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.

The Ordinary Song
Die Happy Lyrics

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The brand new season just begun
The addicts come together
Pretty things for everyone
Who's gonna be the best
Just like shoplifters we try
to snatch the modern style
And we still think we're exceptional
Look around and watch us

It is like a competition
Fashion Art
Here comes the mass hysteria

We are the ordinary people
Live an ordinary life
We are the ordinary people
Live in paradise
We are the ordinary people
Have an ordinary style
We are the ordinary people
Without compromise
Look alikes
One like another

Dots and stripes meet red and blue
Did you hear that green's the new black
Some like the vintage stuff, some new
And the eighties are coming back
We just hide behind our clothes
Who cares if it's for less or more
Imagine we're all naked
And then
Nothing

We still are in competition
cause we are just people
Fashion art exposition
Yes we love

We are the ordinary people
Live an ordinary life
We are the ordinary people
Live in paradise

We are the ordinary people
Have an ordinary style
We are ordinary people
Without compromise
Look alikes

It's so wonderful we are so ordinary
We are different 'cause we are
Always searching for the better „I“

We are the ordinary people
Live an ordinary life
We are the ordinary people
Live in paradise

We are the ordinary people
Have an ordinary style
We are ordinary people
Without compromise

We are the ordinary people
We are the ordinary people
Without compromise

Look alikes
One like another

Overall Meaning

The song "The Ordinary Song" by Die Happy is an ode to the typical, mundane lives we all lead. The lyrics suggest that we are all just "ordinary people" who live "ordinary lives" and that ultimately, there is nothing wrong with that. The song begins by talking about how the start of a new season brings out the "addicts" who are all searching for the latest fashion trends. However, the lyrics suggest that we are all just like "shoplifters" who try to snatch the latest styles, thinking that we are somehow special or exceptional because of it. The truth is, we are all just "ordinary people" who are trying to fit in with everyone else.

The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "We are the ordinary people" several times, emphasizing the message that no matter how hard we try to stand out or be different, we are all just the same in the end. The second verse talks about how we use our clothes to hide behind, pretending that what we wear somehow defines us as individuals. The lyrics suggest that this is a meaningless exercise - imagine if we were all naked, what would set us apart then? The song ends with a reprise of the chorus, emphasizing the idea that we are all just "ordinary people" who should be happy with who we are without trying to compete or stand out from everyone else.

Line by Line Meaning

The brand new season just begun
A new cycle has begun

The addicts come together
The enthusiasts gather together

Pretty things for everyone
Attractive things for all

Who's gonna be the best
Who will excel?

Just like shoplifters we try to snatch the modern style
We snatch and adopt the current style like shop thieves

And we still think we're exceptional
We still hold the misconception of being unique

Look around and watch us
Observe our behavior

It is like a competition
It's similar to a contest

Fashion Art
Fashion as art

Here comes the mass hysteria
The epidemic is upon us

We are the ordinary people Live an ordinary life We are the ordinary people Live in paradise We are the ordinary people Have an ordinary style We are the ordinary people Without compromise Look alikes One like another
We're common individuals with regular lives, comparable looks, and a typical fashion sense. We remain true to ourselves without changing for others.

Dots and stripes meet red and blue
Different design patterns and colors are combined

Did you hear that green's the new black
Green is the current trend

Some like the vintage stuff, some new And the eighties are coming back
Some prefer old-fashioned pieces while others like modern ones. Additionally, the 80s styles are returning.

We just hide behind our clothes
We're concealing ourselves with clothes

Who cares if it's for less or more
Does it matter if it's less or more expensive?

Imagine we're all naked And then Nothing
If we stripped down, we'd all be the same

We still are in competition cause we are just people Fashion art exposition Yes we love
Since we are humans, we'll always confer to contest. We enjoy and adore fashion as art.

It's so wonderful we are so ordinary We are different 'cause we are Always searching for the better „I“
It's fantastic that we're common. However, we're distinct since we're always improving ourselves.

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