The song was debuted at the Donda 2 album live stream on February 22, 2022.
From a production point of view, Wheezy tweeted out the details on who made the beat. The picking and flipping of the sample was made by Ye and the drums were made by Wheezy.
On March 7, 2022, Ye officially released this along with the whole album exclusively on his new streaming service, the Stem Player.
Happy
Kanye West Lyrics
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(I be, I be, I be, I)
(I be, I be, I be, I)
Woo
Cookin' dope, let me cook it, yeah
Jackin' ass out the bushes, yeah
Do-si-dos syrup, yeah
A gang of- bought purses, yeah
I did it all for one verse, yeah
I'm sendin' service out to Virg', yeah
I'm leavin' my mark on the Earth
Takin' my drugs in doses
My bitch by the pack
Came from the, came from the mud
First to put the hood on the jet
First to put the hood on Molly
Then we put the hood on V
F- what a b- gotta say
I'm now securing my bag
Trappin' in Atlanta
Bought three, four, five Phantoms
Drug dealers, murders, and the scammers
Crocodile Birk' for your mama
Forty-seven racks on Sundays
Burberry Mink on camera
Pour the Wock' down in the Fanta
Walk a- down on camera
Ski mask cover my face up
Skull wallet chain, Santana
Show a real, real, what you made of
Hit 'em in the top right now
Faded on Wock' right now
Catching my Glock right now
Marni on my sock right now
Your b- give me mop right now
To finesse on the road out the town
Drunk the pain up then swung up the pound
Selling dope to every girl in my house
Bust the jewels, every girl in my house
Cut 1600 out a ounce
Bought a foreign, could barely pronounce
One chain and it cost 'bout a house
Had them all a couple fives then bounce
Go tomato on the guts, a Ferrari
Hit this new lick, I'm snatchin' Bugatti
Sippin' all out the drank, it's exotic
Get paid just to talk out of pocket
Once your friends loading up then you cock it
Made these bitches out of friends, got me cocky
Rappers take off with the lingo and chop it
Make me crush up the scene with no problem
Swearin' these- gon' try me in Atlanta
Hopped out the Uber
Next thing you know, I bought Uber
Hopped out the Uber
Next thing you know, I bought Uber
Don't come in with the rumors
Don't ask me nothin' you can Google
Do I look happy, do I look happy to you?
(Do I look happy to you?)
Comin' in like, damn, where you get it from?
Comin' in like, damn, where you- from?
Had just hopped up out the Uder
Next week, that man probably bought Umer
Don't wanna come at me startin' with a rumor
Matter fact, ask me nothin' you can Google
Runnin' up a million being frugal
I was at yo' mama house, eating noodles
And we all wanna be happy
Do I look happy, do I look happy to you?
(Do I look happy to you)
(Do I look happy to you?)
And I know thump with the sun out with a tinted
And throw somethin' at somethin' I invented
Thought I had 'enough, got somethin', get rented
Out on thump, pour some money in it
Runnin' 'pon the sun when I'm in it
Tinted, squinted, been it, dunno, been a minute
Quote authentic, feel it, feel it
Hold up, I'ma let you finish
'Pac goin' thump, wait a minute
I got funk so I count too many
Too much time but I don't see any
How I'm gon' thump, gon' thump, when you with me
Thong thong, come and get me
Throw the lights on and hit the Diddy
Full stall of the Henny
Cocaine house round at Diddy's
Funk for you, houndin' like a Minnie
Two night time like Vinny
Told my mama don't want many
Told my mama I'm winning
Southside, I'm in it
Tell 'em finna wanna live there
And we all wanna be happy
Do I look happy, do I look happy to you?
(Do I look happy to you, do I look happy?)
(Do I look happy to you, do I look happy?)
And we all want (do I look happy to you, do I look happy?)
When we done something, it's a movie
Probably get a job back at Louis
Probably got a nine, act a foolie
Someone actin' unruly
Pass out, wake up with a IV
I be, told my jeweler I'm too famous for the chain
Told my stylist I'm too famous for names
Told my jeweler I'm too famous for chains
Told MTV I'm too famous for the fame
Man, we ain't playin' no more games
Mortal Kombat and I finish you
Wanna throw me in the institute?
