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A Truly Happy Ending
Junior Boys Lyrics
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Padded gloves don't provide sensitivity
Every little moment dealt
Stops shouting when it crashes down
Oh, what could be
Some simple chance for a bit of empathy, yeah
Make believe that you know
All the things that you've been thinking
Never seen, never been in a truly happy ending
Gets so close but it always just falls apart
Now I found things won't work out so well for me
Good luck lies no longer than a smile
Any piece of chance I found
Got swallowed up in years of doubt
That still hangs off me
I got it bad so stay back or else you'll catch it
Never seen a truly happy ending
Make believe that you know
All the things that you've been thinking
Never seen, never been in a truly happy ending
Gets so close but it always just falls apart
I can't be patient all the time
Come and put your hopes up next to mine
Never seen a truly happy ending
Make believe that you know
All the things that you've been thinking
Never seen, never been in a truly happy ending
Gets so close but it always just falls apart
Never seen a truly happy ending
Make believe that you know
All the things that you've been thinking
Never seen, never been in a truly happy ending
Gets so close but it always just falls apart
In Junior Boys' song A Truly Happy Ending, the lyrics are a contemplation of the singer's past failures in relationships, describing himself as someone who "destroys almost everything" when left alone. There's a sense of resignation and a hint of regret in his voice as he acknowledges that despite his best efforts, he's never been able to find a "truly happy ending." He yearns for a "bit of empathy," but feels the weight of years of disappointment and doubt weighing him down.
The song explores the idea that happiness is an elusive goal that is often just out of reach. Even when things seem to be going well, they always seem to "fall apart" in the end. The singer is aware of his own shortcomings and fears passing them on to others, telling anyone who gets too close to "stay back or else you'll catch it."
Despite the melancholy theme, the song has an upbeat and almost danceable rhythm that belies the sadness of the message. The contrast between the catchy melody and the introspective lyrics creates a bittersweet feeling that is surprisingly relatable.
Line by Line Meaning
Left alone, I'll destroy almost everything
If given the chance, my destructive tendencies will ruin almost anything in my path
Padded gloves don't provide sensitivity
Even with protective barriers, I am still capable of causing harm without realizing it
Every little moment dealt
Every experience, no matter how small, has an impact
Stops shouting when it crashes down
The chaos and noise of a situation will suddenly stop when it all falls apart
Oh, what could be
There is a sense of wistfulness and longing for what could have been
Some simple chance for a bit of empathy, yeah
If only there was an opportunity for others to understand my perspective and show some compassion
Never seen a truly happy ending
I have never experienced a situation that ended perfectly and without conflict or disappointment
Make believe that you know
All the things that you've been thinking
You pretend to understand my thoughts and emotions, but in reality you have no idea
Gets so close but it always just falls apart
Things often seem to be going well, but they inevitably fall apart in the end
Now I found things won't work out so well for me
I have come to the realization that things are not going to go my way
Good luck lies no longer than a smile
Luck is fleeting and does not last, just like a smile that quickly fades away
Any piece of chance I found
Got swallowed up in years of doubt
Any opportunity or hope I had was quickly consumed by my own insecurities and doubts
That still hangs off me
I got it bad so stay back or else you'll catch it
The weight of my past failures and disappointments still linger, and I warn others to stay away from me and my negativity
I can't be patient all the time
Come and put your hopes up next to mine
I struggle with having patience, but I invite others to share their hopes and dreams with me in the hopes of finding some optimism and positivity
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