happiness
Jeremiah Jonathan Lyrics


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What you gonna do?
What you gonna do with people like that?
What you gonna say
What you gonna say that will make them change their minds

Woo you gonna find
Who you gonna find to listen anyway
Where you gonna go,
Where you gonna go to try and get it straight
I once found the recipe, for what to do to cure my needs
I packed some things just what I need
Only bare necessities
Asked Mrs Walsh to feed my cat
Calling Lord Tate to tell him that
I'm going home where my people live
Need a little bit of happiness, yeah

Who's it gonna be
Who's it gonna be who'll tell it like it is
Who you gonna blame
Who you gonna blame for all our differences
Where's it gonna end
Where's it gonna end if anywhere at all
Where you gonna go
Where you gonna go if you can't take it all?

I once found the recipe, for what to do to cure my needs
I packed some things just what I need
Only bare necessities
Asked Mrs Walsh to feed my cat
Calling Lord Tate to tell him that
I'm going home where my people live
Need a little bit of happiness, yeah

Write a little note and apologize
To the next door so they realize
Call up little Max and her sister Jean
Say sorry for inconveniencing
Order a cab, take it to, the bus station up on 42
I'm going home, where my people live
I need a little bit of happiness yeah
I need a little bit of happiness yeah




I need a little bit of happiness yeah
I need a little bit of happiness yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Jeremiah Jonathan's song "Happiness" depict the struggles of coping with different opinions and lifestyles of people. The repeated question, "What you gonna do?" implies the helplessness and frustration one might feel while dealing with such situations. The lyrics suggest that the solutions are not obvious, as there's a constant need for reassessing one's strategy to reach out to the opposing parties. The line "I once found the recipe, for what to do to cure my needs," reveals that the singer has tried several tactics and finally found something useful, but he needs to leave behind everything else, keeping only the bare essentials.


The chorus is the most potent part of the song, as it indicates the ultimate goal of the singer—to find his happiness. The word "Happiness" is repeated four times, stressing its importance in the context of the song. In the second verse, the lyrics suggest that there's a need for someone who can tell things honestly, without sugar coating or blaming others. Once again, the singer acknowledges the difficulty and urgency of the situation with the question, "Where's it gonna end if anywhere at all?"


Overall, "Happiness" is a thoughtful song that highlights the struggle to find happiness in life while overcoming the challenges posed by the differences in opinions of people.


Line by Line Meaning

What you gonna do?
What action will you take?


What you gonna do with people like that?
What will you do with difficult people?


What you gonna say
What will you say to make a difference?


What you gonna say that will make them change their minds
How can you change their perspective?


Who you gonna find to listen anyway
Is there anyone who will listen?


Where you gonna go to try and get it straight
Where can you go for clarity?


I once found the recipe, for what to do to cure my needs
I once found a solution for my problems


I packed some things just what I need
I packed only the essentials


Only bare necessities
Only what is truly needed


Asked Mrs Walsh to feed my cat
Requested a favor from a neighbor


Calling Lord Tate to tell him that
Notified someone of my plans


I'm going home where my people live
I am returning to my loved ones


Need a little bit of happiness, yeah
I am seeking happiness


Who's it gonna be who'll tell it like it is
Who will speak the truth?


Who you gonna blame for all our differences
Who will you hold responsible for conflicts?


Where's it gonna end if anywhere at all
Will all of this ever come to an end?


Where you gonna go if you can't take it all?
What can you do if you cannot handle it all?


Write a little note and apologize
Take responsibility and express regret


To the next door so they realize
To your neighbor so they can understand


Call up little Max and her sister Jean
Reach out to acquaintances


Say sorry for inconveniencing
Apologize for causing trouble


Order a cab, take it to, the bus station up on 42
Arrange for transportation


I'm going home, where my people live
I am returning to my loved ones


I need a little bit of happiness yeah
I am seeking happiness


I need a little bit of happiness yeah
I am seeking happiness


I need a little bit of happiness yeah
I am seeking happiness


I need a little bit of happiness yeah
I am seeking happiness




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JONATHAN JEREMIAH

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