Happy
Leona Lewis Lyrics


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Someone once told me that you have to choose
What you win or lose
You can't have everything

Don't you take chances
Might feel the pain
Don't you love in vain
'Cause love won't set you free
I can't stand by the side
And watch this life pass me by
So unhappy
But safe as could be

So what if it hurts me?
So what if I break down?
So what if this world just throws me off the edge
My feet run out of ground
I gotta find my place
I wanna hear my sound
Don't care about all the pain in front of me
'Cause I'm just trying to be happy, yeah
Just wanna be happy, yeah

Holding on tightly
Just can't let it go
Just trying to play my role
Slowly disappear, oh
Well all these days, they feel like they're the same
Just different faces, different names
Get me out of here
But I can't stand by your side, oh no
And watch this life pass me by, pass me by

So what if it hurts me?
So what if I break down?
So what if this world just throws me off the edge
My feet run out of ground
I gotta find my place
I wanna hear my sound
Don't care about all the pain in front of me
'Cause I'm just trying to be happy, oh, happy, oh

So any turns that I can't see,
Like I'm a stranger on this road
But don't say victim
Don't say anything

So what if it hurts me?
So what if I break down?
So what if this world just throws me off the edge
My feet run out of ground
I gotta find my place
I wanna hear my sound
Don't care about all the pain in front of me
I just wanna be happy
Oh, yeah, happy, oh, happy
I just wanna be, oh




I just wanna be happy
Oh, happy

Overall Meaning

The song 'Happy' by Leona Lewis is an anthem for those who are struggling with trying to find happiness in their lives. The lyrics of the song tell the story of someone who is tired of being safe and wants to take chances in life, even if it means enduring pain and heartbreak. The message is clear: you cannot let fear stop you from living the life you want to lead. The song encourages people to face their fears and to take chances on love, even if it means risking heartbreak. Lewis sings about the struggle of wanting to be happy while also acknowledging that life is not always easy.


The lyrics are about choosing to live life to the fullest and accepting that there will be pain along the way. Lewis sings about not wanting to stand on the sidelines and watch her life pass her by, instead, she wants to take risks and find joy in life. The message is empowering, encouraging listeners to have the courage to pursue their dreams, even if it means facing obstacles.


Overall, the song is an anthem for those trying to find their way in life, reminding them that they have the power to take control of their own happiness and that it's worth taking the risk to find it.


Line by Line Meaning

Someone once told me that you have to choose
Life is full of choices, and you have to make decisions that involve trade-offs.


What you win or lose
You can't have everything you want because there are always consequences to your choices.


You can't have everything
It's impossible to have everything you want in life, so you have to learn to prioritize.


Don't you take chances
Don't be afraid to take risks in life, even if it means you might fail or get hurt.


Might feel the pain
Taking risks can be painful, but it's important to keep going.


Don't you love in vain
It's important to give love and receive love in return, but it's also important to be mindful of who deserves your love.


'Cause love won't set you free
Love is not a cure-all for life's problems, and it's important to have other sources of happiness.


I can't stand by the side
Life is short, and you can't simply wait for things to happen, you need to actively participate in it.


And watch this life pass me by
You can't let life pass you by, you need to take action and make the most of every moment.


So unhappy
Being unhappy is a terrible feeling, and it's not something that you should settle for.


But safe as could be
It's easy to get stuck in a routine that feels safe, but it's also important to take risks if you want to grow and be happy.


So what if it hurts me?
Even if taking risks leads to pain or failure, it's still worth it if it brings you closer to your goals.


So what if I break down?
Breaking down and feeling vulnerable is a natural part of life, and it's important to learn how to handle it.


So what if this world just throws me off the edge
Sometimes life can be unpredictable and chaotic, but it's important to stay resilient and adapt to change.


My feet run out of ground
When you feel lost or helpless, it can be scary like there's no way out.


I gotta find my place
It's important to find your purpose and passion in life, so that you have something to strive for.


I wanna hear my sound
You need to find your own unique voice and express yourself authentically.


Don't care about all the pain in front of me
The road to happiness isn't always easy, and there will be obstacles along the way.


'Cause I'm just trying to be happy, yeah
Ultimately, the goal in life is to find joy and contentment, and everything else is secondary.


