1) Die Happy is a German-based alternative rock band from Ulm. The group wa… Read Full Bio ↴1) Die Happy is a German-based alternative rock band from Ulm. The group was founded in 1993 by Czech singer/songwriter Marta Jandová and guitarist Thorsten Mewes. Even though the band is based in Germany, their songs are written and performed almost exclusively in English. Marta is also the songwriter for the band. The other members are Ralph Rieker (bass-guitar) and Jürgen Stiehle (drums).

Die Happy released their first album, Dirty Flowers in 1996. They have released a further 10 albums, including Supersonic Speed (2001), Beautiful Morning (2002), The Weight of the Circumstances (2003), Bitter to Better (2005), Four and More Unplugged (2005), No Nuts No Glory (2006), IV (2008), Red Box (2010), Everlove (2014), and Guess What (2020).

They have also released 13 singles, and 2 DVDs.

2) Die Happy is also a metal band formed in the early '90s after the breakup of Vengeance Rising. It includes former members of Vengeance Rising Larry Farkas (guitars), Doug Thieme (guitars), Glenn Mancaruso (drums), Roger Dale Martin (bass), with the addition Robin "Kyle" Basauri covering vocals.

During their career Die Happy released 3 albums: on Intense Records - Self-titled, Volume II, and Live Intense Series (which was Volume 4 of the Live Intense Series).

Larry Farkas, Doug Thieme, Glenn Mancaruso and Roger Dale Martin did reunite in the late 90's for a concert in San Diego, California of the United States, but without Roger Martinez. They performed songs from the first two Vengeance Rising albums since they were part of the creation of those albums.

Don't You
Die Happy Lyrics

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Look at you
Praising honesty and truth
But even saints can be confused

What you've done
Is no better than a crime
I feel betrayed and I feel used

Bridge:

Now everything is done
To me you're dead and gone

Refrain:

Don't you ever call my name again
Don't you ever try to be a friend
After everything you've done

Don't you ever call my name again
Don't you ever fall in love again
If you cannot live without

Think of you
All we had is all we lost
Maybe too fragile to get through

Were you scared
Hid behind your point of view
Between innocence and truth

Everything's broken
And I can live without you [3x]
What you've done is no better than a crime

Everything's broken
And I can live without you [2x]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Die Happy's song "Don't You" express a sense of betrayal and hurt from someone who was believed to be honest and trustworthy. The opening lines show the singer looking at the person and realizing that even the most virtuous people can still make mistakes and cause confusion. The second verse reveals that the person's actions have caused a great amount of pain and feeling of being used. The bridge indicates that the relationship between the two is now over and they are no longer a part of each other's lives. The refrain is a warning to the person to not attempt to reconnect or be a friend because of the damage they have caused.

The third verse speaks to the memories that the singer has of their relationship and the realization of how fragile it truly was. The lyrics describe the person's fear of being honest and the struggle to balance between innocence and truth. The chorus repeats the warning and the final lines state that everything is broken but the singer can now live without the person.

The song is a powerful example of someone standing up for themselves and expressing their hurt while recognizing that they deserve better. The lyrics are relatable and speak to the pain that can come from broken trust.

Line by Line Meaning

Look at you
I am observing you

Praising honesty and truth
You claim to admire truthfulness and sincerity

But even saints can be confused
However, even perfect people can make mistakes

What you've done
Your actions

Is no better than a crime
Are just as bad as committing a criminal act

I feel betrayed and I feel used
I am experiencing feelings of disloyalty and exploitation

Now everything is done
The situation is over

To me you're dead and gone
In my eyes, you are no longer alive or present

Don't you ever call my name again
I do not want you to contact me in any way

Don't you ever try to be a friend
I do not want to have a relationship with you anymore

After everything you've done
Because of your actions