If they discovered that you were aware of reality
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Gregory Frateur, Nicolas Rombouts
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Dries Pattyn
Zalige clip. Love this band so much !!
Peggy Schoepen
Love it!
Dink Engelaar
Muziek en zang is prima.... Maar de looks is slecht. Terug naar Suspicion wat mij betreft. This does't make me happy.
Salah Andioui
Dink Engelaadd