Happier
FAMILY ROOM - Ed Sheeran Lyrics

Walking down 29th and Park
Strolling through a familiar neighborhood intersection, mindless of the emotional weight of the moment.

I saw you in another's arms
I unexpectedly witnessed you in an intimate embrace with someone else, highlighting the stark reality of our separation.

Only a month we've been apart
It's hard to believe that it’s been merely thirty days since we last shared a life together.

You look happier
You seem to radiate joy, perhaps even more than when we were together, evoking feelings of bittersweet longing.

Saw you walk inside a bar
I noticed you enter a lively social space, where people gather to unwind and connect.

He said somethin' to make you laugh
Another man manages to elicit laughter from you, showcasing a connection that I can’t help but envy.

I saw that both your smiles were twice as wide as ours
Your expressions of happiness with him seem to eclipse the joy we shared, increasing my sense of loss.

Yeah, you look happier, you do
It’s clear to me that you are more content now, which brings both sadness and acknowledgment of your healing.

Ain't nobody hurt you like I hurt you
No one has caused you as much pain, and I recognize the depth of the wounds I inflicted.

But ain't nobody love you like I do
Despite the harm, my affection for you remains unparalleled and genuine.

Promise that I will not take it personal, baby
I vow to accept your moving on without resentment, acknowledging that your happiness matters more.

If you're movin' on with someone new
I understand that you are choosing to pursue a new relationship, which implies a fresh beginning for you.

'Cause baby you look happier, you do
Your demeanor reflects a newfound joy that is evident to everyone, especially me.

My friends told me one day I'll feel it too
Those close to me assure me that I will eventually discover a sense of happiness in the future, just as you have.

And until then I'll smile to hide the truth
In the meantime, I’ll mask my pain with a facade of happiness while I secretly grieve.

But I know I was happier with you
Deep down, I realize that true happiness came from our time together, contrasting with my current feelings.

Sat in the corner of the room
Positioned away from the crowd, I find myself lost in thoughts that echo our shared memories.

Everything's reminding me of you
Every detail around me serves as a painful reminder of our past, intensifying my feelings of longing.

Nursing an empty bottle
I sit alone, metaphorically grieving over an emptiness that parallels my emotional state, often filled with alcohol.

And telling myself you're happier, aren't you?
I attempt to convince myself that you are better off now, even as my heart aches from your absence.

(Hey, yeah, hey, yeah, hey, yeah)
A repetitive mantra that signifies my struggle with acceptance, an emotional release through music.

Oh, ain't nobody hurt you like I hurt you
Again acknowledging the pain I caused, the unique heartbreak that was borne from our love.

But ain't nobody need you like I do
Despite the hurt, my need for you is profound and irreplaceable.

I know that there's others that deserve you
I recognize that there are people in this world who would appreciate and cherish you more than I did.

But my darlin', I am still in love with you
Despite the surroundings and the changes, my heart remains devoted to you, unchanged.

But I guess you look happier, you do
I reluctantly accept that you appear to have found joy, though it pains me to see it from a distance.

My friends told me one day I'll feel it too
Once more, seeking solace in the words of friends who believe that I will eventually find contentment as well.

I could try to smile to hide the truth
I may put on a brave face, yet the reality of my inner turmoil remains hidden beneath the surface.

But I know I was happier with you
The undeniable truth is that my happiest moments were spent in your presence, a stark contrast to my current state.

Hey, yeah, hey, yeah, hey, yeah
Interjections that express lingering emotions, a cry wrapped in rhythm that conveys remembrance and sorrow.

'Cause baby, you look happier, you do
Reiterating the observation of your newfound joy, a sentiment that fills my heart with a complex mix of feelings.

I knew one day you'd fall for someone new
Deep down, I anticipated that you would eventually move on and find love after us.

But if he breaks your heart like lovers do
If you encounter heartache in this new relationship, I want you to know that I care deeply for your well-being.

Just know that I'll be waitin' here for you
I will remain ready and willing to offer my support and love if and when you find yourself in need again.