Happy Song
Holly Conlan Lyrics

The lyrics of "Happy Song" by Holly Conlan have a melancholy tone despite the title suggesting the opposite. The opening lines convey an image of the artist trying to create something beautiful for the person they care about - spinning gold. The second line is a little cryptic and requires some interpretation. However, it seems to be saying that the artist is trying to make sense of the other person's complex emotions, so they don't get overwhelmed ("won't run tens and tens into, into one"). The next line talks about creating a space for the other person, and then the silence that needs to be filled "dressed in hope my heart will hold you so you so still." Here the artist is expressing a deep desire to connect with someone and to keep them close - to hold them.

The chorus has a haunting quality to it, with the repeated question "Who do you belong to now?" which conveys a sense of loss and alludes to a past relationship. The next line "Swimming through the sky, the stars won't start to tell me why" suggests an inability to understand why the relationship ended or why the other person has moved on. The final line of the chorus "Oh, I'm here" is an expression of loneliness or abandonment, a feeling of being left behind.

The next verse goes on to describe the artist's attempts to leave a lasting impression on the person they care about, asking them to "trace the tails like a map" and to "Sketch me out across your wall." However, despite these efforts, the artist feels like they are fading away - "Watch me darling, fade away, watch me watch me fall." The final lines of the song have a sense of resignation, an acknowledgment that they are torn between who they were before the relationship and who they have become after the loss.

Overall, "Happy Song" is a beautifully sad exploration of heartbreak and the effort required to keep someone close, even when they have moved on. It is a poignant reminder of the joys and pains of love and the profound effect it has on our lives.