Happy For Me
James Tw Lyrics
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There's something we should talk about
And before your humble heart can disagree
Know I've seen some things you've yet to see
So if I was you I'd walk away
And I'd spend my love in different ways
Don't worry 'bout nobody else
Go feel some things you've never felt
It's her hand I wanna hold?
It's funny how we both want the same things
But still we just can't seem to agree
It's not that I don't get what you're saying
I just wish you could be happy for me
You're tryna clear this future out my head
So I can follow your footsteps
Don't leave me in between the two
'Cause if it's blood or water I can't choose
Dad, why can't you understand
That I'll never let her go?
It's funny how we both want the same things
But still we just can't seem to agree
It's not that I don't get what you're saying
I just wish you could be happy for me
I wish you could be happy for me
I just wish you could be happy for me
I wish you could be happy for me
And it's funny how whenever we're talking
Your mind's made up before I can speak
But if I could ask you for one thing, and I just
Wish you could be happy for me, oh no
I wish you could be happy for me
(Just be happy for me)
I wish you could be happy for me
(Just be happy for me)
I wish you could be happy for me
The lyrics of James TW's song "Happy For Me" depict an emotional conversation between a father and son who are unable to see eye to eye. The father seems to have experienced things that the son has not, and he believes that the son would be better off walking away from something he desires. However, the son is insistent that he wants to hold the hand of someone he loves, and he is unwilling to sacrifice that connection. The father's attempt to influence his son's future is causing conflict, and the son pleads with him to be happy for him, to support his decisions and his happiness.
These lyrics highlight the tension that can exist between generations, particularly in situations where a parent may feel that their life has been marked by difficult choices or painful experiences. The son wants his father to trust him to make his own decisions, while the father is protective and wants to steer his son away from what he perceives as potential disappointment. The song seems to suggest that the father and son will continue to struggle to find common ground, but the son is committed to pursuing what he wants and hopes to have his father's understanding and support.
Overall, "Happy For Me" is an emotional and relatable song that touches on the complications that can arise in family relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Sit down son and hear me out
Father is starting a conversation with his son, asking him to listen carefully.
There's something we should talk about
Father wants to discuss a topic with his son.
And before your humble heart can disagree
Father is aware that his son may not agree with him.
Know I've seen some things you've yet to see
Father has more experience in life and wants to share it with his son.
So if I was you I'd walk away
Father suggests his son to avoid the situation he is currently in.
And I'd spend my love in different ways
Father thinks his son should focus his attention on something else.
Don't worry 'bout nobody else
Father advises his son to not worry about what others think.
Go feel some things you've never felt
Father encourages his son to try new experiences.
Dad, why can't you understand
It's her hand I wanna hold?
Son tries to explain to his father that he loves someone and wants to be with them.
It's funny how we both want the same things
But still we just can't seem to agree
Father and son have similar desires but cannot agree on how to achieve them.
It's not that I don't get what you're saying
I just wish you could be happy for me
Son understands his father's perspective but wishes he could support him in pursuing his own happiness.
You're tryna clear this future out my head
So I can follow your footsteps
Father seems to want his son to follow in his footsteps, but son wants to choose his own path.
Don't leave me in between the two
'Cause if it's blood or water I can't choose
Son is torn between following his father's advice or being with the one he loves.
That I'll never let her go?
Son insists he won't give up on the person he loves, despite father's disapproval.
And it's funny how whenever we're talking
Your mind's made up before I can speak
Father always has an opinion before hearing his son's point of view.
But if I could ask you for one thing, and I just
Wish you could be happy for me, oh no
Son makes a plea for his father's support and happiness in his pursuit of love.
I wish you could be happy for me
(Just be happy for me)
I wish you could be happy for me
(Just be happy for me)
I wish you could be happy for me
Son repeats his wish for his father's understanding and support.
Writer(s): Tomas Mann, James Taylor-watts
Contributed by Molly S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Yesenia Barrera
🎶Lyrics🎶
[Verse 1]
Sit down son and hear me out
There's something we should talk about
And before your humble heart can disagree
Know I've seen some things you've yet to see
So if I was you I'd walk away
And I'd spend my love in different ways
Don't worry 'bout nobody else
Go feel some things you've never felt
[Pre-Chorus]
Dad, why can't you understand
It's her hand I wanna hold?
[Chorus]
It's funny how we both want the same things
But still we just can't seem to agree
It's not that I don't get what you're sayin'
I just wish you could be happy for me
[Verse 2]
You're tryna clear this future out my head
So I can follow your footsteps
Don't leave me in between the two
'Cause if it's blood or water I can't choose
[Pre-Chorus]
Dad, why can't you understand
That I'll never let her go?
[Chorus]
It's funny how we both want the same things
But still we just can't seem to agree
It's not that I don't get what you're sayin'
I just wish you could be happy for me
I wish you could be happy for me
I just wish you could be happy for me
I wish you could be happy for me
[Bridge]
And it's funny how whenever we're talking
Your mind's made up before I can speak
But if I could ask you for one thing, and I just
[Outro]
Wish you could be happy for me, oh no
I wish you could be happy for me (Just be happy for me)
I wish you could be happy for me (Just be happy for me)
I wish you could be happy for me
Yesenia Barrera
🎶Lyrics🎶
[Verse 1]
Sit down son and hear me out
There's something we should talk about
And before your humble heart can disagree
Know I've seen some things you've yet to see
So if I was you I'd walk away
And I'd spend my love in different ways
Don't worry 'bout nobody else
Go feel some things you've never felt
[Pre-Chorus]
Dad, why can't you understand
It's her hand I wanna hold?
[Chorus]
It's funny how we both want the same things
But still we just can't seem to agree
It's not that I don't get what you're sayin'
I just wish you could be happy for me
[Verse 2]
You're tryna clear this future out my head
So I can follow your footsteps
Don't leave me in between the two
'Cause if it's blood or water I can't choose
[Pre-Chorus]
Dad, why can't you understand
That I'll never let her go?
[Chorus]
It's funny how we both want the same things
But still we just can't seem to agree
It's not that I don't get what you're sayin'
I just wish you could be happy for me
I wish you could be happy for me
I just wish you could be happy for me
I wish you could be happy for me
[Bridge]
And it's funny how whenever we're talking
Your mind's made up before I can speak
But if I could ask you for one thing, and I just
[Outro]
Wish you could be happy for me, oh no
I wish you could be happy for me (Just be happy for me)
I wish you could be happy for me (Just be happy for me)
I wish you could be happy for me
Richelleシ
Thanks for this ☺️
prolifik4
thanks yese
Iam Beyz
Music is what I love the most about life.
Lunafreya Nox
Same.....
Anthony Gergely
it is what get me through me depression and school
heyyitsmariam m
me too. i wouldn’t be here without it.
ainurzzz
WHY JAMES TW SO UNDERRATED?!
BenjiEN
Very true
Jamie Chong
exactlyy