Este cantautor irlandés de calmo pop con sofisticados arreglos orquestales y soft-rock de fácil escucha conquistó a comienzos de los años 70 las listas de ventas británicas con su meloso y elegante proceder melódico y su aguda capacidad como letrista.
Happiness is me and you
Gilbert O’Sullivan Lyrics
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When the evening is over
Put your head upon my shoulder
And I'll tell you something
I believe is true
Happiness is me and you
Where the worst is best reported
Love maybe something
That will see us through
Happiness is me and you
There maybe girls that I'll remember
That made me happy for a while
But none of them compare with you my love
However hard they they all may try
If the bus that we're taking
Has for ages kept us waiting
What does it matter
Even in a queue
Happiness is me and you
There may be days when you discover
I'm not the man you think I am
But through it all we will recover
Without the aid of any plan
When the weeks turn to hours
And in June it's April showers
I'll tell you something I believe is true
Happiness is me and you
Happiness is me and you
Happiness is me and you
In Gilbert O'Sullivan's song "Happiness Is Me And You," the lyrics express the idea that true happiness can be found in the connection and commitment between two people. The song also acknowledges the struggles of the modern world, where bad news seems to be everywhere, but suggests that love and companionship can provide a light in the darkness. The lyrics emphasize the importance of being present in the moment with each other, whether waiting for a bus or weathering the storms of life. The final verse suggests that even when difficulties arise and surprises occur, the couple can find their way back to happiness if they stay true to their connection.
The melody of the song is upbeat, providing a contrast to the sometimes melancholy lyrics. The simple arrangement of the piano, guitar, and vocals allows the focus to remain on the message of the song. Throughout the verses, the singer reflects on past romances but concludes that none of those compared to the love they have found with their current partner. The lyric "There may be days when you discover I'm not the man you think I am / But through it all we will recover / Without the aid of any plan" suggests an awareness that relationships can face challenges and that maintaining a sense of humor and flexibility is key to overcoming them.
Overall, "Happiness Is Me And You" celebrates the joy of finding that one special person to share life's journey with and encourages listeners to value the small moments of connection that add up to a happy life.
Line by Line Meaning
When the evening is over
After the day is done and we are together
Put your head upon my shoulder
Lean on me, I want to comfort you
And I'll tell you something I believe is true
I want to share a truth with you
Happiness is me and you
We make each other happy, we bring joy to each other's lives
In a world so distorted
The world can be a confusing and chaotic place
Where the worst is best reported
The media often focuses on negative news
Love maybe something
Love can be a powerful force
That will see us through
That can help us navigate through difficult times
Happiness is me and you
We find happiness and comfort in each other's love
There maybe girls that I'll remember
I may have had other relationships in the past
That made me happy for a while
That brought me temporary joy
But none of them compare with you my love
None of them even come close to the love we share
However hard they all may try
No one can replace the love we have for each other
If the bus that we're taking
Even in mundane situations
Has for ages kept us waiting
If we have to wait for a long time
What does it matter
It doesn't matter
Even in a queue
Even in situations that may be considered boring or frustrating
Happiness is me and you
We always find happiness in each other's company
There may be days when you discover
There may be times when you find out things about me that you didn't know before
I'm not the man you think I am
I may not always live up to your expectations
But through it all we will recover
No matter what happens, we will work through it together
Without the aid of any plan
We will rely on our love and trust to get through tough times
When the weeks turn to hours
Time seems to fly when we are together
And in June it's April showers
Even when it seems like everything is going wrong
I'll tell you something I believe is true
I want to share something with you that I truly believe
Happiness is me and you
Our love always makes us happy, no matter what happens
Happiness is me and you
We are each other's source of happiness and joy
Happiness is me and you
Nothing in the world can compare to the love we share
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GILBERT O'SULLIVAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@charliemagri1669
When the evening is over
Put your head upon my shoulder
And I'll tell you something
I believe is true
Happiness is me and you
In a world so distorted
Where the worst is best reported
Love maybe something
That will see us through
Happiness is me and you
There maybe girls that I'll remember
That made me happy for a while
But none of them compare with you my love
However hard they they all may try
If the bus that we're taking
Has for ages kept us waiting
What does it matter
Even in a queue
Happiness is me and you
There may be days when you discover
I'm not the man you think I am
But through it all we will recover
Without the aid of any plan
When the weeks turn to hours
And in June it's April showers
I'll tell you something I believe is true
Happiness is me and you
Happiness is me and you
Happiness is me and you
@charliemagri1669
When the evening is over
Put your head upon my shoulder
And I'll tell you something
I believe is true
Happiness is me and you
In a world so distorted
Where the worst is best reported
Love maybe something
That will see us through
Happiness is me and you
There maybe girls that I'll remember
That made me happy for a while
But none of them compare with you my love
However hard they they all may try
If the bus that we're taking
Has for ages kept us waiting
What does it matter
Even in a queue
Happiness is me and you
There may be days when you discover
I'm not the man you think I am
But through it all we will recover
Without the aid of any plan
When the weeks turn to hours
And in June it's April showers
I'll tell you something I believe is true
Happiness is me and you
Happiness is me and you
Happiness is me and you
@keithmorley7542
Wanted to find the lyrics to this song. But I never thought in a million years I would find them on your blog thanks Charlie
@andyhowlett2231
You pick your two favourite GOS songs and then you remember this one. What a beautiful song. What a composer.
@martinstorey3139
Still listening to the great Gilbert..
27/09/2021
"In a world so distorted"
Appropriate words for today's world we live in..
@MitchPatriot
Today, I heard this song, loved it and immediately dedicated it to me and my wife. I texted this song to her today entitled 'Another song for you'
I hope she liked it
@lionheartroar3104
Gilbert has written top level stuff....How has he not had more hits?
@snpok524
Gilbert you are an amazing songwriter you should be selling out stadiums people with a quarter of your talent are ,I cannot understand why. Thank-you for the amazing songs you have given to your fans, Please never stop !
@elizabethcrawford4331
Beautiful
@johyatt6156
So beautiful! An era when music was the best!
@STEVECHISWICK
Beautiful song! Gilbert's songs were always well produced with distintive arrangements.