All you can do is salute
And we all wanna be happy
Do I look happy, do I look happy to you?
(Do I look happy to you, do I look happy?)
(Do I look happy to you, do I look happy?)
And we all want (do I look happy to you, do I look happy?)
And we all want
Woo
(I be, I be, I be, I)
(I be, I be, I be, I)
The lyrics to Kanye West featuring Future's song "Happy" are a reflection on the rappers' success, wealth, and power. The first two verses are a celebration of their lavish lifestyle, with lines like "Trappin' in Atlanta, bought three, four, five Phantoms" and "Bought a foreign, could barely pronounce." The chorus, questioning whether or not they look happy, implies that their material gains have not necessarily brought them true happiness.
The third verse features Future, whose flow is more abstract than Kanye's. He talks about making music that is authentic and feels good, with lines like "Quote authentic, feel it, feel it." He also mentions drug use and passing out, suggesting a darker side to the lifestyle they are celebrating.
Overall, the song is a mix of celebrating success and questioning whether or not it is bringing true fulfillment. The chorus suggests that material gains may not be enough to bring happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Woo
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm
(I be, I be, I be, I)
Repetition of 'I be' to assert confidence and dominance
Cookin' dope, let me cook it, yeah
Preparing illegal drugs, requesting permission to do so
Jackin' ass out the bushes, yeah
Surprising and confronting someone who was hiding or being sneaky
Do-si-dos syrup, yeah
Stating the name of a type of drug or drug mixture
You gold diggers I deserve, yeah
Addressing people (likely women) who want him for his wealth, asserting that he deserves their attention
A gang of- bought purses, yeah
Proudly stating that he has purchased many expensive purses
I did it all for one verse, yeah
Suggesting that all the extravagant purchases and drug-taking were done to create a single verse in a song
I'm sendin' service out to Virg', yeah
Ordering someone to deliver or pick up a package in Virginia
I'm leavin' my mark on the Earth
Intending to leave a legacy or impact on the world
Takin' my drugs in doses
Controlling the amount of drugs he is taking
My bitch by the pack
Referring to his female companion, possibly a drug dealer, as a valuable asset
Came from the, came from the mud
Started from humble beginnings, possibly poverty or hardship
First to put the hood on the jet
Taking pride in being the first person from his neighborhood to own a private jet
First to put the hood on Molly
Claiming to be the first to popularize the drug 'molly' in his neighborhood
Then we put the hood on V
Suggesting that his neighborhood now uses a different drug, possibly referencing the drug 'Vicodin'
F- what a b- gotta say
Not caring about the opinions or criticisms of others
I'm now securing my bag
Ensuring that he is making money and is financially secure
Trappin' in Atlanta
Selling drugs and making money in Atlanta
Bought three, four, five Phantoms
Purchased several luxury cars (Rolls-Royce Phantom)
Drug dealers, murders, and the scammers
Referring to the types of people he associates with or has knowledge of
Crocodile Birk' for your mama
Purchased expensive designer shoes (Birkin) with crocodile skin for someone's mother
Forty-seven racks on Sundays
Spending $47,000 on Sundays
Burberry Mink on camera
Wearing an expensive fur coat (mink) made by the designer Burberry while being recorded
Pour the Wock' down in the Fanta
Combining prescription cough syrup (Wockhardt) with the soda Fanta to create a recreational drug
Walk a- down on camera
Showing off a firearm while being recorded
Ski mask cover my face up
Wearing a ski mask to conceal his identity during illegal activities
Skull wallet chain, Santana
Wearing a wallet chain with a skull on it, made by the designer Carlos Santana
Show a real, real, what you made of
Challenging others to prove themselves or their abilities
Hit 'em in the top right now
Shoot someone in the head
Faded on Wock' right now
Intoxicated from the drug cocktail of cough syrup and soda
Catching my Glock right now
Holding or retrieving his firearm
Marni on my sock right now
Wearing designer socks made by Marni
Your b- give me mop right now
Requesting sexual activity with someone else's partner
To finesse on the road out the town
Using deception or manipulation to make money while traveling out of town
Drunk the pain up then swung up the pound
Dealing with emotional pain by consuming alcohol and then using a firearm
Selling dope to every girl in my house