Holding on tightly
Sometimes you can become so fixated on the things that make you feel secure that you forget to take risks.


Just can't let it go
It's hard to let go of the things that you think make you feel safe, but it's important to take risks in order to grow.


Just trying to play my role
Sometimes you can get so caught up in what other people expect of you that you forget to pursue your own goals.


Slowly disappear, oh
When you don't follow your own passion, you can feel like you're slowly losing yourself.


Well all these days, they feel like they're the same
When you're not pursuing your own passion, life can feel monotonous.


Just different faces, different names
Your routine might involve different people, but that doesn't mean it's fulfilling.


Get me out of here
When you're trapped in a routine that doesn't fulfill you, it can be suffocating.


But I can't stand by your side, oh no
You can't rely on other people to make you happy, you have to take responsibility for your own happiness.


And watch this life pass me by, pass me by
You can't let life pass you by, you need to actively participate in it.


So any turns that I can't see,
Life is full of uncertainty and you can't always predict what's going to happen.


Like I'm a stranger on this road
At times, life can feel confusing and unfamiliar, like you don't belong.


But don't say victim
Even when life is difficult, it's important to take responsibility for your own life and not blame others.


Don't say anything
Sometimes it's best to just persevere and keep moving forward, without external distractions.


I just wanna be happy, yeah
Ultimately, the most important goal in life is to find happiness and contentment.


Just wanna be happy, yeah
The road to happiness isn't always easy, but it's always worth it.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Bucks Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Evan Bogart, Ryan Tedder, Leona Louise Lewis

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@damned_1

💕🥹😊Someone once told me
That you have to choose
What you win or lose
You can't have everything
Don't you take chances
You might feel the pain
Don't you love in vain
'Cause love won't set you free
I could stand by the side
And watch this life pass me by
So unhappy
But safe as could be
So what if it hurts me?
So what if I break down?
So what if this world just throws me off the edge
My feet run out of ground
I gotta find my place
I wanna hear my sound
Don't care about all the pain in front of me
I'm just tryna be happy
I just wanna be happy, yeah
Holding on tightly
Just can't let it go
Just trying to play my role
Slowly disappear, oh
But all these days
They feel like they're the same
Just different faces
Different names
Get me out of here
Well, I can't stand by the side
Ooh, no
And watch this life pass me by
Pass me by
So what if it hurts me?
So what if I break down?
So what if this world just throws me off the edge?
My feet run out of ground
I gotta find my place
I wanna hear my sound
Don't care about all the pain in front of me
Cause I'm just tryna be happy
Oh, happy
Oh
So many turns that I can't see
Like I'm a stranger on this road
But don't say victim
Don't say anything
So what if it hurts me?
So what if I break down?
So what if this world just throws me off the edge?
My feet run out of ground
I gotta find my place
I wanna hear my sound
Don't care about all the pain in front of me
I just wanna be happy
Hey, yeah, happy, whoa, oh
I just wanna be (Oh)
I just wanna be
Happy, oh
Happy



@taimaaddous5471

Lyrics:
Someone once told me that you have to choose
What you win or lose
You can't have everything
Don't you take chances
Might feel the pain
Don't you love in vain
'Cause love won't set you free
I can't stand by the side
And watch this life pass me by
So unhappy
But safe as could be
So what if it hurts me?
So what if I break down?
So what if this world just throws me off the edge
My feet run out of ground
I gotta find my place
I wanna hear my sound
Don't care about all the pain in front of me
'Cause I'm just trying to be happy, yeah
Just wanna be happy, yeah
Holding on tightly
Just can't let it go
Just trying to play my role
Slowly disappear, oh
But all these days, they feel like they're the same
Just different faces, different names
Get me out of here
I can't stand by your side, oh no
And watch this life pass me by, pass me by
So what if it hurts me?
So what if I break down?
So what if this world just throws me off the edge
My feet run out of ground
I gotta find my place
I wanna hear my sound
Don't care about all the pain in front of me
'Cause I'm just trying to be happy, oh, happy, oh
So any turns that I can't see,
like I'm a stranger on this road
But don't say victim
Don't say anything
So what if it hurts me?
So what if I break down?
So what if this world just throws me off the edge
My feet run out of ground
I gotta find my place
I wanna hear my sound
Don't care about all the pain in front of me
I just wanna be happy
Oh, yeah, happy, oh, happy
I just wanna be, oh
I just wanna be happy
Oh, happy



