Her debut album, "Winter in June", was released in 2007. In 2010, Schwartz released her second album, "Life in Letters". This was followed in 2013 by the album "Timekeeper".
Schwartz has toured with Lilith Fair, with Sarah McLachlan and Sheryl Crow, and opened for the Weepies, Brandi Carlile, The Civil Wars, Agnes Obel, Toad the Wet Sprocket, A Fine Frenzy, Joshua Radin and the Belle Brigade.
Her songs have been used in over a dozen television programs, including Grey's Anatomy, Army Wives and The Good Wife. Schwartz wrote the international theme song for NBC's show, Parenthood, and she has written original songs for numerous films, including Twilight, Shrek Forever After, Mother and Child, Post Grad, Monte Carlo, Adam and the Meg Ryan comedy, The Women. Her single, "Boomerang", appeared in the closing credits of the fourth season finale of the television series Arrested Development.
Schwartz was the 2007 winner of the International Songwriting Competition (ISC) in the teen category for her song "I Don't Know a Thing". She was voted favorite artist in the October 2007 BMI podcast featuring Los Angeles songwriters.
In 2021, she released "All Of My Days".
Happiness
Lucy Schwartz Lyrics
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Happiness is here
Unexpected she whispers in your ear
Like a child,
Like a child,
You are new again
In the fields, watch the flowers the flowers blowing
Like a child,
Like a child,
You are home again
And you’re so beautiful
Tiny spark, held between your hands
What was lost, is lighted up again
Like a man,
Like a man,
You are hungry again
Tender heart, you have stopped your sighing
Tender heart, you have quit your lying
Like a woman,
Like a woman,
You are honest again
And you’re so beautiful
(instrumental)
You’re so beautiful
The song "Happiness" by Lucy Schwartz is an ode to finding joy and contentment in life. The opening lines of the song declare that happiness is always present and waiting for us to notice it. The idea that happiness is unexpected and must be whispered to us suggests that it is often overlooked or ignored. The song encourages us to see the world with the eyes of a child, allowing us to rediscover the joy that may have been lost in adulthood.
The lyrics then shift to the image of fields, representing the familiar and comforting memories of childhood. The flowers blowing in the fields evoke a sense of beauty and wonder that can be found in nature. Through this imagery, the song encourages us to return to our roots and embrace the simplicity and innocence of childhood.
The middle section of the song uses the metaphor of a tiny spark being held between the hands to represent a rekindling of lost hope and desire. The imagery of a hungry man and a tender heart suggest a renewed appetite for life and a willingness to be vulnerable and open to love once again.
The final lines of the song are a declaration that despite everything, we are all beautiful in our own way. The song encourages us to embrace our imperfections and to appreciate the beauty within ourselves and others.
Line by Line Meaning
Happiness,
The state of being happy,
Happiness is here
The feeling of contentment is present here and now,
Unexpected she whispers in your ear
Happiness can unexpectedly reveal itself,
Like a child,
A feeling of innocence and playfulness,
Like a child,
Being renewed as if you were a child again,
You are new again
Feeling renewed and rejuvenated like a child again,
In the fields, fields you grew up knowing
Finding comfort in familiar surroundings,
In the fields, watch the flowers the flowers blowing
Appreciating the beauty and simplicity of nature,
Like a child,
Feeling young and carefree like a child again,
Like a child,
Rediscovering home and belonging,
You are home again
Finding a sense of belonging and comfort in your surroundings,
And you’re so beautiful
Feeling beautiful and appreciating one's worth,
Tiny spark, held between your hands
Feeling the power of something small and special,
What was lost, is lighted up again
Finding something that was once lost and feeling its importance again,
Like a man,
A sense of strength and perseverance,
Like a man,
Feeling driven and motivated,
You are hungry again
Feeling hungry for success and accomplishment,
Tender heart, you have stopped your sighing
A sense of contentment and relief,
Tender heart, you have quit your lying
Becoming honest and truthful with oneself and others,
Like a woman,
A feeling of grace and femininity,
Like a woman,
Finding strength and resilience within oneself,
You are honest again
Returning to a sense of honesty and authenticity after a period of dishonesty or hiding,
And you’re so beautiful
Feeling beautiful inside and out,
Contributed by David B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
kfox2222
I love how her voice soars.
kevin gibson
her talent is my happiness
Hanna Seguin
This is just perfect !!!
storiesofthedark
How am I now just finding this?
The Fakey Cake Maker
Very Paul Weller. Love it.