Selling drugs to anyone in his vicinity, even those close to him
Bust the jewels, every girl in my house
Taking the jewelry of anyone in his vicinity, even those close to him
Cut 1600 out a ounce
Cutting a portion of drugs (possibly cocaine) to sell for profit
Bought a foreign, could barely pronounce
Purchasing a luxury car (imported) that he has difficulty pronouncing
One chain and it cost 'bout a house
Wearing an expensive chain that cost about as much as a house
Had them all a couple fives then bounce
Involved in a sexual encounter with multiple partners and leaving once he's done
Go tomato on the guts, a Ferrari
Exploding someone's organs with bullets, referencing the red color of tomato sauce, and doing so from a Ferrari car
Hit this new lick, I'm snatchin' Bugatti
Successfully stealing a valuable item (Bugatti car) in a criminal act
Sippin' all out the drank, it's exotic
Drinking a high-end, expensive, and rare drink
Get paid just to talk out of pocket
Making money by saying controversial things, pushing boundaries
Once your friends loading up then you cock it
Joining in with friends to prepare or use firearms in illegal activities
Made these bitches out of friends, got me cocky
Taking pride in being sexually involved with his friends, feeling overconfident
Rappers take off with the lingo and chop it
Other rappers steal his style or language and change it slightly
Make me crush up the scene with no problem
Easily taking over and dominating a particular field or industry
Swearin' these- gon' try me in Atlanta
Believing that people will test his strength or abilities in Atlanta
Hopped out the Uber
Exiting a ride-sharing vehicle (Uber)
Next thing you know, I bought Uber
Becoming wealthy enough to purchase the entire company Uber
Don't come in with the rumors
Asking to not be questioned about rumors or gossip
Don't ask me nothin' you can Google
Requesting that questions be asked only if they cannot be easily answered with a search engine
Do I look happy, do I look happy to you?
Asking if he appears happy or content
Comin' in like, damn, where you get it from?
People asking where he obtained his wealth or success
Had just hopped up out the Uder
Exiting a ride-sharing vehicle (Uber)
Next week, that man probably bought Umer
Expecting to become even wealthier and possibly purchasing another similar company
Runnin' up a million being frugal
Making a million dollars while being careful with money
I was at yo' mama house, eating noodles
Being at someone's mother's house and eating a simple meal
And we all wanna be happy
Expressing a universal desire for happiness
When we done something, it's a movie
Making something (likely a criminal act) seem like an exciting movie or story
Probably get a job back at Louis
Acknowledging the possibility of losing wealth or status and needing to work at a luxury brand (Louis Vuitton)
Probably got a nine, act a foolie
Likely has a firearm (a 9mm), which makes him feel reckless or invincible
Someone actin' unruly
Referring to someone who is acting aggressive or difficult
Pass out, wake up with a IV
Experiencing a drug overdose and needing medical treatment
I be, told my jeweler I'm too famous for the chain
Informing his jewelry maker that he is above wearing a standard chain due to his fame
Told my stylist I'm too famous for names
Declaring that he is influential enough to create trends, rather than following them or adhering to designer labels
Told MTV I'm too famous for the fame
Asserting that his level of fame is beyond MTV and its audience
Man, we ain't playin' no more games
Being serious and focused, no longer participating in frivolous activities
Mortal Kombat and I finish you
Referencing the violent video game Mortal Kombat and threatening to defeat someone in physical combat
Wanna throw me in the institute?
Asking if someone wants to commit him to a mental institution
All you can do is salute
Demanding respect and submission from others
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Kanye Omari West, Nayvadius Wilburn, Wesley Tyler Glass
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@yeunrlsd
Version of Happy from 2.22.22 Donda 2 release with uncensored vocals for Future & Ye.
@daburger3791
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@random0184
Can you re upload the living so Italian song with the ye verse/AI assist that you had up on the last channel
@toddthickstone6961
Fk yes!!! Ty 🔥
@MisfitDoll-lexiw
Do I look happy do I look happy to you ❤
@Eleven111888
V3 fo sure!!!
@ppthepatty6913
Classic Ye mumble actually hits different on this track.. 🫢💀
@EcIipseyy
That’s future🤭
@adxhyy
@@EcIipseyy?
@xxxnyb
@@EcIipseyyno it’s not 😂