@wly8735

Someone once told me
Alguém uma vez me disse

That you have to choose
Que você tem que escolher

What you win or lose
O que se ganha ou se perde

You can't have everything
Não se pode ter tudo

And don't you take chances
Não se arrisque

You might feel the pain
Você poderá sentir dor

Don't you love in vain
Não ame em vão

'Cause love won't set you free
Porque o amor não vai te libertar


I could stand by the side
Eu não posso ficar de lado

And watch this life pass me by
E assistir a vida passar por mim

So unhappy
Tão infeliz

But safe as could be
Mas, tão segura quanto posso estar


So what if it hurts me?
E daí se isto me machucar?

So what if I break down?
E daí se eu desmoronar?

So what if this world just throws me off the edge?
E daí se o mundo apenas me jogar para fora?

My feet run out of ground?
Meus pés ficam sem chão?

I gotta find my place
Eu tenho que encontrar meu lugar

I wanna hear my sound
Eu quero ouvir meu som

Don't care about all the pain in front of me
Não me importo com toda a dor na minha frente

'Cause I'm just trying to be happy, yeah
Só estou tentando ser feliz, yeah

I just wanna be happy, yeah
Só quero ser feliz, yeah


Holding on tightly
Segurando firme

Just can't let it go
Apenas não posso deixar partir

Just trying to play my role
Estou só tentando desempenhar meu papel

Slowly disappear
Desaparecendo lentamente

But all these days, they feel like they're same
Mas todos esses dias parecem serem iguais

Just different faces, different place
Só com rostos diferentes, lugares diferentes

Get me out of here
Me tire daqui


Well, I can't stand by the side, oh, no
Eu não posso ficar de lado, oh, no

And watch this life pass me by
E assistir a vida passar por mim

Pass me by
Passar por mim


So what if it hurts me?
E daí se isto me machucar?

So what if I break down?
E daí se eu desmoronar?

So what if this world just throws me off the edge?
E daí se o mundo apenas me jogar para fora?

My feet run out of ground?
Meus pés ficam sem chão?

I gotta find my place
Eu tenho que encontrar meu lugar

I wanna hear my sound
Eu quero ouvir meu som

Don't care about all the pain in front of me
Não me importo com toda a dor na minha frente

'Cause I'm just trying to be happy
Só estou tentando ser feliz

Oh, happy
Oh, feliz


So many turns that I can't see
Em tantas voltas que não posso ver

Like I'm a stranger on this road
Como se eu fosse uma estranha nessa estrada

But don't say, victim
Mas não digo vítima

Don't say anything
Não digo nada


So what if it hurts me?
E daí se isto me machucar?

So what if I break down?
E daí se eu desmoronar?

So what if this world just throws me off the edge?
E daí se o mundo apenas me jogar para fora?

My feet run out of ground?
Meus pés ficam sem chão?

I gotta find my place
Eu tenho que encontrar meu lugar

I wanna hear my sound
Eu quero ouvir meu som

Don't care about all the pain in front of me
Não me importo com toda a dor na minha frente

I just wanna be happy
Só estou tentando ser feliz

Happy
Feliz


Oh, I just wanna be
Oh, só quero ser

Oh, I just wanna be
Oh só quero ser

Happy
Feliz



All comments from YouTube:

@ringaspringday3209

22yrs old me used to breakdown listening to this song, now im 32 i still feel empty 'I just wanna be happy' If you are reading this, i wish you all the happiness you deserve.

@Adetututv

I wish you back all the happiness you deserve. This song still brings me to deep tears many years later

@youngeryoung1554

keep the faith..we`ll be happy.

@chrisdurant4627

@Hadiva Atta sweet song her partner, must a.bin.a.male bitch,, to hurt her shes.so sweet, bless her,

@chrisdurant4627

Thankyou , for.haveing s.kind.heart,,, xxx

@guliaamos1335

Wish all the same,we are agemates and of the same moments.. I do look for this song to tryna feel happy.

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@Anna-ys2sv

its strange when you hear a song at a very young age not knowing that one day you are gonna relate to it

@francisbulatag2206

omg true

@Aiannaofficial_

So true

@tashatucker5855

I related to it back then and still do now some things never change lol x

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