Happiness
Fray (The) Lyrics
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I thought it crashed blowing eighty-miles an hour?
Or is happiness a little more like knocking
On your door, and you just let it in?
Happiness, feels a lot like sorrow
Let it be, you can't make it come or go
But you are gone. not for good but for now
Happiness, is a firecracker sitting on my headboard
Happiness was never mine to hold
Careful child, light the fuse and get away
Cause happiness throws a shower of sparks
Happiness, damn near destroys you
Breaks your faith, to pieces on the floor
So you tell yourself, that's enough for now
Happiness has a violent roar
Happiness, is like the old man told me
Look for it, but you'll never find it all
Let it go, live your life and leave it
Then one day, wake up and she'll be home
She'll be, she'll be home
She'll be home
She'll be home
She'll be home
She will be home
She will be home
Yeah,
She'll be home
She'll be home
She'll be.
In the song "Happiness" by The Fray, the lyrics explore the complex and often contradictory nature of happiness. The first verse describes the feeling of happiness as being just outside the window but also potentially dangerous, like a crash that could happen at any moment. The second verse builds on this theme, suggesting that true happiness cannot be forced or controlled, and may even feel like sorrow at times. The third verse shifts to a more tangible object, describing happiness as a firecracker that can both dazzle and destroy. The final verse offers a more hopeful message, suggesting that happiness is something that cannot be found through a search, but rather is something that comes when we let go and live our lives fully.
The song is notable for its use of vivid imagery and metaphors to describe the emotional highs and lows of happiness. The lyrics paint a picture of happiness as something both alluring and frightening, something that can brighten our lives but also threaten to consume us. The use of firecrackers as a metaphor for happiness is particularly effective, evoking both the explosive joy and the potential for danger that come with intense emotions.
Overall, the song "Happiness" offers a nuanced and complex exploration of the nature of happiness. Rather than suggesting that happiness is a simple or easy emotion to achieve, the lyrics acknowledge the challenges and contradictions that come with seeking happiness, while also holding out the possibility of finding true joy through letting go and living in the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Happiness, is just outside my window
The feeling of happiness seems to be nearby.
I thought it crashed blowing eighty-miles an hour?
Happiness can be elusive or fleeting.
Or is happiness a little more like knocking On your door, and you just let it in?
Perhaps it's better to be open to the possibility of happiness.
Happiness, feels a lot like sorrow
Pursuing happiness can be a source of pain.
Let it be, you can't make it come or go
Trying to force happiness is futile.
But you are gone. not for good but for now
Happiness may come and go.
Gone for now, feels a lot like gone for good
When happiness is gone, it can feel like it's lost forever.
Happiness, is a firecracker sitting on my headboard
Happiness can be explosive and exciting.
Happiness was never mine to hold
Happiness isn't something that can be possessed.
Careful child, light the fuse and get away
Pursuing happiness can be dangerous.
Cause happiness throws a shower of sparks
Happiness can come with unexpected consequences.
Happiness, damn near destroys you
The pursuit of happiness can have devastating effects.
Breaks your faith, to pieces on the floor
Chasing happiness can shatter one's beliefs.
So you tell yourself, that's enough for now
At some point, it's necessary to stop chasing happiness.
Happiness has a violent roar
Happiness can be overwhelming and consume one's thoughts.
Happiness, is like the old man told me
Happiness is difficult to define and find.
Look for it, but you'll never find it all
The search for happiness may be never-ending.
Let it go, live your life and leave it
It's possible to be happy without actively seeking it.
Then one day, wake up and she'll be home
Happiness can find its way to you unexpectedly.
She'll be, she'll be home
Happiness can be personified as a comforting presence.
She'll be home
Once happiness finds you, it can stay with you.
She'll be home
Happiness can be a constant presence in one's life.
She will be home
Happiness is a reassuring and familiar element of life.
She will be home
Happiness can be something to look forward to.
Yeah,
An expression of affirmation or agreement.
She'll be home
Reiteration of the idea that happiness will come and stay.
She'll be.
Assurance that happiness will come.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BEN WYSOCKI, BENJAMIN WYSOCKI, DAVID WELSH, ISAAC SLADE, JOSEPH KING
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@sonapustai
Happiness was just outside my window
I thought it'd crash blowing 80 miles an hour
But happiness—a little more like knocking
On your door, and you just let it in
Happiness feels a lot like sorrow
Let it be, you can’t make it come or go
But you are gone—not for good but for now
And gone for now feels a lot like gone for good
Happiness is a firecracker sitting on my headboard
Happiness was never meant to hold
Be careful child, light the fuse and get away
‘Cause happiness throws a shower of sparks
Happiness damn near destroys you
Breaks your faith to pieces on the floor
So you tell yourself, "That’s enough for now."
Happiness has a violent roar
Happiness is like the old man told me
Look for it, and you’ll never find it all
But let it go, live your life and leave it
Then one day, you'll wake up and she’ll be home
Home, she'll be
She'll be home
She will be home
@MOBROOKS
Pretty little liars and mid 2000’s nostalgia brought me here.
@AngelaShrum
B26
It's a song
It's a number
It's a girl...
@user-ld9ct5bm2e
GiGiShrum my heart omg
@kolikoli12345678
this made me cry thanks
@marleelucas6685
its a pretty little liars ship
@ranibowunicorn
Gold falafel
@nutellaplaysx
IS THAT THIS SONG?
@TJowls
I will always associate this song with Ezra and Aria first meeting 😭
@meagorgon7521
TJowls me toooo😭😭
@youareinlove13
me tooo ♡︎